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NURSING HOMELEDGERINSPECTIONS · OWNERSHIP · PENALTIES
CMS CCN 3658112026-08-01 PROCESSING DATE

NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD

Northwestern Healthcare Center

570 North Rocky River Drive · Berea, OH 44017 · Cuyahoga County

CMS OVERALL RATING★★★☆☆3/5CMS field—not our score or recommendation
Certified beds100CMS provider file
Recent citation rows46current CMS citation release
Penalty rows3current CMS penalties file
Read this record carefully.

The citation files cover the three most recent standard inspections plus qualifying complaint and infection-control inspections in the prior three years. A correction date is a CMS field; this site does not independently verify conditions. Absence from a file is not proof that no issue exists.

01 / INSPECTION LEDGER

Survey cycles in this release

CycleHealth dateHealth deficienciesFire dateFire deficiencies
Cycle 12025-08-27142025-08-278
Cycle 22023-12-21102023-12-212
Cycle 32021-09-1492021-09-143
02 / CITATION DETAIL

46 rows in the current release

4 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 2 carry J–L. 10 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.

2025-08-27 · HEALTHF0568Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-09-20 · complaint
2025-08-27 · HEALTHF0569Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-09-20
2025-08-27 · HEALTHF0600Severity J · isolated immediate jeopardy

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-09-20 · complaint · under IDR/IIDR
2025-08-27 · HEALTHF0657Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-09-20
2025-08-27 · HEALTHF0685Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-09-20
2025-08-27 · HEALTHF0687Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate foot care.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-09-20
2025-08-27 · HEALTHF0689Severity G · isolated actual harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-09-20 · complaint
2025-08-27 · HEALTHF0805Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-09-20
2025-08-27 · HEALTHF0812Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-09-20
2025-08-27 · HEALTHF0835Severity C · widespread; potential for minimal harm

Administration Deficiencies

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-09-20
2025-08-27 · HEALTHF0843Severity C · widespread; potential for minimal harm

Administration Deficiencies

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.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-09-20
2025-08-27 · HEALTHF0865Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Administration Deficiencies

Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-09-20
2025-08-27 · HEALTHF0868Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Administration Deficiencies

Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-09-20
2025-08-27 · HEALTHF0880Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-09-20
2025-08-27 · FIREK0211Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Egress Deficiencies

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-09-20
2025-08-27 · FIREK0222Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Egress Deficiencies

Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-09-20
2025-08-27 · FIREK0291Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Egress Deficiencies

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-09-20
2025-08-27 · FIREK0353Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-09-20
2025-08-27 · FIREK0363Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-09-20
2025-08-27 · FIREK0372Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-09-20
2025-08-27 · FIREK0511Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Services Deficiencies

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-09-20
2025-08-27 · FIREK0923Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-09-20
2024-12-09 · HEALTHF0558Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-12-26 · complaint
2024-12-09 · HEALTHF0684Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-12-26 · complaint
03 / ENFORCEMENT FILE

Penalties reported by CMS

Fine amounts and payment-denial days are shown exactly as aggregated from the current penalties file. They do not imply an unpaid balance.

DateTypeFine amountPayment-denial days
2025-08-27Fine$68,2500
2024-08-26Fine$26,8130
2024-05-07Fine$57,1320
04 / OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURES

Who appears in the CMS file

  • SECOND OPTION OP CO LLCOrganization · 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    100% · since 04/01/2008
  • OPTION HOLDINGS II LLCOrganization · 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED · since 04/01/2008
  • ROMEO, DOMINICIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 04/01/2023
  • STOLTZ, CHARLESIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 04/01/2008
  • WILHEIM, RONALDIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 04/01/2008
  • ROCKY RIVER MANAGEMENT CO LLCOrganization · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 04/01/2008
  • AFZAL, ENDIAIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 08/24/2023
  • DAMTEW, BELAIIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 11/10/2018
  • GROVES, DONNAIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 04/14/2023
  • ROMEO, DOMINICIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 04/01/2023
  • C R STOLTZ II LLCOrganization · ADP OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 04/01/2008
  • C.R. STOLTZ IRREVOCABLE TRUSTOrganization · ADP OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 04/01/2008
  • HC REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS, LLCOrganization · ADP OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 04/01/2008
  • I. ROSEDALE IRREVOCABLE TRUSTOrganization · ADP OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 04/01/2008
  • OMG RE HOLDINGS LLCOrganization · ADP OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 04/01/2008
  • OPTION HOLDINGS II LLCOrganization · ADP OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 04/01/2008
  • R.S. WILHEIM IRREVOCABLE TRUSTOrganization · ADP OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 04/01/2008
  • ROCKY RIVER MANAGEMENT CO LLCOrganization · ADP OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 04/15/2025

Names and roles are self-reported CMS disclosure fields. Exact-name pages do not prove that similarly named people or organizations are the same entity.

05 / CMS STAFFING FIELDS

Reported hours and turnover

Staffing fields are provider-reported and case-mix context matters. CMS applies footnotes and exclusions not reproduced as a new score here.

Total nurse hours3.45per resident day
RN hours0.64per resident day
Weekend nurse hours3.19per resident day
Staff turnover60.0%CMS reported field
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