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.
At a glance
- 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.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17
Comparative context
This facility's CMS overall rating next to its county and state averages.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating
Methodology
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.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17
Methodology
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.
Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication.
Long-stay residents with new or worsened pressure ulcers.
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
Ownership
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 / organization | Role |
|---|---|
| Kern, Samantha | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE |
| Fletcher, Todd | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Lay, Lisa | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Preston, Forrest | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Swanker, Richard | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Ziegler, James | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Cross, Cindy | CORPORATE OFFICER |
| Fletcher, Todd | CORPORATE OFFICER |
| Henry, Terry | CORPORATE OFFICER |
| Lay, Lisa | CORPORATE OFFICER |
| Preston, Forrest | CORPORATE OFFICER |
| Swanker, Richard | CORPORATE OFFICER |
| Thurmond, Joan | CORPORATE OFFICER |
| Ziegler, James | CORPORATE OFFICER |
| Life Care Centers of America, Inc. | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL |
Nearby facilities
Other CMS-certified nursing homes near Cuyahoga County.
Verify the current location and license with official sources.
| Facility | Location | Overall | Health | Staffing | CMS abuse icon | Federal penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edith Lane of Cincinnati CCN 365005 | Cincinnati, OH | 2 | 1 | 1 | Not shown | $159,338 |
| Hillside Plaza CCN 365006 | Cleveland, OH | 4 | 3 | 3 | Not shown | $0 |
| Brethren Retirement Community CCN 365014 | Greenville, OH | 2 | 2 | 4 | Not shown | $0 |
| Lutheran Home CCN 365020 | Westlake, OH | 5 | 4 | 5 | Not shown | $0 |
| Atrium Nursing and Rehabilitation CCN 365022 | Xenia, OH | 2 | 1 | 4 | Not shown | $193,839 |
| Wexner Heritage House CCN 365026 | Columbus, OH | 2 | 1 | 4 | Not shown | $0 |
Related research
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
| Date | CMS tag | Severity | Type | CMS deficiency status | Correction date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 26, 2026 | 0689 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Mar 10, 2026 |
| Feb 26, 2026 | 0842 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Mar 10, 2026 |
| Dec 11, 2025 | 0607 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jan 12, 2026 |
| Dec 11, 2025 | 0609 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jan 12, 2026 |
| Dec 11, 2025 | 0610 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jan 12, 2026 |
| Dec 11, 2025 | 0678 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jan 12, 2026 |
| Dec 11, 2025 | 0730 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jan 12, 2026 |
| Dec 11, 2025 | 0759 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jan 12, 2026 |
| Jan 10, 2025 | 0684 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jan 31, 2025 |
| Sep 14, 2024 | 0602 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Oct 4, 2024 |
| Feb 29, 2024 | 0609 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Mar 18, 2024 |
| Feb 6, 2024 | 0684 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Mar 18, 2024 |
| Feb 6, 2024 | 0687 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Mar 18, 2024 |
| Feb 6, 2024 | 0842 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Mar 18, 2024 |
| Oct 19, 2023 | 0582 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Nov 17, 2023 |
| Oct 19, 2023 | 0645 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Nov 17, 2023 |
| Oct 19, 2023 | 0690 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Nov 17, 2023 |
| Oct 19, 2023 | 0761 | E | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Nov 17, 2023 |
| Oct 19, 2023 | 0812 | F | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Nov 17, 2023 |
| Oct 19, 2023 | 0814 | F | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Nov 17, 2023 |
| Sep 21, 2023 | 0609 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Oct 19, 2023 |
| Sep 21, 2023 | 0689 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Oct 19, 2023 |
| Sep 7, 2023 | 0880 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Oct 19, 2023 |
| Jun 20, 2023 | 0559 | E | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jul 7, 2023 |
| Jun 20, 2023 | 0740 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jul 7, 2023 |
How to verify this data
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- Your state survey agency’s latest inspection reports
- Any recent complaint investigations
- Current ownership and license status
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