Heritage Healthcare of Lyndhurst

Cuyahoga · OH · For profit - Corporation · EMBASSY HEALTHCARE chain · 119 certified beds · CCN 366114 · EMBASSY LYNDHURST, LLC


Heritage Healthcare of Lyndhurst operates 119 certified beds in LYNDHURST, Ohio. Its Medicare and Medicaid certification dates to 1997-03-12. It averages 92.5 residents a day.

What harm was found in the violations cited at Heritage Healthcare of Lyndhurst?

CMS lists 66 health-inspection deficiencies for Heritage Healthcare of Lyndhurst since 2020-02-27, 56 of them in the three years to 2026-08-01: the highest scope-and-severity letter on record is G; the most recent health inspection was 2025-04-07.

Survey dateTagDeficiencySeverity
2025-04-07F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.G
2025-04-07F0838, F0812, F0880Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies. / Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.F
2025-04-07F0677, F0806, F0883Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. / Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. / Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.E
2025-04-07F0550, F0557, F0558, F0561, F0578, F0580, F0582, F0584, F0657, F0690, F0695, F0756, F0842Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. / Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. / Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. / Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. / Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. / Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. / Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. / Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. / Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. / Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. / Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. / Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. / Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.D
2025-04-07F0623, F0625Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. / Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.B
2025-01-16F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.E
2024-12-05F0697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.D
2024-10-16F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.G
2024-10-16F0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.E
2024-07-30F0580, F0600, F0609, F0842Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. / Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. / Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. / Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.D
2024-04-23F0812, F0814, F0880Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. / Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.F
2024-04-23F0803Ensure 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.E
2024-04-23F0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.D
2024-03-05F0607, F0679, F0680, F0804, F0850, F0921Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. / Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. / Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional. / Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. / Hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds. / Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.F
2024-03-05F0584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.E
2024-03-05F0557, F0657, F0689, F0849, F0880Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. / Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. / Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. / Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D
2023-11-23F0578, F0622, F0636, F0695, F0758Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. / Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. / Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. / Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. / 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.D
2023-10-12F0921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.F
2023-09-22F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.G
2023-09-22F0690, F0695Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. / Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.D
2020-02-27F0725, F0804Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. / Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.F
2020-02-27F0557, F0582, F0641, F0677, F0684, F0686Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. / Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. / Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. / Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. / Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. / Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.D
2020-02-27F0623, F0625Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. / Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.C

Why was Heritage Healthcare of Lyndhurst fined 2 times?

DateTypeAmount
2025-04-07Fine$104,650
2023-09-22Fine$44,970

Has Heritage Healthcare of Lyndhurst had payment denied by Medicare?

Payment denial startLength in days
2023-10-1412

How is Heritage Healthcare of Lyndhurst staffed relative to the OH average?

MeasureThis facilityOH average
Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day3.652223.68589
Total nursing staff turnover (%)73.148.7
Average number of residents per day92.573.7

Who owns Heritage Healthcare of Lyndhurst, and what chain is it in?

Heritage Healthcare of Lyndhurst is registered with CMS as For profit - Corporation, operates under the legal business name EMBASSY LYNDHURST, LLC and belongs to the EMBASSY HEALTHCARE chain.

RoleOwnerAssociation date
CORPORATE OFFICERHANDLER, AARON, REPCHICK, GEORGEsince 09/01/2021
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLREPCHICK, GEORGEsince 09/01/2021

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