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Lima Convalescent Home
1650 Allentown Road, Lima, OH 45805
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.
Lima Convalescent Home is a Non-profit, corporation nursing home in Lima, Ohio, certified for 72 beds and caring for about 67 residents a day.
CMS gives it 4 of 5 stars overall, above the Ohio median of 3; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 3 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 21 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (7, 6, 8 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 29.2 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 33.3.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.9 hours per resident per day (0.7 RN), close to the Ohio median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 36.4%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Allen Co. median | Ohio median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 21 | 21 | 27 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 29.2 | 32.1 | 33.3 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.9 | 3.5 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 36.4% | 42.7% | 48.5% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $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: 24 Apr 2025, 15 Aug 2022.
Severity mix: D ×17 E ×2 F ×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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Apr 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 3 Jun 2025 |
| 24 Apr 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 3 Jun 2025 |
| 24 Apr 2025 | 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 | 3 Jun 2025 |
| 24 Apr 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 3 Jun 2025 |
| 24 Apr 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 3 Jun 2025 |
| 24 Apr 2025 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 3 Jun 2025 |
| 24 Apr 2025 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | D | Standard survey | 3 Jun 2025 |
| 15 Aug 2022 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | E | Standard survey | 22 Sep 2022 |
| 15 Aug 2022 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 22 Sep 2022 |
| 15 Aug 2022 | 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 | 22 Sep 2022 |
| 15 Aug 2022 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 22 Sep 2022 |
| 15 Aug 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 | 22 Sep 2022 |
| 15 Aug 2022 | 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 | Standard survey | 22 Sep 2022 |
| 22 Aug 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 | 22 Nov 2019 |
| 22 Aug 2019 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Standard survey | 22 Nov 2019 |
| 22 Aug 2019 | 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 | 22 Nov 2019 |
| 22 Aug 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. | D | Standard survey | 22 Nov 2019 |
| 22 Aug 2019 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 22 Nov 2019 |
| 22 Aug 2019 | F0661 | Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. | D | Standard survey | 22 Nov 2019 |
| 22 Aug 2019 | 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 | Standard survey | 22 Nov 2019 |
| 22 Aug 2019 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Standard survey | 22 Nov 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 36.4%, RNs 11.1%; 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 | 4.5% | 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 | 3.8% | 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 | 6.5% | 4.9% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.0% | 3.0% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 11.3% | 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: non-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Lima Convalescent Home Foundation Incorporated.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lima Convalescent Home Foundation Incorporated | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/21/1955 |
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 |
| 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 |
| Carecore At Lima | Lima | 88 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 53 | 60.2 | $34K | 20 Mar 2026 |
| 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 Lima Convalescent Home been cited for?
21 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 Lima Convalescent Home been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Lima Convalescent Home compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.9 hours per resident per day against a Ohio median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Lima Convalescent Home?
Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Lima Convalescent Home Foundation Incorporated. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Lima Convalescent Home last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 24 Apr 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 24 Apr 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.