Grande Pointe Healthcare Commu
Three Merit Dr, Richmond Heights, OH 44143
Grande Pointe Healthcare Commu is a nursing home in Richmond Heights, Ohio. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
At a glance
- CMS overall star rating3 of 5
- Last standard health inspectionMarch 11, 2025 (1 year ago)
- Health citations since May 18, 201933 (Ohio average 31)
- Fines in the past three years3, $137,255 in total
- CMS flagsNone listed by CMS
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CMS flags
CMS does not list this home as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate. CMS does not show an abuse icon for it. CMS lists no change of ownership in the past 12 months.
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of October 28, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of July 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Health inspection on March 3, 2026
1 citationCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS has cited this home for F0689 4 times since 2024.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS abuse icon
CMS removed its abuse icon from this home.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Health inspection on October 27, 2025
2 citationsCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0686. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 1, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0686 3 times since 2024.
Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 1, 2025.
Health inspection on July 10, 2025
2 citationsCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 15, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0684 2 times since 2019.
Citation F0690. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 15, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0690 3 times since 2024.
CMS update of June 25, 2025
Fine
CMS changed the fine from December 17, 2024 from $143,310 to $93,152.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Health inspection on March 11, 2025
3 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 26, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0812 2 times since 2019.
Citation F0689. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 26, 2025.
Citation F0699. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 26, 2025.
Fire safety inspection on March 11, 2025
3 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0131. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 26, 2025.
Citation K0324. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 26, 2025.
Citation K0741. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 26, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0741 3 times since 2019.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
CMS abuse icon
CMS added its abuse icon to this home.
Fine
CMS changed the fine from June 26, 2024 from $33,350 to $21,678.
Health inspection on December 17, 2024
7 citationsCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Severity J is the highest of CMS's four levels. CMS uses it when residents' health or safety is at serious risk right away.
85 of 924 Ohio homes (9%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2024.
CMS fine of $93,152 on December 17, 2024.
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Citation F0600. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 7, 2025.
Citation F0606. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 7, 2025.
Citation F0607. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 7, 2025.
Citation F0725. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 7, 2025.
Citation F0580. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 7, 2025.
Citation F0610. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 7, 2025.
Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 7, 2025.
Health inspection on September 30, 2024
3 citationsCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.
157 of 924 Ohio homes (17%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2024.
CMS fine of $22,425 on September 30, 2024.
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Citation F0686. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 18, 2024.
Citation F0690. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 18, 2024.
Citation F0759. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 18, 2024.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Health inspection on July 10, 2024
1 citationCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0602. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 2, 2024.
Health inspection on June 26, 2024
5 citationsCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.
157 of 924 Ohio homes (17%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2024.
CMS fine of $21,678 on June 26, 2024.
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Citation F0697. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 17, 2024.
Citation F0686. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 17, 2024.
Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 17, 2024.
Citation F0698. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 17, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for F0698 2 times since 2022.
Citation F0760. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 17, 2024.
Health inspection on May 21, 2024
1 citationCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0690. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 31, 2024.
CMS update of April 25, 2024
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Fine
CMS changed the fine from December 13, 2022 from $12,600 to $8,190.
Fine
CMS changed the fine from January 3, 2023 from $20,000 to $13,000.
Health inspection on July 21, 2022
5 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0561. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 5, 2022.
Citation F0584. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 5, 2022.
Citation F0679. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 5, 2022.
Citation F0692. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 5, 2022.
Citation F0698. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 5, 2022.
Fire safety inspection on July 21, 2022
7 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0211. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 5, 2022.
Citation K0291. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 5, 2022.
Citation K0353. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 5, 2022.
Citation K0372. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 5, 2022.
CMS has cited this home for K0372 2 times since 2019.
Citation K0741. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 5, 2022.
Citation K0511. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 5, 2022.
Citation K0923. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 5, 2022.
Health inspection on May 18, 2019
3 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 9, 2019.
Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 9, 2019.
Citation F0623. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 9, 2019.
Fire safety inspection on May 18, 2019
12 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0100. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Meet other general requirements.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 9, 2019.
Citation K0372. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 9, 2019.
Citation K0521. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 9, 2019.
Citation K0222. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 9, 2019.
Citation K0227. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have ramps, exits, fire escape ladders, steps, and areas of refuge that meet safety requirements.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 9, 2019.
Citation K0321. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 9, 2019.
Citation K0351. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 9, 2019.
Citation K0363. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 9, 2019.
Citation K0741. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 9, 2019.
Citation K0911. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 9, 2019.
Citation K0920. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 9, 2019.
Citation E0007. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 19, 2019.
CMS star ratings
- 3 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 2 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 2 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 5 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (216) 261-9600
- Last standard health inspection
- March 11, 2025 (1 year ago)
- Certified beds
- 176
- Residents per day, on average
- 154.3
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- Merit Leasing Co, LLC
- Chain
- Communicare Health
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
More health citations than the Ohio average (33 vs 31).
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- THIRD OPTION OP CO., LLC5% or greater direct ownership interest · 100% · since 05/01/2020
- OPTION HOLDINGS III, LLC5% or greater indirect ownership interest · no percentage provided · since 05/01/2020
- THE STEPHEN L. ROSEDALE 2012 SPOUSAL TRUST5% or greater indirect ownership interest · no percentage provided · since 12/16/2005
- MERIT OHIO MGT CO LLCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 12/16/2005
- BALAJI, HARIGOPALOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 04/01/2012
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- EDDY, GENEOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 02/29/2024
- GROVES, DONNAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 04/14/2023
- ROMEO, DOMINICOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 04/01/2023
Questions
When was Grande Pointe Healthcare Commu last inspected?
CMS lists March 11, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Grande Pointe Healthcare Commu have?
CMS lists 33 health citations since May 18, 2019. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Grande Pointe Healthcare Commu been fined?
CMS lists 3 fines in the past three years, $137,255 in total.
What is the CMS star rating of Grande Pointe Healthcare Commu?
Its CMS overall star rating is 3 of 5.
Is Grande Pointe Healthcare Commu a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.