The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited December 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: J
Nursing home report
Rocky River Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
Registered name: ROCKY RIVER GARDENS REHAB AND NURSING CTR
CLEVELAND, OH · Medicare-certified · 120 beds
Needs attention
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
2 of 5 overall
Rocky River Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Cleveland has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with very low health inspection and staffing ratings (1 out of 5 each) despite a 5 out of 5 quality measures rating. It reported 3.21 nurse staffing hours per resident per day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark, had $68,068 in fines in the last 24 months, and has a recent federal penalty.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.2087 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: May 20, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $68,068recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.2087.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.39
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.03
- Nurse aides
- 1.78
- Weekend nursing
- 2.77
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 59%
Registered nurse turnover: 93%
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
11.4%6.1%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
0%2.4%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
3.1%2.4%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
13.4%9.1%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
0%0%No change
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
2.7%0%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
23.2%15.6%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
—0%—
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
16.5%35.1%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
33.8%25.4%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
—89.2%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
75.3%81.9%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—52.7%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
77.4%10.7%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited October 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: J
The home failed to protect residents from being separated from others or confined to their rooms. Cited June 2023 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 603 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: G
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited January 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: F
The home failed to properly label and securely store medications and biologicals. Cited April 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 761 — 42 CFR §483.45(g) — 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 1 health deficiency.
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- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 6 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal payment denial was recorded.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $17,414 was recorded.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $17,068 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $33,586 was recorded.
Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 3 fines · $68,068 in total fines · 1 payment denial.
- 25 days
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Oct 23, 2024
- $17,414
Federal fine
Oct 23, 2024
- $17,068
Federal fine
Oct 23, 2024
- $33,586
Federal fine
Jul 22, 2024
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of GARDEN HEALTHCARE GROUP · 6 homes · 2.5 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 94.1 residents on an average day (78% of 120 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 47 years
The most recent standard health inspection was more than two years ago.
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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.