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Nursing Homes & Extended Care in Lorain, OH.

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21 licensed nursing homes in Lorain, OH
Updated October 21, 2026
6.4Solid

OAK HILLS NURSING CENTER

3650 BEAVERCREST DRIVE, LORAIN, OH 44053

Oak Hills Nursing Center shows a stark disconnect between its quality outcomes and its fundamental staffing, a tension you see the moment you look at the numbers. On one hand, residents here experience better outcomes with falls causing major injury and pressure ulcers forming at rates significantly lower than the national average, suggesting floor staff are present and attentive when it matters most.

1 doing well3 flaggedFull record ›
6.3Solid

LAKE POINTE HEALTH CARE

3364 KOLBE RD, LORAIN, OH 44053

At Lake Pointe Health Care, the record shows excellent resident outcomes and health inspections, but the picture breaks down sharply when you look at staffing levels. While residents are less likely to develop bedsores due to regular repositioning and falls with major injury are low, meaning call lights get answered, this doesn't reflect the reality of how many nurses are actually on the floor.

2 doing well4 flaggedFull record ›
8.5Strong

AUTUMN AEGIS NURSING HOME

1130 TOWER BLVD, LORAIN, OH 44052

AUTUMN AEGIS NURSING HOME brings a 4.0-star CMS rating, high quality measure scores (5.0/5), low staff turnover (33%), and no federal fines on record. Worth asking: Long-stay antianxiety / sleep medication rate is 35%.

2 doing well1 flaggedFull record ›
3.6Concerns

ANCHOR LODGE NURSING HOME INC

3756 W ERIE AVE, LORAIN, OH 44053

ANCHOR LODGE NURSING HOME INC. shows both diligent skin care and concerning gaps in direct clinical oversight.

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ECHOING HILLS VILLAGE, INC.

3295 LEAVITT RD, LORAIN, OH 44053

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7.2Solid

AVON PLACE HEALTHCARE CENTER

32900 DETROIT RD, AVON, OH 44011

AVON PLACE HEALTHCARE CENTER brings high quality measure scores (4.0/5), and no federal fines on record. Worth asking: Long-stay depressive-symptoms rate is 65.9% — above the national median of about 10%.

1 doing well1 flaggedFull record ›
1.9Concerns

WESLEYAN VILLAGE

807 WEST AVE, ELYRIA, OH 44035

Wesleyan Village presents a tough picture, showing a 2.0 overall CMS rating alongside a 1.0 in health inspections, which stands in sharp contrast to its 5.0 stars for quality measures. This means while some resident outcomes are strong, indicated by your mother's potential for good experiences on certain measures, the facility struggles in fundamental care areas.

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4.1Concerns

WELCOME NURSING HOME

417 SOUTH MAIN STREET, OBERLIN, OH 44074

WELCOME NURSING HOME has a critical flag: cms has placed an abuse icon on this facility, indicating a substantiated finding of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a resident. Worth asking: Annual nursing staff turnover is 28% — well below the industry average of 50-60%.

1 doing well1 flaggedFull record ›
8.0Strong

Kingston Health Center of Vermilion

4210 TELEGRAPH LANE, VERMILION, OH 44089

Kingston Health Center of Vermilion brings a 5.0-star CMS rating, strong inspection scores (4.0/5), high quality measure scores (5.0/5), 0.80 RN hours per resident daily, and no federal fines on record. Worth asking: Long-stay antianxiety / sleep medication rate is 34%.

1 doing well2 flaggedFull record ›
5.8Mixed

Northridge Rehabilitation and Care Center

35990 WESTMINSTER AVE, NORTH RIDGEVILLE, OH 44039

Northridge Rehabilitation and Care Center holds a 2-star CMS overall rating, with health inspections earning just 1 star. Despite this, resident outcomes on quality measures score a high 5 stars, and registered nurse coverage is better than the national average at 0.82 hours per resident daily.

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8.5Strong

O'NEILL HEALTHCARE NORTH RIDGEVILLE

38600 CENTER RIDGE RD, NORTH RIDGEVILLE, OH 44039

O'NEILL HEALTHCARE NORTH RIDGEVILLE brings a 5.0-star CMS rating, strong inspection scores (5.0/5), high quality measure scores (5.0/5), and no federal fines on record. Worth asking: Long-stay antianxiety / sleep medication rate is 41%.

