The nursing home failed to keep its areas safe, easy to use, clean, and comfortable for residents, staff, and visitors. Cited March 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 921 — 42 CFR §483.90 — S/S: F
Nursing home report
OAK HILLS NURSING CENTER
LORAIN, OH · Medicare-certified · 80 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
3 of 5 overall
OAK HILLS NURSING CENTER in Lorain, OH has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars. Its staffing rating is low at 1 out of 5 stars, with reported nurse staffing of 3.18 hours per resident per day versus the federal benchmark of 4.1; health inspections are 3 out of 5 stars, quality measures are 5 out of 5 stars, and there were no fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.1769 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: March 4, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.1769.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.35
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.85
- Nurse aides
- 1.97
- Weekend nursing
- 2.93
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 50%
Registered nurse turnover: 67%
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
27.3%19%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
1.9%1.8%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
0%3.8%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
2.3%0%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
2.3%4.5%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
0%0%No change
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
29.5%22.2%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
—0%—
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
15.6%14.1%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
2.2%53.7%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
—54.5%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
69.8%80%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—8.5%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
6.2%9.5%Improving
What the inspectors found
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited June 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The home failed to properly dispose of garbage and other waste. Cited June 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 814 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to have policies to keep smoking safe and properly managed. Cited April 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 926 — 42 CFR §483.90 — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited August 2022 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: F
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal payment denial was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $3,174 in total fines · 1 payment denial.
- 74 days
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Jun 5, 2025
- $3,174
Federal fine
Aug 7, 2023
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of EMBASSY HEALTHCARE · 35 homes · 2.4 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 62.5 residents on an average day (78% of 80 beds)
- Medicare history
- Certified for 45 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.