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ANCHOR LODGE NURSING HOME INC

LORAIN, OH · Medicare-certified · 110 beds

In good standing
For-profitChain member
3 of 5 overall

3-star nursing home overall. Staffing is a weak point at 2 stars, with reported nurse staffing at 3.39 hours per resident per day below the 4.1 federal benchmark; health inspection is 3 stars, quality measures are 4 stars, and there were no fines in the last 24 months.

Facility ratings

Health inspections

Staffing

3.3891 hrs/resident/day

Quality measures

Last inspection: December 4, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0

Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.3891.

Staffing detail

Registered nurses
0.54
Licensed practical nurses
0.85
Nurse aides
2.00
Weekend nursing
3.22

Hours per resident per day.

Total staff turnover: 52%
Registered nurse turnover: 50%

Resident outcomes

Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.

Negative outcomes

Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).

Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication

6.7%3.3%Improving

Residents with a fall causing major injury

4.1%3.6%No change

Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)

2%2.3%No change

Residents with a urinary tract infection

1.4%0%Improving

Residents who lost too much weight

7.7%8.1%No change

Residents who were physically restrained

0%0%No change

Residents needing more help with daily activities

6.3%4.2%Improving

Residents whose ability to walk got worse

0%0%No change

Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication

24.2%31.1%Worsening

Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic

1.5%0%Improving

Residents with a long-term catheter

0%0%No change

Residents with new or worsening incontinence

26%17.3%Improving

Residents with depressive symptoms

3%9.1%Worsening

Positive outcomes

Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).

Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine

92.5%

Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine

100%98.8%Worsening

Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine

70.7%

Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine

60.6%68.3%Improving

What the inspectors found

The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited March 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.

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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: J

The nursing home failed to ensure residents were free from significant medication errors. Cited May 2023 — isolated incident, actual harm.

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F-Tag 760 — 42 CFR §483.45(f)(2) — S/S: G

The home failed to provide enough food and fluids to keep residents healthy. Cited November 2022 — isolated incident, actual harm.

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F-Tag 692 — 42 CFR §483.25(g) — S/S: G

The home failed to make food and drinks appealing and served them at a safe, appetizing temperature. Cited September 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 804 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: F

The home failed to ensure residents were treated with dignity and could make their own choices and communicate freely. Cited November 2022 — limited pattern, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 550 — 42 CFR §483.10(a) — S/S: E

Recent history

  1. STAFFING

    Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.

  2. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.

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  3. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.

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  4. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 6 health deficiencies.

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Penalties & enforcement

On record with Medicare: 2 fines · $37,585 in total fines.

  • Federal fine

    Mar 19, 2024

    $20,678
  • Federal fine

    May 26, 2023

    $16,907

Operator & ownership

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Chain
Part of SPRENGER HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS · 12 homes · 3.9 stars avg
Occupancy
94.5 residents on an average day (86% of 110 beds)
Resident voice
Resident & family councils
Medicare history
Certified for 31 years

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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.