Lake Pointe Health Care
3364 Kolbe Rd · Lorain, OH · 44053 · 4402822244
99 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Communicare Health
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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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
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.14 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.36 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.94 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 38% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $8,021 |
Inspection citations (22 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
Corrected April 14, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 13, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 13, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D November 27, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 19, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 27, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
Corrected December 19, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D October 24, 2024
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected November 11, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · J September 17, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected July 15, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 11, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected December 22, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D November 3, 2023 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected November 14, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D August 9, 2023 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected August 25, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 9, 2023 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected August 25, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D June 27, 2023 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected July 10, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 27, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected July 10, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 18, 2022
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected April 28, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 18, 2022
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected April 28, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 18, 2022
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected April 28, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 18, 2022
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 28, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 18, 2022
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 28, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 18, 2022
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected April 28, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 6, 2019
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 June 24, 2019 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 6, 2019
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected June 24, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F June 6, 2019
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected June 24, 2019 · Infection Control
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| September 17, 2024 | Fine | $8,021 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 365623 · certified since June 6, 1984. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.