Northwestern Healthcare Center, Berea
570 North Rocky River Drive, Berea, OH 44017 · 0.6 mi
- Inspections2/5
- Staffing2/5
- Quality5/5
- 100 beds
- For-profit
Nursing Home in Berea, OH · CMS Data August 2026
Berea Center is a 50-bed for-profit nursing home in Berea, OH. CMS rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall (August 2026), with 4 for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 5 for quality measures. Residents got an average of 3.2 hours of nursing care per resident per day, against a national median of 3.7 hours. Its last standard health inspection, on June 1, 2023, cited 2 health deficiencies.
49 Sheldon Rd
Berea, OH 44017
From CMS Care Compare, data processed August 1, 2026. A listing is not an endorsement, and no home pays to appear.
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| Rating | Stars | CMS label |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 5 of 5 | Much above average |
| Health inspections | 4 of 5 | Above average |
| Staffing | 2 of 5 | Below average |
| Quality measures | 5 of 5 | Much above average |
| Quality for long-stay residents | 5 of 5 | Much above average |
CMS compares each home with others in its state for the inspection rating. See how CMS star ratings work.
| Measure | This home | National median |
|---|---|---|
| Total nursing hours per resident per day | 3.2 hours | 3.7 hours |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day | 0.3 hours | 0.6 hours |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 1.9 hours | 2.2 hours |
| Total nursing hours per resident on weekends | 2.9 hours | 3.3 hours |
| Nursing staff turnover (past year) | 39% | 45% |
| Registered nurse turnover (past year) | 20% | 42% |
Hours are reported by the home through CMS's payroll-based staffing data. Turnover is the share of nursing staff who left over the year. Why staffing matters.
| Last standard health inspection | June 1, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Health deficiencies cited at that inspection | 2 |
| Deficiencies from complaint inspections (same rating cycle) | 1 |
| Citations from infection control inspections | 0 |
| Fines in the past 3 years | None |
| Payment denials in the past 3 years | 0 |
The full inspection reports, with each deficiency described, are on the home's Medicare Care Compare page. CMS notes that this home's most recent health inspection was more than 2 years ago.
The share of residents in long-term care (101 days or more) at Berea Center who, according to CMS's resident assessments (2025Q2 to 2026Q1):
| Residents who | This home | National median | Compared |
|---|---|---|---|
| Received an antipsychotic medication | 9.6% | 13% | Lower than the national median |
| Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 68% | 18% | Higher than the national median |
| Had a fall with major injury | 4.5% | 2.8% | Higher than the national median |
| Have pressure ulcers | 1.4% | 4.2% | Lower than the national median |
| Lost too much weight | 2.6% | 4.7% | Lower than the national median |
| Were physically restrained | 0.0% | 0.0% | At the national median |
| Have depressive symptoms | 16% | 3.6% | Higher than the national median |
| Needed more help with daily activities over time | 3.6% | 13% | Lower than the national median |
Lower is better for each measure. Antipsychotic use matters most for residents with dementia: what families should know.
| Certified beds | 50 |
|---|---|
| Average residents per day | 46 |
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Legal business name | SHELDON LEASING CO., LLC |
| Chain or affiliated group | COMMUNICARE HEALTH (110 homes) |
| Certified for | Medicare and Medicaid |
| First certified | November 1992 |
| Councils | Resident council and family council |
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Measured by straight-line distance. See every home on the Berea nursing homes page.
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