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The Gardens of Fairfax Health Care Center

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

9014 Cedar Ave, Fairfax · Cleveland, OH 4410698 bedsLicensed & Active
3/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
5.0/5

based on 8 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

The Gardens of Fairfax is currently receiving excellent feedback regarding its facility upgrades and the stability of its staff. Families should feel confident in the facility's leadership and clinical responsiveness, though they should always conduct an in-person tour to ensure the environment aligns with their specific needs.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

8 reviews on Google
The Gardens of Fairfax is highly regarded for its recent renovations, which have created a clean and modern environment for residents. Reviewers consistently praise the compassionate, consistent staff and the facility's commitment to avoiding agency labor, which fosters a stable care environment.

Quality Themes

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Food10.0Staff10.0Clean10.0Activities9.0MedsN/AMemoryN/AComms9.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Recent facility renovations
  • Consistent, non-agency staff
  • Compassionate and responsive clinical team
  • Proximity to major medical centers

Rating Trends

Tap a year to see what changed

2345.02025(6)5.02026(2)

Distribution · 8 analyzed

5
8
4
0
3
0
2
0
1
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How They Respond to Reviews

0%response rate

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1I noticed the facility has undergone recent renovations; could you show me how these updates have improved the daily living environment for residents?
  • 2Given the recent staffing challenges reflected in your CMS ratings, how are you currently ensuring consistent, high-quality care for all 98 residents?
  • 3I’ve heard positive things about your clinical team's responsiveness; what specific protocols do you have in place to ensure that level of care during medical emergencies?
  • 4With the facility being so close to major medical centers, how do you coordinate care and transportation when a resident needs to be seen by a specialist?
  • 5Since you prioritize having a consistent, non-agency staff, what kind of training and support do you provide to ensure they stay engaged with the residents long-term?
  • 6Could you walk me through a typical day for a resident here, and how do you tailor activities to keep everyone active and socially connected?

Personalized based on this facility's data


Key Review Excerpts

Management is present and easy to reach if you ever have a question or concern. It’s also in a great location, very close to the local hospitals.

Family member · 2025★★★★★

There's competent leadership, no agency staff, and lots of smiling faces.

Community observer · 2025★★★★★

Their nurses are kind and caring, the therapists do a great job encouraging and training you to recover and get back home.

Rehab patient · 2025★★★★★
Source: 8 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.47hrs
63%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.88hrs
95%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
70%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
83%
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 · 16 measures

Medicare Rating
5/ 5
Better Than Avg

11

measures

Worse Than Avg

4

measures

Mixed Results

1

measures

Long-Stay Residents
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility44.9%
Worse than Avg
Here
44.9%
US
12.1%
OH
28.2%
Cuyahoga
29.5%

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

💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility13.4%
Better than Avg
Here
13.4%
US
19.5%
OH
25.4%
Cuyahoga
20.1%
🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility10.6%
Better than Avg
Here
10.6%
US
19.4%
OH
21.6%
Cuyahoga
20.7%
💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility4.6%
Better than Avg
Here
4.6%
US
15.4%
OH
9.4%
Cuyahoga
8.5%
🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility4.5%
Better than Avg
Here
4.5%
US
15.3%
OH
6.9%
Cuyahoga
5.5%
💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility97.1%
Better than Avg
Here
97.1%
US
93.4%
OH
92.6%
Cuyahoga
87.8%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility61.7%
Worse than Avg
Here
61.7%
US
81.8%
OH
78.4%
Cuyahoga
69.3%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
US
1.6%
OH
1.2%
Cuyahoga
1.3%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

6deficiencies
30penalties
Near state avg (10.1)
10 complaint-triggered
$200,208 in fines

Families have filed complaints that prompted 9 deficiency findings, with recurring concerns about accident prevention and abuse/neglect reporting appearing across multiple surveys including as recently as 2024 and 2025. The facility has faced repeated issues with fire safety systems, nursing staffing, and infection control, with many problems persisting across several years despite reported corrections, raising questions about the sustainability of improvements.

Mar 9, 2026Complaint
1
0695Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Feb 12, 2026Routine
11
0800Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.

0354Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.

0521Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Services Deficiencies

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

0712Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

0741Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

0923Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

0211Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

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.

0677Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

0698Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

0756Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Sep 24, 2025Complaint
2
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.

0689Potential for harm · IsolatedResolved (past non-compliance)

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Mar 29, 2024Complaint
4
0689Immediate jeopardy · 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.

0607Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

0610Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

0677Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Dec 6, 2023Complaint
2
0655Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

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.

May 16, 2023Routine
62
0345Potential for harm · Widespread

Smoke Deficiencies

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

0521Potential for harm · Widespread

Services Deficiencies

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

0345Potential for harm · Widespread

Smoke Deficiencies

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

0521Potential for harm · Widespread

Services Deficiencies

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

0607Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

0727Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Have 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.

0804Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

0812Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0880Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0881Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

0291Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

0324Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

0353Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0363Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

0712Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

0761Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

0918Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

0919Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.

0607Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

0727Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Have 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.

0804Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

0812Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0880Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0881Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

0291Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

0324Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

0353Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0363Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

0712Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

0761Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

0918Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

0919Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.

0677Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

0758Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Implement 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.

0805Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

0211Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

0225Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.

0677Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

0758Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Implement 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.

0805Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

0211Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

0225Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.

0558Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

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.

0610Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

0655Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

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.

0690Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

0698Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

0756Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

0558Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

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.

0610Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

0655Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

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.

0690Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

0698Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

0756Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

0851Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

0944Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.

0851Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

0944Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.

Federal Penalties

Fine

Mar 29, 2024

$10,039

Fine

Feb 20, 2024

$4,938

Fine

Feb 12, 2024

$4,938

Fine

Jan 22, 2024

$14,814

Fine

Jan 8, 2024

$4,938

Fine

Jan 2, 2024

$4,587

Fine

Dec 11, 2023

$13,762

Fine

Nov 20, 2023

$4,587

Fine

Nov 13, 2023

$4,587

Fine

Nov 6, 2023

$4,587

Fine

Oct 30, 2023

$4,587

Fine

Oct 23, 2023

$4,587

Fine

Oct 17, 2023

$4,587

Fine

Oct 10, 2023

$4,587

Fine

Oct 2, 2023

$4,587

Fine

Sep 25, 2023

$4,587

Fine

Sep 18, 2023

$4,587

Fine

Sep 11, 2023

$4,587

Fine

Sep 5, 2023

$4,587

Fine

Aug 28, 2023

$4,587

Fine

Aug 21, 2023

$4,587

Fine

Aug 14, 2023

$4,587

Fine

Aug 7, 2023

$4,587

Fine

Jul 17, 2023

$13,762

Fine

Jun 26, 2023

$4,587

Fine

Jun 20, 2023

$4,587

Fine

Jun 12, 2023

$4,587

Fine

Jun 5, 2023

$4,587

Fine

May 30, 2023

$4,587

Fine

May 23, 2023

$4,587

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

The Gardens of Fairfax Health Care Center

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Foundations Health Solutions

Chain Size

63 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 4.0/5 · Rank 58 of 60 (Worst)

Ownership & Management

Key personnel

Colleran, BrianOfficer / DirectorKrystowski, JohnOfficer / DirectorFoundations Health Solutions, LLCManagerColleran, BrianManagerEdeh, NkechiManager
Source: Medicare provider data

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