2 health deficiencies
Top issue: Administration (1 deficiency)
8 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (2 deficiencies)
Lorain, OH
4-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with $8,021 in total fines with 2 recent health deficiencies with 8 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
3364 Kolbe Rd, Lorain, OH
(440) 282-2244
Overall
4 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
4 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
1 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
5 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
99
Certified beds
Average residents
89
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Communicare Health
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1984-06-06
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
0.30
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
1.04
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
1.72
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
2.86
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
0%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
47%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 94.8% |
92.4%
2.4 pts better
|
93.4%
1.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 100.0% |
94.5%
5.5 pts better
|
95.5%
4.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 1.3% |
3.3%
2 pts better
|
3.3%
2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 14.0% |
26.1%
12.1 pts better
|
11.4%
2.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 4.9% |
6.2%
1.3 pts better
|
5.4%
0.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 55.3% |
25.4%
29.9 pts worse
|
19.6%
35.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 5.6% |
7.7%
2.1 pts better
|
16.3%
10.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 5.9% |
6.2%
0.3 pts better
|
14.9%
9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| 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 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.0% |
0.5%
0.5 pts better
|
1.7%
1.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 21.7% |
21.7%
About the same
|
19.8%
1.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 2.2% |
3.7%
1.5 pts better
|
5.1%
2.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 73.1% |
78.1%
5 pts worse
|
81.7%
8.6 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.0% |
1.2%
1.2 pts better
|
1.6%
1.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 80.0% |
75.6%
4.4 pts better
|
79.7%
0.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
Survey summary
Top issue: Administration (1 deficiency)
8 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (2 deficiencies)
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (7 deficiencies)
3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)
Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (2 deficiencies)
6 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)
Fire safety
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 2024-11-11
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2024-11-11
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2024-11-11
Fire Safety
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2024-11-11
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2024-11-11
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2024-11-11
Fire Safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2024-11-11
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2024-11-11
Fire Safety
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
Corrected 2022-04-28
Fire Safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2022-04-28
Fire Safety
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Corrected 2022-04-28
Fire Safety
Have horizontal exits used in accordance with safety requirements.
Corrected 2019-06-24
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2019-06-24
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2019-06-24
Fire Safety
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2019-06-24
Fire Safety
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2019-06-24
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2019-06-24
Inspection history
Health
Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
Corrected 2025-04-14
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-02-13
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-02-13
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-12-19
Health
Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
Corrected 2024-12-19
Health
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2024-11-11
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-07-15
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2023-12-22
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 2023-11-14
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2023-08-25
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2023-08-25
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2023-07-10
Health
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2023-07-10
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2022-04-28
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2022-04-28
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2022-04-28
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2022-04-28
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2022-04-28
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2022-04-28
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2019-06-24
Health
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected 2019-06-24
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2019-06-24
Penalties and ownership
Fine · fine $8,021
Fine
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Corporate Officer · Individual
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