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Lutheran Home
2116 Dover Center Rd, Westlake, OH 44145
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.
Certified for 40 beds, Lutheran Home serves Westlake in Cuyahoga County, Ohio and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1967.
CMS gives it 4 of 5 stars overall, above the Ohio median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 4 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 15 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (7, 1, 7 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 37.5 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 5.4 hours per resident per day (0.7 RN), above the Ohio median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 51.6%.
CMS flags that the facility has not had a standard health inspection in more than two years.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Cuyahoga Co. median | Ohio median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 15 | 28 | 27 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 37.5 | 30.2 | 33.3 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 5.4 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 51.6% | 53.8% | 48.5% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (92 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 Aug 2023, 16 Jan 2020.
Severity mix: D ×11 F ×2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Nov 2025 | F0694 | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. | D | Complaint investigation | 8 Dec 2025 |
| 24 Aug 2023 | F0604 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | D | Standard survey | 12 Oct 2023 |
| 24 Aug 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 12 Oct 2023 |
| 24 Aug 2023 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 12 Oct 2023 |
| 24 Aug 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 | Standard survey | 12 Oct 2023 |
| 24 Aug 2023 | F0838 | Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies. | C | Standard survey | 12 Oct 2023 |
| 24 Aug 2023 | F0868 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly | C | Standard survey | 12 Oct 2023 |
| 16 Jan 2020 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 21 Feb 2020 |
| 29 Nov 2018 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | F | Standard survey | 30 Jan 2019 |
| 29 Nov 2018 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 30 Jan 2019 |
| 29 Nov 2018 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Standard survey | 30 Jan 2019 |
| 29 Nov 2018 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 30 Jan 2019 |
| 29 Nov 2018 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 30 Jan 2019 |
| 29 Nov 2018 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 30 Jan 2019 |
| 29 Nov 2018 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 30 Jan 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 51.6%, RNs 38.5%; 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 | 12.3% | 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 | 1.2% | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 4.6% | 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 | 20.1% | 4.9% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 6.1% | 3.0% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 5.7% | 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.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Enriching Communities | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| Life Enriching Communities Foundation | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| American Medical Personel | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| Caring Communities Shared Services Ltd. | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| Friends Services For the Aging | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2018 |
| Intelycare Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
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 Cuyahoga County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Algart Health Care | Cleveland | 78 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 6.4 | — | 18 Oct 2019 |
| Berea Center | Berea | 50 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 12.0 | — | 7 Aug 2025 |
| Brookdale Westlake Village | Westlake | 60 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 15.0 | — | 22 Apr 2026 |
| Gardens of Mcgregor and Amasa Stone | East Cleveland | 148 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 6.8 | — | 14 Aug 2025 |
| Huntington Woods Care & Rehab Center | Westlake | 82 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 11 | 13.4 | — | 8 Jun 2026 |
| Larchwood Care | Cleveland | 74 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 19 | 25.7 | — | 12 May 2026 |
| North Park Care Center | Brook Park | 34 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 17.6 | — | 7 Jul 2022 |
| O'Neill Healthcare Fairview Park | Fairview Park | 118 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 11 | 9.3 | — | 26 Jun 2025 |
All 92 facilities in Cuyahoga County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Lutheran Home been cited for?
15 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 Lutheran Home been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Lutheran Home compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 5.4 hours per resident per day against a Ohio median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Lutheran Home?
Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Life Enriching Communities and Life Enriching Communities Foundation. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Lutheran Home last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 24 Nov 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 24 Aug 2023.
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.