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The Gardens of Fairfax Health Care CenterCMS ratings, inspections and fines

Address
9014 Cedar Ave, Cleveland, OH 44106
CCN
366106
Ownership type
For-profit, limited liability company
Certified beds
89
Residents per day
59
CMS flags
None in the CMS record
CMS star ratings
Overall rating3 of 5
Health inspection rating2 of 5
Staffing rating2 of 5
Quality measure rating5 of 5
Care Compare record (Medicare.gov)

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CMS gives The Gardens of Fairfax Health Care Center an overall rating of 3 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 12 Feb 2026. The latest survey cycle has 8 health citations. The median for nursing homes in Ohio is 8. CMS lists 21 fines with a total of $122,234 for this home in its penalties file.

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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Five-Star Quality Rating System: Technical Users' Guide, July 2026. CMS processed this record on .

Since the last CMS update

The site has no recorded change for this home. In each CMS update, the site compares the ratings, the penalties and the citations of each home.

Ratings

CMS gives each home 1 to 5 stars for health inspections, for staffing and for quality measures, and one overall rating.

CMS star ratings of The Gardens of Fairfax Health Care Center, with medians
Rating (1 to 5 stars)This homeCuyahoga County medianOhio medianUS average (CMS)
Overall rating33.03.03.0
Health inspection rating22.03.02.8
Staffing rating22.02.02.9
Quality measure rating55.05.03.6

A median is the middle value of the homes in the group: 92 homes in the county, 922 homes in the state. What the CMS star ratings measure

Citations by survey cycle

CMS keeps the last three cycles, and cycle 1 is the latest. A cycle has one standard survey. Citations from complaint and infection control inspections go into cycles of 12 months.

Health citations of The Gardens of Fairfax Health Care Center in the last three survey cycles
Survey cycleStandard surveyCitationsOhio median
Cycle 1 (latest)12 Feb 202688
Cycle 216 May 2023198
Cycle 3No date208

Health citations

The record of one deficiency in an inspection. One inspection can give many citations.

Scope and severity. A letter from A to L on each citation. Scope is the number of residents that the deficiency affected. Severity is the level of harm.

Scope and severity of the 47 citations. Select a cell to show only its rows.
SeverityIsolatedPatternWidespread
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safetyK0L0
Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardyG0H0I0
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
No actual harm, potential for minimal harmA0B0

Survey cycle 1 (latest): 8 citations

Standard survey of this cycle: .

Health citations of The Gardens of Fairfax Health Care Center in survey cycle 1, the latest first
Survey dateF-tagRequirement (CMS text)Scope and severitySurvey typeCorrected
9 Mar 2026F0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.DComplaint investigation10 Mar 2026
12 Feb 2026F0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.DStandard survey10 Mar 2026
12 Feb 2026F0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.DStandard survey10 Mar 2026
12 Feb 2026F0698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.DStandard survey10 Mar 2026
12 Feb 2026F0756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.DStandard survey10 Mar 2026
12 Feb 2026F0800Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.FStandard survey10 Mar 2026
24 Sep 2025F0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.DComplaint investigation24 Nov 2025
24 Sep 2025F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DComplaint investigation15 Sep 2025

Survey cycle 2: 19 citations

Standard survey of this cycle: .

Health citations of The Gardens of Fairfax Health Care Center in survey cycle 2, the latest first
Survey dateF-tagRequirement (CMS text)Scope and severitySurvey typeCorrected
16 May 2023F0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.DStandard survey14 Sep 2023
16 May 2023F0607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.FStandard survey14 Sep 2023
16 May 2023F0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.DStandard survey14 Sep 2023
16 May 2023F0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.DStandard survey14 Sep 2023
16 May 2023F0655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedDStandard survey14 Sep 2023
16 May 2023F0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.EStandard survey14 Sep 2023
16 May 2023F0688Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.DStandard survey14 Sep 2023
16 May 2023F0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.DStandard survey14 Sep 2023
16 May 2023F0698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.DStandard survey14 Sep 2023
16 May 2023F0727Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.FStandard survey14 Sep 2023
16 May 2023F0756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.DStandard survey14 Sep 2023
16 May 2023F0758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.EStandard survey14 Sep 2023
16 May 2023F0804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.FStandard survey14 Sep 2023
16 May 2023F0805Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.EStandard survey14 Sep 2023
16 May 2023F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.FStandard survey14 Sep 2023
16 May 2023F0851Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.CStandard survey14 Sep 2023
16 May 2023F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.FStandard survey14 Sep 2023
16 May 2023F0881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.FStandard survey14 Sep 2023
16 May 2023F0944Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.CStandard survey26 Jun 2023

