Nursing homes › Ohio › Northwestern Healthcare Center
570 North Rocky River Drive, Berea, OH 44017 · 4402432122 · 100 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Communicare Health, a group operating 120 facilities in 6 states. Group record: average rating 3.0/5, 15 abuse citation icons, 5 facilities on the Special Focus list, $4,999,015 in federal fines. This facility rates below its group average (3.0/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.45 (Ohio median: 3.57). RN hours: 0.64. Weekend total: 3.19. Nursing staff turnover: 60%.
All-time on record: 33 deficiency citations, including 2 at immediate-jeopardy level. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-27 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | J | complaint | corrected 2025-09-20 |
| 2025-08-27 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | complaint | corrected 2025-09-20 |
| 2025-08-27 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Health | corrected 2025-09-20 |
| 2025-08-27 | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. | F | Health | corrected 2025-09-20 |
| 2025-08-27 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly | F | Health | corrected 2025-09-20 |
| 2025-08-27 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Health | corrected 2025-09-20 |
| 2025-08-27 | Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-09-20 |
| 2025-08-27 | Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death. | D | Health | corrected 2025-09-20 |
| 2025-08-27 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Health | corrected 2025-09-20 |
| 2025-08-27 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | D | Health | corrected 2025-09-20 |
| 2025-08-27 | Provide appropriate foot care. | D | Health | corrected 2025-09-20 |
| 2025-08-27 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | D | Health | corrected 2025-09-20 |
| 2025-08-27 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | C | Health | corrected 2025-09-20 |
| 2025-08-27 | 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. | C | Health | corrected 2025-09-20 |
| 2024-12-09 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | E | complaint | corrected 2024-12-26 |
| 2024-12-09 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-12-26 |
| 2024-12-09 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-12-26 |
| 2024-12-09 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-12-26 |
| 2024-09-24 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-10-01 |
| 2024-08-26 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | complaint | corrected 2024-09-13 |
| 2024-08-26 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | complaint | corrected 2024-09-13 |
| 2024-08-26 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-09-13 |
| 2024-08-26 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-09-13 |
| 2024-08-26 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-09-13 |
| 2024-05-07 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | K | complaint | corrected 2024-05-22 |
| 2023-09-05 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-09-29 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-27 | Fine | $68,250 |
| 2024-08-26 | Fine | $26,813 |
| 2024-05-07 | Fine | $57,132 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SECOND OPTION OP CO LLC | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | 100% | since 04/01/2008 |
| ROMEO, DOMINIC | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2023 |
| STOLTZ, CHARLES | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2008 |
| WILHEIM, RONALD | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2008 |
| ROCKY RIVER MANAGEMENT CO LLC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2008 |
| AFZAL, ENDIA | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/24/2023 |
| DAMTEW, BELAI | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/10/2018 |
| GROVES, DONNA | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/14/2023 |
| ROMEO, DOMINIC | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2023 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 365811. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.