CHARDON CENTER – CHARDON, OH

CMS Verified | 2026-03-01

Chardon Center

620 WATER STREET, Chardon, OH 44024
(440) 285-9400
99 beds
All Chardon facilities
5.0*
Overall
4.0*
Health Inspection
5.0*
Quality Care
2.0*
Staffing
82.46
Score /100
#2620
National Rank

#2620
of 14703 facilities
National
82.2% position
#191
of 922 in OH
State Rank
#2
of 8 in Geauga
County Rank
#1
of 3 in Chardon
City Rank
#1
of 3 in ZIP 44024
ZIP Rank






About Chardon CenterChardon Center is located at 620 Water Street, Chardon, OH, reachable at (440) 285-9400. This For profit – Limited Liability company facility operates 99.0 certified beds and serves an average of 81 residents per day. It is part of the Communicare Health network (122 facilities nationwide). Medicare and Medicaid services have been provided since 1988-08-09. The facility currently holds a excellent (5-star) overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Facility

Chardon Center

Address

620 Water Street, Chardon, OH 44024

Care Offered
  • Long-Term Care
  • Rehab / Short-Term Care
Medicare & Medicaid
  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
Facility Details
  • 99 Certified Beds
  • Ownership: For profit – Limited Liability company
  • Resident Council: Resident
  • Automatic Sprinklers: Yes
  • Network: COMMUNICARE HEALTH

Quick Verdict

Overall Quality
✅ Excellent (5★) overall rating
Health Inspection
✅ Above Average (4★) health inspection
Staffing
⚠️ Below Average (2★) staffing rating
Quality of Care
✅ Excellent (5★) quality of care
Compliance
❌ 5 fine(s) over 5 years
5-Year Trend
Improving over 5 years
82.46
Composite quality score out of 100 – how we calculate this
0 – Poor50 – Average100 – Best

#2620 of 14703 nationally – #191 of 922 in Ohio

Who Is This Facility Best For?

Chardon Center is a strong choice for families in the Chardon, OH area seeking a well-inspected, high-quality care environment. It is particularly well-suited for long-term residents based on its Quality Measure scores. Families should inquire about nurse-to-resident ratios, as the CMS Staffing Rating is currently 2 out of 5.

Overall Rating 2022-2026

Total Nurse Hours/Day 2022-2026

Current Ratings (2026)

Overall Rating

5 / 5
Health Inspection

4 / 5
Staffing Rating

2 / 5
Quality Measures (QM)

5 / 5
Long-Stay QM Rating

5 / 5
Short-Stay QM Rating

3 / 5

5-Year Rating Trends

Overall Rating

Health Inspection Rating

Quality of Care (QM)

Staffing Rating

Average Residents per Day

Occupancy % (Residents / Beds)

Staffing InsightChardon Center currently provides 3 hours 15 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 16 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) coverage. The CMS Staffing Rating of 2 out of 5 is below average — a point worth discussing with facility management before admission. Total nursing staff turnover stands at 38.2% — above the national average of ~35%.

Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Total Nurse Staffing3 hours 15 minutes
Nurse Aide Hours1 hour 46 minutes
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours1 hour 14 minutes
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours16 minutes
Physical Therapist Hours5 minutes

National average total nurse staffing is approximately 3.5 hours per day

Weekend Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Weekend Total Nurse Hours2 hours 58 minutes
Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Hours12 minutes

Weekend staffing is typically lower than weekday levels. Ask the facility about their weekend nurse-to-resident ratios.

5-Year Staffing Trends

Total Nurse Hours/Day

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours/Day

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours/Day

Nurse Aide Hours/Day

Total Staff Turnover %

Registered Nurse (RN) Turnover %

Compliance SummaryThe facility has received 5 fine(s) over the 5-year period, totaling $29,380. 16 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings.
Number of Fines (current period) 0
Total Fines Amount $0.0
Payment Denials 0
Total Penalties 0
Abuse Flag on Record N
Total Weighted Health Survey Score 16.0 (lower = better)

Substantiated Complaints / Year

Fines Issued ($) / Year

Composite Quality Rankings

#2,620
of 14,703
National
Top 18%
#191
of 922
OH State
Top 21% in OH
#2
of 8
️ Geauga County
#2 of 8
#1
of 3
️ Chardon
Best in city
#1
of 3
ZIP 44024
Best in ZIP

Nationally, Chardon Center ranks 2620th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 82.5/100), placing it in the top 25% nationwide. Within OH, it ranks 191st out of 922 nursing homes. In Chardon, it ranks 1st out of 3 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 1st of 3. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #11,466 nationally and RN hours rank #13,208 nationally (#887 in OH).

