Life Care Center of Westlake

Nursing Home · Westlake, OH

CMS overall rating 2/5 For profit - Corporation

CMS certification number365048

Contact & location

26520 Center Ridge RD
Westlake, OH 44145
Cuyahoga County
Phone
(440) 871-3030
ZIP code
44145 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
119
Residents per day
100.0 (84% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Legal name
Life Care Centers of America, INC.
Chain
Life Care Centers of America (194 facilities, avg 3.4★)
Medicare certified since
January 1, 1967
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 3.2
Health inspections★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 2.4
Quality measures★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 4.4
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 4/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 4/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
3.49 (state 3.69 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.58 (state 0.64 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.82 (state 0.95 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.09 (state 2.09 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
3.06 (state 3.28 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
36.3 (state 48.7 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
31.3 (state 43.9 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
October 19, 2023
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
20.0 (state 10.7 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
14
Citations on record (3 years)
39 health · 12 fire safety
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-06-08 Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-07-01
2026-06-08 Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
F0759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-07-01
2026-06-08 Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
F0557 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-07-01
2026-06-08 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-07-01
2026-06-08 Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-07-01
2026-06-08 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-07-01
2026-06-08 Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
F0690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-07-01
2026-02-26 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-03-10
2026-02-26 Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-03-10
2025-12-11 Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
F0607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-01-12
2025-12-11 Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-01-12
2025-12-11 Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-01-12
2025-12-11 Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
F0678 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-01-12
2025-12-11 Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
F0730 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-01-12
2025-12-11 Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
F0759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-01-12
2025-01-10 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-01-31
2024-09-14 Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
F0602 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-10-04
2024-02-29 Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-03-18
2024-02-06 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-03-18
2024-02-06 Provide appropriate foot care.
F0687 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-03-18
2024-02-06 Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-03-18
2023-10-19 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-11-17
2023-10-19 Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
F0814 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-11-17
2023-10-19 Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-11-17
2023-10-19 Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
F0582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-11-17
2023-10-19 PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
F0645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-11-17
2023-10-19 Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
F0690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-11-17
2023-09-21 Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-10-19
2023-09-21 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-10-19
2023-09-07 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-10-19
2020-02-27 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2020-03-25
2020-02-27 Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
F0583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2020-03-25
2019-01-16 Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
F0565 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2019-02-06
2019-01-16 Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
F0623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2019-02-06
2019-01-16 Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2019-02-06
2019-01-16 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2019-02-06
2019-01-16 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2019-02-06
2019-01-16 Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2019-02-06
2019-01-16 Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2019-02-06

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Life Care Centers of America, INC. (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Marcu, Marina (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
McDermott, Douglas (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Preston, Forrest (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Fletcher, Todd (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Lay, Lisa (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Preston, Forrest (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Swanker, Richard (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Ziegler, James (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Cross, Cindy (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Fletcher, Todd (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Henry, Terry (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Lay, Lisa (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Preston, Forrest (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Swanker, Richard (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Thurmond, Joan (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Ziegler, James (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Preston, Forrest (individual)Direct Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Long, Zofia (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
McDermott, Douglas (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Simmerman, Patricia (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Fletcher, Todd (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Lay, Lisa (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Life Care Centers of America, INC. (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Long, Zofia (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Marcu, Marina (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
McDermott, Douglas (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Preston, Aubrey (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Preston, Forrest (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Simmerman, Patricia (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Swanker, Richard (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Ziegler, James (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Life Care Center of Westlake?

Life Care Center of Westlake has a 2-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.2-star average in Ohio.

How many beds does Life Care Center of Westlake have?

It has 119 certified beds and cares for about 100 residents per day.

Has Life Care Center of Westlake been fined?

CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Who owns Life Care Center of Westlake?

It is part of Life Care Centers of America and is classified as for profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of Life Care Center of Westlake?

(440) 871-3030. The facility is located at 26520 Center Ridge RD, Westlake, OH 44145.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.