Lima Convalescent Home
1650 Allentown Road · Lima, OH · 45805 · 4192249741
72 certified beds Non profit - Corporation
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.26 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.66 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.37 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 38% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (21 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 24, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected June 3, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E April 24, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected June 3, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 24, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected June 3, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 24, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected June 3, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 24, 2025
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected June 3, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · F April 24, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected June 3, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F April 24, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected June 3, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D August 15, 2022
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected September 22, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E August 15, 2022
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected September 22, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 15, 2022
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected September 22, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 15, 2022
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 22, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 15, 2022
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected September 22, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 15, 2022
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.
Corrected September 22, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 22, 2019
Honor 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.
Corrected November 22, 2019 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 22, 2019
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected November 22, 2019 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 22, 2019
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected November 22, 2019 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 22, 2019
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected November 22, 2019 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 22, 2019
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected November 22, 2019 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 22, 2019
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
Corrected November 22, 2019 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 22, 2019
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.
Corrected November 22, 2019 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 22, 2019
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected November 22, 2019 · Pharmacy Service
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 366297 · certified since August 18, 2004. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.