Rocky River Gardens Rehab And Nursing Ctr
Cleveland, OH · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 365392) · 120 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 3 totaling $68,068 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (216) 251-3300 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Rocky River Gardens Rehab And Nursing Ctr has a CMS overall rating of 2 stars, below Ohio's state average of 3.15 stars, with a health inspection rating of 1 star and a staffing rating of 1 star.
Rocky River Gardens Rehab And Nursing Ctr reports total nurse staffing of about 3.21 hours per resident per day, including 0.39 RN hours per resident per day, a nursing staff turnover rate of 58.7%, and a CMS staffing rating of 1 star.
CMS records show 3 federal fines totaling $68,068.00 and 1 payment denial on record for Rocky River Gardens Rehab And Nursing Ctr; no abuse icon or Special Focus status is noted in the available data, but families should verify current status on Care Compare.
About this facility
Rocky River Gardens Rehab And Nursing Ctr is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, first approved on 1979-07-01. It is licensed for 120 certified beds and reports an average of 94.1 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Garden Healthcare Group chain, which operates 6 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.5 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall rating of 2 stars, below the Ohio state average of 3.15 stars. Its component ratings are: health inspection 1 star, staffing 1 star, and quality measures 5 stars. Total nurse staffing is reported at 3.20868 hours per resident per day, including 0.39441 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 58.7%.
On penalties, CMS records show 3 federal fines totaling $68,068.00, and 1 payment denial on record for this facility. There is no abuse icon flagged and no Special Focus Facility status listed in the provided data for this facility. Ownership has not changed within the last 12 months according to the data supplied.
Families considering this facility for a parent should weigh the low health inspection and staffing star ratings alongside the high quality measures rating, and should review the full inspection history directly on Medicare Care Compare. This profile reflects CMS Care Compare data as provided; families should confirm current details directly with the facility and via Care Compare 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?
The facility has an overall CMS rating of 2 stars, which is below the Ohio state average of 3.15 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.21 hours per resident per day, including 0.39 RN hours per resident per day, with a 58.7% nursing turnover rate and a 1-star staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 3 fines totaling $68,068.00 and 1 payment denial.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility, but families should confirm the latest status on Medicare Care Compare.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 120 certified beds and an average of 94.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Garden Healthcare Group chain, which has 6 facilities with an average rating of 2.5 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for certification on 1979-07-01.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspection, staffing, and quality measures — which combine into the overall score; here they are 1, 1, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines like short-term rehab; contact the facility at 2162513300 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 2162513300 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full, up-to-date record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/365392?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.