Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record

CANDLEWOOD HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION

EAST CLEVELAND, OH · 116 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey July 31, 2025

CMS Certification Number 365353 · first certified May 1977

Ownership

Operated by CERTUS HEALTHCARE · For profit - Limited Liability company

  • Ownership changed April 1, 2018 (change of ownership)from BELMORE LEASING CO LLC
30
Citations on file
Rolling three-year window
3
Life Safety surveys
In the same window
6
Tags cited more than once
Across separate surveys
13
Inspection & testing records
Of the citations on file

Position within OH

30 citations — more than 87% of the 922 certified nursing homes in OH. Compared within OH rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated

Improvingfewer citations at the latest survey than at its earlier surveys in the window.

The latest survey found 6 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 12. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.

When is the next survey likely?

The window opens March 2027 — about 6 months from now. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was July 2025. Facilities in OH are typically surveyed 20–32 months after the last one (median 26), measured over 889 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.

A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to three years in Maryland. How the window is measured

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Which alerts

5 inspection-and-testing tags have been cited here at more than one survey. Nationally, that pattern is common: about three quarters of cited facilities have at least one repeated tag, and half of the facilities ever cited for sprinkler inspection and testing are cited for it again. A repeat is usually a recordkeeping gap rather than a new hazard.

Emergency preparedness

3 of the 30 citations on file are Emergency Preparedness E-tags. E-tags are cited under 42 CFR §483.73 and concern the emergency plan, training, drills, communications and supplies. Nationally about half of certified facilities have at least one. The Emergency Preparedness Index

Physical environment (health survey)

5 physical-environment citations on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 30 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index

  • F-0689 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
  • F-0880 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
  • F-0921 Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
  • F-0925 Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

How that compares

Citations on file over three years

Compared with the median facility in OH, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the OH figure is the meaningful one.

This facility30OH median16National median11
Citations on file over three years, compared
MeasureCitations
This facility30
Median facility in OH16
Median facility nationally11

Survey history

Citations at each Life Safety survey
42019-09202022-0962025-07
Citations at each Life Safety survey
Survey dateCitations
September 12, 20194
September 27, 202220
July 31, 20256

Most-cited tags

Most-cited tags at this facility
K-03532K-09182K-03632K-03452K-02112K-07612K-03551K-03311
Most-cited tags at this facility
TagWhat the surveyor checksTimes citedLast cited
K-0353Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.22025-07-31
K-0918Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.22025-07-31
K-0363Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.22025-07-31
K-0345Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.22025-07-31
K-0211Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.22022-09-27
K-0761To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.22025-07-31
K-0355Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.12022-09-27
K-0331Construct fire resistant interior walls.12022-09-27

What the citations cover

Citations by CMS category
  • Smoke Deficiencies 13
  • Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 4
  • Egress Deficiencies 4
  • Miscellaneous Deficiencies 4
  • Other 5
Citations by CMS category
CategoryCitations
Smoke Deficiencies13
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies4
Egress Deficiencies4
Miscellaneous Deficiencies4
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies3
Services Deficiencies2

Every citation on file

As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.

July 31, 2025 — 6 citations

Citations issued on July 31, 2025
TagWhat the surveyor checksStatus
K-0311Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 22, 2025)
K-0345Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 10, 2025)
K-0353Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 22, 2025)
K-0363Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 10, 2025)
K-0761To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 22, 2025)
K-0918Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 22, 2025)

September 27, 2022 — 20 citations

Citations issued on September 27, 2022
TagWhat the surveyor checksStatus
E-0015Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 14, 2022)
E-0037Establish staff and initial training requirements.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 14, 2022)
E-0039Conduct testing and exercise requirements.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 14, 2022)
K-0211Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 14, 2022)
K-0225Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 14, 2022)
K-0324Provide properly protected cooking facilities.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 14, 2022)
K-0331Construct fire resistant interior walls.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 14, 2022)
K-0343Have a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 14, 2022)
K-0345Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 14, 2022)
K-0353Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 14, 2022)
K-0355Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 14, 2022)
K-0363Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 14, 2022)
K-0521Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 14, 2022)
K-0541Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 14, 2022)
K-0741Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 14, 2022)
K-0751Have restrictions on the use of flammable curtains.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 14, 2022)
K-0761To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 14, 2022)
K-0916Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 15, 2022)
K-0918Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 14, 2022)
K-0920Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 14, 2022)

September 12, 2019 — 4 citations

Citations issued on September 12, 2019
TagWhat the surveyor checksStatus
K-0211Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 2, 2019)
K-0222Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 2, 2019)
K-0341Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 2, 2019)
K-0362Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 2, 2019)

Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.