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LIFE CARE CENTER OF WESTLAKE

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LIFE CARE CENTER OF WESTLAKE is a for profit - corporation facility in WESTLAKE, OH with 119 certified beds and a 2-star overall CMS rating. The facility has 32 deficiency records on file.

26520 CENTER RIDGE RD, WESTLAKE, OH 44145

Phone: 4408713030

Overall Rating

2/5

Health Inspection

2/5

Staffing

4/5

Quality Measures

3/5

Long-Stay Quality

5/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
365048
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
119
Residents
100
In Hospital
No
County
Cuyahoga
Last Inspection
Oct 19, 2023

Staffing Data

RN Hours
0.61 (nat'l avg: 0.68)
LPN Hours
0.81
CNA Hours
2.20
Total Nursing Hours
3.62 (nat'l avg: 3.89)
PT Hours
0.02
Nursing Turnover
38.3%
RN Turnover
33.3%

What the CMS Record Reveals About LIFE CARE CENTER OF WESTLAKE

LIFE CARE CENTER OF WESTLAKE operates 119 certified beds in WESTLAKE, OH with approximately 100 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars. The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results (2★), staffing levels (4★), and quality measures (3★). Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone — a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.

The inspection file contains 32 deficiency records from recent surveys, all falling in the no-harm or minimal-harm bands of the CMS scope-and-severity grid. No fines or payment denials have been assessed against this provider, suggesting issues — if any — did not rise to the enforcement threshold. Staffing is reported at 3.62 total nursing hours per resident day (national average 3.89), with RN coverage at 0.61 per resident day — the single staffing metric most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

Classified as "For profit - Corporation" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, LIFE CARE CENTER OF WESTLAKE falls into a category where comparative context matters. National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes — ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. Reported nursing turnover at this facility is 38.3%, within a range generally associated with stable care teams. For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report — the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify details directly with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (32 most recent)

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 11, 2025 Tag: 0759

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 12, 2026

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 11, 2025 Tag: 0730

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 12, 2026

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 11, 2025 Tag: 0678

Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 12, 2026

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 11, 2025 Tag: 0610

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 12, 2026

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 11, 2025 Tag: 0609

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 12, 2026

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 11, 2025 Tag: 0607

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 12, 2026

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 10, 2025 Tag: 0684

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 31, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 14, 2024 Tag: 0602

Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 4, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 29, 2024 Tag: 0609

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 18, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 6, 2024 Tag: 0842

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 18, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 6, 2024 Tag: 0687

Provide appropriate foot care.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 18, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 6, 2024 Tag: 0684

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 18, 2024

F — Widespread - Minimal harm Oct 19, 2023 Tag: 0814

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 17, 2023

F — Widespread - Minimal harm Oct 19, 2023 Tag: 0812

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 17, 2023

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Oct 19, 2023 Tag: 0761

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.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 17, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 19, 2023 Tag: 0690

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 17, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 19, 2023 Tag: 0645

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 17, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 19, 2023 Tag: 0582

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 17, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 21, 2023 Tag: 0689

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 19, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 21, 2023 Tag: 0609

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 19, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 7, 2023 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 19, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 20, 2023 Tag: 0740

Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 7, 2023

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Jun 20, 2023 Tag: 0559

Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 7, 2023

F — Widespread - Minimal harm Feb 27, 2020 Tag: 0812

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 25, 2020

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 27, 2020 Tag: 0583

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 25, 2020

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Jan 16, 2019 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 6, 2019

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 16, 2019 Tag: 0842

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 6, 2019

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Jan 16, 2019 Tag: 0812

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 6, 2019

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Jan 16, 2019 Tag: 0761

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.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 6, 2019

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 16, 2019 Tag: 0657

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 6, 2019

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Jan 16, 2019 Tag: 0623

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 6, 2019

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Jan 16, 2019 Tag: 0565

Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 6, 2019

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 10.1% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 5.9% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 0.3% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 7.6% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 3.4% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 84.6% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 58.2% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 1.9% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 10.6% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 24.1% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 92.6% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 59.7% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 5.3% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 27.3% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 11.4% Yes

Penalty History

No penalties on record.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for LIFE CARE CENTER OF WESTLAKE?
LIFE CARE CENTER OF WESTLAKE has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (2★), staffing levels (4★), and quality measures (3★).
What are the staffing levels at LIFE CARE CENTER OF WESTLAKE?
LIFE CARE CENTER OF WESTLAKE reports 3.62 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.89). RN hours are 0.61 per resident day (national average: 0.68). Nursing staff turnover is 38.3%.
How many beds does LIFE CARE CENTER OF WESTLAKE have?
LIFE CARE CENTER OF WESTLAKE has 119 certified beds with approximately 100 residents. The facility is located at 26520 CENTER RIDGE RD, WESTLAKE, OH 44145.
Does LIFE CARE CENTER OF WESTLAKE have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, LIFE CARE CENTER OF WESTLAKE has 32 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Most deficiencies are classified as no harm or minimal harm.
Has LIFE CARE CENTER OF WESTLAKE received any fines or penalties?
No, LIFE CARE CENTER OF WESTLAKE has no fines or penalties on record.
Who owns LIFE CARE CENTER OF WESTLAKE?
LIFE CARE CENTER OF WESTLAKE is classified as "For profit - Corporation" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was LIFE CARE CENTER OF WESTLAKE last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for LIFE CARE CENTER OF WESTLAKE was on Oct 19, 2023. The facility received a health inspection rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for LIFE CARE CENTER OF WESTLAKE?
LIFE CARE CENTER OF WESTLAKE is evaluated on 17 quality measures, of which 8 are used in the CMS star rating calculation. These include measures for both long-stay and short-stay residents covering areas like infections, falls, pressure ulcers, and medication use.

Data Sources

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Always verify information directly with the facility or your state health department.

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