CMS data snapshot: July 2026
Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Ohio. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.
Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.
A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.
Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.
Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).
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Life Care Center of Elyria is a 5-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Elyria, Ohio with 99 certified beds. It has been operating since 1999. Its overall CMS rating is 5 out of 5.
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition.
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
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.
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
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.
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
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.
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
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.
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
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.
No penalties on record.
Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.
Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.
| Name | Role | Type | Ownership % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LORAIN MEDICAL INC | DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | N/A | Aug 31, 2000 |
| PRESTON, FORREST | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Individual | N/A | Aug 31, 2000 |
| LEHMKUHL, STACI | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | N/A | May 17, 2021 |
| LONG, ZOFIA | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | N/A | Mar 15, 2004 |
| STRAUSS, GWYNETH | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | N/A | Aug 2, 2021 |
| CROSS, CINDY | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Mar 4, 1999 |
| FLETCHER, TODD | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Nov 2, 2020 |
| HENRY, TERRY | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Aug 16, 1999 |
| LAY, LISA | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Feb 9, 2018 |
| SWANKER, RICHARD | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Apr 1, 2011 |
| THURMOND, JOAN | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Sep 22, 2000 |
| ZIEGLER, JAMES | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Aug 16, 1999 |
| LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC. | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | N/A | Mar 4, 1999 |
| LORAIN MEDICAL INC | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | N/A | Aug 31, 2000 |
| LORAIN MEDICAL INVESTORS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | N/A | Mar 4, 1999 |
| DHILLON, HARMOHINDER | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Apr 1, 2015 |
| LEHMKUHL, STACI | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | May 17, 2021 |
| LONG, ZOFIA | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Mar 15, 2004 |
| PRESTON, AUBREY | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Nov 27, 2024 |
| PRESTON, FORREST | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Aug 31, 2000 |
| STRAUSS, GWYNETH | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Aug 2, 2021 |
| LORAIN MEDICAL INC | GENERAL PARTNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | N/A | Aug 31, 2000 |
| PRESTON, FORREST | LIMITED PARTNERSHIP INTEREST | Individual | N/A | Apr 25, 1996 |
| LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC. | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | N/A | Mar 4, 2025 |
| LORAIN MEDICAL INVESTORS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | N/A | Nov 30, 2001 |
| DHILLON, HARMOHINDER | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Mar 5, 2025 |
| LEHMKUHL, STACI | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Mar 5, 2025 |
| PRESTON, FORREST | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Nov 30, 2001 |
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