Lecom at Presque Isle, Inc

4114 Schaper Avenue · Erie, PA · 16508 · 8148680831

135 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Chain: Lecom Senior Living

Why this verdict

  • Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
  • No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.

The composite number cleared 74 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.

Red flags

No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 54
Serious harm & abuse 20% 100
Staffing 20% 79
Federal penalties 15% 100
Trend 10% 18
Context 5% 100

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: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day3.963.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.810.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day3.60≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year42%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)none

Inspection citations (17 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · D March 31, 2026 · found via complaint

    Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

    Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E March 31, 2026 · found via complaint

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · E February 5, 2026 · found via complaint

    Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

    Corrected March 6, 2026 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D January 8, 2026

    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 February 27, 2026 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D January 8, 2026

    Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

    Corrected February 27, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · E January 8, 2026

    Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

    Corrected February 27, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D January 8, 2026

    Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

    Corrected February 27, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D January 8, 2026

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Corrected February 27, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E January 8, 2026

    Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

    Corrected February 27, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services

  • Potential for harm · E January 8, 2026

    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

    Corrected February 27, 2026 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · E January 8, 2026

    Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

    Corrected February 27, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D January 8, 2026

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Corrected February 27, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • No harm found · B June 18, 2025 · found via complaint

    Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

    Corrected August 1, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · E January 13, 2025

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Corrected February 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D August 9, 2024 · found via complaint

    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 September 20, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D February 16, 2024

    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

    Corrected March 17, 2024 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · E February 16, 2024

    Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.

    Corrected March 17, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 395404 · certified since March 2, 1978. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.