Life Care Center of Medina

Nursing Home · Medina, OH

CMS overall rating 4/5 For profit - Limited Liability company

CMS certification number365085

Contact & location

2400 Columbia RD
Medina, OH 44256
Medina County
Phone
(330) 483-3131
ZIP code
44256 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
149
Residents per day
108.9 (73% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Legal name
Medina Operations, LLC
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★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 3.2
Health inspections★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 2.4
Quality measures★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 4.4
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5
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
3.80 (state 3.69 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.76 (state 0.64 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.77 (state 0.95 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.27 (state 2.09 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
3.55 (state 3.28 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
28.6 (state 48.7 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
20.0 (state 43.9 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
1 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
January 25, 2024
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
15.0 (state 10.7 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
3
Citations on record (3 years)
33 health · 34 fire safety
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-03-13 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 2026-04-02
2024-01-25 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 2024-02-28
2024-01-25 Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
F0558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-02-28
2024-01-25 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.
F0578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-02-28
2024-01-25 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		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-02-28
2024-01-25 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		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-02-28
2024-01-25 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-02-28
2024-01-25 Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition.
F0646 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-02-28
2024-01-25 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-02-28
2024-01-25 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		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-02-28
2024-01-25 Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
F0756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-02-28
2024-01-25 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.
F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-02-28
2024-01-25 Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
F0849 · Administration Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-02-28
2024-01-25 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-02-28
2024-01-25 Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
F0814 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 C
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-02-28
2023-11-20 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 2023-11-13
2021-09-24 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 2021-10-28
2021-09-24 Have enough backup water supply for essential areas of the nursing home.
F0922 · Environmental Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2021-10-28
2021-09-24 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		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2021-10-28
2021-09-24 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.
F0803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2021-10-28
2021-09-24 Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
F0921 · Environmental Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2021-10-28
2021-09-24 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2021-10-28
2021-09-24 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		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2021-10-28
2021-09-24 Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.
F0570 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 C
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm		 Corrected 2021-10-28
2021-09-24 Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges.
F0572 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 C
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm		 Corrected 2021-10-28
2019-09-12 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2019-10-04
2019-09-12 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2019-10-04
2019-09-12 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 2019-10-04
2019-09-12 Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
F0676 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2019-10-04
2019-09-12 Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
F0679 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2019-10-04
2019-09-12 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2019-10-04
2019-09-12 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		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2019-10-04
2019-09-12 Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
F0881 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2019-10-04

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
Goyal, Yatish (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Lehmkuhl, Staci (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Life Care Centers of America, INC. (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Medina Operations, LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Preston, Forrest (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Henry, Terry (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Lay, Lisa (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Swanker, Richard (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Cross, Cindy (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Lay, Lisa (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Swanker, Richard (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Thurmond, Joan (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Developers Investment Company INC (organization)Direct Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Preston, Forrest (individual)Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Graefnitz, Sherri (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Lehmkuhl, Staci (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Long, Zofia (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Developers Investment Company INC (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Fletcher, Todd (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Goyal, Yatish (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Graefnitz, Sherri (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Lehmkuhl, Staci (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
Medina Operations, LLC (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Preston, Aubrey (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 Medina?

Life Care Center of Medina has a 4-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 Medina have?

It has 149 certified beds and cares for about 109 residents per day.

Has Life Care Center of Medina been fined?

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

Who owns Life Care Center of Medina?

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

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

(330) 483-3131. The facility is located at 2400 Columbia RD, Medina, OH 44256.

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