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Welsh Home the

22199 Center Ridge Rd, Rocky River, OH 44116 · Cuyahoga County · (440) 331-0420

79 certified beds, about 75 residents a day · Non profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1996

Last standard inspection more than 2 years ago Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
5 of 5
Health inspections
5 of 5
Staffing
4 of 5
Quality measures
5 of 5

CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 366103 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes

The record in brief

At its most recent standard inspection, on January 4, 2024, inspectors cited 1 health deficiency (the Ohio average is 10.5, the national average 9.2).

None of its 8 health citations since February 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 4.19 hours per resident per day, against 3.69 across Ohio and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.68 of those hours.

58.3% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Ohio average 48.7%).

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
8D
0E
0F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
0C
January 4, 2024Standard inspection · 1 citation
  1. D
    Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
    F582 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 1, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure all required notices of potential financial obligation were given to residents prior to the discontinuation of skilled services while using their Medicare Part A benefit and choosing to remain in the facility. This affected two residents (#222 and #223) of three residents review of appropriate beneficiary notices. The facility census was 80.
April 22, 2021Standard inspection · 3 citations
  1. D
    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
    F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) May 21, 2021
    Inspectors wroteBased on interview, review of facility abuse policy and record review the facility failed to report timely to the Administrator/designee or the State Survey Agency after Resident #37 alleged she was physically and sexually abused on 03/23/21. This affected one resident (Resident #37) out of one resident reviewed for abuse. This had the potential to affect all 64 residents residing in the facility.
  2. D
    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
    F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) May 21, 2021
    Inspectors wroteBased on interview, review of facility abuse policy and record review the facility failed to thoroughly investigate when Resident #37 alleged she was physically and sexually abused on 03/23/21. This affected one resident (Resident #37) out of one resident reviewed for abuse. This had the potential to affect all 64 residents residing in the facility.
  3. D
    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) May 21, 2021
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview the facility failed to develop a Hospice Care Plan for Hospice for Resident #44. This affected one of two residents reviewed for hospice (Resident #16 and Resident #44). This had the potential to affect all seven hospice residents in the facility (#16, #30, #36, #44, #45, #55, and #62). The facility census was 64. Findings Include: Medical record for Resident #44 revealed an admission date of 01/11/17. Diagnoses included malignant neoplasm of left lung and Alzheimer's disease. Review of the Significant Change Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment, dated 03/15/21, revealed the resident had severely impaired cognition. The resident required the extensive assistance for bed mobility, locomotion, dressing, toilet use and personal hygiene. Limited assistance was needed for eating. The resident was totally dependence for transfers. [...]
February 28, 2019Standard inspection · 4 citations
  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 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) April 12, 2019
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to ensure Resident #56's dignity was maintained when a urinary drainage collection bag was not covered. This affected one resident (Resident #56) of six residents with indwelling urinary catheters. The facility census was 77.
  2. D
    Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
    F644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) April 12, 2019
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview the facility failed to notify the appropriate state agency (The Ohio Department of Mental Health) of a significant change in a resident's mental health condition as required. This affected one resident (Resident #47) of one resident reviewed for pre admission screening and resident review (PASRR). The facility census was 77. Findings Include: Medical record review revealed Resident #74 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses that included chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), history of falling and difficulty walking. Review of the psychiatric consult note for Resident #74 dated 02/21/18 revealed Resident #74 was given a diagnosis of major depressive disorder and violent behavior. These diagnosis were reflected and dated as such throughout Resident #74's medical record. [...]
  3. 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) April 12, 2019
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to ensure nutritional interventions recommended per the dietitian were implemented after Resident #55 and Resident #227 had significant weight loss. This affected two residents (Resident #55 and Resident #227) of three residents reviewed for nutritional status.
  4. D
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    F880 · Infection Control · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) April 12, 2019
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure Resident #56's indwelling urinary catheter drainage bag and tubing were not on the floor and maintained below Resident #56's bladder to prevent urine back up into the bladder. This affected one resident (Resident #56) of six residents with indwelling urinary catheters. The facility also failed to ensure staff wore gloves when administering insulin to Resident #8. This affected one of one resident observed for subcutaneous injections. Facility census was 77.

Fire safety inspections

16 fire safety citations on file: 3 on January 4, 2024, 5 on April 22, 2021, 8 on February 28, 2019.

