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Nursing home

Berea Center

Berea, Ohio · Cuyahoga County

  • 49 Sheldon Rd, Berea, OH 44017 · Directions
  • (440) 234‑0454
  • Medicare overall rating: 5 of 5 starsMedicare overall rating
  • Ownership: For profit – corporation
  • 6 health citations in its last 3 inspection cycles (most serious: level F). See the inspection record

Summary

Berea Center is a Medicare-certified nursing home in Berea, Ohio, with 50 certified beds. Medicare overall rating: 5 of 5 stars. Most recent standard health inspection: 2026-07-31, with 3 health deficiencies. Ownership: for profit – corporation. Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information, data updated 2026-10-01.

What is a nursing home?

A nursing home (skilled nursing facility) gives 24-hour nursing care and help with daily activities. Some people stay for a short time to recover after a hospital stay (rehabilitation); others live there long term. The homes listed here are certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid and inspected by the state.

Official Medicare data

Everything on this page comes from Medicare (CMS) data updated 2026-10-01. It is information, not a recommendation. Call the nursing home and visit before you decide, and talk with your doctor.

In a medical emergency, call 911.

At a glance

Medicare overall rating: 5 of 5 starsMedicare overall rating
50Certified beds
Health inspections: 5 of 5 starsHealth inspections

Quick answers

Where is Berea Center?
49 Sheldon Rd, Berea, OH 44017, in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
What is the phone number of Berea Center?
(440) 234-0454, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
What is the Medicare star rating of Berea Center?
Medicare overall rating: 5 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
Has Berea Center been fined?
Medicare lists no fines for Berea Center.
What did inspectors find at Berea Center?
In its last three inspection cycles (April 15, 2021 to July 31, 2026), Medicare lists 6 health citations; the most serious was level F. See the list below (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).

Medicare ratings, explained

Star ratings are one piece of information. Visit, ask questions and talk with your doctor about what matters for your care.

Overall rating
Overall rating: 5 of 5 stars
Medicare’s summary of the three ratings below, from 1 star (much below average) to 5 stars (much above average).
Health inspections
Health inspections: 5 of 5 stars
Based on state health inspections and complaint investigations of about the last three years, compared with other nursing homes in the same state.
Staffing
Staffing: 2 of 5 stars
Based on how many hours nurses and aides spend with each resident per day (from payroll records) and how often staff leave.
Quality of resident care
Quality of resident care: 5 of 5 stars
Based on how residents do on measures such as falls with injury, pressure sores, getting better at moving around and going back to the hospital.
Short-stay residents (rehab)
Not rated
Quality rating for people who stay a short time, usually to recover after a hospital stay. Medicare (CMS) does not show this rating for this provider. This happens, for example, when a provider is new or has too few patients or survey answers.
Long-stay residents
Long-stay residents: 5 of 5 stars
Quality rating for people who live in the nursing home.

Inspections, fines and staffing

In its last three inspection cycles (April 15, 2021 to July 31, 2026), Berea Center had 6 health citations; the most serious was level F (no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm). Medicare lists no fines or payment denials for it in the last three years. Nurse staffing is 3.28 hours per resident per day; the Ohio average is 3.71 and the national average is 3.90.

Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Data Catalog, data updated October 1, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026.

Inspection history: last three cycles

State inspectors visit about once a year and also investigate complaints. Each citation (deficiency) has a tag number and a letter, A to L. The letter shows how serious the problem was and how many residents it affected.

What the letters A to L mean
Scope and severity letters
SeriousnessIsolated (a few residents)Pattern (some)Widespread (many)
No actual harm, potential for minimal harmABC
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmDEF
Actual harm to residentsGHI
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safetyJKL

Source: the scope and severity grid Medicare (CMS) uses for nursing home citations.

Most recent cycle: July 31, 2026 — 3 health citations

Inspections in this cycle: July 31, 2026 (standard health inspection).

Show 3 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
  • F0657 Level D July 31, 2026 · corrected August 28, 2026

    “Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.”

  • F0759 Level D July 31, 2026 · corrected August 28, 2026

    “Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.”

  • F0810 Level D July 31, 2026 · corrected August 28, 2026

    “Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.”

Previous cycle: June 1, 2023 — 2 health citations

Inspections in this cycle: June 1, 2023 (standard health inspection); April 9, 2025 (infection control inspection); August 7, 2025 (complaint investigation).

