Anchor Lodge Nursing Home Inc
3756 W Erie Ave · Lorain, OH · 44053 · 4402442019
110 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Sprenger Health Care Systems Part of a CCRC
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
The composite number cleared 71 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.39 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.54 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.22 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 52% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $20,678 |
Inspection citations (34 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2025
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected January 14, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2025
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected January 14, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2025 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected January 14, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 14, 2026 · Infection Control
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Immediate jeopardy · J March 19, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 20, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 19, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected October 24, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 19, 2023 · found via complaint
Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.
Corrected October 24, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 19, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected October 24, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 19, 2023 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected October 24, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 19, 2023 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected October 24, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F September 19, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected October 24, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Actual harm · G November 7, 2022
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected December 23, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E November 7, 2022
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected December 23, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 7, 2022
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected December 23, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 7, 2022
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.
Corrected December 23, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 7, 2022
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected December 23, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 7, 2022
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.
Corrected December 23, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 7, 2022
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected December 23, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 7, 2022
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.
Corrected December 23, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 7, 2022
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected December 23, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 7, 2022
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected December 23, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 7, 2022
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected December 23, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 7, 2022
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Corrected December 23, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 7, 2022
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected December 23, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D November 7, 2022
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected December 23, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| March 19, 2024 | Fine | $20,678 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 365969 · certified since July 1, 1994. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.