Shurmer Place at Altenheim
Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Home Care, Hospice Care, Memory Care, Palliative Care, Respite Care & Skilled Nursing · Strongsville, OH
Shurmer Place at Altenheim
Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Home Care, Hospice Care, Memory Care, Palliative Care, Respite Care & Skilled Nursing · Strongsville, OH
If you are looking for memory care in Strongsville, Shurmer Place at 18821 Shurmer Road is worth a close look. It’s an 85-bed community built specifically for memory support as part of the larger Altenheim campus. Being on that campus is a huge plus because residents can easily access extra services like rehab, skilled nursing, and home care without needing to travel off-site. While the surrounding area isn’t very walkable, the campus itself is designed to be a self-contained community.
The program focuses on individuals with mild to moderate cognitive impairment. Inside, you’ll find 38 private suites divided into six “neighborhoods.” Each one centers on a themed living room with direct access to either a sunroom or a porch. The suites are thoughtful, including a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a kitchenette. You can tell they prioritized the architecture here; using Planetree design principles, they’ve carefully chosen the lighting, layout, and colors specifically to help with memory support, rather than just forcing a standard apartment floor plan to fit.
The care here is adaptive. It’s not a “one-size-fits-all” model; plans change as the resident’s needs evolve. They offer standard support like regular cognitive assessments and support groups for families, but they also get creative with music and memory activities. A standout for me is the Ageless Grace program, where a director leads 21 chair-based exercises to help with mobility, balance, and coordination.
Beyond the memory-specific care, the campus offers respite stays, outpatient therapy, and even Meals on Wheels. With enclosed courtyards, a secure perimeter, and home-style dining areas, it feels like a real neighborhood. If you are a family member looking for a space that was actually built for memory care and not just renovated into it, Shurmer Place deserves your attention.
85-bed community Rank #113 / 307Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 113th out of 307 homes we track in Ohio for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Ohio facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Ohio that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score: 22 / 100 Rank #528 / 675Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 528th out of 675 homes we track in Ohio for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Ohio facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Ohio that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
About this community
Facility TypeResidential Care Facility
StatusActive
CountyCuyahoga
Wheelchair Accessible
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Short-Term Rehab
24-Hour Staffing
Outpatient Therapy
Home Care
Email
kschulz@altenheim.com
Fax(440) 238-0458
Courtyard
Community Kitchen
Dining
Activities
Themed Living Room Areas
Ageless Grace Program
Specific ProgramsPrivate Duty services, Meals on Wheels
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1.3 miles from city center
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CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that regulates nursing homes) Overall 5-star rating — a composite of Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures scores. 5 stars = top 10% nationally. 1 star = bottom 10%. The single most important number to start with when comparing facilities.
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AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
HOS (Hospice Care):
Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
PC (Palliative Care):
Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
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Neighborhood or city area where the facility is located. Proximity to family, hospitals, and green space matters for both quality of life and ease of visitation. Consider drive time and transit access when evaluating location.
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Licensed bed capacity. Larger facilities (300+ beds) often have more specialized programs but can feel institutional. Smaller homes (under 150 beds) tend to deliver more personalized care. Compare with Avg Res/Day to understand how full the facility typically runs.
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Percentage of licensed beds filled on an average day. Color indicates financial health: green (90%+) = operationally strong, typically profitable. Amber (80–89%) = stable but leaving revenue on the table. Orange (70–79%) = financial strain likely, may struggle with fixed costs. Red (<70%) = significant distress, closure or ownership change risk increases sharply.
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This facility's occupancy rate compared to the statewide average for similar facilities. A positive number means above-average demand. Facilities running 5%+ above the state average are typically the most sought-after in their market — a strong proxy for reputation.
