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Oak Hills Nursing Center

Lorain, OH · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 365550) · 80 certified beds

CMS overall rating: 3★ (state average 3.15★ — at state average)
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: none on current record · 1 payment denial
Phone: (440) 282-9171 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗

Oak Hills Nursing Center has a CMS overall rating of 3 stars, which is at the Ohio state average of 3.15 stars. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 1 star.

Oak Hills Nursing Center reports total nurse staffing of about 3.18 hours per resident per day, including about 0.35 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 50.0% and a CMS staffing rating of 1 star.

Oak Hills Nursing Center has no federal fines on record according to CMS data, but CMS lists 1 payment denial for this facility. No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated in the available data.

Overall rating vs. benchmarks
Oak Hills Nursing Cen… Oak Hills Nursing Cen…: 3★ 3★ OH average OH average: 3.15★ 3.15★ Embassy Healthcare chain avg Embassy Healthcare chain avg: 2.4★ 2.4★

About this facility

Oak Hills Nursing Center is a for-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Lorain, Ohio, certified for 80 beds with an average of 62.5 residents. It has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since February 1981, accepting both Medicare and Medicaid.

According to CMS Care Compare, Oak Hills holds an overall rating of 3 stars, which is at the Ohio state average of 3.15. Its component ratings are: 3 stars for health inspections, 5 stars for quality measures, and 1 star for staffing. The staffing rating reflects total nurse staffing of 3.17693 hours per resident per day, including 0.35263 RN hours per resident per day, and a nursing staff turnover rate of 50.0%.

On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines, $0.00 total), but there is 1 payment denial listed in the CMS data. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is present in the data provided for this listing.

Oak Hills Nursing Center is part of the Embassy Healthcare chain, which operates 33 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.4 stars across the chain. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months according to the data provided.

This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly on Care Compare and with the facility.

Questions families ask

What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?

Oak Hills Nursing Center has an overall CMS rating of 3 stars, which is at the Ohio state average of 3.15.

Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?

Yes, 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 3.18 hours per resident per day, with about 0.35 RN hours per resident per day, a 50.0% turnover rate, and a CMS staffing rating of 1 star.

Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?

CMS shows no federal fines on record (0 fines, $0.00), but there is 1 payment denial listed.

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 Oak Hills Nursing Center.

How large is this facility and how many residents live there?

It is certified for 80 beds and has an average of 62.5 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 Embassy Healthcare chain, which includes 33 facilities with an average rating of 2.4 stars.

How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?

It was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on February 6, 1981.

What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?

CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; Oak Hills scores 3 overall, 3 for health inspections, 1 for staffing, and 5 for quality measures.

Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?

The data provided does not specify service lines like short-term rehabilitation; contact the facility at 4402829171 or 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 4402829171 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.

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/365550?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.