Survey cycle 3: 20 citations

The CMS provider file has no standard survey date for this cycle.

Health citations of The Gardens of Fairfax Health Care Center in survey cycle 3, the latest first
Survey dateF-tagRequirement (CMS text)Scope and severitySurvey typeCorrected
29 Mar 2024F0607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.DComplaint investigation23 Apr 2024
29 Mar 2024F0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.DComplaint investigation23 Apr 2024
29 Mar 2024F0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.DComplaint investigation23 Apr 2024
29 Mar 2024F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.JComplaint investigation23 Apr 2024
6 Dec 2023F0655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedDComplaint investigation4 Jan 2024
6 Dec 2023F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DComplaint investigation4 Jan 2024
23 Oct 2019F0561Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.EStandard survey12 Feb 2020
23 Oct 2019F0623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.DStandard survey12 Feb 2020
23 Oct 2019F0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.DStandard survey12 Feb 2020
23 Oct 2019F0655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedDStandard survey7 Mar 2020
23 Oct 2019F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DStandard survey7 Mar 2020
23 Oct 2019F0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.EStandard survey7 Mar 2020
23 Oct 2019F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.EStandard survey12 Feb 2020
23 Oct 2019F0693Ensure 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.DStandard survey12 Feb 2020
23 Oct 2019F0725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.FStandard survey12 Feb 2020
23 Oct 2019F0732Post nurse staffing information every day.CStandard survey6 Mar 2020
23 Oct 2019F0758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.DStandard survey12 Feb 2020
23 Oct 2019F0868Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterlyFStandard survey12 Feb 2020
23 Oct 2019F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.FStandard survey7 Mar 2020
23 Oct 2019F0921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.DStandard survey12 Feb 2020

The requirement text is the CMS summary of the F-tag. It is not the report of the surveyor. How to read an inspection report

Penalties

A fine, or a payment denial: a period in which Medicare or Medicaid does not pay for new admissions. The CMS penalties file holds three years.

Penalties of The Gardens of Fairfax Health Care Center in the CMS penalties file
DateTypeFineDays without payment
29 Mar 2024Fine$10,039
20 Feb 2024Fine$4,938
12 Feb 2024Fine$4,938
22 Jan 2024Fine$14,814
8 Jan 2024Fine$4,938
2 Jan 2024Fine$4,587
11 Dec 2023Fine$13,762
20 Nov 2023Fine$4,587
13 Nov 2023Fine$4,587
6 Nov 2023Fine$4,587
30 Oct 2023Fine$4,587
23 Oct 2023Fine$4,587
17 Oct 2023Fine$4,587
10 Oct 2023Fine$4,587
2 Oct 2023Fine$4,587
25 Sep 2023Fine$4,587
18 Sep 2023Fine$4,587
11 Sep 2023Fine$4,587
5 Sep 2023Fine$4,587
28 Aug 2023Fine$4,587
21 Aug 2023Fine$4,587

Staffing

Hours per resident per day. The nurse hours for one resident on an average day. CMS calculates the figure from the hours that the home reports for a quarter.

Nurse staffing hours per resident per day at The Gardens of Fairfax Health Care Center
StaffThis homeOhio medianOhio average (CMS)
All nurse staff3.713.603.69
Registered nurses (RN)0.380.600.64
Licensed practical nurses (LPN)1.330.95
Nurse aides1.992.09
All nurse staff, weekends3.103.203.28
Nurse staff turnover in a year
68.8%
Nurse staff turnover, Ohio median
48.5%
RN turnover in a year
57.1%
Administrators who left in a year
0

Homes report the hours to CMS in the Payroll-Based Journal.

