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The Welsh Home is a nonprofit, corporation-owned skilled nursing facility located at 22199 Center Ridge Road in Rocky River, Ohio, within Cuyahoga County. The facility holds certification for both Medicare and Medicaid and operates with 79 certified beds. It is an active provider in the federal long-term care system. The Welsh Home carries an overall CMS Five-Star Quality Rating of 5 stars, which is the highest tier in the rating system used by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. This overall rating is derived from three component ratings. The health inspection rating stands at 5 stars, reflecting the outcomes of standard and complaint inspections conducted by state survey agencies. The staffing rating is 4 stars, based on reported nurse staffing hours per resident per day, including both registered nurse and total nurse aide hours. The quality measure rating is 5 stars, which is based on clinical data submitted by the facility covering areas such as resident mobility, medication use, and other health outcomes. The national average overall star rating for nursing facilities is 3.0 stars, providing a benchmark for comparison. The Welsh Home is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid payments. Medicare generally covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to specific eligibility criteria and coverage limits. Medicaid may cover long-term care costs for residents who meet financial and functional eligibility requirements under Ohio state guidelines. Individuals and families seeking information about coverage specifics are encouraged to consult directly with the facility or the relevant state and federal agencies. When compared to national averages, The Welsh Home performs above the overall national benchmark of 3.0 stars across the majority of its rated categories. Its 5-star overall rating, combined with 5-star scores in both health inspections and quality measures, places it in the top tier nationally. The 4-star staffing rating falls one tier below the maximum but still exceeds the national midpoint. As a nonprofit corporation operating in Rocky River, Ohio, the facility serves the broader Cuyahoga County region and is listed as an active provider within the federal nursing home care system.