Nursing home

Life Care Center of Westlake

26520 Center Ridge Rd, Westlake, OH, 44145

CMS ownership records associate this facility with Life Care Centers of America · For profit - Corporation.

CMS overall rating
CMS overall rating: 2 out of 52of 5

At a glance

CMS reports a 2-star overall rating for Life Care Center of Westlake, with 34 inspection citations on record. No federal fine or payment-denial records appear in the current dataset.
CMS overall
2
of 5
Health inspection
2
of 5
Staffing
4
of 5
Quality measures
4
of 5
Certified beds
119
CMS-reported

CMS rating profile

The four CMS ratings on one aligned scale, with county and state averages for context.

Rating profile

How this facility's overall rating relates to its three CMS component ratings.

Overall2 of 5
Health inspection2 of 5
Staffing4 of 5
Quality measures4 of 5

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Comparative context

This facility's CMS overall rating next to its county and state averages.

This facility 2
15
Cuyahoga Co. avg 3Ohio avg 3.22This facility
This facility: 2 of 5. Cuyahoga Co. avg: 3. Ohio avg: 3.22.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology
Averages are calculated from CMS records included in this dataset and exclude facilities CMS has not rated. A neutral reference point, not a CMS rating or a pass/fail line.

Inspections and citations

Health-inspection citations CMS reports for this facility. Individual records are in the technical appendix.

Citation profile

How many citations CMS reports, how severe, and when they occurred.

34
Citations on record
0
Higher severity (G–L)
19
From complaints
0
Infection control
Citations by inspection year
72019
22020
112023
52024
72025
22026
Higher severity Standard

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Methodology
Severity uses the CMS scope-and-severity letter (G–L count as higher severity). Counts are CMS-reported inspection findings, not a judgment about current conditions.

Federal records

Federal fines (CMPs) and payment-denial records CMS reports in the recent reporting period. These are distinct record types and are never merged.

No federal penalty records are included in this data for this facility.

Staffing and care

Selected CMS care indicators for long-stay residents, with a typical level for context. The CMS staffing star rating appears in the rating profile above.

Selected care measures

How this facility's reported care indicators sit against a typical level.

3 of 3 care measures reported by CMS
On antipsychotic medication(lower is better)11.11%

Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication.

With new/worsened pressure ulcers(lower is better)4.41%

Long-stay residents with new or worsened pressure ulcers.

Falls with major injury(lower is better)3.34%

Long-stay residents with one or more falls with major injury.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology
The tick marks a typical level for context and is calculated from CMS records included in this dataset — not a CMS rating. Per-shift staffing hours are not part of this dataset. Missing values are shown as “Not reported”, never as zero.

Facilities and agencies grouped by CMS-reported ownership fields. A company appearing here does not by itself mean it controlled day-to-day care or did anything wrong.

Owner / organizationRole
Kern, SamanthaW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
Fletcher, ToddCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Lay, LisaCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Preston, ForrestCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Swanker, RichardCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Ziegler, JamesCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Cross, CindyCORPORATE OFFICER
Fletcher, ToddCORPORATE OFFICER
Henry, TerryCORPORATE OFFICER
Lay, LisaCORPORATE OFFICER
Preston, ForrestCORPORATE OFFICER
Swanker, RichardCORPORATE OFFICER
Thurmond, JoanCORPORATE OFFICER
Ziegler, JamesCORPORATE OFFICER
Life Care Centers of America, Inc.OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL

Nearby facilities

Other CMS-certified nursing homes near Cuyahoga County.

26520 Center Ridge Rd, Westlake
Cuyahoga County · OH · 44145
119 certified beds41.4521, -81.9140

Verify the current location and license with official sources.

FacilityLocationOverallHealthStaffingCMS abuse iconFederal penalties
Edith Lane of Cincinnati
CCN 365005
Cincinnati, OH211Not shown$159,338
Hillside Plaza
CCN 365006
Cleveland, OH433Not shown$0
Brethren Retirement Community
CCN 365014
Greenville, OH224Not shown$0
Lutheran Home
CCN 365020
Westlake, OH545Not shown$0
Atrium Nursing and Rehabilitation
CCN 365022
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CCN 365026
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Frequently asked questions

What is Life Care Center of Westlake's CMS rating?

Life Care Center of Westlake has a 2-star CMS overall rating (out of 5) in the current dataset, with CMS component ratings of 2 for health inspections, 4 for staffing, and 4 for quality measures. A star rating is a CMS summary of past data, not a judgment about current conditions.

Where is Life Care Center of Westlake located?

Life Care Center of Westlake is located at 26520 Center Ridge Rd, Westlake, OH, 44145 in Cuyahoga County, and CMS lists 119 certified beds.

Does Life Care Center of Westlake have federal penalties or payment denials on record?

The current CMS data shows no federal penalty amounts or payment denials for Life Care Center of Westlake over roughly the past three years. Records can change; confirm current status on CMS Care Compare.

How does Life Care Center of Westlake's rating compare to nearby facilities?

Life Care Center of Westlake's CMS overall rating is 2 of 5. For comparison, the average CMS overall rating is 3 across 92 facilities in Cuyahoga County, and 3.22 across Ohio. Averages exclude facilities CMS has not rated, and a star rating is a CMS summary, not a judgment about any individual facility.

How can I verify Life Care Center of Westlake's current information?

SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Confirm Life Care Center of Westlake's current ratings, inspection reports, and license status on the official CMS Care Compare site and with your state survey agency.

Technical appendix

Record identifiers

CMS provider number (CCN)
365048
Ownership type
For profit - Corporation
Certified beds
119
Data snapshot
2026-07-17
All 34 citation records
DateCMS tagSeverityTypeCMS deficiency statusCorrection date
Feb 26, 20260689DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMar 10, 2026
Feb 26, 20260842DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMar 10, 2026
Dec 11, 20250607DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 12, 2026
Dec 11, 20250609DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 12, 2026
Dec 11, 20250610DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 12, 2026
Dec 11, 20250678DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 12, 2026
Dec 11, 20250730DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 12, 2026
Dec 11, 20250759DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 12, 2026
Jan 10, 20250684DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 31, 2025
Sep 14, 20240602DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionOct 4, 2024
Feb 29, 20240609DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMar 18, 2024
Feb 6, 20240684DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMar 18, 2024
Feb 6, 20240687DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMar 18, 2024
Feb 6, 20240842DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMar 18, 2024
Oct 19, 20230582DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionNov 17, 2023
Oct 19, 20230645DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionNov 17, 2023
Oct 19, 20230690DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionNov 17, 2023
Oct 19, 20230761EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionNov 17, 2023
Oct 19, 20230812FStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionNov 17, 2023
Oct 19, 20230814FStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionNov 17, 2023
Sep 21, 20230609DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionOct 19, 2023
Sep 21, 20230689DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionOct 19, 2023
Sep 7, 20230880DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionOct 19, 2023
Jun 20, 20230559EComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJul 7, 2023
Jun 20, 20230740DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJul 7, 2023
Showing the 25 most recent of 34 citations.

How to verify this data

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