Life Care Center of Elyria
1212 South Abbe Road · Elyria, OH · 44035 · 4403655200
99 certified beds For profit - Individual Chain: Life Care Centers of America
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
Red flags
No standard inspection in over 2 years
The inspection record here is older than usual — conditions may have changed since.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.88 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.68 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.42 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 33% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (22 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 20, 2023
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected May 22, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 20, 2023
Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition.
Corrected May 22, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 20, 2023
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Corrected May 22, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 20, 2023
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected May 22, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 20, 2023
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected May 22, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 19, 2019
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 October 15, 2019 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 19, 2019
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected October 15, 2019 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 19, 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 October 15, 2019 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 19, 2019
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected October 15, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 19, 2019
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 15, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 19, 2019
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 October 15, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 19, 2019
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected October 15, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 19, 2019
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 15, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 19, 2019
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected October 15, 2019 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F September 19, 2019
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected October 15, 2019 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D September 19, 2019
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 15, 2019 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D August 2, 2018
Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
Corrected September 1, 2018 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 2, 2018
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 September 1, 2018 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 2, 2018
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected September 1, 2018 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 2, 2018
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected September 1, 2018 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 2, 2018
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected September 1, 2018 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 2, 2018
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 September 1, 2018 · Pharmacy Service
Family & resident reviews — a separate signal, never mixed into the score
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 366176 · certified since April 6, 1999. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.