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Lima Convalescent Home

Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise friendly and helpful staff. Still worth an in-person visit.

1650 Allentown Road, Lima, OH 4580572 bedsLicensed & Active
4/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
5.0/5

based on 4 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

The available reviews provide very little insight into the actual quality of care at Lima Convalescent Home. Because one reviewer explicitly mentions a different facility name ('Lochhaven'), families should conduct an in-person tour to verify the quality of clinical staff and living conditions before making a decision.

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.66hrs
87%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
4.26hrs
OK
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
38%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
27%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

RN hours are below the national benchmark. RNs handle complex medical needs and medication, so ask about coverage during your visit.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

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

Medicare Rating
5/ 5
Better Than Avg

11

measures

Worse Than Avg

3

measures

Mixed Results

3

measures

Long-Stay Residents
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility28.5%
Worse than Avg
Here
28.5%
US
12.1%
OH
28.2%
Allen
19.7%

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

🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility4.6%
Better than Avg
Here
4.6%
US
14.4%
OH
5.8%
Allen
13.0%
🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility6.2%
Better than Avg
Here
6.2%
US
15.3%
OH
6.9%
Allen
13.2%
💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility28.6%
Worse than Avg
Here
28.6%
US
19.5%
OH
25.4%
Allen
20.2%
💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
93.4%
OH
92.6%
Allen
93.9%
💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility9.6%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
9.6%
US
15.5%
OH
9.4%
Allen
13.5%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility98.2%
Better than Avg
Here
98.2%
US
81.8%
OH
78.4%
Allen
80.9%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility61.8%
Worse than Avg
Here
61.8%
US
79.8%
OH
75.6%
Allen
77.8%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
US
1.6%
OH
1.2%
Allen
1.4%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

7deficiencies
Near state avg (10.1)

Lima Convalescent Home has a concerning pattern of recurring deficiencies across multiple surveys, with issues identified in 2019, 2022, and 2025. The most frequent problems involve resident rights violations, medication management errors, and fire safety concerns including emergency exits. While the facility reports correcting each issue, the persistence of similar deficiencies across years suggests ongoing operational challenges that families should carefully consider.

Apr 24, 2025Routine
11
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.

0880Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0741Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

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

0918Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

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

0923Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

0241Potential for harm · Pattern

Egress Deficiencies

Have correct number of accessible exits for each story.

0656Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

0686Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0550Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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

0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0725Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Aug 15, 2022Routine
10
0712Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

0241Potential for harm · Pattern

Egress Deficiencies

Have correct number of accessible exits for each story.

0558Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

0281Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Install proper backup exit lighting.

0321Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

0550Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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

0688Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

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.

0756Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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

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.

Aug 22, 2019Routine
12
0353Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0241Potential for harm · Pattern

Egress Deficiencies

Have correct number of accessible exits for each story.

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.

0582Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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

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.

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.

0641Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

0661Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.

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.

0760Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

0026Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.

0039Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Lima Convalescent Home

Organization Type

nonprofit

Ownership & Management

Key personnel

Berger, CarlOfficer / DirectorBoose, CorlissOfficer / DirectorDecker, AnneOfficer / DirectorDoxie, JohnOfficer / DirectorEaton, JamesOfficer / Director
Source: Medicare provider data

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