Life Care Center Of Elyria
Elyria, OH · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 366176) · 99 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (440) 365-5200 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Life Care Center of Elyria in Elyria, OH has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Ohio state average of 3.15 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Life Care Center of Elyria reports total nurse staffing of about 3.84 hours per resident per day, including 0.68 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 34.7%.
Life Care Center of Elyria has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials reported by CMS. No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Life Care Center of Elyria is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home located in Elyria, Lorain County, Ohio, certified since April 1999. The facility is certified for 99 beds and reports an average of 91.7 residents. Ownership is listed as For Profit - Individual, and the facility is part of the Life Care Centers Of America chain, which includes 194 facilities nationwide averaging a 3.4 overall star rating.
According to CMS Care Compare, this facility holds an overall rating of 5 stars, which is above the Ohio state average of 3.15 stars. Its Health Inspection rating is 4 stars, its Quality Measure rating is 5 stars, and its Staffing rating is 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data shows total nurse hours of 3.83689 per resident per day, including 0.68279 RN hours per resident per day. Reported nursing staff turnover is 34.7%.
Regarding penalties, CMS records show 0 federal fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials for this facility — no federal fines on record. There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility in the provided data, and no Special Focus status is indicated.
Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months according to the data provided.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data as provided; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The facility holds a 5-star overall CMS rating, which is above the Ohio state average of 3.15 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
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 about 3.84 hours per resident per day, including 0.68 RN hours, with a staffing star rating of 3; nursing turnover is 34.7%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated for this facility in the data provided.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 99 beds and reports an average of 91.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a For Profit - Individual entity and is part of the Life Care Centers Of America chain, which has 194 facilities averaging a 3.4 overall rating.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on April 6, 1999.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on Overall (5 stars), Health Inspection (4 stars), Quality Measures (5 stars), and Staffing (3 stars), each reflecting different aspects of care and compliance.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 4403655200 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 4403655200 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
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/366176?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.