01 / INSPECTION LEDGER
Survey cycles in this release
| Cycle | Health date | Health deficiencies | Fire date | Fire deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 | 2023-10-19 | 21 | 2023-10-19 | 5 |
| Cycle 2 | 2020-02-27 | 4 | 2020-02-27 | 4 |
| Cycle 3 | 2019-01-16 | 14 | 2019-01-16 | 3 |
CMS CCN 3650482026-08-01 PROCESSING DATE
NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD
Life Care Center Of Westlake
26520 Center Ridge Rd · Westlake, OH 44145 · Cuyahoga County
Certified beds119CMS provider file
Recent citation rows51current 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
51 rows in the current release
0 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 0 carry J–L. 10 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.
2026-06-08 · HEALTHF0557Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-07-01 · complaint2026-06-08 · HEALTHF0584Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
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.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-07-01 · complaint2026-06-08 · HEALTHF0656Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-07-01 · complaint · under IDR/IIDR2026-06-08 · HEALTHF0658Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-07-01 · complaint2026-06-08 · HEALTHF0684Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-07-01 · complaint2026-06-08 · 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 · 2026-07-01 · complaint2026-06-08 · HEALTHF0759Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-07-01 · complaint2026-02-26 · 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 · 2026-03-10 · complaint2026-02-26 · HEALTHF0842Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-03-10 · complaint2025-12-11 · HEALTHF0607Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-01-12 · complaint2025-12-11 · HEALTHF0609Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-01-12 · complaint2025-12-11 · HEALTHF0610Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-01-12 · complaint2025-12-11 · HEALTHF0678Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-01-12 · complaint2025-12-11 · HEALTHF0730Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-01-12 · complaint2025-12-11 · HEALTHF0759Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-01-12 · complaint2025-01-10 · HEALTHF0684Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-01-31 · complaint2024-09-14 · HEALTHF0602Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-10-04 · complaint2024-02-29 · HEALTHF0609Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-03-18 · complaint2024-02-06 · HEALTHF0684Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-03-18 · complaint2024-02-06 · HEALTHF0687Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate foot care.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-03-18 · complaint2024-02-06 · HEALTHF0842Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-03-18 · complaint2023-10-19 · HEALTHF0582Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-11-172023-10-19 · HEALTHF0645Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-11-172023-10-19 · 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 · 2023-11-1703 / 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
- PRESTON, FORRESTIndividual · DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTNOT APPLICABLE · since 01/06/1976
- LONG, ZOFIAIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYNOT APPLICABLE · since 03/15/2004
- MCDERMOTT, DOUGLASIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYNOT APPLICABLE · since 02/15/2022
- SIMMERMAN, PATRICIAIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYNOT APPLICABLE · since 10/25/2021
- FLETCHER, TODDIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE · since 05/01/2021
- LAY, LISAIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE · since 04/24/2017
- PRESTON, FORRESTIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE · since 01/06/1976
- SWANKER, RICHARDIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2022
- ZIEGLER, JAMESIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE · since 09/18/2001
- CROSS, CINDYIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE · since 04/21/1994
- 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
- PRESTON, FORRESTIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE · since 01/06/1976
- 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 05/01/1996
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 hours3.49per resident day
RN hours0.58per resident day
Weekend nurse hours3.06per resident day
Staff turnover36.3%CMS reported field
06 / LOCAL RECORDS
Open the Westlake ledger →Other published facilities nearby
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