Falling Water Healthcare Center
Strongsville, OH · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 366111) · 135 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 1 totaling $10,839
Phone: (440) 238-1100 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Falling Water Healthcare Center holds a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Ohio state average of 3.15 stars. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Falling Water Healthcare Center reports 3.34 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.58 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 51.5%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
CMS records show Falling Water Healthcare Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $10,839.00, with 0 payment denials. There is no abuse icon flagged and no Special Focus Facility designation noted in the available data.
About this facility
Falling Water Healthcare Center is a for-profit (limited liability company) nursing home in Strongsville, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. It has been certified since January 1997, with 135 certified beds and an average of 101.7 residents. The facility is part of the Communicare Health chain, which includes 110 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 3.2 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, Falling Water holds an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Ohio state average of 3.15. Its component ratings are: health inspection 3 stars, quality measures 5 stars, and staffing 2 stars.
Nurse staffing levels average 3.34 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.58 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 51.5%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $10,839.00 for this facility, with 0 payment denials. There is no abuse icon flagged and no Special Focus Facility status noted in the data provided.
Ownership has not changed within the last 12 months, so the current ratings reflect the present operator. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should consult the Care Compare website directly for the most current information and full inspection reports before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Falling Water Healthcare Center has a 4-star overall CMS rating, above Ohio's state average of 3.15 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.34 hours per resident per day, with 0.58 RN hours per resident per day, and turnover of 51.5%. CMS rates staffing at 2 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $10,839.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status is indicated in the available CMS data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 135 certified beds and an average of 101.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit LLC that is part of the Communicare Health chain, which has 110 facilities averaging a 3.2-star rating.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since January 16, 1997.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes separate ratings for health inspections (3 stars), staffing (2 stars), quality measures (5 stars), and an overall combined rating (4 stars).
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 440-238-1100 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not include tour information; contact the facility at 440-238-1100 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/366111?state=OH.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.