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HomeOhioLife Care Center of Medina

Life Care Center of Medina

2400 Columbia Rd, Medina, OH 442563304833131WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.6on Google(128 reviews)
4/5Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
149
certified
Last health inspection was more than 2 years ago.

How Life Care Center of Medina Compares in Ohio

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.

CMS overall rating
4/5
OH average
3.2/5
Above state average
Health inspection rating
3/5
OH average
2.8/5
Close to state average
Staffing rating
4/5
OH average
2.4/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.80 hrs/day
OH average
3.68 hrs/day
Close to state average
RN hours per resident
0.76 hrs/day
OH average
0.64 hrs/day
Above state average
Staff turnover
28.6%
OH average
48.7%
Lower than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 4/5 overall CMS rating is above the Ohio average of 3.2/5.
Reported RN time is 0.76 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 0.64.
Staff turnover is 28.6%, lower than the Ohio average of 48.7%.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
10
deficiency citations
Inspected Sep 24, 2021
Most recent cycle
15
deficiency citations
Inspected Jan 25, 2024
The most recent cycle recorded 5 more deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$7,908/mo
Ohio median
Private Room
$8,821/mo
Ohio median
Medina County 65+
34,206
18.8% of county
County Population
182,347
Medina County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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Life Care Center of Medina is a 4-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Medina, Ohio with 149 certified beds. It has been operating since 1967. Its overall CMS rating is 4 out of 5.

Beds
149
Avg Residents/Day
108.9
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Jan 1, 1967
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Medina
Last Inspection
Jan 25, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
15
Weighted Score
62.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (33)

F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Mar 13, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Jan 25, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0558Potential for Harm

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Survey: Jan 25, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0578Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Jan 25, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0584Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Jan 25, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Jan 25, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Jan 25, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0646Potential for Harm

Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition.

Survey: Jan 25, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: Jan 25, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Jan 25, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0756Potential for Harm

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Survey: Jan 25, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0758Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Jan 25, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0849Potential for Harm

Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

Survey: Jan 25, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jan 25, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0814Minimal Harm

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Survey: Jan 25, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Sep 24, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0922Potential for Harm

Have enough backup water supply for essential areas of the nursing home.

Survey: Sep 24, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0584Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Sep 24, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0803Potential for Harm

Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

Survey: Sep 24, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0921Potential for Harm

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Survey: Sep 24, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Sep 24, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Sep 24, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0570Minimal Harm

Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.

Survey: Sep 24, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0572Minimal Harm

Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges.

Survey: Sep 24, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Nov 20, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Sep 12, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Sep 12, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0582Potential for Harm

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Survey: Sep 12, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0676Potential for Harm

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

Survey: Sep 12, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0679Potential for Harm

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Survey: Sep 12, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3

+ 3 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.27 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.77 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.76 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.80 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.55 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.10 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
28.6%
RN Turnover
20.0%
Administrators Left
1

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (27)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
DEVELOPERS INVESTMENT COMPANY INCDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/ADec 31, 1987
PRESTON, FORRESTINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/ADec 31, 1987
GRAEFNITZ, SHERRIMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJul 13, 2015
LEHMKUHL, STACIMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AFeb 26, 2025
LONG, ZOFIAMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AMar 15, 2004
HENRY, TERRYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AAug 16, 1999
LAY, LISACORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AApr 24, 2017
SWANKER, RICHARDCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2022
CROSS, CINDYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AApr 21, 1994
LAY, LISACORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AFeb 9, 2018
SWANKER, RICHARDCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AApr 1, 2011
THURMOND, JOANCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ASep 22, 2000
DEVELOPERS INVESTMENT COMPANY INCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJan 1, 2006
LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AFeb 1, 1988
MEDINA OPERATIONS, LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AApr 27, 1988
FLETCHER, TODDOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 13, 2024
GOYAL, YATISHOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AApr 20, 2012
GRAEFNITZ, SHERRIOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 13, 2015
LEHMKUHL, STACIOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AFeb 26, 2025
LONG, ZOFIAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMar 15, 2004
PRESTON, AUBREYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 13, 2024
ZIEGLER, JAMESOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 13, 2024
LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.ADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AMar 25, 2025
MEDINA OPERATIONS, LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AAug 31, 2000
GOYAL, YATISHADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMar 25, 2025
LEHMKUHL, STACIADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMar 25, 2025
PRESTON, FORRESTADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AAug 31, 2000

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Life Care Center of Medina and nearby alternatives.

All Ohio facilities
Life Care Center of Medina
Medina, OHCurrent facility
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Brunswick Pointe Transitional Care
Brunswick, OH4.5 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
Pearlview Rehab & Wellness Ctr
Brunswick, OH5.0 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Medina Bsd Opco LLC
Medina, OH5.1 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $55,035
Willowood Care Center of Brunswick
Brunswick, OH5.8 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Samaritan Care Center and Villa
Medina, OH6.3 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
Avenue at Medina
Medina, OH6.3 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Life Care Center of Medina
Medina, OH · Current facility
—4/53/54/5None recorded
Brunswick Pointe Transitional Care
Brunswick, OH
4.5 mi5/55/52/5None recorded
Pearlview Rehab & Wellness Ctr
Brunswick, OH
5.0 mi5/54/53/5None recorded
Medina Bsd Opco LLC
Medina, OH
5.1 mi2/52/52/5$55,035
Willowood Care Center of Brunswick
Brunswick, OH
5.8 mi3/53/53/5None recorded
Samaritan Care Center and Villa
Medina, OH
6.3 mi4/53/52/5None recorded
Avenue at Medina
Medina, OH
6.3 mi5/54/52/5None recorded

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Life Care Center of Medina?▾
Life Care Center of Medina has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 3/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated above average.
How much does Life Care Center of Medina cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Ohio is $7,908/month for a semi-private room and $8,821/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Life Care Center of Medina participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Life Care Center of Medina had any health inspection violations?▾
Life Care Center of Medina had 15 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Jan 25, 2024). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Life Care Center of Medina?▾
Life Care Center of Medina provides 3.80 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.76 RN hours, 0.77 LPN hours, and 2.27 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 28.6%.
How many beds does Life Care Center of Medina have?▾
Life Care Center of Medina has 149 certified beds with an average of 108.9 residents per day, resulting in approximately 73% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Limited Liability company owned and is part of the Life Care Centers of America chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Life Care Center of Medina?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Ohio, including 3 in Medina. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Life Care Center of Medina?▾
On Google Maps, Life Care Center of Medina has a rating of 4.6 out of 5 based on 128 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 4/5.

Part of Life Care Centers of America

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