Rocky River Gardens Rehabilitation & Nursing Center

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Rocky River Gardens Rehabilitation & Nursing Center

4102 Rocky River Dr, Cleveland, OH 44135 View Map
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Overview of Rocky River Gardens Rehabilitation & Nursing Center

Nestled in Cleveland, Rocky River Gardens is a short-term rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility with extensive medical services that ensures comprehensive on-site support. With the goal of rehabilitating patients to independence, their expert care partners endeavor to build personalized plans to promote the fullest extent of well-being. They nurture patients holistically as they also offer a range of services to help residents and families navigate the complex healthcare system and access resources vital for recovery.
In addition to the professional care given by staff, the activities and amenities available at Rocky River Garden include social functions, beauty shops, live entertainment, community support, and life-enrichment programs. This community is committed to serving seniors to reach the maximum quality of life possible.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
2/5
Ohio average: 3.2/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
1/5
Ohio average: 2.8/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
2/5
Ohio average: 2.4/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
5/5
Ohio average: 4.4/5

Nursing care per resident

Info Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
3h 21m per day

This home provides 5% less nursing time per resident than the state average.

Ohio average: 3h 32m per day

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Hours of care per resident per day, broken down by staff type. Data from CMS Medicare.
Staff type Facility State avg National avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info Registered nurse hours per resident per day. 14m per day 38m per day 41m per day
LPN / LVN Info Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse hours per resident per day. 1h 4m per day 58m per day 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info Nurse aide hours per resident per day. 1h 55m per day 2h 8m per day 2h 21m per day
Total Nursing (Weekend) Info Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends. 2h 58m per day 3h 17m per day 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Info Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day. 3m per day 3m per day 4m per day
RN (Weekend) Info Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends. 12m per day 25m per day 29m per day

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 120

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the Ohio average
Occupancy rate 84.9%
Residents per day (avg) 95
Occupancy rate
84.9%
Residents per day (avg)
95

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Primarily long-term care, limited rehab

Most residents stay long-term, while a smaller portion are admitted for short-term rehab.

Might be optimal for
Long-term residence Daily assistance Occasional rehab needs

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

7% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 2 - 3 months

Private pay

68% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 5 - 6 months

Medicaid

24% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 5 - 6 months

Finances and operations

Proprietary home
Corporation
Home revenue
$12.2M
Profit
$562.7K
Proprietary home Corporation
Home revenue
$12,167,117.00
Profit
$562,704.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$4.9M
40% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$6.7M
Total costs $11.6M
Years in operation
9 years in operation
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 48 / 100
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
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About this community

Care Services

Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Memory Care
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
Short-Term Rehab

All Levels of Care

Short Term Rehab
Long Term Care
Memory Care

Amenities & Lifestyle

Home-style cooked meals
Snacks
Beauty shop
Daily activity programs
Social functions
Live Entertainment
Spiritual programs
Holiday Celebrations
Community support
Free Wi-Fi
Phone service
Complimentary Cable TV

Programs & Activities

Activities
Monthly calendars will be posted to keep you informed of upcoming events such as birthday parties, movies, musical programs, outings, and other special events.
Specific Programs
Nursing Services, Physical Therapy, Short Term Rehab, Long Term Care, Respiratory Care, Memory Care

Dining & Nutrition

Food Description
Home-style cooked meals and snacks are provided.
Meals Included
Yes
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Address 7.6 miles from city center — 0.47 miles to nearest hospital (Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital)

Address 4102 Rocky River Dr, Cleveland, OH 44135

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

122
Total Staff
102
Employees
20
Contractors
35,712
Total Hours (Quarter)
47
Avg Staff/Day
8.3
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse139.5 Yes
Licensed Practical Nurse279.5 No
Certified Nursing Assistant548.3 No
Staff by Category
Administration
2 staff
8hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
94 staff
8.7hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
5 staff
7.9hs shift avg
Therapy Services
12 staff
6.7hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
1 staff
2.2hs shift avg
Dietary Services
6 staff
7.5hs shift avg
Other Services
2 staff
7.9hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
9%
of total hours from contractors
3,232 contractor hours this quarter
Speech Language Pathologist: 3 Physical Therapy Assistant: 2 Physical Therapy Aide: 3 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 2 Registered Nurse: 7 Qualified Social Worker: 1 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant5405416,80991100%8.3
Licensed Practical Nurse270279,84191100%9.5
Registered Nurse67132,0038998%9.5
Other Dietary Services Staff5051,58491100%7.3
Clinical Nurse Specialist2028576571%7.8
Speech Language Pathologist0338128088%6.9
Nurse Practitioner3037446875%8
Dietitian1014886167%8
Respiratory Therapy Technician0224806268%7.6
Administrator2024565763%8
Physical Therapy Assistant0224305763%7.5
Mental Health Service Worker1013875055%7.7
Physical Therapy Aide0333535459%5
Occupational Therapy Aide0111993235%6.2
Dental Services Staff1011541820%8.5
Qualified Social Worker011954347%2.2
Occupational Therapy Assistant0112333%7.7

