Falling Water Healthcare Center
18840 Falling Water · Strongsville, OH · 44136 · 4402381100
135 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Communicare Health
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
The composite number cleared 70 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.42 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.49 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.10 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 59% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $10,839 |
Inspection citations (20 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D August 4, 2025
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected September 8, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 4, 2025
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected September 8, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 4, 2025
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected September 8, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F August 4, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected September 8, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E August 4, 2025 · found via complaint
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Corrected September 8, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 4, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
Corrected September 8, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 4, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected September 8, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Actual harm · G December 19, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 4, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 19, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Corrected January 3, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 25, 2024 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected October 11, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 25, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected October 11, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F September 25, 2024 · found via complaint
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Corrected July 1, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D September 25, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 11, 2024 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G June 10, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected June 3, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 15, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected April 30, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 15, 2024 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected April 30, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E October 5, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 18, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2020
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected January 29, 2020 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2020
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected January 29, 2020 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E January 9, 2020
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected January 29, 2020 · Environmental
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| December 19, 2024 | Fine | $10,839 |
Family & resident reviews — a separate signal, never mixed into the score
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 366111 · certified since January 16, 1997. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.