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
Chain footprint
122 facilities
Chain averages 3 overall / 2 health / 2 staffing / 4 quality stars
Changed ownership
No
Within the last 12 months
Family council
Yes
Resident and family council reported
Sprinklers
Yes
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
0.30
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.63 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
1.04
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.96 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
1.72
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.14 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
3.06
All reported nurse hours · state 3.72 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
1.34
RN + LPN hours · state 1.59 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
2.86
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.29 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.27
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.41 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.02
Reported PT staffing · state 0.05 · national 0.07
Adjusted RN hours
0.31
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
3.15
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.33
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
0%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
47%
Annual nurse turnover · state 50% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Program rank
9,076
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
24.80
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
0.9836
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
Readmission
Not reported
This facility did not meet this measure's case minimum policy requirement and therefore no measure data is publicly reported.
Healthcare-associated infections
Not reported
This facility did not meet this measure's case minimum policy requirement and therefore no measure data is publicly reported.
Total nurse turnover
4.05
Baseline 67.96% · Performance 48.35% · Measure score 4.05 · Achievement 3.75 · Improvement 4.05
Adjusted total nurse staffing
0.91
Baseline 3.17 hours · Performance 3.34 hours · Measure score 0.91 · Achievement 0.91 · Improvement 0.14
SNF QRP
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | Not Available |
10.72%
|
Not Available · Eligible stays 24 · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Discharge to community | 53.4% |
50.57%
2.8 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 27 · Observed rate 40.74% · Lower 95% interval 37.28% |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 0.98 |
1.02
About the same
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | 100% |
95.27%
4.7 pts better
|
Numerator 25 · Denominator 25 |
| Falls with major injury | 0% |
0.77%
0.8 pts better
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 25 |
| Discharge self-care score | Not Available |
53.69%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 16 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Discharge mobility score | Not Available |
50.94%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 16 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | 0% |
2.29%
2.3 pts better
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 25 · Adjusted rate 0% |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | Not Available |
7.12%
|
Not Available · Eligible stays 16 · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 0% |
8.2%
8.2 pts worse
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 187 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | 73.95% |
42%
32 pts better
|
Numerator 88 · Denominator 119 |
| Discharge function score | Not Available |
56.45%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 16 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Transfer of health information to provider | Not Available |
95.95%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 6 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Transfer of health information to patient | Not Available |
96.28%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 7 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | Not Available |
25.2%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 13 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
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 · Q1 98.6% · Q2 91.2% · Q3 94.7% · Q4 94.8% · 4Q avg 94.8% |
| 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 · 4Q avg 100.0% |
| 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 · Q1 1.4% · Q2 1.2% · Q3 1.3% · Q4 1.3% · 4Q avg 1.3% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 10.3% · Q2 12.3% · Q3 12.9% · Q4 20.3% · 4Q avg 14.0% |
| 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 · Q1 7.2% · Q2 3.9% · Q3 4.3% · Q4 4.3% · 4Q avg 4.9% |
| 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 · Q1 52.2% · Q2 57.9% · Q3 59.4% · Q4 51.4% · 4Q avg 55.3% |
| 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 10.0% · Q2 7.1% · Q3 4.0% · Q4 6.0% · 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 | 5.6% |
7.7%
2.1 pts better
|
16.3%
10.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 7.8% · Q2 10.3% · Q3 3.6% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 5.6% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 7.3% · Q2 6.5% · Q3 5.0% · Q4 4.8% · 4Q avg 5.9% · 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 | 0.0% |
0.5%
0.5 pts better
|
1.7%
1.7 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 new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 21.7% |
21.7%
About the same
|
19.8%
1.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 18.1% · Q2 23.8% · Q3 26.3% · Q4 18.5% · 4Q avg 21.7% |
| 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 · Q1 1.3% · Q2 2.2% · Q3 2.4% · Q4 3.1% · 4Q avg 2.2% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 69.4% · Q2 70.8% · Q3 71.2% · Q4 80.7% · 4Q avg 73.1% |
| 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 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · 4Q avg 80.0% |
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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