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

Inspection record 30% of score 25
Serious harm & abuse 20% 82
Staffing 20% 54
Federal penalties 15% 47
Trend 10% 29
Context 5% 100

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-day3.393.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.410.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day3.00≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year69%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)1 · $48,822

Inspection citations (44 in the current record)

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Potential for harm · D October 28, 2024

    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Corrected November 26, 2024 · Pharmacy Service

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

DateTypeAmount / length
October 28, 2024Fine$48,822
October 28, 2024Payment Denial7 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.