Northwestern Healthcare Center
Nursing Home · Berea, OH
CMS certification number365811
Contact & location
570 North Rocky River DriveBerea, OH 44017
Cuyahoga County
- Phone
- (440) 243-2122
- ZIP code
- 44017 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 100
- Residents per day
- 48.3 (48% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal name
- Rocky River Leasing Co., LLC
- Chain
- Communicare Health (110 facilities, avg 3.2★)
- Medicare certified since
- October 25, 1990
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 3.45 (state 3.69 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.64 (state 0.64 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.86 (state 0.95 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 1.95 (state 2.09 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.19 (state 3.28 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 60.0 (state 48.7 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 64.3 (state 43.9 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 2 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- August 27, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 13.0 (state 10.7 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 2
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 33 health · 13 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-27 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2025-09-20 |
| 2025-08-27 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2025-09-20 |
| 2025-08-27 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-20 |
| 2025-08-27 | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. F0865 · Administration Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-20 |
| 2025-08-27 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly F0868 · Administration Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-20 |
| 2025-08-27 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-20 |
| 2025-08-27 | Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home. F0568 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-20 |
| 2025-08-27 | Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death. F0569 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-20 |
| 2025-08-27 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-20 |
| 2025-08-27 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. F0685 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-20 |
| 2025-08-27 | Provide appropriate foot care. F0687 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-20 |
| 2025-08-27 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. F0805 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-20 |
| 2025-08-27 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. F0835 · Administration Deficiencies |
C No actual harm, potential for minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-20 |
| 2025-08-27 | Have an agreement with at least one or more hospitals certified by Medicare or Medicaid to make sure residents can be moved quickly to the hospital when they need medical care. F0843 · Administration Deficiencies |
C No actual harm, potential for minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-20 |
| 2024-12-09 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. F0558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-26 |
| 2024-12-09 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-26 |
| 2024-12-09 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. F0760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-26 |
| 2024-12-09 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-26 |
| 2024-09-24 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. F0759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-10-01 |
| 2024-08-26 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2024-09-13 |
| 2024-08-26 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-09-13 |
| 2024-08-26 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-09-13 |
| 2024-08-26 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-09-13 |
| 2024-08-26 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-09-13 |
| 2024-05-07 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. F0805 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
K Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2024-05-22 |
| 2023-09-05 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-09-29 |
| 2021-09-14 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2021-10-06 |
| 2021-09-14 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. F0759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2021-10-06 |
| 2021-09-14 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2021-10-06 |
| 2021-09-14 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2021-10-06 |
| 2021-09-14 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2021-10-06 |
| 2021-09-14 | Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. F0661 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2021-10-06 |
| 2021-09-14 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. F0685 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2021-10-06 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
3 penalties in the last three years, including $152,195 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-27 | Fine | $68,250 |
| 2024-08-26 | Fine | $26,813 |
| 2024-05-07 | Fine | $57,132 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Second Option Op Co LLC (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100% | |
| Option Holdings II LLC (organization) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest | |
| Afzal, Endia (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| C R Stoltz II LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| C.R. Stoltz Irrevocable Trust (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Damtew, Belai (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| HC Real Estate Holdings, LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| I. Rosedale Irrevocable Trust (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Omg Re Holdings LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Option Holdings II LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| R.S. Wilheim Irrevocable Trust (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Rocky River Management Co LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ronald S Wilheim 2012 Spousal Trust (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Rosedale Family Investment Company, INC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| RRW, LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| S.L. Rosedale Irrevocable Trust (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Wilheim Family Investment Company, INC. (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Romeo, Dominic (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Stoltz, Charles (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Wilheim, Ronald (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Afzal, Endia (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Damtew, Belai (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Groves, Donna (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Rocky River Management Co LLC (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Romeo, Dominic (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Northwestern Healthcare Center?
Northwestern Healthcare Center has a 3-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.2-star average in Ohio.
How many beds does Northwestern Healthcare Center have?
It has 100 certified beds and cares for about 48 residents per day.
Has Northwestern Healthcare Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 3 penalties totaling $152,195 in the last three years.
Who owns Northwestern Healthcare Center?
It is part of Communicare Health and is classified as for profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.
What is the phone number of Northwestern Healthcare Center?
(440) 243-2122. The facility is located at 570 North Rocky River Drive, Berea, OH 44017.
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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.