Kirtland Woods of Journey
Nursing Home Facility
9685 Chillicothe Road, Kirtland, OH 44094
Our Golden LivingCenter would like to extend you a warm welcome. Your doctor has recommended that you receive certain care, and we are happy that you chose us to provide you with that care. Our staff will review your doctor’s orders, and then you and your family will have an opportunity to help us plan how you can get the care that your doctor has ordered. Our comprehensive approach ensures our residents receive the most innovative and expert care possible, while our compassion and dedication keeps our focus exclusively on the individual.
Operated by Journey Healthcare, which runs 31 communities in our directory.
With 177 beds, Kirtland Woods of Journey is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Lake County average about 102 beds. Larger communities more often keep clinical staff on site around the clock and can offer a wider range of on-site therapy and activities, though some families prefer the quieter feel of a smaller setting.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 33% of its licensed beds, so availability is more likely here than at busier communities nearby. That is below the Lake County average of roughly 77%.
Medicare rates this community 1 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Lake County average about 2.9 stars. Its most recent standard health inspection was in May 2026 and recorded 9 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 3.0 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.6 hours from a registered nurse. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 78%, which is high and can affect continuity of care.
The community is located in Lake County, OH.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 54 problems at Kirtland Woods of Journey. 4 findings involved harm to a resident. 34 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
In the last three years Medicare fined this home once, a total of $162,637. Medicare also stopped paying for new admissions once in that period.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread
Administration
Hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Resident Rights
Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Resident Rights
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.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Quality of Life and Care
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.
Kirtland Woods of Journey offers nursing home care and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type for-profit corporation
- Beds / units 177
- Occupancy 33%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 3.0
- Annual staff turnover 78%
- Last health inspection May 2026
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