Brunswick Pointe Transitional Care
4355 Laurel Road, Brunswick, OH 44212 · Medina County · (330) 741-8000
91 certified beds, about 85 residents a day · For profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 2017
Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
5 of 5
Health inspections
5 of 5
Staffing
2 of 5
Quality measures
4 of 5
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 366459 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on May 5, 2026, inspectors cited 2 health deficiencies (the Ohio average is 10.5, the national average 9.2).
Of 16 health citations since February 2020, 1 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.54 hours per resident per day, against 3.69 across Ohio and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.92 of those hours.
48.4% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Ohio average 48.7%).
CMS links it to Foundations Health Solutions, an affiliated group of 64 nursing homes.
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
502/20
002/23
108/24
111/24
104/25
805/26
Potential for minimal harm Potential for more than minimal harm Actual harm Immediate jeopardy Found on a complaint visit
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 16 health citations on file.
Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
0K
0L
Actual harm
1G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
11D
1E
3F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
0C
May 5, 2026Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 8 citations
- F Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview, the facility failed to prepare and distribute food and ice under sanitary conditions. This had the potential to affect all residents who received meal trays and drinks from the kitchen. The facility census was 78. Finding Include:Observation on 04/27/26 from 8:20 A.M. to 8:45 A.M. revealed two small ice scoops and one large ice scoop laying on top of the ice machine. To the right of the ice machine was a container on the wall that was used for placing the large ice scoop when not in use. Additional observation of the kitchen revealed the can opener had a buildup of a black substance with dirt particles on and around the blade area. Observation on 04/29/26 from 11:55 A.M. to 12:45 P.M. revealed Employee #358 placing her thumb in a plate of food while preparing the plate for service. [...]
- F Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interviews and record review, the facility failed to ensure infection control practices were followed for isolation precautions and proper glove use. This affected two residents (Resident #16 and Resident #69) and had the potential to affect all 78 residents who resided in the facility.
- D Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility failed to ensure Resident #3's representative was notified the resident was transferred to the hospital. This affected one resident (Resident #3) of one resident reviewed for notification.
- D Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview with facility failed to ensure Resident #3 and Resident #21's care plan was revised and implemented. This affected two residents (Resident #3 and Resident #21) of 24 residents reviewed for care plans.
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview the facility failed to ensure residents were comprehensively assessed to determine the level of (staff) assistance required for mechanical lift transfers and failed to ensure resident care plans were in place to ensure an appropriate level of assistance was provided to prevent an accident/injury. This affected three residents (#20, #61, and #79) of three residents reviewed for accidents. The facility identified 34 additional residents (#2,#3, #4, #5, #6, #9, #10, #12, #13, #16, #21, #24, #28, #34, #37, #38, #42, #43, #48, #49, #50, #51, #59, #62, #63, #66, #69, #73, #76, #80, #82, #84, #95 and #96) who required a mechanical lift for transfers. The census was 78.
- D Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure proper infection control measures were implemented for care and treatment of Resident #6's urinary catheter and failed to ensure Resident #5 urinary tract infection was addressed timely. This affected two residents (Resident #5 and #6) of three reviewed for urinary catheters. The census was 78.
- D Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview, record review, and policy review the facility failed to ensure oxygen was administered per physician order for Resident #93. This affected one Resident (#93) of three reviewed for respiratory care. The census was 78.
- D Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review and interview the facility failed to maintain a medication error rate of less than five percent (%). The medication error rate was calculated to be 7.14% and included two medication errors of 28 medication administration opportunities. This affected one resident (Resident #5) of four residents observed for medication administration.
April 4, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- F Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Inspectors wroteTHE FOLLOWING DEFICIENCY REPRESENTS AN INCIDENT OF PAST NON-COMPLIANCE THAT WAS SUBSEQUENTLY CORRECTED PRIOR TO THIS SURVEY. Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure adequate weekend staffing. This finding had the potential to affect all 89 residents residing in the building. The facility census was 89.
November 2, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, interview, and policy review the facility failed to ensure a safe and orderly discharge for Resident #3. The affected one resident (#3) of three residents reviewed for discharge planning.
August 6, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- G Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteTHE FOLLOWING DEFICIENCY REPRESENTS AN INCIDENT OF PAST NONCOMPLIANCE THAT WAS SUBSEQUENTLY CORRECTED PRIOR TO THIS SURVEY. Based on medical record review, resident interview, staff interview, review of hospital records, review of the facility investigation and review of facility policy, the facility failed to ensure residents were safely secured during transportation in the facility van. This resulted in Actual Harm on 07/15/24 when Resident #56's wheelchair was not safely secured in the facility van and tipped during transportation. Resident #56's weight rested on the left seatbelt shoulder strap, resulting in a fracture to her left upper arm. This affected one resident (#56) of three residents reviewed for transportation safety. The facility census was 89.
