Lorain, OH

Anchor Lodge Nursing Home Inc

3-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with $37,585 in total fines with 4 recent health deficiencies with 6 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

3756 W Erie Ave, Lorain, OH

(440) 244-2019

Compare this facility

Overall

3 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

3 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

2 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

3 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

110

Certified beds

Average residents

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Sprenger Health Care Systems

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1994-07-01

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Chain footprint

12 facilities

Chain averages 4 overall / 3 health / 3 staffing / 5 quality stars

Changed ownership

Within the last 12 months

Family council

Yes

Resident and family council reported

Sprinklers

Yes

Automatic sprinklers in all required areas

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.53

Registered nurse staffing · state 0.63 · national 0.68

LPN hours / resident day

0.84

Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.96 · national 0.87

Aide hours / resident day

1.94

Nurse aide staffing · state 2.14 · national 2.35

Total nurse hours

3.31

All reported nurse hours · state 3.72 · national 3.89

Licensed hours

1.37

RN + LPN hours · state 1.59 · national 1.54

Weekend hours

3.06

Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.29 · national 3.43

Weekend RN hours

0.29

Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.41 · national 0.47

Physical therapist

0.09

Reported PT staffing · state 0.05 · national 0.07

Adjusted RN hours

0.52

CMS adjusted RN staffing hours

Adjusted total hours

3.26

CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours

Case-mix index

1.39

Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity

RN turnover

64%

Annual RN turnover · state 47% · national 45%

Total nurse turnover

53%

Annual nurse turnover · state 50% · national 46%

SNF VBP

Value-based purchasing

Program rank

8,421

Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.

Performance score

26.80

Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.

Payment multiplier

0.9843

Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.

Program components

How the VBP score is built

Readmission

4.04

Baseline 19.98% · Performance 19.56% · Measure score 4.04 · Achievement 4.04 · Improvement 0.91

Healthcare-associated infections

1.64

Baseline 6.06% · Performance 7.34% · Measure score 1.64 · Achievement 1.64 · Improvement 0

Total nurse turnover

2.70

Baseline 73.81% · Performance 58.16% · Measure score 2.70 · Achievement 1.35 · Improvement 2.70

Adjusted total nurse staffing

2.35

Baseline 3.19 hours · Performance 3.75 hours · Measure score 2.35 · Achievement 2.35 · Improvement 1.65

SNF QRP

Medicare quality reporting measures

Measure	Facility	National	Note
Potentially preventable 30-day readmission	12.88%	10.72% 2.2 pts worse	No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 81 · Observed rate 18.52% · Lower 95% interval 9.44%
Discharge to community	47.88%	50.57% 2.7 pts worse	No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 71 · Observed rate 42.25% · Lower 95% interval 37.19%
Medicare spending per beneficiary	1.15	1.02 0.1 pts worse
Drug regimen review with follow-up	96.15%	95.27% 0.9 pts better	Numerator 50 · Denominator 52
Falls with major injury	1.92%	0.77% 1.1 pts worse	Numerator 1 · Denominator 52
Discharge self-care score	28.95%	53.69% 24.7 pts worse	Numerator 11 · Denominator 38
Discharge mobility score	28.95%	50.94% 22 pts worse	Numerator 11 · Denominator 38
Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened	0%	2.29% 2.3 pts better	Numerator 0 · Denominator 52 · Adjusted rate 0%
Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization	7.34%	7.12% 0.2 pts worse	No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 42 · Observed rate 7.14% · Lower 95% interval 4.11%
Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage	3.74%	8.2% 4.5 pts worse	Numerator 4 · Denominator 107
Staff flu vaccination coverage	19.87%	42% 22.1 pts worse	Numerator 31 · Denominator 156
Discharge function score	39.47%	56.45% 17 pts worse	Numerator 15 · Denominator 38
Transfer of health information to provider	100%	95.95% 4 pts better	Numerator 27 · Denominator 27
Transfer of health information to patient	Not Available	96.28%	Numerator Not Available · Denominator 6 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date	21.43%	25.2% 3.8 pts worse	Numerator 6 · Denominator 28

