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255 Front Street Berea, OH 44017 · Cuyahoga County
All 3 nursing homes in Berea, OH (3 take Medicaid)
CMS certification number 365608 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare
Is Aristocrat Berea Healthcare and Rehabilitation a good nursing home? Reviews, ratings and inspection record
There are no official resident reviews of nursing homes: Medicare's Care Compare publishes inspections, staffing and quality data instead. Here is what that record shows for Aristocrat Berea Healthcare and Rehabilitation as of October 2026.
CMS rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall, below the Ohio average of 3.2.
Online reviews from families and residents are on Google Maps and other sites; they reflect individual experiences and aren't checked by CMS. The full inspection reports, including what inspectors observed, are on Medicare Care Compare.
Staffing
Nursing staff spend about 3.03 hours per resident per day at Aristocrat Berea Healthcare and Rehabilitation, below the Ohio median of 3.58 (US median: 3.72). About 0.36 of those hours are from registered nurses. On weekends it falls to 2.77 hours, 8% below its all-week average. 37.9% of nursing staff left within a year (Ohio median 48.9%). That is lower than most homes in Ohio, a sign of a steadier team. 3 administrators left in the past year.
About this nursing home
Paying for care at Aristocrat Berea Healthcare and Rehabilitation: Medicare and Medicaid
Aristocrat Berea Healthcare and Rehabilitation is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Medicare Part A can cover a short skilled-nursing or rehab stay here after a qualifying hospital stay of at least three inpatient days (observation days don't count), for up to 100 days per benefit period. Medicaid can pay for long-term care for residents who meet Ohio's income and asset rules. Being certified doesn't guarantee a Medicaid bed is open, so ask whether the home accepts residents whose Medicaid application is still pending.
In 2026 Medicare covers days 1–20 in full after the Part A deductible ($1,736 per benefit period); for days 21–100 you pay $217 a day; after day 100 you pay all costs. Medicare doesn't pay for long-term custodial care. Medicare's coverage rules.
Health inspections
The most recent standard inspection was on January 11, 2024 and found 3 deficiencies, plus 6 from complaint inspections in the same period. CMS notes that this home's most recent inspection was more than two years ago. In total, inspectors issued 57 citations in the last three years.
Each citation has a scope and severity letter from A to L. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
What the inspections found
Over the last three years, inspectors issued 57 citations at Aristocrat Berea Healthcare and Rehabilitation across 11 inspection dates, 23 of them from complaint investigations. 2 were at the immediate-jeopardy level (J–L), CMS's most serious category, most recently on August 20, 2026 (complaint inspection). The most common areas cited were quality of life and care (15) and resident rights (14). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents" (tag F0689, level J, August 20, 2026). 7 citations were under CMS's abuse, neglect and exploitation rules.
August 20, 2026 · 5 citations · includes complaint inspection
JEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
FMake sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
DImmediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
DProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
DProvide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
August 30, 2025 · 3 citations · includes complaint inspection
FMake sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
DTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
DRespond appropriately to all alleged violations.
April 8, 2025 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
January 10, 2025 · 5 citations · includes complaint inspection
FEnsure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
EHonor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
EProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
EMake sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
DHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
October 25, 2024 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DKeep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
August 8, 2024 · 5 citations · includes complaint inspection
FProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
EHonor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
EProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
DDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
DEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
July 3, 2024 · 1 citation, includes actual harm · includes complaint inspection
GProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
January 11, 2024 · 4 citations · includes complaint inspection
EHonor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
EMake sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
DProvide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
DDevelop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
November 6, 2023 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
FEnsure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
May 24, 2021 · 16 citations
EHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
EKeep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
EProvide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
EEnsure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
EProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
DHonor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
DDevelop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
DDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
DDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
DProvide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
DProvide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
DProvide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
DEnsure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
DEnsure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.
DProvide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.
CMake sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
December 4, 2019 · 15 citations, includes immediate jeopardy
JProvide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.
FDevelop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
FProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
EHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
EEnsure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
DReasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
DNotify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.
DKeep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
DProtect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
DPASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
DProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
DEnsure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
DEmploy or obtain outside professional resources to provide services in the nursing home when the facility does not employ a qualified professional to furnish a required service.
DProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
BHonor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Questions to ask on a tour of Aristocrat Berea Healthcare and Rehabilitation
- Inspectors cited the home at the immediate-jeopardy level on August 20, 2026 under the rule on quality of life and care. What changed afterwards, and can I see the plan of correction?
- CMS cited the home under its abuse and neglect rules on August 30, 2025. How are staff trained, and how are concerns reported?
- CMS rates staffing 1 out of 5. How many residents does each nurse aide care for on day, evening and night shifts?
- Several administrators left in the past year. What has changed for residents since then?
- The last standard inspection was more than two years ago. Can I see any recent complaint inspection results?
- Do you have a Medicaid bed open now, and will you admit someone whose Medicaid application is still pending?
- When is the first care-plan meeting, and can family attend?
Questions come from this home's CMS data: its inspections, staffing and ownership record.
Fines and payment denials
1 penalty in the last three years.
| Date | Type | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 3, 2024 | Payment Denial | 8 days of payments denied |
Rating history
| CMS month | Overall | Inspection | Staffing | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 2/5 | 2/5 | 1/5 | 5/5 |
| August 2026 | 2/5 | 2/5 | 1/5 | 5/5 |
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Hospitals near Aristocrat Berea Healthcare and Rehabilitation
The Medicare-certified hospitals closest to this nursing home, with their CMS data. Ask the home which hospital it usually sends residents to.
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1.1 mi
Southwest General Health Center Middleburg HeightsEmergency room ★★★★☆ Medicare overall 4 of 5Median ER visit 3h 19m for patients treated and sent home
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5.6 mi
Fairview Hospital ClevelandEmergency room ★★★★★ Medicare overall 5 of 5Median ER visit 4h 2m for patients treated and sent home
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6.3 mi
Parma Community General Hospital ParmaEmergency room ★★★★☆ Medicare overall 4 of 5Median ER visit 3h 28m for patients treated and sent home
Hospital ratings, ER visit times and more at Hospitals In Each State
Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.
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