How do we calculate these rankings?

Total Nurse Staffing – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank OH State Rank Note
2022 2.80 #12,764 / 14,703 #777 / 922 ⚠️ Bottom 25%
2023 2.97 #12,156 / 14,703 #728 / 922 ⚠️ Bottom 25%
2024 3.15 #11,517 / 14,703 #695 / 922 ⚠️ Bottom 25%
2025 3.09 #12,414 / 14,703 #794 / 922 ⚠️ Bottom 25%
2026 3.26 #11,466 / 14,703 #714 / 922 ⚠️ Bottom 25%

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank OH State Rank Note
2022 0.55 #7,804 / 14,703 #475 / 922 Below average
2023 0.39 #10,440 / 14,703 #694 / 922 Below average
2024 0.50 #8,189 / 14,703 #531 / 922 Below average
2025 0.32 #12,269 / 14,703 #844 / 922 ⚠️ Bottom 25%
2026 0.26 #13,208 / 14,703 #887 / 922 ⚠️ Bottom 25%

Total Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Registered Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Frequently Asked Questions

Chardon Center is certified as a Medicare and Medicaid facility and has been approved to provide these services since 1988-08-09. Medicare covers short-term skilled nursing care (typically up to 100 days after a qualifying hospital stay). Medicaid covers long-term care for residents who meet financial eligibility requirements. Contact the facility at (440) 285-9400 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.

Chardon Center holds an overall CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) rating of 5 out of 5 stars. This is made up of three components: Health Inspection (4★), Staffing (2★), and Quality of Resident Care (5★). Our independent composite quality score — which uses the raw underlying CMS numbers to break ties between similarly-rated facilities — is 82.5/100, placing it #2620 of 14703 facilities nationally and #191 of 922 in Ohio. Star ratings are a useful starting point, but the composite score and individual sub-ratings give a more complete picture for families comparing facilities.

Each resident at Chardon Center receives a reported average of 3 hours 15 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage — 16 minutes; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — 1 hour 14 minutes; Nurse Aide — 1 hour 46 minutes. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 2 hours 58 minutes per resident per day. The CMS Staffing Rating for this facility is 2 out of 5. The national average for total nursing hours is approximately 3.5 hrs/day. Total nursing staff turnover is 38.2%. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.

The facility has received 5 fine(s) over the 5-year period, totaling $29,380. 16 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings. In the most recent CMS reporting period, the facility received 0 fine(s) totaling $0, and 0 Medicare payment denial(s). Total penalties: 0. The Total Weighted Health Survey Score is 16.0 (lower scores are better). Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.

Nationally, Chardon Center ranks 2620th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 82.5/100), placing it in the top 25% nationwide. Within OH, it ranks 191st out of 922 nursing homes. In Chardon, it ranks 1st out of 3 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 1st of 3. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #11,466 nationally and RN hours rank #13,208 nationally (#887 in OH). Our composite quality score of 82.5/100 weighs health inspections, quality of resident care, staffing hours, compliance record, and five-year performance trends — giving a more complete picture than CMS star ratings alone, which can place hundreds of facilities in the same 5-star bucket. To browse and compare all nursing homes in Chardon, visit: https://nursinghomesnearme.org/ohio/chardon/

Contact and Location

ADR
Address

620 WATER STREET, Chardon, OH 44024
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TEL
LLC
Legal Name

WATER LEASING CO., LLC

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Facility Details

Number of Certified Beds 99
Average Residents / Day 81 (83% occupancy)
Ownership Type For profit – Limited Liability company
Provider Type Medicare and Medicaid
County Geauga County, OH
City Chardon, OH
ZIP Code 44024
Approved Since August 9, 1988
Resident Council ✅ Yes
Automatic Sprinklers ✅ All required areas
Ownership Changed (12 mo.) No
CMS Certification Number 365711
Data Processing Date March 1, 2026
Data Disclaimer: All data on this page is sourced exclusively from the official CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) Nursing Home Compare dataset, covering reporting periods from 2022 through 2026. This includes facility ratings, staffing hours, inspection scores, fines, complaints, and geographic coordinates. NursingHomesNearMe.org does not independently verify, collect, or alter this data. Composite scores and rankings are calculated by NursingHomesNearMe.org – learn how rankings are calculated. Information may not reflect current facility conditions. Always contact the facility directly and verify at medicare.gov/care-compare before making care decisions.
Data: CMS Nursing Home Compare – Processing Date: 2026-03-01 –
Rankings across 14703 U.S. facilities –
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