Independent Ohio nursing-home information · CMS data updated August 2026
CMS certification number 365811

Northwestern Healthcare Center in Berea, Ohio

570 North Rocky River Drive, Berea, OH 44017 · Cuyahoga County

3CMS overall rating
2Health inspection
2Staffing rating
5Quality measures

August 2026 facility data

This profile reports CMS ratings, staffing, inspection, enforcement, and ownership records from the stated snapshot. Review dates and source records before making a care decision.

Facility snapshot

Certified beds100
Average residents/day48.3
Ownership typeFor profit - Corporation
ChainCommunicare Health
Reported nurse hours/resident/day3.45189
Reported RN hours/resident/day0.64414
Nursing staff turnover60%

Official inspection findings

The supplied CMS files contain 33 health and 13 fire-safety citation rows for this provider. 4 health rows have a G–L scope/severity code. The table shows the 10 most recent health rows of all severity levels. These are official inspection findings; they are not civil or criminal judgments.

Survey dateSeverityFinding
2025-08-27JFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
2025-08-27GQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
2025-08-27FNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
2025-08-27FAdministration Deficiencies
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
2025-08-27FAdministration Deficiencies
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
2025-08-27EInfection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2025-08-27DResident Rights Deficiencies
Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
2025-08-27DResident Rights Deficiencies
Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.
2025-08-27DResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
2025-08-27DQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

Penalties

Provider summary: 3 penalties and $152,195 in total fines. Individual rows supplied:

DateTypeAmount
2025-08-27Fine$68,250
2024-08-26Fine$26,813
2024-05-07Fine$57,132

Reported ownership and management

NameTypeRoleAssociation
SECOND OPTION OP CO LLCOrganization5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTsince 04/01/2008
OPTION HOLDINGS II LLCOrganization5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTsince 04/01/2008
ROMEO, DOMINICIndividualCORPORATE OFFICERsince 04/01/2023
STOLTZ, CHARLESIndividualCORPORATE OFFICERsince 04/01/2008
WILHEIM, RONALDIndividualCORPORATE OFFICERsince 04/01/2008
ROCKY RIVER MANAGEMENT CO LLCOrganizationOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLsince 04/01/2008
AFZAL, ENDIAIndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLsince 08/24/2023
DAMTEW, BELAIIndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLsince 11/10/2018
GROVES, DONNAIndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLsince 04/14/2023
ROMEO, DOMINICIndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLsince 04/01/2023
C R STOLTZ II LLCOrganizationADP OF THE SNFsince 04/01/2008
C.R. STOLTZ IRREVOCABLE TRUSTOrganizationADP OF THE SNFsince 04/01/2008
HC REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS, LLCOrganizationADP OF THE SNFsince 04/01/2008
I. ROSEDALE IRREVOCABLE TRUSTOrganizationADP OF THE SNFsince 04/01/2008
OMG RE HOLDINGS LLCOrganizationADP OF THE SNFsince 04/01/2008
OPTION HOLDINGS II LLCOrganizationADP OF THE SNFsince 04/01/2008
R.S. WILHEIM IRREVOCABLE TRUSTOrganizationADP OF THE SNFsince 04/01/2008
ROCKY RIVER MANAGEMENT CO LLCOrganizationADP OF THE SNFsince 04/15/2025
RONALD S WILHEIM 2012 SPOUSAL TRUSTOrganizationADP OF THE SNFsince 04/01/2008
ROSEDALE FAMILY INVESTMENT COMPANY, INCOrganizationADP OF THE SNFsince 04/01/2008
RRW, LLCOrganizationADP OF THE SNFsince 04/01/2008
S.L. ROSEDALE IRREVOCABLE TRUSTOrganizationADP OF THE SNFsince 04/01/2008
WILHEIM FAMILY INVESTMENT COMPANY, INC.OrganizationADP OF THE SNFsince 04/01/2008
AFZAL, ENDIAIndividualADP OF THE SNFsince 08/24/2023
DAMTEW, BELAIIndividualADP OF THE SNFsince 05/14/2025