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Willowood Care Center of Brunswick

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

1186 Hadcock Rd, Brunswick, OH 44212100 bedsLicensed & Active
3/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
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What this means for your family

Willowood Care Center of Brunswick falls in the middle range of Medicare quality ratings. This means baseline standards are met, but there is room for improvement. A personal tour and conversation with current residents' families will give you the best picture of daily life here.

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.54hrs
72%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.88hrs
95%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
58%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
30%
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
4/ 5
Better Than Avg

11

measures

Worse Than Avg

2

measures

Mixed Results

4

measures

Long-Stay Residents
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility15.7%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
15.7%
US
12.1%
OH
28.2%
Medina
21.4%

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

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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%
Medina
25.2%
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility3.0%
Better than Avg
Here
3.0%
US
14.4%
OH
5.8%
Medina
6.3%
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Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility5.6%
Better than Avg
Here
5.6%
US
15.3%
OH
6.9%
Medina
7.0%
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Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
93.4%
OH
92.6%
Medina
93.4%
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Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility11.4%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
11.4%
US
15.4%
OH
9.4%
Medina
12.1%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility98.8%
Better than Avg
Here
98.8%
US
81.8%
OH
78.4%
Medina
74.2%
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility81.4%
Better than Avg
Here
81.4%
US
79.7%
OH
75.6%
Medina
72.0%
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Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility1.1%
Better than Avg
Here
1.1%
US
1.6%
OH
1.2%
Medina
1.4%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

5deficiencies
Well below state avg (10.1)
5 complaint-triggered

Families have filed multiple complaints triggering inspections, with recent issues in 2025 involving resident care and accident prevention. The facility has recurring problems with fire safety systems, food service, and resident care quality that span multiple years, though all deficiencies show correction dates. While the facility addresses violations when cited, the pattern of repeated safety and care concerns across eight surveys warrants careful consideration during your visit.

Dec 3, 2025Complaint
1
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.

Sep 24, 2025Complaint
1
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.

Mar 4, 2025Complaint
1
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.

Oct 10, 2024Complaint
1
0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Nov 22, 2023Complaint
1
0921Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Environmental Deficiencies

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Jan 12, 2023Routine
12
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.

0345Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

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

0346Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.

0353Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0354Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

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

0918Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

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

0222Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

0232Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.

0321Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

0920Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Willowood Care Center of Brunswick

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Carecore Health

Chain Size

12 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 2.1/5 · Rank 1 of 10 (Best)

Ownership & Management

Owners

Carecore Health Willowood Holdings LLC

Owner · Organization

100%

Hertanu, Joseph

Owner

Carecore Health Willowood Holdings LLC

Owner (parent company) · Organization

Hertanu, Joseph

Owner (parent company)

Key personnel

Dwight Capital LLC5% or Greater Mortgage InterestLument Real Estate Capital LLC5% or Greater Mortgage InterestHertanu, JosephOfficer / DirectorHertanu, JosephOfficer / DirectorCarecore Health LLCManager
Source: Medicare provider data

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