Map showing the location of LIFE CARE CENTER OF MEDINA in MEDINA, Ohio
2400 COLUMBIA RD, MEDINA, OH, 44256

Overall Score

CMS Five-Star Quality Rating
3/5AverageCMS Five-Star overall rating
  1. Much below average
  2. Below average
  3. Average
  4. Above average
  5. Much above average

Where it ranks

  • OhioAbove only 37% of peers911 rated homes · average 3.2★
  • Medina CountyAbove only 9% of peers12 rated homes · average 3.9★
  • United StatesAbove only 41% of peers14,574 rated homes · average 3.0★

How the rating is built

  • Health inspectionsStarting point3★+0.2 vs OH avg
  • StaffingCan add or remove a star4★+1.6 vs OH avg
  • Quality measuresCan add or remove a star4★−0.4 vs OH avg

CMS starts from the health inspection stars, then adds or subtracts a star for staffing and for quality measures. Stars are assigned relative to other facilities in the same state.

  • Standard inspection overdueThe most recent standard health inspection is older than CMS expects, so the health inspection rating may not reflect current conditions.

Ratings & measures

Tap a row to see what it means
Health inspection ratingCMS stars from the last three on-site inspection cycles3★Above only 44% of peersOH avg2.8★U.S. avg2.8★
What is health inspection rating?

Stars assigned from the last three standard surveys and every complaint investigation in that window, weighted toward the most recent and the most serious findings. CMS assigns these stars relative to other facilities in the same state.

Why it matters

It carries the most weight in the overall rating and is the only domain based on what trained inspectors saw on site rather than what the facility reported.

Staffing ratingCMS stars from payroll-reported hours and turnover4★Above 80% of peersOH avg2.4★U.S. avg2.9★
What is staffing rating?

Nurse and aide hours per resident day from payroll records CMS collects every quarter, adjusted for how much care residents need, plus staff turnover and weekend coverage.

Why it matters

More hours and lower turnover are the strongest predictors of fewer falls, pressure sores, and avoidable hospital stays.

Quality measures ratingCMS stars from clinical outcomes and resident assessments4★Above only 12% of peersOH avg4.4★U.S. avg3.6★
What is quality measures rating?

Clinical outcomes from resident assessments and Medicare claims: falls with injury, pressure ulcers, hospitalizations, antipsychotic use, and more, for both short-stay and long-stay residents.

Why it matters

It shows whether care is working, but part of it comes from the facility’s own assessments, so read it alongside the inspection results.

Total nurse hoursPer resident per day, all nursing staff3.84hrsAbove 68% of peersOH avg3.73Benchmark4.10
What is total nurse hours?

All licensed nurse and aide hours worked, divided by the number of residents, on an average day. Reported from payroll, not self-reported.

Why it matters

Federal research links 4.1 hours a day to fewer avoidable harms. Below about 3 hours, residents wait longer for help with basics like toileting and repositioning.

RN hoursPer resident per day, registered nurses only0.80hrsAbove 81% of peersOH avg0.63Benchmark0.75
What is rn hours?

Registered nurse hours only. RNs assess residents, manage medications, and catch changes in condition; LPNs and aides deliver most hands-on care.

Why it matters

RN coverage is the staffing measure most tied to fewer hospital transfers and infections, and it is where thinly staffed facilities cut first.

Nursing staff turnoverShare of nursing staff who left within a year · lower is better32%Top 9%OH avg50%RN turnover22%
What is nursing staff turnover?

The share of nursing staff who left within the past year, from the same payroll data.

Why it matters

High turnover means residents are cared for by people who do not know them, and it is one of the strongest predictors of inspection problems.

Fines in the last three yearsCivil money penalties imposed by CMS · lower is better$0Above only 32% of peersOH avg$23,502Fines · denials0 · 0
What is fines in the last three years?

Civil money penalties CMS imposed after serious or uncorrected deficiencies, and denials of Medicare payment for new admissions.

Why it matters

Penalties follow the worst inspection findings. A recent fine is the clearest sign that inspectors found real harm.

Inspection history

Last three inspection cycles
32citations
4inspection dates
0actual harm (G–I)
0immediate jeopardy (J–L)
Jan 25, 2024most recent

Citations by monthSep 2019 – Jan 2024

  • No actual harm (D–F)
  • Actual harm (G–I)
  • Immediate jeopardy (J–L)
  • $Fine or payment denial

Click a month or a year to filter the findings below. Arrow keys move between months; Esc clears.

