All citations for Life Care Center of Elyria

State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.

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Last standard health inspection on record

May 8, 2026

Showing 1 to 11 of 11 citations

  1. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0222, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of April 20, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 22, 2023).

  2. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of April 20, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 22, 2023).

  3. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0223, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of April 20, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 22, 2023).

  4. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of April 20, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 22, 2023).

  5. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0372, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of April 20, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 22, 2023).

  6. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0741, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of April 20, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 22, 2023).

  7. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0644, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of April 20, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 22, 2023).

  8. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0646, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of April 20, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 22, 2023).

  9. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0685, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of April 20, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 22, 2023).

  10. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0692, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of April 20, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 22, 2023).

  11. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0699, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of April 20, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 22, 2023).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of September 30, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.