Life Care Center of Westlake
26520 Center Ridge Rd · Westlake, OH · 44145 · 4408713030
119 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Life Care Centers of America
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
The composite number cleared 73 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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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: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.58 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.68 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.23 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 36% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (34 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D February 26, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 10, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 26, 2026 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected March 10, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 11, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected January 12, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 11, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected January 12, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 11, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected January 12, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 11, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
Corrected January 12, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 11, 2025 · found via complaint
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected January 12, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D December 11, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected January 12, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected January 31, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 14, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected October 4, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 29, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected March 18, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 6, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 18, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 6, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate foot care.
Corrected March 18, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 6, 2024 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected March 18, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 19, 2023
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected November 17, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 19, 2023
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected November 17, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 19, 2023
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 November 17, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E October 19, 2023
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 November 17, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F October 19, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected November 17, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F October 19, 2023
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected November 17, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D September 21, 2023 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected October 19, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 21, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 19, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 7, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 19, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E June 20, 2023 · found via complaint
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 July 7, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 20, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Corrected July 7, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 365048 · certified since January 1, 1967. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.