Life Care Center of WestlakeCMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 26520 Center Ridge Rd, Westlake, OH 44145
- CCN
- 365048
- Ownership type
- For-profit, corporation
- Certified beds
- 119
- Residents per day
- 100
- CMS flags
- No standard survey in more than 2 years
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CMS gives Life Care Center of Westlake an overall rating of 2 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 19 Oct 2023. The latest survey cycle has 21 health citations. The median for nursing homes in Ohio is 8. CMS lists no fines for this home in its penalties file.
Facilities may see a change in their overall rating for a number of reasons. Since the overall rating is based on three individual domains, a change in any one of the domains can affect the overall rating. Any new data for a nursing home could potentially change a star rating domain.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Five-Star Quality Rating System: Technical Users' Guide, July 2026. CMS processed this record on .
Since the last CMS update
The site has no recorded change for this home. In each CMS update, the site compares the ratings, the penalties and the citations of each home.
Ratings
CMS gives each home 1 to 5 stars for health inspections, for staffing and for quality measures, and one overall rating.
| Rating (1 to 5 stars) | This home | Cuyahoga County median | Ohio median | US average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Health inspection rating | 2 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Staffing rating | 3 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.9 |
| Quality measure rating | 4 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 3.6 |
A median is the middle value of the homes in the group: 92 homes in the county, 922 homes in the state. What the CMS star ratings measure
Citations by survey cycle
CMS keeps the last three cycles, and cycle 1 is the latest. A cycle has one standard survey. Citations from complaint and infection control inspections go into cycles of 12 months.
| Survey cycle | Standard survey | Citations | Ohio median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (latest) | 19 Oct 2023 | 21 | 8 |
| Cycle 2 | 27 Feb 2020 | 4 | 8 |
| Cycle 3 | No date | 14 | 8 |
Health citations
The record of one deficiency in an inspection. One inspection can give many citations.
Scope and severity. A letter from A to L on each citation. Scope is the number of residents that the deficiency affected. Severity is the level of harm.
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J0 | K0 | L0 |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G0 | H0 | I0 |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | |||
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A0 | B0 | C0 |
Survey cycle 1 (latest): 21 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Jun 2026 | F0557 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 Jul 2026 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | 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 | 1 Jul 2026 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation (in dispute review) | 1 Jul 2026 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 Jul 2026 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 Jul 2026 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | 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 | Complaint investigation | 1 Jul 2026 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | E | Complaint investigation | 1 Jul 2026 |
| 26 Feb 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Mar 2026 |
| 26 Feb 2026 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Mar 2026 |
| 11 Dec 2025 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Jan 2026 |
| 11 Dec 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Jan 2026 |
| 11 Dec 2025 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Jan 2026 |
| 11 Dec 2025 | F0678 | Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Jan 2026 |
| 11 Dec 2025 | F0730 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Jan 2026 |
| 11 Dec 2025 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Jan 2026 |
| 19 Oct 2023 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Standard survey | 17 Nov 2023 |
| 19 Oct 2023 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Standard survey | 17 Nov 2023 |
| 19 Oct 2023 | 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 | 17 Nov 2023 |
| 19 Oct 2023 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 17 Nov 2023 |
| 19 Oct 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 17 Nov 2023 |
| 19 Oct 2023 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | F | Standard survey | 17 Nov 2023 |
Survey cycle 2: 4 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Jan 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 31 Jan 2025 |
| 14 Sep 2024 | F0602 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | D | Complaint investigation | 4 Oct 2024 |
| 27 Feb 2020 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Standard survey | 25 Mar 2020 |
| 27 Feb 2020 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 25 Mar 2020 |
Survey cycle 3: 14 citations
The CMS provider file has no standard survey date for this cycle.
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Feb 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Mar 2024 |
| 6 Feb 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Mar 2024 |
| 6 Feb 2024 | F0687 | Provide appropriate foot care. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Mar 2024 |
| 6 Feb 2024 | 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 Mar 2024 |
| 21 Sep 2023 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Oct 2023 |
| 21 Sep 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Oct 2023 |
| 7 Sep 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Oct 2023 |
| 16 Jan 2019 | F0565 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | E | Standard survey | 6 Feb 2019 |
| 16 Jan 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 | 6 Feb 2019 |
| 16 Jan 2019 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 6 Feb 2019 |
| 16 Jan 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. | E | Standard survey | 6 Feb 2019 |
| 16 Jan 2019 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 6 Feb 2019 |
| 16 Jan 2019 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 6 Feb 2019 |
| 16 Jan 2019 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 6 Feb 2019 |
The requirement text is the CMS summary of the F-tag. It is not the report of the surveyor. How to read an inspection report
Penalties
A fine, or a payment denial: a period in which Medicare or Medicaid does not pay for new admissions. The CMS penalties file holds three years.