Quality measures

A figure that CMS calculates from the assessments of residents. One example is the percentage of long-stay residents with a fall and a major injury.

Quality measures of The Gardens of Fairfax Health Care Center, average of four quarters (2025Q2-2026Q1)
Measure (CMS text)ResidentsThis homeOhio medianUS median
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increasedLong Stay10.1%4.3%12.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladderLong Stay0.0%0.0%0.3%
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infectionLong Stay0.0%0.0%0.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injuryLong Stay0.7%3.0%2.8%
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medicationShort Stay0.0%0.7%1.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsenedLong Stay11.4%4.9%12.5%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcersLong Stay2.6%3.0%4.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medicationLong Stay4.2%7.5%13.4%

For each measure in this table, CMS gives more points in the quality measure rating for a lower percentage. The site calculates the medians from the CMS file. What the CMS star ratings measure

Ownership

An organisation in the CMS ownership file. CMS records its role, for example an ownership interest, operational or managerial control, or a mortgage interest.

Ownership type
For-profit, limited liability company
Legal business name
FHS Cedar Inc
Chain
Foundations Health Solutions (64 homes in the CMS chain file)
Organisations in the CMS ownership record of The Gardens of Fairfax Health Care Center
OrganisationRole in the CMS recordInterestSince
Foundations Health Solutions, LLCOperational/managerial control1 Sep 2024
Foundations Health Solutions, LLCAdp of the snf1 Sep 2024

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Other homes in Cuyahoga County

The 12 nearest other nursing homes in Cuyahoga County, Ohio
Nursing homeCityOverall ratingCitations, latest cycleFinesLast standard survey
Crawford Manor Healthcare CenterCleveland2 of 510$46,29128 Dec 2023
Singleton Health Care CenterCleveland4 of 57$018 Nov 2024
Judson ParkCleveland4 of 53$25,84724 Jan 2023
University Manor Health & RehaCleveland1 of 515$16,8015 Dec 2024
Cityview Healthcare and RehabilitationCleveland2 of 522$124,6397 Apr 2026
Cedarwood PlazaCleveland Heights3 of 515$8,17128 Sep 2023
Candlewood Healthcare and RehabilitationEast Cleveland3 of 52$29,48831 Jul 2025
Gardens of McGregor and Amasa StoneEast Cleveland5 of 54$014 Aug 2025
Algart Health CareCleveland5 of 50$022 Sep 2025
Eliza Jennings HomeCleveland4 of 55$016 Nov 2023
St Augustine ManorCleveland5 of 56$022 May 2024
Franklin Plaza Extended CareCleveland3 of 518$02 Sep 2025

All 92 nursing homes in Cuyahoga County

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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare. Record of The Gardens of Fairfax Health Care Center (CCN 366106). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/the-gardens-of-fairfax-health-care-center-cleveland-oh-366106/

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Questions

When was The Gardens of Fairfax Health Care Center last inspected?
The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 9 Mar 2026. It was a complaint investigation. It gave 1 citation. The standard survey before the last one was on 16 May 2023.
Who operates The Gardens of Fairfax Health Care Center?
The CMS record gives the ownership type as for-profit, limited liability company. CMS lists the home in the chain Foundations Health Solutions. The CMS ownership file names Foundations Health Solutions, LLC for operational or managerial control. This site does not show the names of persons.
Is The Gardens of Fairfax Health Care Center a Special Focus Facility?
No. The CMS provider file lists no Special Focus status for this home. CMS lists 5 homes in Ohio as Special Focus Facilities and 25 as candidates.
Where does the data on this page come from?
The data comes from the CMS Care Compare files for nursing homes. CMS processed the files on 1 Aug 2026. The Care Compare record on Medicare.gov is the official record of the home.