Meadow Falls of Richmond Heights is a 203-bed assisted living community in Cleveland, Ohio, licensed by the Ohio Department of Health as a Residential Care Facility (State ID 2533R) since 2009. Below is everything the Ohio Department of Health and the Ohio Department of Aging publish about it, and how to use that record when you visit.
Meadow Falls of Richmond Heights: ODH State ID 2533R, 203 licensed beds, active license through December 31, 2026, 2 licensure surveys with 5 citations in the four-year record.
Is Meadow Falls of Richmond Heights licensed by the Ohio Department of Health?
Yes. Meadow Falls of Richmond Heights holds an active Residential Care Facility license, ODH State ID 2533R, for 203 beds; the current license runs from January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026.
| Licensing agency | Ohio Department of Health, Bureau of Long-Term Care Quality |
|---|---|
| License type | Residential Care Facility (assisted living), ORC 3721 / OAC 3701-16 |
| ODH State ID (license #) | 2533R |
| ODH facility ID | OHL41132 |
| License status | Active |
| Current license period | January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026 |
| Licensed capacity | 203 beds (effective April 15, 2026) |
| First licensed (open date) | May 21, 2009 |
| Licensed operator | MEADOW FALLS RICHMOND OPCO LLC |
| ODH-registered services | None registered beyond the base RCF license |
| Substandard care or immediate jeopardy findings | None reported in the Consumer Guide survey record |
| Address | 261 Richmond Road, Cleveland, OH 44143 (Cuyahoga County) |
| Phone (ODH record) | (216) 289-9800 |
| State records | ODA inspection record · ODH license lookup (search State ID 2533R) |
What do Ohio inspection records show for Meadow Falls of Richmond Heights?
The Consumer Guide lists 2 ODH licensure surveys for Meadow Falls of Richmond Heights in the past four years, with 5 citations in total; the most recent, on April 15, 2026, found 0.
That works out to 2.5 citations per licensure survey, against a Greater Cleveland median of 1.5. Its licensure surveys average more citations than the regional median, which is a reason to read the survey reports themselves on the Consumer Guide and ask the administrator what was corrected and how.
Licensure surveys
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| April 15, 2026 | 0 |
| February 3, 2025 | 5 |
Complaint surveys
Complaint investigations: 2 on record with 0 citations; none was flagged for substandard care or immediate jeopardy. A complaint survey happens when someone files a concern with ODH, so the count reflects reporting as well as care.
| Survey date | Citations | Substandard care | Immediate jeopardy |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 13, 2024 | 0 | No | No |
| May 22, 2023 | 0 | No | No |
Read each survey's findings on the Consumer Guide inspection page by clicking its date.
What do residents say about Meadow Falls of Richmond Heights in Ohio's satisfaction survey?
In Ohio's 2025-2026 Resident Satisfaction Survey, Meadow Falls of Richmond Heights received an overall score of 85.2 out of 100, close to the statewide average of 85.5, based on 26 completed resident interviews.
| Survey domain | Meadow Falls of Richmond Heights | Ohio average |
|---|---|---|
| Care and Services | 79.2 | 89.4 |
| Caregivers | 87.0 | 87.4 |
| Environment | 92.5 | 94.5 |
| Facility Culture | 88.7 | 85.9 |
| Meals and Dining | 85.8 | 82.9 |
| Moving In | 84.2 | 81.1 |
| Spending Time | 75.7 | 79.1 |
Relative to the state, residents here rated moving in most favorably and care and services least favorably. Interviews were conducted in person by Vital Research for the Ohio Department of Aging and the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman between August 2025 through January 2026; 91 residents were eligible and the interview target of 26 was met. Read the state's full report (PDF).
Family survey (2021). In the older Residential Care Facility Family Satisfaction Survey, families rated Meadow Falls of Richmond Heights 71.1 out of 100 against a state average of 76.9. Treat it as background: it predates current leadership at many communities. 2021 family survey report (PDF).
Does Meadow Falls of Richmond Heights provide memory care?