Jan 25, 202414 citationsCycle 1worst E · no actual harm
  1. F814Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.Nutrition and DietaryC · widespreadCorrected Feb 28, 2024
  2. F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection ControlD · isolatedCorrected Feb 28, 2024
  3. F849Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.AdministrationD · isolatedCorrected Feb 28, 2024
  4. F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Feb 28, 2024
  5. F578Honor 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.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Feb 28, 2024
  6. F584Honor 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.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Feb 28, 2024
  7. F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationD · isolatedCorrected Feb 28, 2024
  8. F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Feb 28, 2024
  9. F646Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Feb 28, 2024
  10. F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Feb 28, 2024
  11. F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Feb 28, 2024
  12. F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Feb 28, 2024
  13. F758Implement 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.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Feb 28, 2024
  14. F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and DietaryE · patternCorrected Feb 28, 2024
Nov 20, 20231 citationCycle 3worst D · no actual harm
  1. F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Nov 13, 2023
Sep 24, 20219 citationsCycle 2worst F · no actual harm
  1. Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Oct 28, 2021
  2. F570Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.Resident RightsC · widespreadCorrected Oct 28, 2021
  3. F572Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges.Resident RightsC · widespreadCorrected Oct 28, 2021
  4. F584Honor 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.Resident RightsE · patternCorrected Oct 28, 2021
  5. F761Ensure 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.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Oct 28, 2021
  6. F803Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.Nutrition and DietaryE · patternCorrected Oct 28, 2021
  7. F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and DietaryF · widespreadCorrected Oct 28, 2021
  8. F921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.EnvironmentalE · patternCorrected Oct 28, 2021
  9. F922Have enough backup water supply for essential areas of the nursing home.EnvironmentalF · widespreadCorrected Oct 28, 2021
Sep 12, 20198 citationsCycle 3worst F · no actual harm
  1. F881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.Infection ControlD · isolatedCorrected Oct 4, 2019
  2. F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection ControlF · widespreadCorrected Oct 4, 2019
  3. F679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Oct 4, 2019
  4. F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Oct 4, 2019
  5. Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Oct 4, 2019
  6. F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Resident RightsE · patternCorrected Oct 4, 2019
  7. F582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Oct 4, 2019
  8. F676Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Oct 4, 2019

Staffing

From quarterly payroll reports

Hours per resident per day

  • All nursing staffRNs, LPNs and aides combined3.84hrsAbove 68% of peers+0.11 vs OH avg
  • Registered nursesRN hours only0.80hrsAbove 81% of peers+0.17 vs OH avg
  • Licensed practical nursesLPN hours0.73hrs
  • Nurse aidesCNA hours2.31hrs
  • Weekend nursingAll staff on Saturdays and Sundays3.45hrs
  • Ohio average
  • Research benchmark (4.10 total, 0.75 RN)

Turnover & capacity

  • Nursing staff turnoverShare who left within a year · lower is better32%Top 9%OH avg 50%
  • RN turnoverRegistered nurses only22%Not ranked by CMS
  • Administrators who leftIn the past year1Leadership changed
  • Occupancy156 certified beds · ~109 residents a day70%Above only 13% of peersOH avg 83%

Fines & penalties

Roughly the past three years

Enforcement summary

  • $0In fines
  • 0Fines
  • 0Payment denials
  • $23,502OH avg in fines
Above only 32% of peersFewer fines than 32% of rated homes in Ohio

Actions on record

No fines or payment denialsNothing on record in the current reporting window. Ohio facilities average 0.8 penalties.

Ownership

As filed with CMS

Structure

Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Chain
Life Care Centers of America194 facilities in the chain3.4★ chain average
Certification
Medicare and Medicaid
Location type
Urban
Ownership change
None in the last 12 months

People and entities on file

Direct owners (5%+)
  • Forrest Preston
Operational or managerial control
  • Developers Investment Company INC
  • Life Care Centers of America, INC.
  • Medina Operations, LLC
  • Todd Fletcher
  • Yatish Goyal
  • Sherri Graefnitz
  • Staci Lehmkuhl
  • Zofia Long
  • +2 more
Corporate directors
  • Terry Henry
  • Lisa Lay
  • Richard Swanker
Corporate officers
  • Cindy Cross
  • Lisa Lay
  • Richard Swanker
  • Joan Thurmond

Person Organization

Sources & notes

Public data, updated quarterly

Data sources

  • CMS Care Compare · Provider InformationStar ratings, staffing hours, turnover, penalties and flags · processed February 2026.
  • CMS Health CitationsEvery deficiency from the last three inspection cycles, with scope, severity and inspection cycle.
  • CMS Penalties and Ownership filesCivil money penalties, payment denials, and the owners and managers on file.

Notes

  • CMS Certification Number 365085 · 2400 COLUMBIA RD, MEDINA, OH, 44256.
  • Percentiles compare this facility with every rated nursing home in Ohio and Medina County. Turnover and fines are inverted so a high percentile is always good.
  • This is an informational summary of public data, not medical, legal, or placement advice. Facilities cannot pay to change it; a facility that believes a record is wrong can dispute it with CMS.

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