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Continuing Healthcare of Cuyahoga Falls
Skilled nursing facility and nursing facility
300 East Bath Road
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223

TheVardellReport
Skilled nursing facility and nursing facility
300 East Bath Road
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223
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The Essentials
Across 14 inspections from January 2024 to May 2026, state surveyors documented 91 findings at Continuing Healthcare of Cuyahoga Falls; 91 have a recorded correction; CMS lists 8 enforcement actions in the window.
* Partial year, through October 1, 2026.
| Year | Inspections | Findings | Of which, actual harm (level G or above) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3 | 21 | 0 |
| 2025 | 7 | 45 | 2 |
| 2026 | 4 | 25 | 0 |
Chronology
Every inspection in the record window, newest first. A finding is a deficiency an inspector cited. CMS publishes what a complaint investigation cited, not what the complaint alleged.
6 findings
The same visit included a complaint investigation.
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
12 findings
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
6 findings
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
1 finding
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
17 findings
The same visit included a complaint investigation.
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
9 findings
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
2 findings
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
1 finding
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
2 findings
The same visit included a complaint investigation.
Enforcement Action
Civil money penalty, $25,688 imposed November 19, 2025. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the standard health inspection of June 12, 2025, the nearest before the penalty date.
Enforcement Action
Denial of payment imposed November 19, 2025. Status: Closed, February 3, 2026. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the standard health inspection of June 12, 2025, the nearest before the penalty date.
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
8 findings
Enforcement Action
Civil money penalty, $133,189 imposed April 21, 2025. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the complaint investigation of April 21, 2025, the nearest before the penalty date.
Enforcement Action
Denial of payment imposed April 21, 2025. Status: Closed, September 3, 2025. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the complaint investigation of April 21, 2025, the nearest before the penalty date.
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
6 findings
The same visit included an infection control inspection.
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
16 findings
Enforcement Action
Civil money penalty, $7,878 imposed December 23, 2024. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the complaint investigation of December 23, 2024, the nearest before the penalty date.
Enforcement Action
Denial of payment imposed December 23, 2024. Status: Closed, February 28, 2025. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the complaint investigation of December 23, 2024, the nearest before the penalty date.
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
1 finding
The same visit included an infection control inspection.
Enforcement Action
Civil money penalty, $18,887 imposed July 18, 2024. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the complaint investigation of April 10, 2024, the nearest before the penalty date.
Enforcement Action
Denial of payment imposed July 18, 2024. Status: Closed, August 28, 2024. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the complaint investigation of April 10, 2024, the nearest before the penalty date.
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
4 findings
The same visit included an infection control inspection.
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Severity levels follow the CMS scope and severity grid. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy.
Context
A repeated citation can merit attention, but context and corrective action must be reviewed before drawing a conclusion.
Inspectors cited F880 in December 2024, April 2025, November 2025, December 2025, January 2026 and March 2026. This citation covers hand hygiene, isolation practice and the home’s infection-prevention program. None rose above level F (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
Inspectors cited F689 in December 2024, June 2025, December 2025 and April 2026. This citation covers whether residents are protected from accident hazards and supervised closely enough to prevent accidents, including falls. The most serious of these was recorded at level G (actual harm). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
Inspectors cited F761 in December 2024, June 2025, November 2025 and May 2026. This citation covers how drugs are labeled and kept locked, including controlled drugs. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
Inspectors cited F804 in December 2024, February 2025, April 2025 and November 2025. This citation covers whether food and drink are palatable, attractive and served at a safe temperature. None rose above level F (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
Inspectors cited F584 in April 2025, November 2025 and March 2026. This citation covers whether rooms and shared spaces are kept safe, clean, comfortable and homelike. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
Inspectors cited F677 in November 2025, December 2025 and April 2026. This citation covers help with bathing, dressing, eating and toileting for residents who cannot manage alone. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
Inspectors cited F684 in April 2024, December 2024 and November 2025. This citation covers whether residents receive the treatment their orders, preferences and goals call for. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
Inspectors cited F725 in December 2024, February 2025 and December 2025. This citation covers whether there are enough nurses and aides to meet residents’ needs, with a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. None rose above level F (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
Inspectors cited F759 in December 2024, April 2025 and December 2025. This citation covers whether medication errors stayed under 5 percent when inspectors watched medications being given. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
Inspectors cited F803 in February 2025, December 2025 and March 2026. The agency describes it this way: Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. None rose above level F (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
Inspectors cited F812 in December 2024, February 2025 and March 2026. This citation covers how food is stored, prepared and served. None rose above level F (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
Inspectors cited F553 in January 2024 and December 2025. The agency describes it this way: Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
Inspectors cited F609 in April 2025 and April 2026. This citation covers whether suspected abuse, neglect or theft is reported to the authorities on time, with the results of the home’s investigation. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
Inspectors cited F610 in April 2025 and April 2026. This citation covers how the home responds to and investigates an allegation of abuse, neglect or mistreatment. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
Inspectors cited F685 in November 2025 and April 2026. The agency describes it this way: Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
Inspectors cited F686 in December 2024 and April 2025. This citation covers how the home prevents and treats pressure injuries (bedsores). None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
Inspectors cited F697 in August 2025 and April 2026. The agency describes it this way: Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. The most serious of these was recorded at level G (actual harm). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
Inspectors cited F744 in February 2025 and April 2026. The agency describes it this way: Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
Inspectors cited F760 in August 2025 and November 2025. This citation covers whether residents are free from significant medication errors. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
Inspectors cited F842 in December 2024 and April 2026. This citation covers whether resident records are complete, accurate and kept confidential. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
Inspectors cited F921 in December 2024 and April 2026. The agency describes it this way: Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. None rose above level F (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
For Your Next Visit
Bring these to the tour. Each one comes from something in the record; the reason is under the question.
