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The Pinnacle Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

330 Southwest Ave, Tallmadge, OH 44278 · Summit County · (330) 633-0555

75 certified beds, about 70 residents a day · For profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1995

Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
5 of 5
Health inspections
5 of 5
Staffing
1 of 5
Quality measures
5 of 5

CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 366010 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes

The record in brief

At its most recent standard inspection, on March 12, 2026, inspectors cited 1 health deficiency (the Ohio average is 10.5, the national average 9.2).

None of its 8 health citations since September 2019 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.

Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.08 hours per resident per day, against 3.69 across Ohio and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.35 of those hours.

43.8% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Ohio average 48.7%).

CMS links it to Northwood Healthcare Group, an affiliated group of 6 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.

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 8 health citations on file.

Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
0K
0L
Actual harm
0G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
6D
0E
2F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
0C
April 23, 2026Complaint inspection · 1 citation
  1. D
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    F684 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) May 13, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure Resident #73's right hip/femur staples were removed timely. This finding affected one (Resident #73) of three residents reviewed for wounds. The facility census was 71.
March 12, 2026Standard inspection · 1 citation
  1. D
    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
    F755 · Pharmacy Service · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) March 31, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review, observation, interview, manufactures guidelines and policy review, the facility failed to ensure Resident #13 rinsed her mouth after using a steroid inhaler. This affected one (Resident #13) of three residents observed for use of steroid inhalers. This also had the potential to affect seven (Residents #4, #9, #12, #33, #43, #59, and #87) identified by the facility as also receiving steroid inhaler treatments.
April 7, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
  1. D
    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
    F580 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) April 17, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure Resident #53's legal guardian was notified of the resident's refusal of a planned procedure. This finding affected one (Resident #53) of three residents reviewed for changes in condition.
October 3, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
  1. F
    Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
    F921 · Environmental · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespread · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) October 17, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and review of manufacturer's safety data sheet , the facility failed to ensure that high touch surfaces were cleaned and disinfected to prevent the spread of infections in the facility. This affected all the residents in the facility. The facility census was 66.
February 28, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
  1. D
    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    F550 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) March 7, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review, interview, and facility policy review the facility failed to ensure Residents #31, #32, and #55 were treated with dignity and respect. This affected three residents (#31, #32 and #55) of six residents reviewed for dignity and respect and had the potential to affect all residents. The facility census was 67. Findings Include: 1. Review of the medical record for Resident #31 revealed an admission date of 02/16/24. Diagnoses included chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, adult failure to thrive, sleep apnea, and high cholesterol. Review of the comprehensive Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] revealed Resident #31 was cognitively intact. Resident #31 required substantial or maximum assistance for showering or bathing, partial or moderate assistance for toileting and personal hygiene, and set up help for eating and oral hygiene. 2. [...]
December 22, 2023Complaint inspection · 1 citation
  1. D
    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.
    F693 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) January 5, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure the abdominal binder used to secure Resident #99's percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube was in place at all times. This finding affected one (Resident #99) of three residents reviewed for care.
March 20, 2023Standard inspection · 0 citations
September 19, 2019Standard inspection · 2 citations
  1. F
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    F812 · Nutrition and Dietary · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespread · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) October 25, 2019
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview the facility failed to prepare, store and maintain the kitchen in a clean and sanitary manner to prevent contamination and food borne illness. This had the potential to affect all 63 of 65 residents who received meals from the dietary department (Resident #27 and #57 received nothing by mouth (NPO)). The facility census was 65.
  2. D
    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
    F692 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) October 25, 2019
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview the facility failed to implement nutritional recommendations for a dietary supplement for Resident #9 in a timely manner. This affected one resident (#9) of four residents reviewed for nutrition.

Fire safety inspections

24 fire safety citations on file: 6 on March 12, 2026, 4 on March 20, 2023, 14 on September 19, 2019.

