Public Record
Northwestern Healthcare Center
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Facility profile
- CMS overall rating
- 2 / 5
- Certified beds
- 100
- Avg. residents per day
- 67.2
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Inspection record
On record from CMS
- Citations on record
- 46
- Inspections on file
- 10
- Last inspection
- 2025-08-27
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Citations
46 citations on record
Each deficiency cited on a CMS health inspection of this facility, sourced from the federal record. Open a report for the raw CMS Scope and Severity grade on each finding.
What do CMS severity letters mean?
Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.
Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.
- 0868Generalpotential for harm
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
- 0569Generalpotential for harm
Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.
- 0657Generalpotential for harm
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
- 0685Generalpotential for harm
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
- 0687Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate foot care.
- 0805Generalpotential for harm
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
- 0812Generalpotential for harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- 0835Generalno actual harm
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
- 0865Generalpotential for harm
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
- 0843Generalno actual harm
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.
- 0880Generalpotential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- 0568Generalpotential for harm
Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
- 0600Seriousimmediate jeopardy
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
- 0689Seriousactual harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- 0211Generalpotential for harm
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- 0222Generalpotential for harm
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.
- 0291Generalpotential for harm
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
- 0353Generalpotential for harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- 0363Generalpotential for harm
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- 0372Generalpotential for harm
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- 0511Generalpotential for harm
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
- 0923Generalpotential for harm
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
- 0760Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
- 0684Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- 0558Generalpotential for harm
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
- 0880Generalpotential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- 0759Generalpotential for harm
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
- 0689Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- 0880Generalpotential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- 0677Generalpotential for harm
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
- 0684Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- 0686Seriousactual harm
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
- 0805Seriousimmediate jeopardy
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
- 0741Generalpotential for harm
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
- 0923Generalpotential for harm
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
- 0684Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- 0353Generalpotential for harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- 0584Generalpotential for harm
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.
- 0550Generalpotential for harm
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
- 0657Generalpotential for harm
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
- 0661Generalpotential for harm
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
- 0759Generalpotential for harm
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
- 0685Generalpotential for harm
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
- 0880Generalpotential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- 0211Generalpotential for harm
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- 0311Generalpotential for harm
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
Inspection findings
What the surveyors documented
The verbatim CMS Form 2567 statement of deficiencies for each survey, straight from the federal record. Open a report for the full findings and plan of correction.
- Inspection22 deficiencies
F 0568 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home. Based on record review, resident and staff interviews, and facility policy review, the facility failed…
Read full statement of deficiencies - Inspection4 deficiencies
F 0558 Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to complete personal laundry and return it to residents in a timely manner. This affected three…
Read full statement of deficiencies - Inspection1 deficiency
F 0759 Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Based on observation of medication pass, staff interview, medical record review, review of manufacturer's instructions, review of medication card instructions and review of…
Read full statement of deficiencies - Inspection5 deficiencies
F 0677 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, record review and review of…
Read full statement of deficiencies - Inspection1 deficiency
F 0805 Level of Harm - Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety Residents Affected - Some Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on…
Read full statement of deficiencies - Inspection1 deficiency
F 0684 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review the facility failed to ensure…
Read full statement of deficiencies - Inspection10 deficiencies
F 0550 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Some Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Based on observations and interviews the facility failed to ensure the residents…
Read full statement of deficiencies
FAQ
Questions and answers
- What is Northwestern Healthcare Center?
- Northwestern Healthcare Center is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Berea, OH, tracked by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Its CMS Certification Number (CCN) is 365811.
- What is the CMS rating for Northwestern Healthcare Center?
- Northwestern Healthcare Center has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars. CMS rates nursing homes on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
- How many beds does Northwestern Healthcare Center have?
- Northwestern Healthcare Center is certified for 100 beds. It serves an average of 67.2 residents per day.
- How many citations does Northwestern Healthcare Center have?
- Northwestern Healthcare Center has 46 citations on record from CMS health inspections, each tied to a federal deficiency tag.
- When was Northwestern Healthcare Center last inspected?
- Northwestern Healthcare Center was last inspected on August 27, 2025. CMS surveys nursing homes about once a year and after complaints.
- What can I do if I have concerns about care at this facility?
- Start by raising the concern with the facility administrator or director of nursing. Every state also runs a free long-term care ombudsman program that advocates for residents and families; the federal Eldercare Locator at eldercare.acl.gov can connect you with yours. Complaints about quality of care can also be filed with your state survey agency.
*Sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). See the official record on CMS Care Compare. If you believe any information is inaccurate, report it here.
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