The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited October 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: G
Nursing home report
CANDLEWOOD HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION
EAST CLEVELAND, OH · Medicare-certified · 116 beds
Needs attention
For-profitChain member
3 of 5 overall
CANDLEWOOD HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION has an overall 3-star rating, with a 1-star staffing rating and reported nurse staffing below the federal benchmark (3.35 vs. 4.1 hours per resident per day). It also has a recent federal penalty with $29,488 in fines, while its quality measures are 5 stars and health inspections are 3 stars.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.353 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: July 31, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $29,488recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.353.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.37
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.92
- Nurse aides
- 2.06
- Weekend nursing
- 3.05
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 40%
Registered nurse turnover: 50%
Resident outcomes
How often residents experience these outcomes, with the direction over the past year.
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
7%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
0.5%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
3.3%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%Steady
Residents who lost too much weight
3.4%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%Steady
Residents needing more help with daily activities
3.5%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
2.8%Worsening
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Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
19.9%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
5.4%Steady
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%Steady
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
22.1%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
4.5%Improving
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
100%Steady
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
98.4%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
78.6%Steady
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
83.2%Improving
What the inspectors found
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited February 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The home failed to make sure each resident got a nourishing, balanced diet that met daily nutrition and special dietary needs. Cited September 2022 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 800 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: F
The home failed to have enough qualified staff to properly provide food and nutrition services. Cited September 2022 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 801 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: F
The home failed to make food and drinks appealing and served them at a safe, appetizing temperature. Cited September 2022 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 804 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: F
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $29,488 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $29,488 in total fines.
- $29,488
Federal fine
Oct 1, 2024
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of CERTUS HEALTHCARE · 10 homes · 2 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 87.3 residents on an average day (75% of 116 beds)
- Medicare history
- Certified for 49 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.