Life Care Center of Elyria — nursing home in Elyria, OH

Facility type: Nursing home · SNF / NF
CMS provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
Certified beds: 99 CMS-certified beds (not state-licensed beds)
Licensed beds: State licensure is issued by the state survey agency. State license records are not yet ingested for this facility; the federal CMS certification is shown instead.
Average residents per day: 91.9 CMS, MDS-derived
CMS Certification Number: 366176
Certification status: Active CMS certification Verified
First approved (Medicare/Medicaid): Apr 6, 1999
Ownership type: For profit - Corporation
Operator (legal business name): Lorain Medical Investors Limited Partnership
CMS chain: Life Care Centers of America 194 facilities
Phone: (440) 365-5200
Resident & family council: Resident
Sprinklers in all required areas: Yes
Official profile: Medicare Care Compare ↗

Inspection record · CMS window

Verified

Inspections

6

latest May 8, 2026

Citations

30

16 health · 14 fire

Harm or worse

0

no immediate jeopardy

Severity	Isolated	Pattern	Widespread
Immediate jeopardy	J·	K·	L·
Actual harm	G·	H·	I·
Potential harm	D15	E7	F8
Minimal	A·	B·	C·

CMS publishes about the three most recent standard surveys plus complaint and infection-control inspections from the prior three years. Older findings leave the dataset; their absence is not evidence they never happened.

CMS Five-Star ratings

Federal · CMS

Overall

Health inspections

Staffing

Quality measures

Penalties · about the last 3 years

Fines

0

$0

Payment denials

0

Latest

—

Federal certification

Federal · CMS

Authority: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), surveyed by the state survey agency
CCN: 366176
Program: Medicare and Medicaid
Medicare (SNF): Certified
Medicaid (NF): Certified
Certified beds: 99
First approved: Apr 6, 1999
Located in a hospital: No
Status: Active CMS certification as of CMS release Oct 1, 2026
Evidence: Verified

State license

State licensure is issued by the state survey agency. State license records are not yet ingested for this facility; the federal CMS certification is shown instead. State coverage for Ohio.

Federal certification and the state license are different records. A nursing home is licensed by the state and, separately, certified by CMS to bill Medicare and/or Medicaid. We link them by the CCN when the state publishes it; otherwise by exact address, house number and street, or exact name within the same ZIP, and label that link as inferred. Never by name alone.

CMS publishes about the three most recent standard surveys plus complaint and infection-control inspections from the prior three years. Older findings leave the dataset; their absence is not evidence they never happened.

Date	Domain	Survey types	Citations	Most severe	Open
May 8, 2026	Fire safety	Fire Safety Standard	5	Potential harm	—	Open →
May 8, 2026	Health	Health Standard	0	No citations	—	Open →
Apr 20, 2023	Fire safety	Fire Safety Standard	6	Potential harm	—	Open →
Apr 20, 2023	Health	Health Standard	5	Potential harm	—	Open →
Sep 19, 2019	Fire safety	Fire Safety Standard	3	Potential harm	—	Open →
Sep 19, 2019	Health	Health Standard	11	Potential harm	—	Open →

Enforcement

Penalties

Civil money penalties and denials of payment for new admissions, as published by CMS (about the last three years). Amounts may change on appeal.

No fines or payment denials in the CMS Penalties file for this CCN.

Scope × severity

Severity	Isolated	Pattern	Widespread
Immediate jeopardy	J·	K·	L·
Actual harm	G·	H·	I·
Potential harm	D15	E7	F8
Minimal	A·	B·	C·