2 doing well2 flaggedFull record ›
8.5Strong

AVON OAKS NURSING HOME

37800 FRENCH CREEK RD, AVON, OH 44011

AVON OAKS NURSING HOME brings a 5.0-star CMS rating, strong inspection scores (4.0/5), above-average staffing (4.0/5), high quality measure scores (5.0/5), 0.77 RN hours per resident daily, and no federal fines on record. Worth asking: Unplanned weight loss rate is 11.8% — above the national median of about 6%.

1 doing well1 flaggedFull record ›
4.2Concerns

MAIN STREET CARE CENTER

500 COMMUNITY DRIVE, AVON LAKE, OH 44012

Main Street Care Center shows you can get exceptional results in resident outcomes, with quality measures scoring a perfect 5.0, but the federal health inspection rating is a low 2.0. While staff retention is better than average, registered nurse coverage falls below the national benchmark, meaning there aren't as many RNs on duty per resident as there should be.

1 doing well2 flaggedFull record ›
6.0Solid

AMHERST MANOR NURSING HOME

175 N LAKE STREET, AMHERST, OH 44001

Amherst Manor comes in with a 2-star overall CMS rating, which is a signal to pay close attention. While their quality measures show better outcomes than most facilities, with residents experiencing fewer problems like pressure ulcers or significant weight loss, the staffing numbers paint a starkly different picture.

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8.4Strong

KENDAL AT OBERLIN

600 KENDAL DRIVE, OBERLIN, OH 44074

KENDAL AT OBERLIN brings a 5.0-star CMS rating, strong inspection scores (5.0/5), and no federal fines on record.

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8.5Strong

ELMS RETIREMENT VILLAGE INC

136 S MAIN ST, WELLINGTON, OH 44090

ELMS RETIREMENT VILLAGE INC brings a 5.0-star CMS rating, strong inspection scores (5.0/5), high quality measure scores (5.0/5), and no federal fines on record. Worth asking: Long-stay antianxiety / sleep medication rate is 30%.

3 doing well1 flaggedFull record ›
7.5Strong

LIFE CARE CENTER OF ELYRIA

1212 SOUTH ABBE ROAD, ELYRIA, OH 44035

LIFE CARE CENTER OF ELYRIA brings a 5.0-star CMS rating, strong inspection scores (4.0/5), high quality measure scores (5.0/5), 0.68 RN hours per resident daily, low staff turnover (35%), and no federal fines on record. Worth asking: Long-stay depressive-symptoms rate is 26.5% — above the national median of about 10%.

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7.5Strong

ST MARY OF THE WOODS

35755 DETROIT ROAD, AVON, OH 44011

ST MARY OF THE WOODS shows a facility with four-star ratings across overall, health, staffing, and quality measures, with registered nurse coverage notably above the national average at 1.37 hours per resident daily, meaning complex health changes are more likely to be caught quickly. However, the data also reveals significant concerns: the rate of antipsychotic medication use is higher than national averages, while falls resulting in major injury are far more common, and the facility experiences 58% nursing turnover, higher than the national rate, meaning staff familiarity can be an issue.

2 doing well1 flaggedFull record ›
8.5Strong

KEYSTONE POINTE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION

383 OPPORTUNITY WAY, LAGRANGE, OH 44050

KEYSTONE POINTE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION brings a 5.0-star CMS rating, strong inspection scores (5.0/5), high quality measure scores (4.0/5), low staff turnover (34%), and no federal fines on record. Worth asking: Long-stay antianxiety / sleep medication rate is 25%.

2 doing well2 flaggedFull record ›
5.4Mixed

WOODS ON FRENCH CREEK NURSING & REHAB CENTER THE

37845 COLORADO AVENUE, AVON, OH 44011

The Woods on French Creek Nursing & Rehab Center presents a confusing picture, balancing strong resident health outcomes with significant operational gaps. Residents generally achieve excellent results on the metrics that track health, and the staff are clearly preventing bedsores by turning people regularly.

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2.2Concerns

AVENUE AT NORTH RIDGEVILLE

6200 LEAR NAGLE ROAD, NORTH RIDGEVILLE, OH 44039

Avenue at North Ridgeville carries a 2.0 overall rating, with health inspections at a stark 1.0, signaling significant issues. However, there are significantly fewer registered nurse hours per resident than the national average, and the rate of falls resulting in major injury is more than triple the national figure, suggesting call lights might go unanswered too long during busy shifts.

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