Show 2 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
  • F0812 Level F June 1, 2023 · corrected June 15, 2023

    “Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”

  • F0880 Level D August 7, 2025 · from a complaint · corrected August 20, 2025

    “Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”

Earlier cycle: April 15, 2021 — 1 health citation

Inspections in this cycle: April 15, 2021 (standard health inspection); April 5, 2024 (complaint investigation).

Show 1 citation (levels A to F, no actual harm)
  • F0684 Level D April 5, 2024 · from a complaint · corrected April 16, 2024

    “Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”

Citation descriptions are Medicare’s official wording. “From a complaint” means the citation came from a complaint investigation instead of the regular yearly inspection.

Full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare →

Fire safety citations (10)
  • K0353 Level F July 31, 2026 · corrected August 28, 2026

    “Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”

  • K0372 Level F July 31, 2026 · corrected August 28, 2026

    “Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.”

  • K0923 Level E July 31, 2026 · corrected August 28, 2026

    “Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.”

  • K0363 Level F June 1, 2023 · corrected June 15, 2023

    “Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.”

  • K0918 Level F June 1, 2023 · corrected June 15, 2023

    “Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.”

  • K0923 Level F June 1, 2023 · corrected June 15, 2023

    “Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.”

  • K0372 Level F April 15, 2021 · corrected May 28, 2021

    “Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.”

  • K0351 Level E April 15, 2021 · corrected May 28, 2021

    “Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.”

  • K0353 Level E April 15, 2021 · corrected May 28, 2021

    “Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”

  • K0511 Level E April 15, 2021 · corrected May 28, 2021

    “Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.”

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from the payroll records nursing homes send to Medicare, next to the state and national averages.

MeasureThis homeOhioNational
Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day0.530.640.69
Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day0.880.950.86
Nurse aide hours per resident per day1.872.122.35
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day3.283.713.90
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend2.933.293.43
RN hours per resident per day on the weekend0.320.430.48
Nursing staff turnover (per year)38.0%49.0%45.3%
Administrators who left in the last year2.00.60.5

Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information and State US Averages, data updated October 1, 2026.

Owners and operator

Part of a group of 109 nursing homes: Communicare Health.

Legal business name: Sheldon Leasing Co., LLC.

Owners and managers Medicare lists (2)
NameRoleShareSince
Health Care Lease Facilities, LLCDirect owner100%January 10, 2008
Sheldon Management Co. LLCManagement company (operational or managerial control)NOT APPLICABLEJanuary 10, 2008

Source: Medicare (CMS) Ownership file, data updated October 1, 2026. Only owners with an ownership interest and management companies are shown.

Compare with other nursing homes

Key facts

TypeNursing home
Certified beds50
Average residents per day47.2
Takes part inMedicare and Medicaid
OwnershipFor profit – corporation
Group or chain (affiliated entity)Communicare Health
Legal business nameSheldon Leasing Co., LLC
First approved by Medicare/Medicaid1992-11-20
Resident and family councilsResident council
Sprinklers in all required areasYes
Changed ownership in the last 12 monthsNo
Address49 Sheldon Rd, Berea, OH 44017
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Phone(440) 234‑0454
CMS Certification Number365893
Name in Medicare recordsBEREA CENTER
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What to ask when you call or visit

A general checklist for any nursing home, not advice about this one. Medicare also publishes guides on medicare.gov.

  • Is the home certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid, and does it have a bed for the care you need (short-term rehab or long-term care)?
  • Can you see the latest state inspection report? Ask how any problems found were fixed.
  • How many nurses and aides work on each shift, at night and on weekends? Is there a registered nurse on site at all times?
  • Which doctors see residents, and how often? What happens in a medical emergency, and which hospital is used?
  • What therapy (physical, occupational, speech) is offered, and how many days a week?
  • Are residents clean, dressed and taking part in activities? Do staff speak to them kindly and answer call lights quickly?
  • What do the daily rate and extra services cost, and what do Medicare, Medicaid or your insurance pay? Ask for it in writing.
  • Is there a resident council and a family council? How are complaints handled? Ask for the long-term care ombudsman’s contact.
  • Are meals appetizing, and can the home meet special diets, language needs and religious or cultural preferences?
  • Visit more than once, including at a mealtime or in the evening, without an appointment.

Other nursing homes nearby

By straight-line distance (not driving distance).

Nearest hospital emergency rooms

Sources

  1. Provider Information — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
  2. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare profile of this provider
  3. Health Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
  4. Fire Safety Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
  5. Penalties — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
  6. Ownership — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
  7. State US Averages — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
  8. Survey Summary — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
  9. Citation Code Look-up — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
  10. Inspection Dates — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13