By concept

Date	Tag	Deficiency	Scope / severity	Correction
May 8, 2026	K-0271	Have exits that are accessible at all times. Egress Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Jun 26, 2026
May 8, 2026	K-0345	Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	F · Potential harm Widespread	Corrected Jun 26, 2026
May 8, 2026	K-0353	Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	F · Potential harm Widespread	Corrected Jun 26, 2026
May 8, 2026	K-0918	Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	F · Potential harm Widespread	Corrected Jun 26, 2026
May 8, 2026	K-0923	Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Jun 26, 2026
Apr 20, 2023	K-0222	Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. Egress Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	F · Potential harm Widespread	Corrected May 22, 2023
Apr 20, 2023	K-0223	Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. Egress Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected May 22, 2023
Apr 20, 2023	K-0324	Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Smoke Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected May 22, 2023
Apr 20, 2023	K-0372	Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. Smoke Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected May 22, 2023
Apr 20, 2023	K-0741	Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected May 22, 2023
Apr 20, 2023	K-0918	Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	F · Potential harm Widespread	Corrected May 22, 2023
Apr 20, 2023	F-0644	Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected May 22, 2023
Apr 20, 2023	F-0646	Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected May 22, 2023
Apr 20, 2023	F-0685	Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected May 22, 2023
Apr 20, 2023	F-0692	Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected May 22, 2023
Apr 20, 2023	F-0699	Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected May 22, 2023
Sep 19, 2019	K-0211	Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. Egress Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Oct 15, 2019
Sep 19, 2019	K-0353	Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	F · Potential harm Widespread	Corrected Oct 15, 2019
Sep 19, 2019	K-0918	Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	F · Potential harm Widespread	Corrected Oct 15, 2019
Sep 19, 2019	F-0578	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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Resident rights & abuse/neglect	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Oct 15, 2019
Sep 19, 2019	F-0580	Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Resident rights & abuse/neglect	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Oct 15, 2019
Sep 19, 2019	F-0625	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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Resident rights & abuse/neglect	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Oct 15, 2019
Sep 19, 2019	F-0686	Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Oct 15, 2019
Sep 19, 2019	F-0689	Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Oct 15, 2019
Sep 19, 2019	F-0690	Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Oct 15, 2019
Sep 19, 2019	F-0692	Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Oct 15, 2019
Sep 19, 2019	F-0742	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. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Oct 15, 2019
Sep 19, 2019	F-0755	Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Medication management	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Oct 15, 2019
Sep 19, 2019	F-0812	Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Food, nutrition & hydration	F · Potential harm Widespread	Corrected Oct 15, 2019
Sep 19, 2019	F-0880	Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Infection prevention	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Oct 15, 2019

“Corrected” does not erase a citation: the historical finding stays listed with its disposition. Narrative statements of deficiencies are not part of the CMS dataset; see Care Compare for the official inspection report.

Five-Star ratings

Federal · CMS

Overallstate 3.2

Health inspectionsstate 2.8

Staffingstate 2.4

Quality measuresstate 4.5

Long-stay QM

Short-stay QM

CMS ratings apply to CMS-certified nursing homes only and are relative within each state. They are not a guarantee of any individual resident’s experience.

Nurse staffing · hours per resident per day

Total nurse staffing3.96

State avg 3.71US avg 3.90

Registered nurse (RN)0.78

State avg 0.64US avg 0.69

Licensed practical nurse0.93

State avg 0.95US avg 0.86

Nurse aide2.25

State avg 2.12US avg 2.35

Weekend total nurse3.47

State avg 3.29US avg 3.43

Reported from Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ) data, as published by CMS. Case-mix adjusted total: 3.26 (case-mix index 1.70).

Staff turnover

Total nursing staff turnover34.0%

State avg 49.0%US avg 45.3%

Registered nurse turnover14.3%

State avg 44.4%US avg 42.5%

Administrators who left0

State avg 1US avg 1

Health survey score

Cycle 1 standard survey: May 8, 2026
Cycle 1 health score: 0
Total weighted score: 5

Operating entity

Lorain Medical Investors Limited Partnership

CMS legal business name of the certified provider. Operates this facility only.

VerifiedLinked by exact legal name

CMS chain

Life Care Centers of America

194 facilities in 26 states. CMS chain ID 311.

VerifiedAssigned by CMS

Chain average overall rating (CMS): 3.4

Ownership disclosures

Disclosures

28

Organizations

3

Individuals

21

Direct & indirect ownership

Owners of record

Name	Type	Role (Carefield group)	CMS role text	Share	Since
Lorain Medical Inc	Organization	Direct owner	DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST	not provided	Aug 31, 2000
Forrest Preston	Individual	Indirect owner	INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST	not provided	Aug 31, 2000

CMS Ownership file

All disclosed roles

Operator, owners, managers, officers and lenders are distinct roles and are never flattened into one entity. Organizations link across facilities by exact normalized legal name; individuals are listed per facility only.

