Carecore At Mentor
Mentor, OH · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 366015) · 124 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 1 totaling $35,457 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (440) 255-9309 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Carecore At Mentor has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the Ohio state average of 3.15 stars. Its health inspection rating is also 1 star, and its staffing rating is 1 star.
Carecore At Mentor reports 2.98 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.35 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 72.2%.
CMS records show Carecore At Mentor has 1 federal fine totaling $35,457.00 and 1 payment denial on record. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation appears in the available CMS data.
About this facility
Carecore At Mentor is a 124-bed skilled nursing facility in Mentor, Lake County, Ohio, with an average daily census of 86.8 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since July 24, 1995. It is part of the Carecore Health chain, which operates 10 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 2.1 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Carecore At Mentor holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Ohio state average of 3.15 stars. Its component ratings are also low: a health inspection rating of 1 star, a quality measure (QM) rating of 2 stars, and a staffing rating of 1 star.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 2.98 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.35 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 72.2%, a high figure relative to typical industry benchmarks.
On the penalty record, CMS lists 1 federal fine totaling $35,457.00, along with 1 payment denial on record for this facility. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is indicated in the provided data. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Families are encouraged to review the full inspection history and quality measure details directly on Medicare Care Compare for the most current information.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Carecore At Mentor has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the Ohio state average of 3.15 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, this facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 2.98 hours per resident per day, with 0.35 RN hours per resident per day, and the staffing rating is 1 out of 5 stars; nursing turnover is 72.2%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 1 fine totaling $35,457.00 and 1 payment denial for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Carecore At Mentor is certified for 124 beds with an average daily census of 86.8 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 operates 10 facilities with an average rating of 2.1 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since July 24, 1995.
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 — each on a 1-to-5 star scale, and Carecore At Mentor scores 1, 1, 1, and 2 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This information is not included in the provided data; please contact the facility at 4402559309 or check Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility directly at 4402559309 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest inspection, staffing, and quality data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/366015?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.