Elyria, OH

Life Care Center Of Elyria

5-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with 5 recent health deficiencies with 6 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

1212 South Abbe Road, Elyria, OH

(440) 365-5200

Compare this facility

Overall

5 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

4 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

3 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

5 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

99

Certified beds

Average residents

92

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Life Care Centers Of America

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1999-04-06

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.66

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.97

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

2.12

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

3.27

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

9%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

30%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 2.2
1.8
0.4 pts worse
1.9
0.3 pts worse
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.8
1.8
About the same
1.8
About the same
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
92.4%
7.6 pts better
93.4%
6.6 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 1.6%
3.3%
1.7 pts better
3.3%
1.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 26.5%
26.1%
0.4 pts worse
11.4%
15.1 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 7.4%
6.2%
1.2 pts worse
5.4%
2 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 20.3%
25.4%
5.1 pts better
19.6%
0.7 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 15.1%
11.5%
3.6 pts worse
16.7%
1.6 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 8.5%
7.7%
0.8 pts worse
16.3%
7.8 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 5.8%
6.2%
0.4 pts better
14.9%
9.1 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 25.3%
21.7%
3.6 pts worse
19.8%
5.5 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 7.2%
3.7%
3.5 pts worse
5.1%
2.1 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 94.2%
78.1%
16.1 pts better
81.7%
12.5 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 11.9%
12.5%
0.6 pts better
12.0%
0.1 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.7%
1.2%
0.5 pts better
1.6%
0.9 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 80.8%
75.6%
5.2 pts better
79.7%
1.1 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 21.3%
25.1%
3.8 pts better
23.9%
2.6 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2023-04-20 · Fire 2023-04-20

5 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)

6 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Egress (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2019-09-19 · Fire 2019-09-19

11 health deficiencies

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

3 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)

Cycle 3 Health 2018-08-02 · Fire 2018-08-02

6 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Rights (3 deficiencies)

5 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-20

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 2023-05-22

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-20

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2023-05-22

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-20

K223 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

Corrected 2023-05-22

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-20

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2023-05-22

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-20

K372 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2023-05-22

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-20

K741 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

Corrected 2023-05-22

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-09-19

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2019-10-15

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-09-19

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2019-10-15

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-09-19

K211 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Corrected 2019-10-15

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-08-02

K211 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Corrected 2018-09-01

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-08-02

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2018-09-01

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-08-02

K355 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Corrected 2018-09-01

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-08-02

K511 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2018-09-01

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-08-02

K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2018-09-01

Inspection history

Recent health citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-20

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 2023-05-22

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-20

F646 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition.

Corrected 2023-05-22

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-20

F685 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

Corrected 2023-05-22

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-20

F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2023-05-22

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-20

F699 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

Corrected 2023-05-22

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-09-19

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2019-10-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-09-19

F578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Corrected 2019-10-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-09-19

F580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Corrected 2019-10-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-09-19

F625 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

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 2019-10-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-09-19

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected 2019-10-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-09-19

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 2019-10-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-09-19

F690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Corrected 2019-10-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-09-19

F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2019-10-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-09-19

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 2019-10-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-09-19

F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Corrected 2019-10-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-09-19

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2019-10-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-08-02

F559 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.

Corrected 2018-09-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-08-02

F578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Corrected 2018-09-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-08-02

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 2018-09-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-08-02

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2018-09-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-08-02

F698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Corrected 2018-09-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-08-02

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 2018-09-01

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

Ownership

Preston, Forrest

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual

99% 188 facilities 1996-04-25
Cross, Cindy

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 181 facilities 1999-03-04
Dhillon, Harmohinder

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2015-04-01
Fletcher, Todd

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 141 facilities 2020-11-02
Henry, Terry

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 140 facilities 1999-08-16
Lay, Lisa

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 141 facilities 2018-02-09
Lehmkuhl, Staci

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2021-05-17
Life Care Centers Of America, Inc.

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 194 facilities 1999-03-04
Long, Zofia

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 20 facilities 2004-03-15
Lorain Medical Inc

General Partnership Interest · Organization

0% 1 facilities 2000-08-31
Lorain Medical Inc

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 1 facilities 2000-08-31
Lorain Medical Investors Limited Partnership

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 1 facilities 1999-03-04
Preston, Aubrey

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 135 facilities 2024-11-27
Preston, Forrest

Limited Partnership Interest · Individual

0% 188 facilities 1996-04-25
Preston, Forrest

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 188 facilities 2000-08-31
Strauss, Gwyneth

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2021-08-02
Swanker, Richard

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 143 facilities 2011-04-01
Thurmond, Joan

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 191 facilities 2000-09-22
Ziegler, James

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 140 facilities 1999-08-16

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