Name	Type	Role (Carefield group)	CMS role text	Share	Since
Lorain Medical Inc	Organization	Direct owner	DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST	not provided	Aug 31, 2000
Forrest Preston	Individual	Indirect owner	INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST	not provided	Aug 31, 2000
Lorain Medical Inc	Organization	Partner	GENERAL PARTNERSHIP INTEREST	not provided	Aug 31, 2000
Forrest Preston	Individual	Partner	LIMITED PARTNERSHIP INTEREST	not provided	Apr 25, 1996
Staci Lehmkuhl	Individual	Operational / managerial control	MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY	not provided	May 17, 2021
Zofia Long	Individual	Operational / managerial control	MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY	not provided	Mar 15, 2004
Gwyneth Strauss	Individual	Operational / managerial control	MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY	not provided	Aug 2, 2021
Life Care Centers of America, Inc	Organization	Operational / managerial control	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL	not provided	Mar 4, 1999
Lorain Medical Inc	Organization	Operational / managerial control	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL	not provided	Aug 31, 2000
Lorain Medical Investors Limited Partnership	Organization	Operational / managerial control	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL	not provided	Mar 4, 1999
Harmohinder Dhillon	Individual	Operational / managerial control	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL	not provided	Apr 1, 2015
Staci Lehmkuhl	Individual	Operational / managerial control	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL	not provided	May 17, 2021
Zofia Long	Individual	Operational / managerial control	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL	not provided	Mar 15, 2004
Aubrey Preston	Individual	Operational / managerial control	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL	not provided	Nov 27, 2024
Forrest Preston	Individual	Operational / managerial control	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL	not provided	Aug 31, 2000
Gwyneth Strauss	Individual	Operational / managerial control	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL	not provided	Aug 2, 2021
Cindy Cross	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE OFFICER	not provided	Mar 4, 1999
Todd Fletcher	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE OFFICER	not provided	Nov 2, 2020
Terry Henry	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE OFFICER	not provided	Aug 16, 1999
Lisa Lay	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE OFFICER	not provided	Feb 9, 2018
Richard Swanker	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE OFFICER	not provided	Apr 1, 2011
Joan Thurmond	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE OFFICER	not provided	Sep 22, 2000
James Ziegler	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE OFFICER	not provided	Aug 16, 1999
Life Care Centers of America, Inc	Organization	Additional disclosable party	ADP OF THE SNF	not provided	Mar 4, 2025
Lorain Medical Investors Limited Partnership	Organization	Additional disclosable party	ADP OF THE SNF	not provided	Nov 30, 2001
Harmohinder Dhillon	Individual	Additional disclosable party	ADP OF THE SNF	not provided	Mar 5, 2025
Staci Lehmkuhl	Individual	Additional disclosable party	ADP OF THE SNF	not provided	Mar 5, 2025
Forrest Preston	Individual	Additional disclosable party	ADP OF THE SNF	not provided	Nov 30, 2001

Same chain in Ohio

All 193 in chain →

Facility	Beds	Last inspection	Citations (window)	Fines
Life Care Center of Westlake 26520 Center Ridge Rd, Westlake, OH 44145 CCN 365048	119	Jun 8, 2026	48	—
Life Care Center of Medina 2400 Columbia Rd, Medina, OH 44256 CCN 365085	149	Mar 13, 2026	67	—
Mayfair Village Nursing Care Center 3000 Bethel Rd, Columbus, OH 43230 CCN 365410	99	Apr 21, 2026	66	—

No building or property record is linked to this facility yet. Parcel, assessor and building-permit joins will be added only where a valid site match exists.

Coordinates as published by CMS.

Address: 1212 South Abbe Road, Elyria, OH 44035
ZIP: 44035
County: Lorain County FIPS 39093
State: Ohio
Urban / rural (CMS): Urban

Within ~25 km

Nearby nursing homes

Facility	Distance	Beds	Last inspection	Citations (window)	Fines
Wesleyan Village 807 West Ave, Elyria, OH 44035 CCN 365162	2.7 km	99	Jul 14, 2026	684 IJ2 harm1 open	$220k
O'neill Healthcare North Ridgeville 38600 Center Ridge Rd, North Ridgeville, OH 44039 CCN 365685	3.6 km	150	Sep 16, 2025	264 open	—
Northridge Rehabilitation and Care Center 35990 Westminster Ave, North Ridgeville, OH 44039 CCN 365645	6.4 km	96	Jul 15, 2026	551 open	—
Avenue at North Ridgeville 6200 Lear Nagle Road, North Ridgeville, OH 44039 CCN 366477	8.9 km	103	Aug 5, 2026	521 IJ2 harm1 open	$139k
Avon Oaks Nursing Home 37800 French Creek Rd, Avon, OH 44011 CCN 365762	10.9 km	99	Aug 28, 2026	34	—
Woods on French Creek Nursing & Rehab Center the 37845 Colorado Avenue, Avon, OH 44011 CCN 366426	11.9 km	74	Jun 16, 2026	312 harm2 open	$27k
Autumn Aegis Nursing Home 1130 Tower Blvd, Lorain, OH 44052 CCN 365940	12.4 km	99	May 2, 2024	292 open	—
St Mary of the Woods 35755 Detroit Road, Avon, OH 44011 CCN 366342	12.6 km	50	Aug 13, 2026	17	—

Source	Record	Facts	Evidence	Source release	Retrieved
CMS Provider Information US-CMS	366176	name, address, phone, certification, certified_beds, ownership_type, legal_business_name, chain	Verified	Oct 1, 2026	Nov 7, 2026
CMS Provider Information US-CMS	366176	ratings, staffing, health_survey_score Five-Star ratings and PBJ staffing apply to the CMS-certified universe only.	Verified	Oct 1, 2026	Nov 7, 2026

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