East Park Care Center
8 East Park Circle · Brook Park, OH · 44142 · 2162677229
57 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Lionstone Care
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $48,822 in fines in the last 24 months.
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- 3 citations involved actual harm to residents.
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Red flags
2 actual-harm citations in the most recent cycle
Inspectors found deficiencies that caused real harm to residents, beyond potential-harm paperwork findings.
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
69% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.39 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.41 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.00 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 69% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $48,822 |
Inspection citations (44 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G October 28, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected October 29, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 28, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
Corrected October 29, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 14, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected October 29, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D October 14, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected October 29, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 14, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected October 29, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 14, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected October 29, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E October 14, 2025 · found via complaint
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected October 29, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D December 24, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected January 3, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G October 28, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected November 27, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 28, 2024
Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.
Corrected November 26, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E October 28, 2024
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected November 26, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 28, 2024
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Corrected November 26, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 28, 2024
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected November 26, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E October 28, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected November 26, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 28, 2024
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected November 26, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 28, 2024
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected November 27, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 28, 2024
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected November 26, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D October 28, 2024
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected November 26, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D October 28, 2024
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected November 26, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D October 28, 2024
Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
Corrected November 27, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F October 28, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected November 26, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D October 28, 2024
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected November 26, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F October 28, 2024
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected November 26, 2024 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D October 28, 2024 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected November 26, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 28, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected November 26, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| October 28, 2024 | Fine | $48,822 |
| October 28, 2024 | Payment Denial | 7 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 365731 · certified since March 2, 1989. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.