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Anchor Lodge Nursing Home Inc
3756 W Erie Ave, Lorain, OH 44053
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.
Anchor Lodge Nursing Home Inc, in Lorain, Ohio, is certified for 110 beds under for-profit, corporation ownership and belongs to the Sprenger Health Care Systems chain.
CMS gives it 3 of 5 stars overall, equal to the Ohio median; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 2 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 34 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (4, 17, 13 by cycle, most recent first), 2 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 30.9 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 33.3.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $21K.
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 51.1%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Lorain Co. median | Ohio median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 34 | 22 | 27 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 30.9 | 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 | 51.1% | 47.7% | 48.5% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $20,678 | $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: 4 Dec 2025, 7 Nov 2022.
Severity mix: J ×1 G ×1 D ×28 E ×2 F ×1 C ×1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Dec 2025 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 14 Jan 2026 |
| 4 Dec 2025 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 14 Jan 2026 |
| 4 Dec 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Jan 2026 |
| 4 Dec 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Jan 2026 |
| 19 Mar 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Complaint investigation | 20 Mar 2024 |
| 19 Sep 2023 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | F | Complaint investigation | 24 Oct 2023 |
| 19 Sep 2023 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 24 Oct 2023 |
| 19 Sep 2023 | F0626 | Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy. | D | Complaint investigation | 24 Oct 2023 |
| 19 Sep 2023 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 24 Oct 2023 |
| 19 Sep 2023 | F0742 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder. | D | Complaint investigation | 24 Oct 2023 |
| 19 Sep 2023 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | Complaint investigation | 24 Oct 2023 |
| 7 Nov 2022 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | G | Standard survey | 23 Dec 2022 |
| 7 Nov 2022 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Standard survey | 23 Dec 2022 |
| 7 Nov 2022 | F0803 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | E | Standard survey | 23 Dec 2022 |
| 7 Nov 2022 | F0561 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | D | Standard survey | 23 Dec 2022 |
| 7 Nov 2022 | F0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | D | Standard survey | 23 Dec 2022 |
| 7 Nov 2022 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Standard survey | 23 Dec 2022 |
| 7 Nov 2022 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | D | Standard survey | 23 Dec 2022 |
| 7 Nov 2022 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | D | Standard survey | 23 Dec 2022 |
| 7 Nov 2022 | F0625 | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. | D | Standard survey | 23 Dec 2022 |
| 7 Nov 2022 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 23 Dec 2022 |
| 7 Nov 2022 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 23 Dec 2022 |
| 7 Nov 2022 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 23 Dec 2022 |
| 7 Nov 2022 | F0745 | Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. | D | Standard survey | 23 Dec 2022 |
| 7 Nov 2022 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard survey | 23 Dec 2022 |
| 7 Nov 2022 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Standard survey | 23 Dec 2022 |
| 7 Nov 2022 | F0806 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | D | Standard survey | 23 Dec 2022 |
| 7 Nov 2022 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 23 Dec 2022 |
| 31 Oct 2019 | F0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | D | Standard survey | 3 Dec 2019 |
| 31 Oct 2019 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 3 Dec 2019 |
| 31 Oct 2019 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 3 Dec 2019 |
| 31 Oct 2019 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 3 Dec 2019 |
| 31 Oct 2019 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 3 Dec 2019 |
| 31 Oct 2019 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | C | Standard survey | 26 Nov 2019 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mar 2024 | Fine | $20,678 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Ohio average. Turnover: nursing staff 51.1%, RNs 42.9%; 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 | 1.8% | 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 | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 3.1% | 3.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.9% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 0.8% | 4.9% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.3% | 3.0% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 3.6% | 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: Anchor Lodge Nursing Home, 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 | 01/22/2001 |
| Amherst Manor Company, Ltd. | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/14/1995 |
| Anchor Lodge Co., 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 | 09/10/2025 |
| Delta Health Care Consultants, Inc. | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2008 |
| Huntington | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/22/2009 |
| 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 Anchor Lodge Nursing Home Inc been cited for?
34 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 2 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Ohio median is 27 per facility.
Has Anchor Lodge Nursing Home Inc been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $21K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Anchor Lodge Nursing Home Inc 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 Anchor Lodge Nursing Home Inc?
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 Anchor Lodge Nursing Home Inc last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 4 Dec 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 4 Dec 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.