Who leads infection control here, and how often are hand-hygiene and isolation practices audited?
Infection Control: cited in six inspections, most seriously at level F.
What changed in fall prevention and supervision after the last citation, and how do you check that it is still working?
Accident Hazards and Supervision: cited in four inspections, most seriously at level G.
How are medications stored and secured, and who checks the medication carts?
Medication Labeling and Storage: cited in four inspections, most seriously at level E.
May we try a meal, and how do you check food temperature by the time it reaches residents?
Food Quality and Temperature: cited in four inspections, most seriously at level F.
What was done about the cleanliness citation, and how are rooms and shared spaces checked now?
A Clean, Homelike Setting: cited in three inspections, most seriously at level E.
How long do residents usually wait for help with bathing, dressing or the bathroom, and how is that tracked?
Help With Daily Living: cited in three inspections, most seriously at level D.
How do nurses make sure a doctor’s orders are carried out, and how are families told when something is missed?
Quality of Care: cited in three inspections, most seriously at level D.
How many nurses and aides are on each shift, including nights and weekends, for the unit we are considering?
Nursing Staff Levels: cited in three inspections, most seriously at level F.
How are medication passes checked, and what happens when an error is found?
Medication Error Rate: cited in three inspections, most seriously at level D.
What changed after F803 was cited, and how do you check it now?
Citation F803: cited in three inspections, most seriously at level F.
May we see the kitchen, and what do your own sanitation checks look like week to week?
Kitchen and Food Safety: cited in three inspections, most seriously at level F.
What changed after F553 was cited, and how do you check it now?
Citation F553: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.
How are staff trained to report suspected abuse or neglect, and who reports it to the state?
Reporting Suspected Abuse: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.
When an allegation is made, who investigates it, and how are residents protected in the meantime?
Investigating Alleged Violations: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.
What changed after F685 was cited, and how do you check it now?
Citation F685: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.
How often are residents checked for pressure injuries and repositioned, and who is responsible for it?
Pressure Injury Care: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.
What changed after F697 was cited, and how do you check it now?
Citation F697: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level G.
What changed after F744 was cited, and how do you check it now?
Citation F744: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level E.
What happened after the medication error citation, and how are high-risk drugs double-checked?
Significant Medication Errors: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.
How can a family request a resident’s records, and how are they kept accurate?
Medical Records: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.
What changed after F921 was cited, and how do you check it now?
Citation F921: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level F.
What led to the 2025 fine, and has it been paid?
A $25,688 civil money penalty was imposed November 19, 2025. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. The record holds eight enforcement actions in the window.
The Evidence
Inspection results and penalties are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services from surveys conducted by the Ohio state survey agency.
Ohio state survey agency
Inspection Jan 30, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Ohio state survey agency
Inspection Apr 10, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Ohio state survey agency
Inspection Dec 23, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Ohio state survey agency
Inspection Feb 11, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Ohio state survey agency
Inspection Apr 21, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Ohio state survey agency
Inspection Jun 12, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Ohio state survey agency
Inspection Jul 9, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Ohio state survey agency
Inspection Aug 20, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Ohio state survey agency
Inspection Nov 19, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Ohio state survey agency
Inspection Dec 8, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Ohio state survey agency
Inspection Jan 22, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Ohio state survey agency
Inspection Mar 3, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Ohio state survey agency
Inspection Apr 10, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Ohio state survey agency
Inspection May 26, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · 365826
Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Record windowJanuary 30, 2024 – October 1, 2026
Historical coverage varies by agency and location. Missing records do not mean that no complaint or violation occurred.
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