Carecore At Lima
Lima, OH · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 365202) · 88 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 1 totaling $33,534
Phone: (419) 227-2154 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Carecore At Lima has a CMS overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Ohio state average of 3.15. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Carecore At Lima reports total nurse staffing of 3.11 hours per resident per day, including 0.70 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 62.7%.
Carecore At Lima has 1 federal fine on record totaling $33,534.00, and 0 payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently in the Special Focus program.
About this facility
Carecore At Lima is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Lima, Allen County, Ohio, operating with 88 certified beds and an average of 70.9 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit Limited Liability Company and has been certified since October 14, 1968.
According to CMS Care Compare, Carecore At Lima holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Ohio state average of 3.15. The facility's four component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2 stars, quality measure (QM) rating of 5 stars, and staffing rating of 2 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.11 per resident per day, including 0.70 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 62.7%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $33,534.00 for this facility. There have been 0 payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently designated under the Special Focus program.
Carecore At Lima is part of the Carecore Health chain, which operates 10 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.1 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
This profile is based on data from CMS Medicare Care Compare and reflects the most recently published data vintage available at the time of compilation.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Carecore At Lima 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?
Carecore At Lima is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.11 hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5 and nursing turnover of 62.7%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $33,534.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility and it is not in the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Carecore At Lima has 88 certified beds and an average of 70.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a for-profit Limited Liability Company and is part of the Carecore Health chain, which has 10 facilities nationally with an average rating of 2.1 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since October 14, 1968.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating along with separate ratings for health inspections, quality measures, and staffing; Carecore At Lima scores 3, 2, 5, and 2 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 4192272154 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This information is not part of the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 4192272154 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/365202?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.