LIFE CARE CENTER OF WESTLAKE
26520 CENTER RIDGE RD, WESTLAKE, OH 44145 · CCN 365048
Ratings
- Overall
- ★★☆☆☆ 2
- Health inspection
- ★★☆☆☆ 2
- Quality measures
- ★★★☆☆ 3
- Staffing
- ★★★★☆ 4
Facility
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Certified beds
- 119
- Avg residents/day
- 99.7
- Phone
- 4408713030
Inspection history vs Ohio & national averages
Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.
| Cycle | Inspection date | This facility | Ohio avg | National avg | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2023-10-19 | 12 | 10.2 | 9.5 | +1.8 worse |
| 2 | 2020-02-27 | 4 | 10.7 | 9.8 | -6.7 better |
| 3 | 2019-01-16 | 16 | 9.9 | 9.3 | +6.1 worse |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Abuse, neglect, exploitation | 3 |
| Quality of life and care | 2 |
| Resident assessment and care planning | 1 |
| Nursing and physician services | 1 |
| Resident rights | 1 |
| Nutrition and dietary | 2 |
| Pharmacy service | 2 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 3.62 | 38.3% |
| RN staffing (reported) | 0.61 | 33.3% |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 3.85 | — |
Fines & penalties
- Total fines
- $0
- Number of fines
- 0
- Number of penalties
- 0
- Payment denials
- 0
Chain
- Chain
- LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA
- Facilities in chain
- 194
- Chain avg overall
- 3.50 / 5
Inspection citations (32)
- DF0607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.2025-12-11 · Health · corrected 2026-01-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2025-12-11 · Health · corrected 2026-01-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.2025-12-11 · Health · corrected 2026-01-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0678Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.2025-12-11 · Health · corrected 2026-01-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0730Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.2025-12-11 · Health · corrected 2026-01-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.2025-12-11 · Health · corrected 2026-01-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2025-01-10 · Health · corrected 2025-01-31
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0602Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.2024-09-14 · Health · corrected 2024-10-04
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2024-02-29 · Health · corrected 2024-03-18
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2024-02-06 · Health · corrected 2024-03-18
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0687Provide appropriate foot care.2024-02-06 · Health · corrected 2024-03-18
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2024-02-06 · Health · corrected 2024-03-18
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.2023-10-19 · Health · corrected 2023-11-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities2023-10-19 · Health · corrected 2023-11-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.2023-10-19 · Health · corrected 2023-11-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0761Ensure 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.2023-10-19 · Health · corrected 2023-11-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2023-10-19 · Health · corrected 2023-11-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0814Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.2023-10-19 · Health · corrected 2023-11-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2023-09-21 · Health · corrected 2023-10-19
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2023-09-21 · Health · corrected 2023-10-19
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2023-09-07 · Health · corrected 2023-10-19
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0559Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.2023-06-20 · Health · corrected 2023-07-07
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0740Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.2023-06-20 · Health · corrected 2023-07-07
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.2020-02-27 · Health · corrected 2020-03-25
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2020-02-27 · Health · corrected 2020-03-25
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0565Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.2019-01-16 · Health · corrected 2019-02-06
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.2019-01-16 · Health · corrected 2019-02-06
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2019-01-16 · Health · corrected 2019-02-06
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0761Ensure 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.2019-01-16 · Health · corrected 2019-02-06
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2019-01-16 · Health · corrected 2019-02-06
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2019-01-16 · Health · corrected 2019-02-06
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2019-01-16 · Health · corrected 2019-02-06
Potential for more than minimal harm
Ownership
| Owner | Type | Role | Percent | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRESTON, FORREST | Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | 1976-01-06 |
| LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC. | Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 1996-05-01 |
| FLETCHER, TODD | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2021-05-01 |
| LAY, LISA | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2017-04-24 |
| PRESTON, FORREST | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 1976-01-06 |
| SWANKER, RICHARD | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2022-01-01 |
| ZIEGLER, JAMES | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2001-09-18 |
| CROSS, CINDY | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 1994-04-21 |
| FLETCHER, TODD | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2020-11-02 |
| HENRY, TERRY | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 1999-08-16 |
| LAY, LISA | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2018-02-08 |
| PRESTON, FORREST | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 1976-01-06 |
| SWANKER, RICHARD | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2011-04-01 |
| THURMOND, JOAN | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2000-09-21 |
| ZIEGLER, JAMES | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 1999-08-16 |
| KERN, SAMANTHA | Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | — | 2018-08-20 |
Other facilities in WESTLAKE
| Name | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|
| RAE-ANN WESTLAKE | ★★★★★ | 130 |
| HUNTINGTON WOODS CARE & REHAB CENTER | ★★★★★ | 82 |
| BROOKDALE WESTLAKE VILLAGE | ★★★★★ | 60 |
| LUTHERAN HOME | ★★★★☆ | 104 |
| RAE ANN SUBURBAN | ★★☆☆☆ | 95 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.