Every fire safety citation24 citations
  1. F
    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
    K 324 · March 12, 2026 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  2. F
    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    K 353 · March 12, 2026 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  3. F
    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
    K 712 · March 12, 2026 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  4. F
    To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
    K 761 · March 12, 2026 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  5. F
    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
    K 918 · March 12, 2026 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  6. E
    Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
    K 781 · March 12, 2026 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  7. F
    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    K 353 · March 20, 2023 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  8. E
    Use approved construction type or materials.
    K 161 · March 20, 2023 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  9. E
    Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
    K 222 · March 20, 2023 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  10. E
    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
    K 324 · March 20, 2023 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  11. F
    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    K 353 · September 19, 2019 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  12. F
    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
    K 363 · September 19, 2019 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  13. F
    Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
    K 372 · September 19, 2019 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  14. F
    Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
    K 911 · September 19, 2019 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  15. F
    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
    K 918 · September 19, 2019 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  16. E
    Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
    K 222 · September 19, 2019 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  17. E
    Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
    K 351 · September 19, 2019 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  18. E
    Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
    K 741 · September 19, 2019 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  19. E
    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
    K 920 · September 19, 2019 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  20. C
    Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.
    E 18 · September 19, 2019 · deficient, provider has
  21. C
    Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.
    E 24 · September 19, 2019 · deficient, provider has
  22. C
    Establish methods for sharing information.
    E 33 · September 19, 2019 · deficient, provider has
  23. C
    Provide a means of sharing information on occupancy/needs.
    E 34 · September 19, 2019 · deficient, provider has
  24. C
    Provide family notifications of emergency plan.
    E 35 · September 19, 2019 · deficient, provider has

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.

MeasureThis homeOhioUnited States
All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides)3.083.693.86
Registered nurses0.350.640.69
All nursing staff on weekends2.743.283.42
Nurse aides1.83
Licensed practical nurses0.89
Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year)43.8%48.7%45.8%
Registered nurse turnover33.3%43.9%42.9%
Administrators who left0

CMS expects 4.75 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 3.21 on weekdays and 2.74 on weekends, 15% 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 3.43 in April to June 2025 to 3.08 in January to March 2026.

QuarterAll nursing staffRegistered nursesWeekdaysWeekendsContract staff shareDays with no RN hoursResidents a day
Jan to Mar 20263.080.353.212.74 0.0%0 of 9070
Oct to Dec 20253.270.413.432.87 0.0%0 of 9269
Jul to Sep 20253.270.403.432.85 0.0%0 of 9270
Apr to Jun 20253.430.433.622.96 0.0%0 of 9166
United States, Jan to Mar 20263.750.623.923.335.3%0.5% of days
Ohio, Jan to Mar 20263.640.603.803.244.6%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.

MeasureThis homeOhioUS
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
0.05.313.9
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
0.30.20.8
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
0.00.51.6
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
3.43.23.2
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
3.21.21.6
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
0.06.114.1
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
0.33.44.6
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
13.58.815.4
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission
Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231
18.624.923.8
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit
Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231
10.712.912.0

Owners and operators

Legal business name: SUMMIT VILLA CARE CENTER LLC. CMS links this home to Northwood Healthcare Group, a group of 6 nursing homes averaging 2.3 stars overall.

NameRoleTypeShareSince
Dreifus, Ethan5% or greater direct ownership interestIndividual8%09/18/2017
McGonagle, GerriW-2 managing employeeIndividual09/18/2017
Braunstein, BarryCorporate officerIndividual09/18/2017
Feuer, SamuelCorporate officerIndividual09/18/2017
Katz, LarryCorporate officerIndividual09/18/2017
Lahasky, EphramCorporate officerIndividual09/18/2017
Leshkowitz, EliCorporate officerIndividual09/18/2017
Northwood Healthcare Group LLCOperational/managerial controlOrganization09/18/2017

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.

  1. How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on April 23, 2026: "Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals."
  2. How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on April 7, 2025: "Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident."
  3. How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on March 12, 2026: "Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist."
  4. Can we see a resident room, a shower room and the dining room on this visit?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on October 3, 2024: "Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public."
  5. Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 2.74 hours per resident per day, below the Ohio average of 3.28.

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Common questions

What is The Pinnacle Rehabilitation and Nursing Center's Medicare star rating?
CMS rates The Pinnacle Rehabilitation and Nursing Center 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 5 for health inspections, 1 for staffing and 5 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
How many deficiencies did The Pinnacle Rehabilitation and Nursing Center get at its last inspection?
1 health deficiency at the standard inspection on March 12, 2026. The Ohio average is 10.5.
Has The Pinnacle Rehabilitation and Nursing Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
Does The Pinnacle Rehabilitation and Nursing Center 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 The Pinnacle Rehabilitation and Nursing Center?
CMS lists 8 owners and managers, and links the home to Northwood Healthcare Group. Legal business name: SUMMIT VILLA CARE CENTER LLC.

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