Willowood Care Center of Brunswick

1186 Hadcock Rd · Brunswick, OH · 44212 · 3302253156

100 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Carecore Health

Why this verdict

  • Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
  • No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.

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Red flags

No standard inspection in over 2 years

The inspection record here is older than usual — conditions may have changed since.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 57
Serious harm & abuse 20% 100
Staffing 20% 68
Federal penalties 15% 100
Trend 10% 29
Context 5% 60

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day3.883.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.540.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day3.52≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year58%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)none

Inspection citations (8 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · D December 3, 2025 · found via complaint

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Corrected December 17, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · F September 24, 2025 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected October 1, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D March 4, 2025 · found via complaint

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Corrected March 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D October 10, 2024 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected October 26, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · F November 22, 2023 · 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 December 15, 2023 · Environmental

  • Potential for harm · D January 12, 2023

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

    Corrected March 24, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · F January 12, 2023

    Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

    Corrected March 24, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · F January 12, 2023

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

    Corrected March 24, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 365785 · certified since January 2, 1990. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.