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure	Facility	State	National	Note
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	97.7%	92.4% 5.3 pts better	93.4% 4.3 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 95.7% · Q2 100.0% · Q3 98.7% · Q4 96.3% · 4Q avg 97.7%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	92.5%	94.5% 2 pts worse	95.5% 3 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 92.5%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury	3.7%	3.3% 0.4 pts worse	3.3% 0.4 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 7.1% · Q2 4.1% · Q3 3.9% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 3.7% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms	6.1%	26.1% 20 pts better	11.4% 5.3 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 9.4% · Q2 3.0% · Q3 6.9% · Q4 5.4% · 4Q avg 6.1%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight	11.3%	6.2% 5.1 pts worse	5.4% 5.9 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 12.7% · Q2 7.7% · Q3 12.1% · Q4 12.5% · 4Q avg 11.3%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication	27.7%	25.4% 2.3 pts worse	19.6% 8.1 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 33.3% · Q2 24.2% · Q3 24.2% · Q4 29.2% · 4Q avg 27.7%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication	6.8%	11.5% 4.7 pts better	16.7% 9.9 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 8.3% · Q2 10.0% · Q3 5.7% · Q4 3.6% · 4Q avg 6.8% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained	0.0%	0.1% 0.1 pts better	0.1% 0.1 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened	1.1%	7.7% 6.6 pts better	16.3% 15.2 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 5.3% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 1.1% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased	3.1%	6.2% 3.1 pts better	14.9% 11.8 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 6.6% · Q2 6.3% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 3.1% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder	0.0%	0.2% 0.2 pts better	1.0% 1 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection	0.7%	0.5% 0.2 pts worse	1.7% 1 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 1.4% · Q3 1.3% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.7% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence	23.3%	21.7% 1.6 pts worse	19.8% 3.5 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 30.3% · Q2 26.0% · Q3 15.0% · Q4 22.4% · 4Q avg 23.3%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers	2.9%	3.7% 0.8 pts better	5.1% 2.2 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.5% · Q2 2.0% · Q3 2.8% · Q4 3.5% · 4Q avg 2.9% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	66.1%	78.1% 12 pts worse	81.7% 15.6 pts worse	Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 58.5% · Q2 60.6% · Q3 75.4% · Q4 71.0% · 4Q avg 66.1%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit	21.0%	12.5% 8.5 pts worse	12.0% 9 pts worse	Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 21.0% · Observed 22.2% · Expected 11.8% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication	1.6%	1.2% 0.4 pts worse	1.6% About the same	Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.5% · Q2 1.5% · Q3 1.5% · Q4 1.6% · 4Q avg 1.6% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	70.7%	75.6% 4.9 pts worse	79.7% 9 pts worse	Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 70.7%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission	31.0%	25.1% 5.9 pts worse	23.9% 7.1 pts worse	Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 31.0% · Observed 28.9% · Expected 22.2% · Used in QM five-star

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-12-04 · Fire 2025-12-04

4 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (2 deficiencies)

6 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2022-11-07 · Fire 2022-11-07

18 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Rights (7 deficiencies)

4 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Egress (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2019-10-31 · Fire 2019-10-31

13 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (5 deficiencies)

2 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-04

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2026-01-14

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-04

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2026-01-14

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-04

K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2026-01-14

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-04

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2026-01-14

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-04

K511 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2026-01-14

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-04

K521 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Corrected 2026-01-14

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-07

K222 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

Corrected 2022-12-23

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-07

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2023-01-31

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-07

K232 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.

Not marked corrected

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-07

K351 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

Corrected 2022-12-23

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-10-31

K222 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

Corrected 2019-12-03

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-10-31

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2019-12-03

Inspection history

Recent health citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-04

F644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Corrected 2026-01-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-04

F759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Corrected 2026-01-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-04

F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Corrected 2026-01-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-04

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2026-01-14

J · Immediate jeopardy 2024-03-19

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2024-03-20

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-19

F804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Corrected 2023-10-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-19

F623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Corrected 2023-10-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-19

F626 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.

Corrected 2023-10-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-19

F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Corrected 2023-10-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-19

F742 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.

Corrected 2023-10-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-19

F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2023-10-24

G · Actual harm 2023-05-26

F760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Corrected 2023-06-09

G · Actual harm 2022-11-07

F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Corrected 2022-12-23

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-07

F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected 2022-12-23

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-07

F803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

Corrected 2022-12-23