Meadow Falls of Richmond Heights's ODH record does not register Alzheimer's disease services; if the community markets memory care, ask for the written special care unit disclosure Ohio requires under OAC 3701-16-07(F)(5).
Ohio does not license or certify memory care separately, so the disclosure is the one document that spells out the unit's admission and discharge criteria, staff training, staffing, activities, extra costs and physical design. Compare it side by side with another community's. More on the disclosure rule.
Where is Meadow Falls of Richmond Heights, and what else is licensed nearby?
Meadow Falls of Richmond Heights is at 261 Richmond Road, Cleveland, Ohio 44143, in Cuyahoga County, where families are served by Western Reserve Area Agency on Aging (WRAAA) and the Region 10A Long-Term Care Ombudsman (1-800-365-3112).
Cleveland proper holds a mix of historic University Circle campuses and West Side communities, and it is where the region's three major hospital systems concentrate discharge planning. Traffic between the East Side and West Side of Cleveland runs through downtown, which matters more for visit frequency than the map distance suggests. Cleveland Clinic, University Hospitals and MetroHealth all operate hospitals in Cuyahoga County; ask how the community handles transport to specialist appointments. See our Cleveland assisted living guide.
Other licensed communities near Cleveland
- Vitalia Active Adult Community at Highland Heights · Highland Heights, 188 licensed beds
- Legacy House of Richmond Heights · Richmond Heights, 138 licensed beds
- Judson Retirement Community · Cleveland, 132 licensed beds
- St. Augustine Towers · Cleveland, 110 licensed beds
- Kemper House Highland Heights · Highland Heights, 108 licensed beds
- Aberdeen Crossings AL · Cleveland, 99 licensed beds
What does assisted living cost at a community like Meadow Falls of Richmond Heights?
Ohio's statewide median for assisted living is $6,103 a month (2025 CareScout Cost of Care Survey); no primary source publishes a Cleveland-only figure, and Meadow Falls of Richmond Heights's own rates depend on apartment type and care level.
Ask Meadow Falls of Richmond Heights for a written, itemized monthly quote for your parent's assessed care level, including what is billed separately. Ohio's Assisted Living Waiver can pay for care services, though not room and board, for Medicaid-eligible residents of participating RCFs; ask whether this community holds a waiver provider agreement and how many residents use it. How Ohio's waivers work.
How should a family evaluate Meadow Falls of Richmond Heights?
With 203 licensed beds, Meadow Falls of Richmond Heights is large enough that staffing can vary floor to floor and shift to shift. Ask for the caregiver-to-resident ratio on the specific wing your parent would live in, both day and overnight, and how many aides are awake after 11 p.m.
Meadow Falls of Richmond Heights was first licensed in 2009, so its inspection history is shorter than older buildings'. Read every survey the Consumer Guide lists and ask how the leadership team has changed since opening. Visit at least twice, once unannounced near a mealtime, and ask to speak with a current resident's family. Bring the inspection record above and ask the administrator to walk you through the most recent survey.
Who do you call with a concern about care at Meadow Falls of Richmond Heights?
Call the Ohio Department of Health complaint line at 1-800-342-0553 for a licensing concern, or the Region 10A Long-Term Care Ombudsman at 1-800-365-3112 for free, confidential advocacy on a resident's behalf.
An ODH complaint can trigger the kind of complaint survey listed in the inspection record above. The ombudsman does not inspect; it investigates and resolves problems such as discharge notices, care-plan disputes and residents' rights issues, and acts only with the resident's consent. Cuyahoga County Adult Protective Services takes reports 24 hours a day at 216-420-6700. For immediate danger, call 911. How complaints work in Ohio.
What should you ask on a tour of Meadow Falls of Richmond Heights?
Ask about overnight staffing, move-out triggers and the latest ODH survey first; those three answers separate communities faster than any brochure.
- Who is the contact for the family after hours?
- How do you coordinate rides to Cleveland Clinic, University Hospitals or MetroHealth appointments?
- How many caregivers left in the past 12 months?
- Can we join a meal and an activity before deciding?
- Which needs would require a move out, and how much notice do you give?
- What does the base rate include, and how are care levels priced?
Last verified: October 2026.
