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Grand River Health & Rehab Center

Meets baseline Medicare standards with room for improvement. A tour and talking to current residents' families is the best next step.

1515 Brookstone Blvd, Painesville, OH 4407780 bedsLicensed & Active
3/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
3.7/5

based on 107 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

While the rehabilitation therapy team is frequently praised for helping patients regain independence, there is a consistent pattern of reports regarding poor communication and slow response times to patient needs. If you choose this facility, ensure you have a clear plan for how to escalate concerns to management and consider visiting frequently to monitor your loved one's care.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

107 reviews on Google
Grand River Health & Rehab Center receives polarizing feedback, with many families praising the rehabilitation therapy team for helping loved ones regain mobility and strength. However, a significant number of reviewers report serious concerns regarding neglect, including unanswered call lights, poor communication, and inadequate hygiene or wound care. Families should be aware that while some find the facility clean and professional, others describe a pattern of understaffing and administrative indifference.

Quality Themes

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Food5.0Staff5.0Clean7.0Activities9.0Meds3.0Memory3.0Comms3.0Value2.0

Strengths

  • Highly effective physical and occupational therapy
  • Clean, modern, and well-maintained facility
  • Engaging activities and life enrichment programs
  • Attentive and kind individual staff members

Concerns

  • Unanswered call lights and slow response times (mentioned by 9 reviewers)
  • Poor communication and difficulty reaching management (mentioned by 8 reviewers)
  • Neglect of basic patient needs (hygiene, hydration, medication) (mentioned by 7 reviewers)
  • Understaffing leading to poor quality of care (mentioned by 5 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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Distribution · 113 analyzed

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71
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3
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3
1
32

How They Respond to Reviews

97%response rate

This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1I noticed that your therapy programs are highly praised; how do you integrate those physical and occupational therapy sessions into a resident's daily routine?
  • 2Given that communication is a top priority for our family, what is the best way to get regular updates on my loved one's care, and who is the primary point of contact for management concerns?
  • 3I understand that staffing can be a challenge in this industry; what specific systems or protocols do you have in place to ensure that call lights are answered promptly and basic needs like hydration and hygiene are consistently met?
  • 4Since I see you are very active in responding to feedback online, how does that commitment to listening translate into improvements for the residents' daily experience here?
  • 5Could you walk me through your process for medication management and how you ensure that residents receive their prescribed treatments accurately and on time?
  • 6What does a typical day look like for a resident in terms of life enrichment and social activities, and how do you encourage participation for those who might be more reserved?

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Key Review Excerpts

The therapy department is great. Family member states the food is very good. The rooms are clean and activities offer leisure supplies along with group programs.

Family member · 2023★★★★★

The staff, especially including Corey, Chris, Rhonda, Lynn, Sue, Candace, Dale, Terry, Tracie, and Donna are excellent. The three meals a day he receives are delicious.

Spouse of resident · 2024★★★★★

This facility is understaffed (as most are) and is not equipped to handle someone with advanced dementia that cannot speak or do anything for themselves. She left the facility with horrific bed sores.

Family member · 2025☆☆☆☆
Source: 107 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.56hrs
75%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.61hrs
88%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
51%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
42%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating
5/ 5
Better Than Avg

9

measures

Worse Than Avg

4

measures

Mixed Results

4

measures

Long-Stay Residents
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility32.1%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
32.1%
US
12.1%
OH
28.2%
Lake
37.7%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

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Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility2.6%
Better than Avg
Here
2.6%
US
14.4%
OH
5.8%
Lake
10.3%
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Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility22.8%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
22.8%
US
19.5%
OH
25.4%
Lake
14.5%
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Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility7.3%
Better than Avg
Here
7.3%
US
15.4%
OH
9.4%
Lake
14.6%
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Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility7.8%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
7.8%
US
15.3%
OH
6.9%
Lake
11.9%
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Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility25.1%
Worse than Avg
Here
25.1%
US
19.4%
OH
21.6%
Lake
20.3%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility60.0%
Worse than Avg
Here
60.0%
US
79.7%
OH
75.6%
Lake
73.0%
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility62.9%
Worse than Avg
Here
62.9%
US
81.8%
OH
78.4%
Lake
76.2%
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Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.3%
Better than Avg
Here
0.3%
US
1.6%
OH
1.2%
Lake
1.5%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

15deficiencies
2penalties
Above state avg (10.1)
11 complaint-triggered
$66,420 in fines

Families have filed 10 complaints against this facility, with recent issues in 2025 involving infection control, pain management, and resident care. The most recurring problems are medication management, resident rights violations, and quality of care issues that have persisted across multiple surveys from 2019 to 2025. While all deficiencies show correction dates, the pattern of repeated violations in core care areas suggests ongoing systemic challenges families should carefully consider.

Mar 17, 2026Complaint
1
0686Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

May 12, 2025Routine
10
0697Actual harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

0761Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

0553Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.

0558Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

0641Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

0656Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

0688Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide 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.

0689Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

0692Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

0842Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

May 12, 2025Complaint
4
0684Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

0880Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0550Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

0628Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

Sep 18, 2024Complaint
1
0803Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

Aug 5, 2024Complaint
1
0609Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Dec 1, 2023Complaint
2
0880Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0558Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Federal Penalties

Fine

May 12, 2025

$66,420

Payment Denial

Nov 7, 2023

4-day denial

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Grand River Health & Rehab Center

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Saber Healthcare Group

Chain Size

126 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 3.0/5 · Rank 55 of 125

Ownership & Management

Owners

Benjamin N. Volpe Family Dynasty Trust (dated December 29, 2020)

Owner (parent company) · Organization

Saber Healthcare Holdings LLC

Owner (parent company) · Organization

Key personnel

Nicoluzakis, GregoryManaging Control - Governing BodyVolpe, BenjaminOfficer / DirectorWeisberg, WilliamOfficer / DirectorNicoluzakis, GregoryOfficer / DirectorVolpe, BenjaminOfficer / Director
Source: Medicare provider data

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