Life Care Center of Westlake

26520 Center Ridge Rd · Westlake, OH · 44145 · 4408713030

119 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Life Care Centers of America

  • No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.

The composite number cleared 73 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.

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Red flags

No standard inspection in over 2 years

The inspection record here is older than usual — conditions may have changed since.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 47
Serious harm & abuse 20% 100
Staffing 20% 72
Federal penalties 15% 100
Trend 10% 52
Context 5% 85

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day3.583.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.680.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day3.23≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year36%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)none

Inspection citations (34 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · D February 26, 2026 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected March 10, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D February 26, 2026 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected March 10, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D December 11, 2025 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected January 12, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D December 11, 2025 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected January 12, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D December 11, 2025 · found via complaint

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Corrected January 12, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D December 11, 2025 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected January 12, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D December 11, 2025 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected January 12, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services

  • Potential for harm · D December 11, 2025 · found via complaint

    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

    Corrected January 12, 2026 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D January 10, 2025 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected January 31, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D September 14, 2024 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected October 4, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D February 29, 2024 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected March 18, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D February 6, 2024 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected March 18, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D February 6, 2024 · found via complaint

    Provide appropriate foot care.

    Corrected March 18, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D February 6, 2024 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected March 18, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D October 19, 2023

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

    Corrected November 17, 2023 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D October 19, 2023

    PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

    Corrected November 17, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D October 19, 2023

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

    Corrected November 17, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E October 19, 2023

    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.

    Corrected November 17, 2023 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · F October 19, 2023

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

    Corrected November 17, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · F October 19, 2023

    Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

    Corrected November 17, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D September 21, 2023 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected October 19, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D September 21, 2023 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected October 19, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D September 7, 2023 · found via complaint

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected October 19, 2023 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · E June 20, 2023 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected July 7, 2023 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D June 20, 2023 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected July 7, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care

Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 365048 · certified since January 1, 1967. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.