Candlewood Healthcare And Rehabilitation
East Cleveland, OH · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 365353) · 116 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 1 totaling $29,488
Phone: (216) 268-3600 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Candlewood Healthcare And Rehabilitation has a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the Ohio state average of 3.15. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 1 star.
Candlewood Healthcare And Rehabilitation reports 3.26 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.40 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 36.7% annually.
CMS records show Candlewood Healthcare And Rehabilitation has 1 federal fine on record totaling $29,488.00, with 0 payment denials. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus designation noted for this facility in the provided data.
About this facility
Candlewood Healthcare And Rehabilitation is a for-profit (limited liability company) nursing home in East Cleveland, Ohio, certified for 116 beds with an average of 89.8 residents. The facility has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since May 16, 1977, and accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
According to CMS Care Compare, Candlewood holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Ohio state average of 3.15. Its component ratings are: 3 stars for health inspections, 5 stars for quality measures, and 1 star for staffing.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 3.26 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.40 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is 36.7% annually.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $29,488.00, with 0 payment denials of payment for new admissions.
Candlewood is part of the Certus Healthcare chain, which operates 14 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 1.8 out of 5. There has been no ownership change in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to verify current details and the full inspection history directly on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Candlewood has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the Ohio state average of 3.15.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.26 hours per resident per day, including 0.40 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5; nursing turnover is 36.7%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $29,488.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Candlewood is certified for 116 beds and has an average of 89.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit LLC and part of the Certus Healthcare chain, which operates 14 facilities with an average chain rating of 1.8 out of 5.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since May 16, 1977.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; Candlewood scores 3, 3, 1, and 5 stars respectively in these categories.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 216-268-3600 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 216-268-3600 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/365353?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.