Life Care Center of Elyria

Nursing Home · Elyria, OH

CMS overall rating 5/5 For profit - Individual

CMS certification number366176

Contact & location

1212 South Abbe Road
Elyria, OH 44035
Lorain County
Phone
(440) 365-5200
ZIP code
44035 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
99
Residents per day
91.7 (93% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Individual
Legal name
Lorain Medical Investors Limited Partnership
Chain
Life Care Centers of America (194 facilities, avg 3.4★)
Medicare certified since
April 6, 1999
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

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

Staffing

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

Total nurse staffing
3.84 (state 3.69 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.68 (state 0.64 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.98 (state 0.95 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.17 (state 2.09 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
3.35 (state 3.28 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
34.7 (state 48.7 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
7.7 (state 43.9 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
April 20, 2023
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
5.0 (state 10.7 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
0
Citations on record (3 years)
22 health · 14 fire safety
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2023-04-20 Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
F0644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-05-22
2023-04-20 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 2023-05-22
2023-04-20 Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
F0685 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-05-22
2023-04-20 Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
F0692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-05-22
2023-04-20 Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
F0699 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-05-22
2019-09-19 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 2019-10-15
2019-09-19 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 2019-10-15
2019-09-19 Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
F0580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2019-10-15
2019-09-19 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.
F0625 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2019-10-15
2019-09-19 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2019-10-15
2019-09-19 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 2019-10-15
2019-09-19 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 2019-10-15
2019-09-19 Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
F0692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2019-10-15
2019-09-19 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.
F0742 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2019-10-15
2019-09-19 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2019-10-15
2019-09-19 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2019-10-15
2018-08-02 Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
F0559 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2018-09-01
2018-08-02 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 2018-09-01
2018-08-02 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
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2018-09-01
2018-08-02 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 2018-09-01
2018-08-02 Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
F0698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2018-09-01
2018-08-02 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 2018-09-01

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Fines & penalties

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

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Dhillon, Harmohinder (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Lehmkuhl, Staci (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Life Care Centers of America, INC. (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Lorain Medical Investors Limited Partnership (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Preston, Forrest (individual)Administrator · 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
Swanker, Richard (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Thurmond, Joan (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Ziegler, James (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Lorain Medical INC (organization)Direct Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Lorain Medical INC (organization)General Partnership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Preston, Forrest (individual)Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Preston, Forrest (individual)Limited Partnership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Lehmkuhl, Staci (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Long, Zofia (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Strauss, Gwyneth (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Dhillon, Harmohinder (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
Lorain Medical INC (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Lorain Medical Investors Limited Partnership (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Preston, Aubrey (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Preston, Forrest (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Strauss, Gwyneth (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Life Care Center of Elyria?

Life Care Center of Elyria has a 5-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 Elyria have?

It has 99 certified beds and cares for about 92 residents per day.

Has Life Care Center of Elyria been fined?

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

Who owns Life Care Center of Elyria?

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

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

(440) 365-5200. The facility is located at 1212 South Abbe Road, Elyria, OH 44035.

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