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Carecore At Lima
599 South Shawnee Street, Lima, OH 45804
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.
Carecore At Lima, in Lima, Ohio, is certified for 88 beds under for-profit, limited liability company ownership and belongs to the Carecore Health chain.
CMS gives it 3 of 5 stars overall, equal to the Ohio median; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 2 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 53 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (12, 12, 29 by cycle, most recent first), 5 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 60.2 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 33.3.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $34K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.1 hours per resident per day (0.7 RN), close to the Ohio median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 62.7%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Allen Co. median | Ohio median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 53 | 21 | 27 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 60.2 | 32.1 | 33.3 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.1 | 3.5 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 62.7% | 42.7% | 48.5% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $33,534 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (11 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: 26 Sep 2024, 9 May 2022.
Severity mix: G ×5 D ×29 E ×12 F ×7
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Mar 2026 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Apr 2026 |
| 20 Mar 2026 | F0627 | Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Apr 2026 |
| 11 Mar 2025 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Complaint investigation | 24 Mar 2025 |
| 26 Sep 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Standard survey | 24 Oct 2024 |
| 26 Sep 2024 | 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. | E | Complaint investigation | 24 Oct 2024 |
| 26 Sep 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Standard survey | 24 Oct 2024 |
| 26 Sep 2024 | 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 | 24 Oct 2024 |
| 26 Sep 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 24 Oct 2024 |
| 26 Sep 2024 | F0925 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | E | Standard survey | 24 Oct 2024 |
| 26 Sep 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 24 Oct 2024 |
| 26 Sep 2024 | 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 | 24 Oct 2024 |
| 26 Sep 2024 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 24 Oct 2024 |
| 26 Sep 2024 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | D | Standard survey | 24 Oct 2024 |
| 22 Mar 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Apr 2024 |
| 22 Mar 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Apr 2024 |
| 22 Mar 2024 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Apr 2024 |
| 6 Mar 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Complaint investigation | 11 Apr 2024 |
| 18 Dec 2023 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 4 Jan 2024 |
| 4 Dec 2023 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Dec 2023 |
| 4 Dec 2023 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Dec 2023 |
| 4 Dec 2023 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Dec 2023 |
| 9 Aug 2023 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | F | Complaint investigation | 15 Sep 2023 |
| 9 May 2022 | F0801 | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. | F | Standard survey | 17 Jun 2022 |
| 9 May 2022 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | E | Standard survey | 17 Jun 2022 |
| 9 May 2022 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Standard survey | 17 Jun 2022 |
| 9 May 2022 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | E | Standard survey | 17 Jun 2022 |
| 9 May 2022 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Standard survey | 17 Jun 2022 |
| 9 May 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 | 17 Jun 2022 |
| 9 May 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 | 17 Jun 2022 |
| 9 May 2022 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 17 Jun 2022 |
| 9 May 2022 | F0773 | Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results. | D | Standard survey | 17 Jun 2022 |
| 9 May 2022 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 17 Jun 2022 |
| 9 May 2022 | F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | D | Standard survey | 17 Jun 2022 |
| 2 Jul 2019 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Standard survey | 21 Aug 2019 |
| 2 Jul 2019 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Standard survey | 9 Sep 2019 |
| 2 Jul 2019 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | G | Standard survey | 21 Aug 2019 |
| 2 Jul 2019 | 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 | 21 Aug 2019 |
| 2 Jul 2019 | F0868 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly | F | Standard survey | 21 Aug 2019 |
| 2 Jul 2019 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 21 Aug 2019 |
| 2 Jul 2019 | F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | F | Standard survey | 21 Aug 2019 |
| 2 Jul 2019 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | E | Standard survey | 21 Aug 2019 |
| 2 Jul 2019 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 21 Aug 2019 |
| 2 Jul 2019 | F0919 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | E | Standard survey | 21 Aug 2019 |
| 2 Jul 2019 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | E | Standard survey | 21 Aug 2019 |
| 2 Jul 2019 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 21 Aug 2019 |
| 2 Jul 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 | 21 Aug 2019 |
| 2 Jul 2019 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Standard survey | 21 Aug 2019 |
| 2 Jul 2019 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 9 Sep 2019 |
| 2 Jul 2019 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 21 Aug 2019 |
| 2 Jul 2019 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 21 Aug 2019 |
| 2 Jul 2019 | 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 | 21 Aug 2019 |
| 2 Jul 2019 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 21 Aug 2019 |
| 2 Jul 2019 | F0808 | Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law. | D | Standard survey | 21 Aug 2019 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Mar 2025 | Fine | $33,534 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Ohio average. Turnover: nursing staff 62.7%, RNs 53.8%; 2 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 | 6.1% | 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 | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 4.0% | 3.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 4.3% | 4.9% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 2.8% | 3.0% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 26.8% | 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, limited liability company. Legal business name: Carecore At Lima,Llc. Chain: Carecore Health (10 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Customers Bank | 5% or greater mortgage interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/14/2020 |
| Carecore Health LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2019 |
| Carecore Health LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2019 |
| Fasten Halberstam LLP | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2019 |
| Lima Acres Realty, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2019 |
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 Allen County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roselawn Manor | Spencerville | 49 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 12 | 24.5 | — | 27 Jul 2023 |
| Springs of Lima The | Lima | 56 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 18 | 32.1 | — | 1 Nov 2024 |
| Vancrest of Delphos | Delphos | 99 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 6.1 | — | 28 Sep 2023 |
| Willow Ridge of Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio | Bluffton | 20 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 23 | 115.0 | — | 11 Jul 2024 |
| Lima Convalescent Home | Lima | 72 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 21 | 29.2 | — | 24 Apr 2025 |
| Shawnee Manor | Lima | 137 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 20 | 14.6 | — | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Springview Manor | Lima | 62 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 13 | 21.0 | $16K | 10 Apr 2025 |
| Mennonite Memorial Home | Bluffton | 60 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 29 | 48.3 | — | 3 Jun 2025 |
All 11 facilities in Allen County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Carecore At Lima been cited for?
53 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 5 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Ohio median is 27 per facility.
Has Carecore At Lima been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $34K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Carecore At Lima compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.1 hours per resident per day against a Ohio median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Carecore At Lima?
It is part of the Carecore Health chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Carecore Health LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Carecore At Lima last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 20 Mar 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 26 Sep 2024.
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.