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 9

Ohio average 6.7


Last Health inspection on Dec 2024

Total health citations 39
Citations per inspection
4.33

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

29 of 39 citations resulted from standard inspections; 8 of 39 resulted from complaint investigations; and 2 of 39 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 3
900% worse than Ohio average

Ohio average: 0.3


Serious Health citations More info 2
122% worse than Ohio average

Ohio average: 0.9

3 critical citations More info Ohio average: 0.3

2 serious citations More info Ohio average: 0.9

34 moderate citations More info Ohio average: 29

0 minor citations More info Ohio average: 0.7
Citations history (last 3 years)
Abuse/Neglect critical citation Dec 04, 2024
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Dec 04, 2024
Corrected

Quality of Care critical citation Oct 23, 2024
Corrected

Abuse/Neglect critical citation Jul 22, 2024
Corrected

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Ownership: For-Profit LLC
Resident Census by Payment Source
110 Total Residents
Medicare 3 (2.7%)
Medicaid 96 (87.3%)
Private Pay/Other 11 (10%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 5.6
In line with Ohio average

Ohio average: 5.8

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 8.8
30% better than Ohio average

Ohio average: 12.7

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 1.2%
82% better than Ohio average

Ohio average: 6.8%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 2.6%
70% better than Ohio average

Ohio average: 8.9%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 22.6%
In line with Ohio average

Ohio average: 22.0%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 4.0%
17% worse than Ohio average

Ohio average: 3.4%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 3.8%
In line with Ohio average

Ohio average: 3.9%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.3%
50% better than Ohio average

Ohio average: 0.5%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 16.5%
166% worse than Ohio average

Ohio average: 6.2%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 21.3%
11% better than Ohio average

Ohio average: 24.0%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 14.0%
65% worse than Ohio average

Ohio average: 8.4%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 84.0%
9% worse than Ohio average

Ohio average: 92.4%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 89.2%
6% worse than Ohio average

Ohio average: 94.5%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 2.58
46% worse than Ohio average

Ohio average: 1.77

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 1.36
26% better than Ohio average

Ohio average: 1.83

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 80.7%
In line with Ohio average

Ohio average: 78.0%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
100% better than Ohio average

Ohio average: 1.3%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 52.7%
30% worse than Ohio average

Ohio average: 75.6%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 0.0%
100% better than Ohio average

Ohio average: 0.8%

Penalties and fines

Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total fines amount $105K
52% higher than Ohio average

Ohio average: $69K

Number of fines 5
170% more fines than Ohio average

Ohio average: 1.9

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 1
86% more payment denials than Ohio average

Ohio average: 0.5

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $105K
Ohio average $69K
Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Oct 23, 2024
$17K
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Oct 23, 2024
$17K
Payment Denial Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. Oct 23, 2024
25 days
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Jul 22, 2024
$34K

Last updated: Jan 2026

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PASSPORT Waiver

Ohio Medicaid PASSPORT

Age 60+, Ohio resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Administered through regional agencies; waitlists possible.

Ohio Home Care Program (non-Medicaid)

OH HCP

Age 60+, Ohio resident, at risk of decline.

~$2,000/month (individual, varies).

$5,000 (individual).

Limited funding; regional variation.

Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)

Ohio Assisted Living Waiver

Age 21+ (65+ prioritized), OH resident, Medicaid-eligible, NFLOC.

~$2,829/month (individual); QIT required.

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Covers ~300 facilities; room/board not included (separate cost).

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Ohio PACE (e.g., McGregor PACE)

Age 55+, OH resident (specific counties), NFLOC, safe with PACE support.

~$2,829/month (Medicaid-eligible); private pay option available.

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) for Medicaid enrollees.

Available in 9 counties (e.g., Cuyahoga, Franklin); expanding via Healthy Aging Grants.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Ohio Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled, OH resident, Medicare Part A/B.

~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

Three tiers; includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)

Ohio HEAP

Age 60+ prioritized, OH resident, low-income household.

~$3,970/month (individual, 185% FPL).

Not assessed; income-focused.

Covers gas, electric, oil; emergency aid via Winter/Summer Crisis Programs.

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

Ohio Family Caregiver Support Program

Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; OH resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).

Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.

Not assessed; need-based.

12 AAAs; rural/low-income priority; volunteer respite option.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Ohio SCSEP

Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, OH resident.

~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Not specified; income-focused.

Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Ohio VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, OH resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

~$155,356 (net worth limit).

High veteran demand; supports care in multiple settings.

Homestead Exemption

Ohio Homestead Exemption

Age 65+ (or disabled), OH resident, homeowner, low-income.

~$38,500/year (individual, adjusted annually).

Not assessed; home ownership required.

Reduces taxable value by $25,000; applies to primary residence.

Save the Dream Ohio (Homeowner Assistance Fund)

Ohio Save the Dream

Age 60+ prioritized, OH resident, homeowner, hardship post-Jan 21, 2020.

~$147,600/year (family of 4, 150% AMI; varies by county).

Not assessed; hardship-focused.

Covers delinquent mortgages, utilities, taxes; max $25,000 mortgage aid.

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