Rocky River Gardens Rehab and Nursing Ctr
4102 Rocky River Dr, Cleveland, OH 44135 · (216) 251-3300
For profit - Limited Liability company · 120 certified beds
Rocky River Gardens Rehab and Nursing Ctr has a 2-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in April 2024, found 10 citations (the Ohio average is 10.5). It was fined 3 times in the last three years, $68,068 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on April 12, 2024 found 10 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.April 12, 2024 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.April 12, 2024 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.April 12, 2024 · F0569 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Assess the resident when there is a significant change in conditionApril 12, 2024 · F0637 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.April 12, 2024 · F0641 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.April 12, 2024 · F0686 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.April 12, 2024 · F0756 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.April 12, 2024 · F0758 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.April 12, 2024 · F0759 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.April 12, 2024 · F0842 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 18 citations.
- Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.July 24, 2026 · F0628 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.July 24, 2026 · F0644 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.July 8, 2026 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.July 8, 2026 · F0677 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.July 8, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.May 20, 2026 · F0565 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.January 14, 2026 · F0677 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.January 14, 2026 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.January 14, 2026 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.January 14, 2026 · F0842 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.January 14, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.January 14, 2026 · F0921 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.December 4, 2024 · F0600 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.December 4, 2024 · F0690 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.October 23, 2024 · F0689 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.July 22, 2024 · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.July 22, 2024 · F0600 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.December 15, 2023 · F0921 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $17,068October 23, 2024
- Fine of $17,414October 23, 2024
- Fine of $33,586July 22, 2024
- Medicare payment denial for 25 daysStarting November 16, 2024
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Ohio average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.21 | 3.69 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.39 | 0.64 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.03 | 0.95 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 1.78 | 2.09 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 58.7% | 48.7% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 120 |
| Average residents per day | 94.1 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Algart Health Care Cleveland · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- O'Neill Healthcare Fairview Park Cleveland · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Gardens of McGregor and Amasa Stone Cleveland · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Larchwood Care Cleveland · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- O'Neill Healthcare Middleburg Heights Cleveland · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
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