Anchor Lodge Nursing Home Inc
Lorain, OH · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 365969) · 110 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 1 totaling $20,678
Phone: (440) 244-2019 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Anchor Lodge Nursing Home has a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the Ohio state average of 3.15. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Anchor Lodge Nursing Home reports total nurse staffing of 3.33 hours per resident per day, including 0.40 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 51.1%.
CMS records show Anchor Lodge Nursing Home has 1 federal fine on record totaling $20,678.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus designation for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Anchor Lodge Nursing Home Inc is a for-profit corporation located in Lorain, Lorain County, Ohio. The facility is certified for 110 beds and reports an average of 94.2 residents. It participates in both Medicare and Medicaid, and has been certified since July 1, 1994.
According to CMS Care Compare, Anchor Lodge holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Ohio state average of 3.15. The health inspection rating is 3 stars, the quality measure (QM) rating is 4 stars, and the staffing rating is 2 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.33 per resident per day, with registered nurse (RN) hours of 0.40 per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 51.1%.
On penalties: CMS records show 1 federal fine on file totaling $20,678.00. There have been 0 payment denials. CMS does not list an abuse icon or a Special Focus Facility designation for Anchor Lodge in the supplied data.
Anchor Lodge is part of the Sprenger Health Care Systems chain, which operates 12 facilities with an average CMS rating of 3.3 stars across the chain. There is no record of an ownership change in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare, data as provided in this listing.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Anchor Lodge has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the Ohio state average of 3.15.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, Anchor Lodge is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.33 hours per resident per day, including 0.40 RN hours per resident per day, and nursing turnover is 51.1%. The staffing star rating is 2 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $20,678.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
Based on the data provided, no abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is listed for Anchor Lodge.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Anchor Lodge is certified for 110 beds with an average of 94.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Sprenger Health Care Systems chain, which includes 12 facilities with an average rating of 3.3 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Anchor Lodge has been certified since July 1, 1994.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on an overall score plus three components — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; for Anchor Lodge these are 3, 2, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the data provided; contact the facility at 4402442019 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This is not addressed in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 4402442019 to arrange a tour and ask directly.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current inspection, staffing, and penalty details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/365969?state=OH.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.