February 16, 2023Standard inspection · 0 citations
February 13, 2020Standard inspection · 5 citations
- E Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and policy review, revealed the facility failed to ensure resident safety by leaving the medication cart unlocked, unattended and out of visual range of nursing staff. This had the potential to affect 12 residents (Residents #36, #78, #46, #16, #2, #342, #1, #13, #59, #51, #340 and #67) who were independently ambulatory or independently mobile in a wheelchair of 17 residents that resided on the 200 hall.
- D Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interview, record review and policy review, the facility failed to ensure all resident are assessed for self administration, prior to leaving medications with residents. This affected three of three residents (Resident #8, Resident #27 and Resident #59) observed with medication at bed side. The facility census was 87.
- D Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview the facility failed to ensure the comprehensive assessment were accurate for Resident's #15, and #69. This affected two of 25 (Residents #9, #11, #15, #16, #17, #22, #26, #27, #29, #31, #40, #43, #46, #51, #54, #67, #69, #75, #76, #86, #88, #89, #90, #338 and #342) comprehensive assessments reviewed.
- D Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Inspectors wroteBased of observation, interviews and record review, the facility failed to administer medication per physician's orders. This affected one (Resident #16) of six residents observed during medication administration pass and one (Resident #51) of one resident randomly observed.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and policy review, the facility failed to ensure infection control measures were followed to prevent cross contamination. This affected one (Resident #16) of two residents observed during medication injections. The facility census was 87.
Fire safety inspections
6 fire safety citations on file: 6 on February 13, 2020.
Every fire safety citation6 citations
- F Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- F Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- C Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.
- C Establish methods for sharing information.
- C Provide family notifications of emergency plan.
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 3.54 | 3.69 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.92 | 0.64 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.17 | 3.28 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 1.85 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.77 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 48.4% | 48.7% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 44.4% | 43.9% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 1 |
CMS expects 4.97 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 3.69 on weekdays and 3.17 on weekends, 14% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.0% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.65 in April to June 2025 to 3.54 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.54 | 0.92 | 3.69 | 3.17 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 85 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.73 | 0.86 | 3.92 | 3.23 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 82 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.69 | 0.87 | 3.88 | 3.21 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 84 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.65 | 0.90 | 3.84 | 3.18 | 0.0% | 0 of 91 | 85 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Ohio, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.64 | 0.60 | 3.80 | 3.24 | 4.6% | 0.4% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Ohio | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.4 | 5.3 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.9 | 3.2 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.3 | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.1 | 6.1 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 6.8 | 3.4 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 10.3 | 8.8 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 32.5 | 24.9 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 8.9 | 12.9 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.1 | 1.7 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 3.1 | 1.8 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: BRUNSWICK HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER, INC.. CMS links this home to Foundations Health Solutions, a group of 64 nursing homes averaging 4.2 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colleran, Brian | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2019 | |
| Colleran, Brian | Corporate officer | Individual | 01/01/2019 | |
| Krystowski, John | Corporate officer | Individual | 09/28/2018 | |
| Foundations Health Solutions, LLC | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 01/01/2019 | |
| Anderson, Amanda | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/01/2019 | |
| Colleran, Brian | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/01/2019 | |
| Krystowski, John | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 09/28/2018 | |
| Foundations Health Solutions, LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 04/16/2025 | |
| Anderson, Amanda | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 08/22/2019 | |
| Colleran, Brian | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2019 | |
| Goyal, Yatish | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 09/28/2018 | |
| Krystowski, John | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 09/28/2018 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 4 problems in this area, most recently on May 5, 2026: "Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on May 5, 2026: "Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident."
- How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on May 5, 2026: "Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater."
- What changed in infection control since the last inspection, and who on staff is the infection preventionist?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on May 5, 2026: "Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program."
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 3.17 hours per resident per day, below the Ohio average of 3.28.
- How long has the current administrator been here?CMS counts 1 administrator who left in the period it measured.
Other nursing homes nearby
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- Willowood Care Center of Brunswick Brunswick, 1.5 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 8 citations
- Strongsville Healthcare and Rehabilitation Strongsville, 3.8 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 24 citations
- Life Care Center of Medina Medina, 4.5 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 33 citations
- Altenheim Strongsville, 5.4 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 12 citations
- Medina Bsd Opco LLC Medina, 5.8 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 19 citations
- Samaritan Care Center and Villa Medina, 6.1 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 21 citations
- Avenue at Medina Medina, 6.3 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 23 citations
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- Inspections and complaints: Ohio Department of Health, Nursing Homes and Facilities, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: Ohio Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman, 1-800-282-1206. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
- State inspection reports: Ohio Long-Term Care Quality Navigator (Ohio Department of Aging), where Ohio publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Brunswick Pointe Transitional Care's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Brunswick Pointe Transitional Care 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 5 for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 4 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Brunswick Pointe Transitional Care get at its last inspection?
- 2 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on May 5, 2026. The Ohio average is 10.5.
- Has Brunswick Pointe Transitional Care been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Brunswick Pointe Transitional Care accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Brunswick Pointe Transitional Care?
- CMS lists 12 owners and managers, and links the home to Foundations Health Solutions. Legal business name: BRUNSWICK HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER, INC..
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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