Life Care Center of Elyria
Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise highly effective physical and occupational therapy. Still worth an in-person visit.
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
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- 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
How They Respond to Reviews
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?
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Key Review Excerpts
“The PT/OT staffs knew what was needed and saw that I got it, and their support and encouragement”
“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.”
“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.”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026Both 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
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Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents vaccinated for the flu
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents whose walking got worse
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
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, 2023Routine11
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.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
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.
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Sep 19, 2019Routine14
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Egress Deficiencies
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
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.
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.
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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
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.
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, 2018Routine11
Egress Deficiencies
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Services Deficiencies
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
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.
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.
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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
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
Life Care Center of Elyria
for profit
Chain Affiliation
Life Care Centers of America
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
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