Chardon Center
Chardon, OH · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 365711) · 99 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (440) 285-9400 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Chardon Center holds a CMS overall star rating of 4 out of 5, above the Ohio state average of 3.15. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars, but its staffing rating is only 1 star.
Chardon Center reports total nurse staffing of about 3.38 hours per resident per day, including roughly 0.27 RN hours per resident per day, with nursing staff turnover at 36.6%. CMS gives this facility a staffing star rating of just 1 out of 5.
Chardon Center has no federal fines on record — 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials, according to CMS. CMS does not show an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed in CMS's Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Chardon Center is a for-profit skilled nursing facility located in Chardon, Geauga County, Ohio, certified for 99 beds with an average of 80.5 residents. The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid and has been federally certified since August 1988.
According to CMS Care Compare, Chardon Center holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Ohio state average of 3.15. This overall score is based on four component ratings: a Health Inspection rating of 4 stars, a Quality Measures rating of 5 stars, and a Staffing rating of 1 star.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse staffing of approximately 3.38 hours per resident per day, with RN staffing at approximately 0.27 hours per resident per day. Annual nursing staff turnover is reported at 36.6%.
On penalties, CMS records show 0 federal fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials for this facility — no federal fines on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which is reserved for homes with a history of persistent poor performance placed under increased inspection scrutiny.
Chardon Center is part of the Communicare Health chain, which operates 110 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 3.2 stars. Ownership has not changed within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Source: CMS 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?
Chardon Center has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is above the Ohio state average of 3.15.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Chardon Center accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.38 hours per resident per day, with RN hours at about 0.27 per resident per day, and turnover of 36.6%; CMS rates staffing at 1 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No. CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials for Chardon Center.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No — CMS does not display an abuse icon for Chardon Center, and it is not on the Special Focus Facility list.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Chardon Center is certified for 99 beds and has an average daily population of 80.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit limited liability company, part of the Communicare Health chain, which operates 110 facilities nationwide averaging a 3.2 star CMS rating.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Chardon Center has been certified since August 9, 1988.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on Health Inspections (4 stars here), Staffing (1 star), Quality Measures (5 stars), and an Overall rating (4 stars) combining these factors.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This is not specified in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 440-285-9400 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided doesn't cover tour details; contact the facility at 440-285-9400 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current CMS data for Chardon Center at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/365711?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.