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Life Care Center of Elyria

Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise highly effective physical and occupational therapy. Still worth an in-person visit.

1212 South Abbe Road, Eastern Heights · Elyria, OH 4403599 bedsLicensed & Active
5/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
4.2/5

based on 50 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

This facility is highly regarded for its physical and occupational therapy programs, making it a strong candidate for post-acute rehabilitation. However, families should be aware of reported inconsistencies in staffing levels and call-light response times; we recommend observing the floor during a visit and asking how the facility manages dietary restrictions and communication with families.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

50 reviews on Google
Life Care Center of Elyria receives high praise for its physical and occupational therapy teams, which many residents credit for successful recoveries and improved mobility. However, the facility faces recurring criticism regarding understaffing, slow response times for call lights, and poor food quality. While many families report compassionate care, others have expressed significant frustration with communication gaps and inconsistent medication management.

Quality Themes

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Food2.0Staff8.0Clean9.0Activities7.0Meds3.0MemoryN/AComms4.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Highly effective physical and occupational therapy
  • Compassionate and attentive nursing/aide staff
  • Clean and well-maintained facility
  • Welcoming and professional environment

Concerns

  • Slow response times to call lights (mentioned by 4 reviewers)
  • Poor food quality and failure to follow dietary restrictions (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
  • Understaffing issues (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
  • Communication gaps between staff and family (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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Distribution · 54 analyzed

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4
4
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2
1
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How They Respond to Reviews

100%response rate

This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1Given the facility's strong reputation for physical and occupational therapy, how do you integrate those services into a resident's daily routine?
  • 2I noticed some families have expressed concerns regarding call light response times; could you walk me through your current process for monitoring and prioritizing these requests?
  • 3How does the kitchen team ensure that specific dietary restrictions and preferences are consistently followed for each resident during meal service?
  • 4What is your standard protocol for keeping family members informed about changes in a resident's health status or care plan?
  • 5I see that you actively respond to feedback online; how do you use that input to make tangible improvements to the daily experience here?
  • 6With a 3-star staffing rating, how do you ensure that your team remains fully supported so they can provide the level of compassionate care mentioned in your positive reviews?

Personalized based on this facility's data


Key Review Excerpts

The PT/OT staffs knew what was needed and saw that I got it, and their support and encouragement

Rehab patient · 2026★★★★★

The staff at Life Care of Elyria treat my brother with respect and compassion. The team in charge of my brother has gone above and beyond in getting Rick the items and services that he is able to get through his insuance.

Long-term resident's family · 2024★★★★★

It felt like when a request was made, common replies were, 'I'll look into it', 'Let me check', 'I'll let someone know', then that person would never come back.

Family member · 2026☆☆☆☆
Source: 50 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.68hrs
91%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.88hrs
95%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
33%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
9%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating
5/ 5
Better Than Avg

9

measures

Worse Than Avg

4

measures

Mixed Results

4

measures

Long-Stay Residents
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Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility28.6%
Worse than Avg
Here
28.6%
US
12.1%
OH
28.2%
Lorain
25.9%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

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Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
93.4%
OH
92.6%
Lorain
94.4%
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Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility20.5%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
20.5%
US
19.5%
OH
25.4%
Lorain
27.3%
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Residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
95.5%
OH
94.5%
Lorain
93.2%
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Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility25.6%
Worse than Avg
Here
25.6%
US
19.4%
OH
21.6%
Lorain
24.8%
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Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility9.3%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
9.3%
US
15.3%
OH
6.9%
Lorain
4.2%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility93.5%
Better than Avg
Here
93.5%
US
81.8%
OH
78.4%
Lorain
82.5%
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility80.8%
Better than Avg
Here
80.8%
US
79.7%
OH
75.6%
Lorain
75.4%
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Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.6%
Better than Avg
Here
0.6%
US
1.6%
OH
1.2%
Lorain
0.9%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

5deficiencies
Well below state avg (10.1)

Life Care Center of Elyria shows a pattern of corrected deficiencies across three surveys, with no complaint-triggered violations. The facility has had recurring issues with fire safety systems, emergency exit compliance, and resident care quality including nutrition and medication management. While all 36 deficiencies were corrected by the facility, the consistent appearance of safety violations across multiple years suggests ongoing challenges with maintaining compliance standards.

Apr 20, 2023Routine
11
0222Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

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.

0918Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

0223Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

0324Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

0372Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

0741Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

0644Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

0646Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

0685Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

0692Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

0699Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

Sep 19, 2019Routine
14
0812Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

0353Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0918Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

0211Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0578Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

0580Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

0625Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

0686Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

0689Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0690Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

0692Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

0742Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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.

0755Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Aug 2, 2018Routine
11
0211Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

0345Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

0355Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

0511Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Services Deficiencies

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

0923Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

0559Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.

0578Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

0623Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0698Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

0758Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Life Care Center of Elyria

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Life Care Centers of America

Chain Size

194 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 3.5/5 · Rank 29 of 194 (Best)

Ownership & Management

Owners

Lorain Medical INC

Owner · Organization

Preston, Forrest

Owner (parent company)

Key personnel

Lehmkuhl, StaciManaging Control - Governing BodyLong, ZofiaManaging Control - Governing BodyStrauss, GwynethManaging Control - Governing BodyCross, CindyOfficer / DirectorFletcher, ToddOfficer / Director
Source: Medicare provider data

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