Oak Hills Nursing Center
3650 Beavercrest Drive · Lorain, OH · 44053 · 4402829171
80 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Embassy Healthcare
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
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Red flags
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.24 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.35 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.95 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 55% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $3,174 |
Inspection citations (22 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E March 4, 2026 · 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 March 27, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 4, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 27, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 4, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 27, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F March 4, 2026 · found via complaint
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected March 27, 2026 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D June 5, 2025
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 August 26, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F June 5, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected August 26, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F June 5, 2025
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected August 26, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E June 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected August 26, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · F April 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Have policies on smoking.
Corrected April 9, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2024 · 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 December 10, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D July 5, 2024 · found via complaint
Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.
Corrected July 19, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F August 4, 2022
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 15, 2022 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E August 4, 2022
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected September 15, 2022 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D August 15, 2019
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected September 25, 2019 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E August 15, 2019
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 25, 2019 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 15, 2019
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Corrected September 25, 2019 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 15, 2019
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Corrected September 25, 2019 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 15, 2019
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected September 25, 2019 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 15, 2019
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected September 25, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 15, 2019
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected September 25, 2019 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D August 15, 2019
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected September 25, 2019 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 15, 2019
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 25, 2019 · Infection Control
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| June 5, 2025 | Payment Denial | 74 days |
| August 7, 2023 | Fine | $3,174 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 365550 · certified since February 6, 1981. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.