CMS lists no fine and no payment denial for this home in its penalties file.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day. The nurse hours for one resident on an average day. CMS calculates the figure from the hours that the home reports for a quarter.
| Staff | This home | Ohio median | Ohio average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nurse staff | 3.49 | 3.60 | 3.69 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.58 | 0.60 | 0.64 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.82 | 0.95 | |
| Nurse aides | 2.09 | 2.09 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | 3.06 | 3.20 | 3.28 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- 36.3%
- Nurse staff turnover, Ohio median
- 48.5%
- RN turnover in a year
- 31.3%
- Administrators who left in a year
- 0
Homes report the hours to CMS in the Payroll-Based Journal.
Quality measures
A figure that CMS calculates from the assessments of residents. One example is the percentage of long-stay residents with a fall and a major injury.
| Measure (CMS text) | Residents | This home | Ohio median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 8.7% | 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 | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 4.1% | 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 | 9.1% | 4.9% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.7% | 3.0% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 11.6% | 7.5% | 13.4% |
For each measure in this table, CMS gives more points in the quality measure rating for a lower percentage. The site calculates the medians from the CMS file. What the CMS star ratings measure
Ownership
An organisation in the CMS ownership file. CMS records its role, for example an ownership interest, operational or managerial control, or a mortgage interest.
- Ownership type
- For-profit, corporation
- Legal business name
- Life Care Centers of America, Inc.
- Chain
- Life Care Centers of America (194 homes in the CMS chain file)
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Care Centers of America, Inc. | Operational/managerial control | 1 May 1996 | |
| Life Care Centers of America, Inc. | Adp of the snf | 26 Sep 2012 |
The site shows organisations only. It does not show the names of persons.
Other homes in Cuyahoga County
| Nursing home | City | Overall rating | Citations, latest cycle | Fines | Last standard survey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lutheran Home | Westlake | 4 of 5 | 7 | $0 | 24 Aug 2023 | |
| Rae-Ann Westlake | Westlake | 4 of 5 | 6 | $0 | 8 Feb 2024 | |
| Brookdale Westlake Village | Westlake | 5 of 5 | 5 | $0 | 3 Oct 2024 | |
| Huntington Woods Care & Rehab Center | Westlake | 5 of 5 | 6 | $0 | 8 Jun 2026 | |
| Rae Ann Suburban | Westlake | 2 of 5 | 16 | $10,065 | 11 Jun 2025 | |
| Gardens of North Olmsted | North Olmsted | 2 of 5 | 37 | $0 | 14 Dec 2022 | |
| Crocker Pointe Health and Rehabilitation | Westlake | Not rated | 0 | $0 | 28 Jan 2025 | |
| Joshua Tree Care Center | North Olmsted | 4 of 5 | 5 | $0 | 15 Jan 2025 | |
| Welsh Home The | Rocky River | 5 of 5 | 1 | $0 | 4 Jan 2024 | |
| O'Neill Healthcare North Olmsted | North Olmsted | 4 of 5 | 9 | $0 | 9 Apr 2025 | |
| Normandy Manor of Rocky River | Rocky River | 2 of 5 | 3 | $0 | 11 Jul 2024 | |
| O'Neill Healthcare Bay Village | Bay Village | 2 of 5 | 16 | $0 | 21 Jan 2026 |
Official channels
- Care Compare record of this nursing homeMedicare.gov. The official CMS record of this home.
- Contact information for State Survey AgenciesCMS. The web address and the telephone number of the State Survey Agency of each state. These agencies investigate complaints about nursing homes.
- Filing a complaintMedicare.gov. The page names the State Survey Agency as the place for a complaint about nursing home care or facility conditions.
- Eldercare LocatorAdministration for Community Living. A public service that connects older adults and their families to local services. Telephone: 1-800-677-1116.
Cite this page
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare. Record of Life Care Center of Westlake (CCN 365048). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/life-care-center-of-westlake-westlake-oh-365048/
Provenance
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- CMS processed the data on
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Questions
- When was Life Care Center of Westlake last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 8 Jun 2026. It was a complaint investigation. It gave 7 citations. The standard survey before the last one was on 27 Feb 2020. CMS marks the last health inspection of this home as more than 2 years old.
- Who operates Life Care Center of Westlake?
- The CMS record gives the ownership type as for-profit, corporation. CMS lists the home in the chain Life Care Centers of America. The CMS ownership file names Life Care Centers of America, Inc. for operational or managerial control. This site does not show the names of persons.
- Is Life Care Center of Westlake a Special Focus Facility?
- No. The CMS provider file lists no Special Focus status for this home. CMS lists 5 homes in Ohio as Special Focus Facilities and 25 as candidates.
- Where does the data on this page come from?
- The data comes from the CMS Care Compare files for nursing homes. CMS processed the files on 1 Aug 2026. The Care Compare record on Medicare.gov is the official record of the home.