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Amherst Manor Nursing Home
175 N Lake Street, Amherst, OH 44001
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Amherst Manor Nursing Home is a For-profit, corporation nursing home in Amherst, Ohio, certified for 114 beds and caring for about 97 residents a day.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the Ohio median of 3; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 1 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 19 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (5, 9, 5 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 16.7 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 33.3.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.3 hours per resident per day (0.4 RN), close to the Ohio median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 55.8%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Lorain Co. median | Ohio median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 19 | 22 | 27 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 16.7 | 22.2 | 33.3 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.3 | 3.5 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.4 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 55.8% | 47.7% | 48.5% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (20 in the county, 922 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Ohio average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 6 Mar 2025, 5 Dec 2022.
Severity mix: D ×11 E ×2 F ×4 C ×2
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Mar 2025 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | F | Standard survey | 7 Apr 2025 |
| 6 Mar 2025 | F0926 | Have policies on smoking. | F | Standard survey | 7 Apr 2025 |
| 6 Mar 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 7 Apr 2025 |
| 6 Mar 2025 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 7 Apr 2025 |
| 6 Mar 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 7 Apr 2025 |
| 27 Nov 2023 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Nov 2023 |
| 5 Dec 2022 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | F | Standard survey | 23 Dec 2022 |
| 5 Dec 2022 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Standard survey | 23 Dec 2022 |
| 5 Dec 2022 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 23 Dec 2022 |
| 5 Dec 2022 | F0636 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | D | Standard survey | 23 Dec 2022 |
| 5 Dec 2022 | F0676 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 23 Dec 2022 |
| 5 Dec 2022 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 23 Dec 2022 |
| 5 Dec 2022 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 23 Dec 2022 |
| 5 Dec 2022 | F0552 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | C | Standard survey | 17 Dec 2022 |
| 5 Dec 2022 | F0813 | Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. | C | Standard survey | 17 Dec 2022 |
| 12 Aug 2019 | F0839 | Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws. | F | Standard survey | 3 Sep 2019 |
| 12 Aug 2019 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 3 Sep 2019 |
| 12 Aug 2019 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 3 Sep 2019 |
| 12 Aug 2019 | F0770 | Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. | D | Standard survey | 3 Sep 2019 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Ohio average. Turnover: nursing staff 55.8%, RNs 64.7%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Ohio median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 2.7% | 4.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.8% | 3.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 5.4% | 4.9% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.9% | 3.0% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 3.3% | 7.5% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Amherst Manor, Inc.. Chain: Sprenger Health Care Systems (12 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sprenger Enterprises, Inc | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 05/31/1989 |
| Bluesky Healthcare Inc | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 01/22/2001 |
| Cms & Co. Management Services, Inc. | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/02/2009 |
| Amherst Manor Company, Ltd. | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/14/1995 |
| Bsh Investments LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/04/2003 |
| Citrin Cooperman and Company, LLP | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2025 |
| Cms & Co. Management Services, Inc. | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/31/2025 |
| Delta Health Care Consultants, Inc. | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2008 |
| Huntington | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/02/2009 |
| Wellspring Staffing, Inc. | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/15/2021 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Lorain County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avon Oaks Nursing Home | Avon | 99 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 15 | 15.2 | — | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Elms Retirement Village Inc | Wellington | 60 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 16 | 26.7 | — | 2 May 2025 |
| Kendal At Oberlin | Oberlin | 5 | 5 | 5 | — | 0 | 0.0 | — | — |
| Keystone Pointe Health and Rehabilitation | Lagrange | 121 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 4.1 | — | 13 Jul 2023 |
| Kingston Health Center of Vermilion | Vermilion | 120 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 24 | 20.0 | — | 24 Dec 2025 |
| Lake Pointe Health Care | Lorain | 99 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 20 | 20.2 | $8K | 9 Apr 2025 |
| Life Care Center of Elyria | Elyria | 99 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 22 | 22.2 | — | 20 Apr 2023 |
| O'Neill Healthcare North Ridgeville | North Ridgeville | 150 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 10 | 6.7 | — | 16 Sep 2025 |
All 20 facilities in Lorain County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Amherst Manor Nursing Home been cited for?
19 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Ohio median is 27 per facility.
Has Amherst Manor Nursing Home been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Amherst Manor Nursing Home compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.3 hours per resident per day against a Ohio median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Amherst Manor Nursing Home?
It is part of the Sprenger Health Care Systems chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Sprenger Enterprises, Inc, Bluesky Healthcare Inc and Cms & Co. Management Services, Inc.. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Amherst Manor Nursing Home last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 6 Mar 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 6 Mar 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.