Life Care Center Of Westlake
Westlake, OH · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 365048) · 119 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (440) 871-3030 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Life Care Center of Westlake has a CMS overall star rating of 2 out of 5, below the Ohio state average of 3.15. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Life Care Center of Westlake reports total nurse staffing of about 3.49 hours per resident per day, including 0.58 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 36.3%.
Life Care Center of Westlake has no federal fines on record, totaling $0.00, and no payment denials according to CMS data. There is no abuse icon flagged and no Special Focus Facility designation for this location.
About this facility
Life Care Center of Westlake is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Westlake, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, first approved for participation in 1967. It is a for-profit corporation with 119 certified beds and an average of 100 residents per day.
According to CMS Care Compare, this facility carries an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Ohio state average of 3.15. This overall score is built from a health inspection rating of 2, a staffing rating of 3, and a quality measure (QM) rating of 4.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of approximately 3.49 hours per resident per day, including 0.58 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 36.3%.
On the penalty record, CMS lists no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials. There is no abuse icon flagged and no Special Focus Facility status reported for this location.
Life Care Center of Westlake is part of the Life Care Centers of America chain, which operates 194 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.4 out of 5. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare data.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Ohio state average of 3.15.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.49 hours per resident per day, including 0.58 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 3 stars; nursing turnover is 36.3%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS lists no federal fines on record and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon is displayed and it is not listed under CMS's Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 119 certified beds and an average daily census of 100 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 Life Care Centers of America chain, which includes 194 facilities with an average rating of 3.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid participation in 1967.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on health inspections (2 stars), staffing (3 stars), quality measures (4 stars), and combines these into an overall rating of 2 stars.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 4408713030 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 4408713030 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/365048?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.