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Greenbrier Health Center: Widespread Filth Found - OH

Healthcare Facility:

The wheelchairs belonged to Residents #28 and #62. They were among dozens of maintenance and cleanliness violations inspectors documented during a 45-minute environmental tour of the 123-bed facility on September 29.

Greenbrier Health Center facility inspection

Housekeeping Director #999 accompanied inspectors and verified each violation as they discovered it.

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Light fixtures throughout the hallways contained "noticeable areas of dust, dirt, and dead insects inside the fixtures." In Resident #52's room, the light fixture above the bed was missing a bulb entirely.

Handrails throughout the facility were "noticeably chipped, scuffed, and rough to the touch." The walls in four residents' rooms were "severely scuffed."

Water damage was visible across multiple rooms. Residents #27, #32, #52, #84, and #139 all had water-stained ceiling tiles in their rooms. Privacy curtains in three other residents' rooms were "noticeably stained."

Air conditioning units in two rooms displayed clean filter indicator lights, but the filters were coated with dust. The protective covers to heat pipes in Residents #45 and #64's rooms were completely detached.

Bathroom doors in four residents' rooms were "severely damaged and scraped." The protective wood wall covering in two other rooms had noticeable holes gouged into them.

Resident #123's room had a visible crack in the wall.

Outside Resident #27's room, the cover to a wall telephone line was missing entirely, exposing live telephone wire in the hallway.

The inspection was conducted in response to a complaint filed with state health officials. All 123 residents at the facility had the potential to be affected by the widespread maintenance and cleanliness failures, according to the federal inspection report.

The violations represent what inspectors classified as "minimal harm or potential for actual harm" to residents. Federal regulations require nursing homes to maintain a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for residents, staff, and the public.

The facility's housekeeping director was present throughout the inspection tour and acknowledged each violation as inspectors documented it. The tour lasted from 8:00 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. on September 29, 2025.

Greenbrier Health Center failed to ensure basic maintenance standards were met across resident rooms, hallways, and common areas. The scope of violations suggested systemic problems with the facility's housekeeping and maintenance operations rather than isolated incidents.

The complaint that triggered the inspection was filed under number 2603578 with state health officials. Federal inspectors found the facility in non-compliance with requirements to maintain a sanitary environment.

Full Inspection Report

The details above represent a summary of key findings. View the complete inspection report for Greenbrier Health Center from 2025-10-08 including all violations, facility responses, and corrective action plans.

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Data Source: This report is based on official federal inspection data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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📋 Quick Answer

GREENBRIER HEALTH CENTER in PARMA HEIGHTS, OH was cited for violations during a health inspection on October 8, 2025.

The wheelchairs belonged to Residents #28 and #62.

What this means: Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns. Review the full report below for specific details and facility response.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened at GREENBRIER HEALTH CENTER?
The wheelchairs belonged to Residents #28 and #62.
How serious are these violations?
Violation severity varies from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns. Review the inspection report for specific deficiency codes and scope. All violations must be corrected within required timeframes and are subject to follow-up verification inspections.
What should families do?
Families should: (1) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (2) Request to see the follow-up inspection report verifying corrections, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspection reports, (4) Compare this facility's ratings with other nursing homes in PARMA HEIGHTS, OH, (5) Report any new concerns directly to state authorities.
Where can I see the full inspection report?
The complete inspection report is available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request a copy directly from GREENBRIER HEALTH CENTER or from the state Department of Health. The report includes specific deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines. This facility's federal provider number is 365192.
Has this facility had violations before?
To check GREENBRIER HEALTH CENTER's history, visit Medicare.gov's Care Compare and review their inspection history, quality ratings, and staffing levels. Look for patterns of repeated violations, especially in critical areas like abuse prevention, medication management, infection control, and resident safety.