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)
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
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
Chain footprint
194 facilities
Chain averages 4 overall / 3 health / 3 staffing / 5 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
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.66
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.63 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
0.97
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.96 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
2.12
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.14 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
3.75
All reported nurse hours · state 3.72 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
1.63
RN + LPN hours · state 1.59 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
3.27
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.29 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.37
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.41 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.13
Reported PT staffing · state 0.05 · national 0.07
Adjusted RN hours
0.56
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
3.17
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.62
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
9%
Annual RN turnover · state 47% · national 45%
Total nurse turnover
30%
Annual nurse turnover · state 50% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Value-based purchasing
Program rank
1,002
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
61.16
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
1.0162
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
How the VBP score is built
Readmission
5.27
Baseline 19.56% · Performance 18.99% · Measure score 5.27 · Achievement 5.27 · Improvement 1.75
Healthcare-associated infections
10
Baseline 5.77% · Performance 4.70% · Measure score 10 · Achievement 10 · Improvement 9
Total nurse turnover
9.20
Baseline 41.38% · Performance 26.09% · Measure score 9.20 · Achievement 9.20 · Improvement 8.75
Adjusted total nurse staffing
0
Baseline 3.34 hours · Performance 3.16 hours · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0
SNF QRP
Medicare quality reporting measures
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | 9.19% |
10.72%
1.5 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 292 · Observed rate 8.22% · Lower 95% interval 7.13% |
| Discharge to community | 60.48% |
50.57%
9.9 pts better
|
Better than the National Rate · Eligible stays 311 · Observed rate 55.63% · Lower 95% interval 55.54% |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 1.06 |
1.02
About the same
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | 100% |
95.27%
4.7 pts better
|
Numerator 213 · Denominator 213 |
| Falls with major injury | 0.94% |
0.77%
0.2 pts worse
|
Numerator 2 · Denominator 213 |
| Discharge self-care score | 80.89% |
53.69%
27.2 pts better
|
Numerator 127 · Denominator 157 |
| Discharge mobility score | 82.17% |
50.94%
31.2 pts better
|
Numerator 129 · Denominator 157 |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | 1.41% |
2.29%
0.9 pts better
|
Numerator 3 · Denominator 213 · Adjusted rate 1.85% |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | 4.7% |
7.12%
2.4 pts better
|
Better than the National Rate · Eligible stays 196 · Observed rate 2.04% · Lower 95% interval 2.82% |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 4.74% |
8.2%
3.5 pts worse
|
Numerator 9 · Denominator 190 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | 33.78% |
42%
8.2 pts worse
|
Numerator 76 · Denominator 225 |
| Discharge function score | 83.44% |
56.45%
27 pts better
|
Numerator 131 · Denominator 157 |
| Transfer of health information to provider | 97.56% |
95.95%
1.6 pts better
|
Numerator 40 · Denominator 41 |
| Transfer of health information to patient | 99.32% |
96.28%
3 pts better
|
Numerator 146 · Denominator 147 |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | 29.41% |
25.2%
4.2 pts better
|
Numerator 35 · Denominator 119 |
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 · Adjusted 2.2 · Observed 2.6 · Expected 2.2 · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Adjusted 1.8 · Observed 1.8 · Expected 1.7 · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 100.0% · Q2 100.0% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 100.0% · 4Q avg 100.0% |
| 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 | 1.6% |
3.3%
1.7 pts better
|
3.3%
1.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.6% · Q2 1.6% · Q3 1.6% · Q4 1.7% · 4Q avg 1.6% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 22.0% · Q2 22.2% · Q3 35.8% · Q4 26.7% · 4Q avg 26.5% |
| 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 · Q1 2.0% · Q2 11.3% · Q3 9.8% · Q4 6.1% · 4Q avg 7.4% |
| 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 · Q1 23.5% · Q2 20.4% · Q3 17.3% · Q4 20.0% · 4Q avg 20.3% |
| 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 · Q1 13.3% · Q2 19.5% · Q3 14.3% · Q4 13.2% · 4Q avg 15.1% · 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 | 8.5% |
7.7%
0.8 pts worse
|
16.3%
7.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q2 15.0% · Q3 12.9% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 8.5% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 2.2% · Q2 4.1% · Q3 12.5% · Q4 4.3% · 4Q avg 5.8% · 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 | 25.3% |
21.7%
3.6 pts worse
|
19.8%
5.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 18.0% · Q2 37.9% · Q3 25.1% · Q4 19.9% · 4Q avg 25.3% |
| 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 · Q1 3.6% · Q2 5.9% · Q3 9.2% · Q4 10.2% · 4Q avg 7.2% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 94.1% · Q2 94.0% · Q3 94.3% · Q4 94.4% · 4Q avg 94.2% |
| 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 · Adjusted 11.9% · Observed 11.8% · Expected 11.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 1.1% · Q2 1.0% · Q3 0.6% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.7% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · 4Q avg 80.8% |
| 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 · Adjusted 21.3% · Observed 21.7% · Expected 24.3% · Used in QM five-star |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
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
Cross, Cindy
Corporate Officer · Individual
Dhillon, Harmohinder
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Fletcher, Todd
Corporate Officer · Individual
Henry, Terry
Corporate Officer · Individual
Lay, Lisa
Corporate Officer · Individual
Lehmkuhl, Staci
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Life Care Centers Of America, Inc.
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Long, Zofia
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Lorain Medical Inc
General Partnership Interest · Organization
Lorain Medical Inc
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Lorain Medical Investors Limited Partnership
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Preston, Aubrey
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Preston, Forrest
Limited Partnership Interest · Individual
Preston, Forrest
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Strauss, Gwyneth
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Swanker, Richard
Corporate Officer · Individual
Thurmond, Joan
Corporate Officer · Individual
Ziegler, James
Corporate Officer · Individual
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