Every fire safety citation16 citations
  1. F
    Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
    K 345 · January 4, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  2. F
    Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
    K 521 · January 4, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  3. E
    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    K 353 · January 4, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  4. F
    Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
    K 741 · April 22, 2021 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  5. E
    Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
    K 311 · April 22, 2021 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  6. E
    Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
    K 372 · April 22, 2021 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  7. E
    Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
    K 511 · April 22, 2021 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  8. E
    To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
    K 761 · April 22, 2021 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  9. F
    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
    K 918 · February 28, 2019 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  10. 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 · February 28, 2019 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  11. E
    Have ramps, exits, fire escape ladders, steps, and areas of refuge that meet safety requirements.
    K 227 · February 28, 2019 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  12. E
    Have exits that are accessible at all times.
    K 271 · February 28, 2019 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  13. E
    Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
    K 347 · February 28, 2019 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  14. E
    Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
    K 351 · February 28, 2019 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  15. E
    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
    K 363 · February 28, 2019 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  16. E
    Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.
    K 541 · February 28, 2019 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)

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)4.193.693.86
Registered nurses0.680.640.69
All nursing staff on weekends3.843.283.42
Nurse aides2.75
Licensed practical nurses0.75
Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year)58.3%48.7%45.8%
Registered nurse turnover30.0%43.9%42.9%
Administrators who left0

CMS expects 3.90 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 4.33 on weekdays and 3.84 on weekends, 11% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 12.5% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 4.13 in April to June 2025 to 4.19 in January to March 2026.

QuarterAll nursing staffRegistered nursesWeekdaysWeekendsContract staff shareDays with no RN hoursResidents a day
Jan to Mar 20264.190.684.333.84 12.5%0 of 9075
Oct to Dec 20254.310.644.434.01 15.8%0 of 9274
Jul to Sep 20254.310.654.434.01 15.3%0 of 9272
Apr to Jun 20254.130.604.243.84 14.3%0 of 9174
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
8.05.313.9
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
0.90.20.8
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
4.63.23.2
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
0.01.21.6
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
11.26.114.1
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
3.03.44.6
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
1.88.815.4
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission
Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231
19.124.923.8
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit
Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231
12.012.912.0
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days
Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231
0.81.71.9
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days
Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231
0.41.81.8

Owners and operators

Legal business name: WOMEN'S WELSH CLUBS OF AMERICA.

NameRoleTypeShareSince
Crysler, BarbaraCorporate directorIndividual05/03/2021
Henton, ElizabethCorporate directorIndividual08/08/2025
Jacobs, PeterCorporate directorIndividual06/01/2025
Leblang, MargaretCorporate directorIndividual05/03/2021
Petz, SianCorporate directorIndividual01/01/2014
Port, NancyCorporate directorIndividual05/03/2021
Bloom, SusanCorporate officerIndividual05/13/2024
Crysler, BarbaraCorporate officerIndividual05/03/2021
Henton, ElizabethCorporate officerIndividual08/08/2025
Jindra, JeanneCorporate officerIndividual05/16/2024
Koch, SarahCorporate officerIndividual01/01/2014
Labounty, JanineCorporate officerIndividual05/13/2024
Leblang, MargaretCorporate officerIndividual05/03/2021
Page, JaneCorporate officerIndividual05/13/2024
Parry, GerriCorporate officerIndividual05/13/2024
Petz, SianCorporate officerIndividual01/01/2014
Port, NancyCorporate officerIndividual05/03/2021
Tamplin, JohnCorporate officerIndividual05/13/2024
Williams, MeganCorporate officerIndividual05/31/2024
Koch, SarahOperational/managerial controlIndividual10/05/2014
Crysler, BradAdp of the SNFIndividual01/01/2011
Frederick, CameronAdp of the SNFIndividual09/01/2025
Koch, SarahAdp of the SNFIndividual07/08/2025
Parry, GerriAdp of the SNFIndividual05/01/2019

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 residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on January 4, 2024: "Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered."
  2. How are allegations of abuse or neglect reported and investigated, and who tells the family?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on April 22, 2021: "Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities."
  3. When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on April 22, 2021: "Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured."
  4. How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on February 28, 2019: "Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health."

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Common questions

What is Welsh Home the's Medicare star rating?
CMS rates Welsh Home the 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 5 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 5 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
How many deficiencies did Welsh Home the get at its last inspection?
1 health deficiency at the standard inspection on January 4, 2024. The Ohio average is 10.5.
Has Welsh Home the been fined?
CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
Does Welsh Home the 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 Welsh Home the?
CMS lists 24 owners and managers. Legal business name: WOMEN'S WELSH CLUBS OF AMERICA.

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