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CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
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CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
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CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
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CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
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Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
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Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
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Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
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Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
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Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
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Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
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Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
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Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
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Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
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The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
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What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The Ohio average is: 55.7% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
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| Parkside Villa | NH AL HOS RC SNF | Middleburg Heights (North Ontario) | 178
Facility
178
OH AVG
75
Rank
#3 / 307 |
87.7%
Facility
87.7%
OH AVG
82.4
Rank
#65 / 136 | +6% | 3.27
Facility
3.27
OH AVG
3.54
Rank
#97 / 175 | +29% | -8% | $0
Facility
$0
OH AVG
$74.0k
Rank
#1 / 178 | 25
Facility
25
OH AVG
30.9
Rank
#79 / 178 | 3.6
Facility
3.6
OH AVG
4.6
Rank
#62 / 178 | - | 156 | - |
44
Facility
44
OH AVG
42
Rank
#325 / 675 | - | $23.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$23.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
OH AVG
$9.6M
Rank
#3 / 172 | $11.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$11.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
OH AVG
$5.2M
Rank
#5 / 172 | 49.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
49.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
OH AVG
55.7%
Rank
#123 / 172 | 366229 | ||||
| Falling Water Healthcare Center | NH SNF | Strongsville (Orange) | 135
Facility
135
OH AVG
75
Rank
#25 / 307 |
75.3%
Facility
75.3%
OH AVG
82.4
Rank
#106 / 136 | -9% | 3.43
Facility
3.43
OH AVG
3.54
Rank
#83 / 175 | -24% | -3% | $10.8k
Facility
$10.8k
OH AVG
$74.0k
Rank
#132 / 178 | 19
Facility
19
OH AVG
30.9
Rank
#50 / 178 | 2.4
Facility
2.4
OH AVG
4.6
Rank
#18 / 178 | 2 | 102 | - |
22
Facility
22
OH AVG
42
Rank
#528 / 675 | Collena Rhodes | $9.3MFiscal year ending 03/2024
Facility
$9.3MFiscal year ending 03/2024
OH AVG
$9.6M
Rank
#81 / 172 | $4.8MFiscal year ending 03/2024
Facility
$4.8MFiscal year ending 03/2024
OH AVG
$5.2M
Rank
#93 / 172 | 51%Fiscal year ending 03/2024
Facility
51%Fiscal year ending 03/2024
OH AVG
55.7%
Rank
#105 / 172 | 366111 | ||||
| Avenue at Strongsville Care and Rehabilitation Center | NH AL HOS PC RC SNF | Strongsville | 99
Facility
99
OH AVG
75
Rank
#70 / 307 |
92.0%
Facility
92.0%
OH AVG
82.4
Rank
#35 / 136 | +12% | 2.54
Facility
2.54
OH AVG
3.54
Rank
#166 / 175 | +90% | -28% | $27.3k
Facility
$27.3k
OH AVG
$74.0k
Rank
#148 / 178 | 22
Facility
22
OH AVG
30.9
Rank
#64 / 178 | 2.4
Facility
2.4
OH AVG
4.6
Rank
#18 / 178 | 2 | 91 | - |
75
Facility
75
OH AVG
42
Rank
#47 / 675 | Strongsville Fk Healthcare Holdings LLC | $9.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$9.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
OH AVG
$9.6M
Rank
#70 / 172 | $4.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$4.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
OH AVG
$5.2M
Rank
#107 / 172 | 44.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
44.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
OH AVG
55.7%
Rank
#156 / 172 | 366491 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Shurmer Place at Altenheim
Is Shurmer Place at Altenheim in a walkable area?
Shurmer Place at Altenheim has a walk score of 22. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
Are pets allowed at Shurmer Place at Altenheim?
No, Shurmer Place at Altenheim has a no-pet policy.
What is the best email address for Shurmer Place at Altenheim?
The team at Shurmer Place at Altenheim can be reached at KSCHULZ@ALTENHEIM.COM.
How many beds does Shurmer Place at Altenheim have?
Shurmer Place at Altenheim has 85 beds.
Has Shurmer Place at Altenheim had any citations?
Shurmer Place at Altenheim has no reported citations according to records from Ohio Department of Aging (ODA).
Are there photos of Shurmer Place at Altenheim?
Yes — there are 5 photos of Shurmer Place at Altenheim in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of Shurmer Place at Altenheim?
Shurmer Place at Altenheim is located at 18821 Shurmer Road, Strongsville, OH 44136.
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