Northwestern Healthcare Center
Berea, OH · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 365811) · 100 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 3 totaling $152,195
Phone: (440) 243-2122 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Northwestern Healthcare Center has a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the Ohio state average of 3.15. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Northwestern Healthcare Center reports total nurse staffing of about 3.45 hours per resident per day, including 0.64 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 60.0% and a CMS staffing rating of 2 stars.
Northwestern Healthcare Center has 3 federal fines on record totaling $152,195.00, with no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility and it is not part of the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Northwestern Healthcare Center is a for-profit nursing home in Berea, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, certified for 100 beds with an average daily census of 48.3 residents. The facility has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since October 25, 1990, and is part of the Communicare Health chain, which operates 110 facilities with an average CMS rating of 3.2 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, Northwestern Healthcare Center holds an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the Ohio state average of 3.15. The facility's health inspection rating is 2 stars, its quality measure rating is 5 stars, and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse staffing of 3.45 hours per resident per day, including 0.64 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 60.0%.
On penalties, CMS records show 3 federal fines totaling $152,195.00 for this facility. There have been no payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which designates facilities with a history of persistent poor performance that receive increased inspection scrutiny.
Ownership has not changed in the last 12 months according to available data. This profile is based on data from CMS Care Compare; families are encouraged to review the current listing at the Care Compare URL provided for the most up-to-date information.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Northwestern Healthcare Center has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the Ohio state average of 3.15.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, the facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.45 hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 60.0% and a CMS staffing rating of 2 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 3 fines totaling $152,195.00, and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not in the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 100 beds and has an average daily census of 48.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Communicare Health chain, which includes 110 facilities with an average rating of 3.2 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since October 25, 1990.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall performance, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures (QM); Northwestern Healthcare Center scores 3, 2, 2, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the available CMS data; please contact the facility at 4402432122 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This is not addressed in the CMS data provided; please contact the facility at 4402432122 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the current listing at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/365811?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.