GRANDE POINTE HEALTHCARE COMMU – RICHMOND HEIGHTS, OH

CMS Verified | 2026-03-01

Grande Pointe Healthcare Commu

THREE MERIT DR, Richmond Heights, OH 44143
(216) 261-9600
176 beds
All Richmond Heights facilities
2.0*
Overall
2.0*
Health Inspection
5.0*
Quality Care
1.0*
Staffing
73.56
Score /100
#6636
National Rank

#6636
of 14703 facilities
National
54.9% position
#550
of 922 in OH
State Rank
#56
of 93 in Cuyahoga
County Rank
#1
City Rank
#2
of 4 in ZIP 44143
ZIP Rank






About Grande Pointe Healthcare CommuGrande Pointe Healthcare Commu is located at Three Merit Dr, Richmond Heights, OH, reachable at (216) 261-9600. This For profit – Corporation facility operates 176.0 certified beds and serves an average of 142 residents per day. It is part of the Communicare Health network (122 facilities nationwide). Medicare and Medicaid services have been provided since 1995-07-11. The facility currently holds a below average (2-star) overall CMS rating — families are encouraged to review inspection reports carefully before making a decision.
Facility

Grande Pointe Healthcare Commu

Address

Three Merit Dr, Richmond Heights, OH 44143

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

Quick Verdict

Overall Quality
⚠️ Below Average (2★) overall rating
Health Inspection
⚠️ Below Average (2★) health inspection
Staffing
❌ Poor (1★) staffing rating
Quality of Care
✅ Excellent (5★) quality of care
Compliance
❌ 15 fine(s) over 5 years
5-Year Trend
➡️ Stable over 5 years
73.56
Composite quality score out of 100 – how we calculate this
0 – Poor50 – Average100 – Best

#6636 of 14703 nationally – #550 of 922 in Ohio

Who Is This Facility Best For?

Grande Pointe Healthcare Commu may be considered for families with limited options in Richmond Heights, OH, but its lower CMS ratings suggest careful due diligence is warranted. 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 1 out of 5.

Overall Rating 2022-2026

Total Nurse Hours/Day 2022-2026

Current Ratings (2026)

Overall Rating

2 / 5
Health Inspection

2 / 5
Staffing Rating

1 / 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 InsightGrande Pointe Healthcare Commu currently provides 3 hours 18 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 19 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) coverage. The CMS Staffing Rating of 1 out of 5 is below average — a point worth discussing with facility management before admission. Total nursing staff turnover stands at 47.7% — above the national average of ~35%.

Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Total Nurse Staffing3 hours 18 minutes
Nurse Aide Hours1 hour 49 minutes
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours1 hour 10 minutes
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours19 minutes
Physical Therapist Hours2 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 SummaryIn the current reporting period, the facility received 3 fine(s) totaling $137,255. 55 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) 3
Total Fines Amount $137255.0
Payment Denials 0
Total Penalties 3
Abuse Flag on Record N
Total Weighted Health Survey Score 91.75 (lower = better)

Substantiated Complaints / Year

Fines Issued ($) / Year

Composite Quality Rankings

#6,636
of 14,703
National
Top 45%
#550
of 922
OH State
Bottom 40% in OH
#56
of 93
️ Cuyahoga County
#56 of 93
#1
of 2
️ Richmond Heights
Best in city
#2
of 4
ZIP 44143
#2 of 4

Nationally, Grande Pointe Healthcare Commu ranks 6636th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 73.6/100), placing it in the above average nationwide. Within OH, it ranks 550th out of 922 nursing homes. In Richmond Heights, it ranks 1st out of 2 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 2nd of 4. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #11,039 nationally and RN hours rank #12,363 nationally (#847 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 2.91 #12,278 / 14,703 #726 / 922 ⚠️ Bottom 25%
2023 2.85 #12,741 / 14,703 #791 / 922 ⚠️ Bottom 25%
2024 3.28 #10,292 / 14,703 #577 / 922 Below average
2025 3.29 #10,935 / 14,703 #661 / 922 Below average
2026 3.30 #11,039 / 14,703 #661 / 922 ⚠️ Bottom 25%

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

Year Hours/Day National Rank OH State Rank Note
2022 0.33 #12,027 / 14,703 #791 / 922 ⚠️ Bottom 25%
2023 0.25 #12,960 / 14,703 #839 / 922 ⚠️ Bottom 25%
2024 0.17 #13,901 / 14,703 #898 / 922 ⚠️ Bottom 10%
2025 0.34 #12,008 / 14,703 #825 / 922 ⚠️ Bottom 25%
2026 0.32 #12,363 / 14,703 #847 / 922 ⚠️ Bottom 25%

Total Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Registered Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Frequently Asked Questions

Grande Pointe Healthcare Commu is certified as a Medicare and Medicaid facility and has been approved to provide these services since 1995-07-11. 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 (216) 261-9600 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.

Grande Pointe Healthcare Commu holds an overall CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) rating of 2 out of 5 stars. This is made up of three components: Health Inspection (2★), Staffing (1★), 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 73.6/100, placing it #6636 of 14703 facilities nationally and #550 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 Grande Pointe Healthcare Commu receives a reported average of 3 hours 18 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage — 19 minutes; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — 1 hour 10 minutes; Nurse Aide — 1 hour 49 minutes. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 2 hours 58 minutes per resident per day. The CMS Staffing Rating for this facility is 1 out of 5. The national average for total nursing hours is approximately 3.5 hrs/day. Total nursing staff turnover is 47.7%. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.

In the current reporting period, the facility received 3 fine(s) totaling $137,255. 55 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 3 fine(s) totaling $137,255, and 0 Medicare payment denial(s). Total penalties: 3. The Total Weighted Health Survey Score is 91.75 (lower scores are better). Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.

Nationally, Grande Pointe Healthcare Commu ranks 6636th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 73.6/100), placing it in the above average nationwide. Within OH, it ranks 550th out of 922 nursing homes. In Richmond Heights, it ranks 1st out of 2 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 2nd of 4. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #11,039 nationally and RN hours rank #12,363 nationally (#847 in OH). Our composite quality score of 73.6/100 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 Richmond Heights, visit: https://nursinghomesnearme.org/ohio/richmond-heights/

Contact and Location

ADR
Address

THREE MERIT DR, Richmond Heights, OH 44143
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LLC
Legal Name

MERIT LEASING CO, LLC

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Facility Details

Number of Certified Beds 176
Average Residents / Day 142 (81% occupancy)
Ownership Type For profit – Corporation
Provider Type Medicare and Medicaid
County Cuyahoga County, OH
City Richmond Heights, OH
ZIP Code 44143
Approved Since July 11, 1995
Resident Council ✅ Yes
Automatic Sprinklers ✅ All required areas
Ownership Changed (12 mo.) No
CMS Certification Number 366008
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 –
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