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Families and residents describe The Gardens of Fairfax as a clean, recently renovated skilled nursing and rehab facility with attentive, consistent staff and a strong therapy team. Reviewers frequently praise responsiveness and the fact that the facility avoids agency staffing, though one family reported a deeply troubling experience with how they were notified of a loved one's death.
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The Gardens Of Fairfax Health Care Center is a senior living community in Cleveland, Ohio offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Gathering / Activity Spaces, Social Activities and Housekeeping. Families rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 12 reviews.
The Gardens of Fairfax Healthcare Center is a skilled nursing facility located in the heart of Cleveland, Ohio, close to the city's major hospitals and universities. The community is described as a well-appointed place with capable staff and a stated Culture of Care.
The facility is currently undergoing renovations intended to offer private rooms and fresher interiors, with the work being carried out away from patient-care areas so that day-to-day care is not disrupted.
Residents at The Gardens of Fairfax have access to around-the-clock nursing care, along with respiratory services. Rehabilitation support is also offered through physical, occupational, and speech therapy.
Its location within Cleveland places it near world-class hospitals and universities, situating the center within a well-resourced medical and academic area of the city.
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Help Me Choose4.7overall · 12 ratings combined
4.7★ on Google (12)
Gym Lief
Jul 2026
My grandmother came to The Gardens of Fairfax for rehab, and we had a great experience. The therapy team was wonderful and really helped her get stronger. She was comfortable, made a lot of friends, and always had nice things to say about the staff. Everyone was friendly, the building was clean, and we felt she was in good hands. We’re really thankful for the care she received.
Candace
Jun 2026
A very nice facility. It is very clean and everyone is always kind. You always see the residents up and doing something.The care and staff are really good here!
Jamie McGinty
May 2026
Every time I visit, the staff is so kind and welcoming. The center looks beautiful and environment is clean. I would recommend.
Spacey Stacey
May 2026
The call I received informing me that my loved one had passed consisted of “when is someone coming to get his stuff “ no actually telling me he passed, no condolences, it wasn’t even a complete sentence, I thought it was bring your child to work day and they had a toddler tell me. I thought he was moved to hospital again and found out through the hospital that he passed before they got there.
Twila Walker
Feb 2026
Amazing, Amazing, Amazing! The entire staff has shown nothing but the best care for my mom. The D.O.N is the bomb! I thank each and every staff member for giving my mom nothing short of great care.
7 inspection visits in the last three years, 86 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Mar 10, 2026
Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 10, 2026
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 10, 2026
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 10, 2026
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 10, 2026
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 10, 2026
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 10, 2026
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 10, 2026
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 10, 2026
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 10, 2026
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 10, 2026
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 10, 2026
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Nov 24, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 15, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity J of L: immediate jeopardy, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 23, 2024
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 23, 2024
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 23, 2024
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 23, 2024
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 4, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 4, 2024
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 14, 2023
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 14, 2023
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 14, 2023
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.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 14, 2023
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 14, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 14, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 14, 2023
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 14, 2023
Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 14, 2023
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 27, 2023
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 14, 2023
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 14, 2023
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 10, 2023
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 14, 2023
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 10, 2023
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 14, 2023
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 14, 2023
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 14, 2023
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 14, 2023
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 14, 2023
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.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 14, 2023
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 14, 2023
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 14, 2023
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 14, 2023
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.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 14, 2023
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 14, 2023
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 14, 2023
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 14, 2023
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 14, 2023
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 14, 2023
Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 26, 2023
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 12, 2020
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 12, 2020
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 7, 2020
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 13, 2020
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 7, 2020
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 7, 2020
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 13, 2020
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 13, 2020
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 13, 2020
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 13, 2020
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 13, 2020
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 12, 2020
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 7, 2020
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 12, 2020
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.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 12, 2020
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 7, 2020
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 7, 2020
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 12, 2020
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 12, 2020
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 12, 2020
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 12, 2020
Provide a means of sharing information on occupancy/needs.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 6, 2020
Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 6, 2020
Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 6, 2020
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 6, 2020
Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 6, 2020
Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 6, 2020
Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 6, 2020
Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 6, 2020
List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 6, 2020
Provide emergency officials' contact information.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 6, 2020
Establish methods for sharing information.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 6, 2020
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 6, 2020
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 6, 2020
Provide family notifications of emergency plan.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 6, 2020
Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.
The Gardens Of Fairfax Health Care Center offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
The Gardens Of Fairfax Health Care Center has not published its pricing. For context, communities in Cleveland that publish rates start around $2,940 per month at the median. Final costs depend on care needs and apartment selection, so contact the community for a quote.
The Gardens Of Fairfax Health Care Center is located at 9014 Cedar Ave in Cleveland, Ohio.
Families and residents describe The Gardens of Fairfax as a clean, recently renovated skilled nursing and rehab facility with attentive, consistent staff and a strong therapy team. Reviewers frequently praise responsiveness and the fact that the facility avoids agency staffing, though one family reported a deeply troubling experience with how they were notified of a loved one's death.
The Gardens Of Fairfax Health Care Center had 7 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 86 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.
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