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
Data as of July 1, 2026
3 of 5 overall
CANDLEWOOD HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION (EAST CLEVELAND, OH) has a 3 out of 5 overall rating, with a 1-star staffing score and reported nurse staffing below the federal benchmark (3.26 vs 4.1 hours per resident day). It also has a recent federal penalty, $29,488 in fines over the last 24 months, and recent inspection citations involving abuse prevention and food/diet standards.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.2583 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 3.2583.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.40
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.85
- Nurse aides
- 2.01
- Weekend nursing
- 2.95
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 37%
Registered nurse turnover: 50%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
7.7%14.8%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
0%1.2%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
3%1.4%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
3.6%6.8%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
3.7%11.1%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
0%5.1%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
19%17.3%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
—2.4%—
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
23.8%24.5%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
3.4%1.3%Improving
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%97.6%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—78.6%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
86.4%91.7%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
Recent ownership change · Apr 1, 2018
Now operated by Candlewood Healthcare and Rehabilitation, previously Candlewood Park Healthcare.
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of CERTUS HEALTHCARE · 11 homes · 1.8 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 89.8 residents on an average day (77% 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.