ElderGrade
F

27/100

Poor

Kirtland Woods Of Journey

9685 Chillicothe Rd, Kirtland, OH 44094

CMS 1/5 stars #14 of 14 in Lake County (440) 256-8100
Certified beds
177
Occupancy
33%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • Abuse icon on record

    CMS flags this facility for citations of abuse that caused harm, or potential for harm, to residents.

  • 4 citation(s) involving actual harm or immediate jeopardy

    Inspectors found violations at scope/severity G or above, meaning residents were harmed or placed in immediate jeopardy.

  • $314,178 in federal fines

    CMS has fined this facility across 2 penalty action(s).

  • Nursing staff turnover of 78%

    High turnover means residents rarely see the same caregiver twice. The national average is about 50%.

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

8/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

  • -12 for 4 actual-harm citation(s) in the last 3 years
  • -10 for 47 total citations against a national median of 17

Staffing

8/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 3.2 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.56 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 8% against weekdays

Staff stability

2/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 78% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

9/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 3 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

0/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • $314,178 in federal fines across 2 action(s)
  • -0 for 2 denial(s) of Medicare payment for new admissions

Grade ceiling applied

  • Capped at 64 (grade C) — CMS abuse icon on record

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 2.99 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.56 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 2.76 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 77.70%
National average 45.80% Below average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 54 citations

Last standard health inspection: May 5, 2026 (3 months ago).

F May 5, 2026 F0850

Administration Deficiencies

Hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E May 5, 2026 F0569

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E May 5, 2026 F0584 From a complaint

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E May 5, 2026 F0657

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E May 5, 2026 F0745

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D May 5, 2026 F0550 From a complaint

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D May 5, 2026 F0600 From a complaint

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D May 5, 2026 F0684

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of JOURNEY HEALTHCARE, which operates 36 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
JOURNEY CZ MANAGEMENT LLC Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
DONCA, MIHAELA Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
MCGUINNESS, BERNARD Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
3 BEES HOLDINGS LLC Organization ADP OF THE SNF
AJOJ HOLDINGS LLC Organization ADP OF THE SNF
BEES FAMILY IRREVOCABLE TRUST Organization ADP OF THE SNF
BLUE OCEAN TRUST Organization ADP OF THE SNF
JOURNEY CZ MANAGEMENT LLC Organization ADP OF THE SNF
SHASAM FAMILY TRUST Organization ADP OF THE SNF
SHASAM HOLDINGS LLC Organization ADP OF THE SNF
DONCA, MIHAELA Individual ADP OF THE SNF
DUGGAN, PAMELA Individual ADP OF THE SNF

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Common questions about Kirtland Woods Of Journey

What is the ElderGrade for Kirtland Woods Of Journey? +

Kirtland Woods Of Journey holds an ElderGrade of F (27 out of 100), which we describe as "poor". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Kirtland Woods Of Journey? +

Residents receive an average of 2.99 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Kirtland Woods Of Journey been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 4 of the 54 citations on record were scored at scope and severity G or above, meaning inspectors found actual harm to a resident or immediate jeopardy to resident safety.

Does Kirtland Woods Of Journey accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Kirtland Woods Of Journey is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.