01 / INSPECTION LEDGER
Survey cycles in this release
| Cycle | Health date | Health deficiencies | Fire date | Fire deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 | 2023-04-20 | 5 | 2023-04-20 | 6 |
| Cycle 2 | 2019-09-19 | 11 | 2019-09-19 | 3 |
| Cycle 3 | 2018-08-02 | 6 | 2018-08-02 | 5 |
CMS CCN 3661762026-08-01 PROCESSING DATE
NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD
Life Care Center Of Elyria
1212 South Abbe Road · Elyria, OH 44035 · Lorain County
Certified beds99CMS provider file
Recent citation rows36current CMS citation release
Penalty rows0current CMS penalties file
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The citation files cover the three most recent standard inspections plus qualifying complaint and infection-control inspections in the prior three years. A correction date is a CMS field; this site does not independently verify conditions. Absence from a file is not proof that no issue exists.
02 / CITATION DETAIL
36 rows in the current release
0 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 0 carry J–L. 4 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.
2023-04-20 · HEALTHF0644Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-05-222023-04-20 · HEALTHF0646Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-05-222023-04-20 · HEALTHF0685Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-05-222023-04-20 · HEALTHF0692Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-05-222023-04-20 · HEALTHF0699Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-05-222023-04-20 · FIREK0222Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Egress Deficiencies
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.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-05-222023-04-20 · FIREK0223Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Egress Deficiencies
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-05-222023-04-20 · FIREK0324Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-05-222023-04-20 · FIREK0372Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-05-222023-04-20 · FIREK0741Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-05-222023-04-20 · FIREK0918Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-05-222019-09-19 · HEALTHF0578Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
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.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2019-10-152019-09-19 · HEALTHF0580Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2019-10-152019-09-19 · HEALTHF0625Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
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.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2019-10-152019-09-19 · HEALTHF0686Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2019-10-152019-09-19 · HEALTHF0689Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2019-10-152019-09-19 · HEALTHF0690Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2019-10-152019-09-19 · HEALTHF0692Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2019-10-152019-09-19 · HEALTHF0742Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
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.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2019-10-152019-09-19 · HEALTHF0755Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2019-10-152019-09-19 · HEALTHF0812Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2019-10-152019-09-19 · HEALTHF0880Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2019-10-152019-09-19 · FIREK0211Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Egress Deficiencies
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2019-10-152019-09-19 · FIREK0353Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2019-10-1503 / ENFORCEMENT FILE
Penalties reported by CMS
Fine amounts and payment-denial days are shown exactly as aggregated from the current penalties file. They do not imply an unpaid balance.
| Date | Type | Fine amount | Payment-denial days |
|---|---|---|---|
| No penalty row appeared in the August 2026 penalties file. | |||
04 / OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURES
Who appears in the CMS file
- LORAIN MEDICAL INCOrganization · DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTNOT APPLICABLE · since 08/31/2000
- PRESTON, FORRESTIndividual · INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTNOT APPLICABLE · since 08/31/2000
- LEHMKUHL, STACIIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYNOT APPLICABLE · since 05/17/2021
- LONG, ZOFIAIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYNOT APPLICABLE · since 03/15/2004
- STRAUSS, GWYNETHIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYNOT APPLICABLE · since 08/02/2021
- CROSS, CINDYIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE · since 03/04/1999
- FLETCHER, TODDIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE · since 11/02/2020
- HENRY, TERRYIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE · since 08/16/1999
- LAY, LISAIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE · since 02/09/2018
- SWANKER, RICHARDIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE · since 04/01/2011
- THURMOND, JOANIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE · since 09/22/2000
- ZIEGLER, JAMESIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE · since 08/16/1999
- LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.Organization · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 03/04/1999
- LORAIN MEDICAL INCOrganization · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 08/31/2000
- LORAIN MEDICAL INVESTORS LIMITED PARTNERSHIPOrganization · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 03/04/1999
- DHILLON, HARMOHINDERIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 04/01/2015
- LEHMKUHL, STACIIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 05/17/2021
- LONG, ZOFIAIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 03/15/2004
Names and roles are self-reported CMS disclosure fields. Exact-name pages do not prove that similarly named people or organizations are the same entity.
05 / CMS STAFFING FIELDS
Reported hours and turnover
Staffing fields are provider-reported and case-mix context matters. CMS applies footnotes and exclusions not reproduced as a new score here.
Total nurse hours3.84per resident day
RN hours0.68per resident day
Weekend nurse hours3.35per resident day
Staff turnover34.7%CMS reported field
06 / LOCAL RECORDS
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