Brewster Convalescent Center
Brewster, OH · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 366264) · 60 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $62,113 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (330) 767-4179 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Brewster Convalescent Center has a CMS overall star rating of 2 out of 5, below the Ohio state average of 3.15 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Brewster Convalescent Center reports 3.47 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.67 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 29.2%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 3 out of 5 stars.
Brewster Convalescent Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $62,113.00, along with 1 payment denial. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is noted in the available CMS data for this facility.
About this facility
Brewster Convalescent Center is a 60-bed skilled nursing facility in Brewster, Stark County, Ohio, operating as a for-profit corporation and certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since April 2003. The facility currently serves an average of 52.6 residents per day.
According to CMS Care Compare, Brewster Convalescent Center holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Ohio state average of 3.15. Its component ratings are: Health Inspection rating of 2 stars, Quality Measures rating of 4 stars, and Staffing rating of 3 stars.
Nurse staffing levels average 3.47 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.67 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 29.2% annually.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $62,113.00, and 1 payment denial on record for this facility. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation currently listed in the provided data for this facility.
No ownership change has been recorded in the past 12 months, and no chain affiliation data was provided for this facility.
This profile is based on data from CMS Medicare Care Compare. Families are encouraged to review the full, current inspection and quality record directly on Care Compare before making a decision, as ratings and penalty records are updated periodically.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Brewster Convalescent Center has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Ohio state average of 3.15 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
The facility reports 3.47 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.67 RN hours, with a staff turnover rate of 29.2%, earning a staffing rating of 3 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $62,113.00 and 1 payment denial.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Brewster Convalescent Center has 60 certified beds and an average daily census of 52.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is operated as a for-profit corporation; no chain affiliation information was provided in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on April 8, 2003.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on an overall score plus three components — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; here the ratings are 2, 3, and 4 stars respectively, combining to an overall 2-star rating.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify service types; contact the facility at (330) 767-4179 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (330) 767-4179 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most up-to-date ratings and inspection reports at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/366264?state=OH.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.