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3131 Smith Rd Fairlawn, OH 44333 · Summit County
All 3 nursing homes in Fairlawn, OH (3 take Medicaid)
CMS certification number 365836 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare
Is Village at St Edward Nursing Care 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 Village at St Edward Nursing Care as of October 2026.
CMS rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall, above 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 3.87 hours per resident per day at Village at St Edward Nursing Care, above the Ohio median of 3.58 (US median: 3.72). About 0.55 of those hours are from registered nurses. Weekend staffing is close to its all-week average. 29.7% 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.
About this nursing home
Paying for care at Village at St Edward Nursing Care: Medicare and Medicaid
Village at St Edward Nursing Care 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 March 2, 2026 and found 3 deficiencies, plus 3 from complaint inspections in the same period. In total, inspectors issued 18 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 18 citations at Village at St Edward Nursing Care across 5 inspection dates, 7 of them from complaint investigations. None were at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy levels; 17 were "potential for more than minimal harm" (D–F) and 1 was minimal (A–C). The most common areas cited were resident rights (8) and quality of life and care (6). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death" (tag F0569, level E, September 15, 2022).
March 2, 2026 · 6 citations · includes complaint inspection
DReasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
DEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
DDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
DProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
DEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
DProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
April 10, 2025 · 2 citations · includes complaint inspection
DKeep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
DProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
December 12, 2024 · 1 citation
BProvide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
November 4, 2024 · 2 citations · includes complaint inspection
DImmediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
DEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
September 15, 2022 · 7 citations
ENotify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.
EProvide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
ENotify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
DGive residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
DCoordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
DProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
DEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Questions to ask on a tour of Village at St Edward Nursing Care
- CMS rates short-stay quality 1 out of 5. How often do rehab patients go back to the hospital, and how many therapy sessions a week are typical?
- 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
CMS reports no fines or payment denials for this home in the last three years.
Rating history
| CMS month | Overall | Inspection | Staffing | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 4/5 | 4/5 | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| August 2026 | 4/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 | 3/5 |
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Location
Hospitals near Village at St Edward Nursing Care
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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5.9 mi
Summa Western Reserve Hospital Cuyahoga FallsEmergency room ★★★☆☆ Medicare overall 3 of 5Median ER visit 2h 40m for patients treated and sent home
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6.2 mi
Cleveland Clinic - Akron General AkronEmergency room ★★★★★ Medicare overall 5 of 5Median ER visit 2h 46m for patients treated and sent home
- 6.3 mi
Hospital ratings, ER visit times and more at Hospitals In Each State
Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.
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