LIFE CARE CENTER OF WESTLAKE
26520 CENTER RIDGE RD
WESTLAKE, OH, 44145
4408713030
CCN: 365048
2
Overall2
Health4
Staffing3
QualitySpecial FocusAbuse IconOwnership Changed (12mo)Inspection OverdueOIG ExcludedUnder CIA
OIG Federal Exclusion Matches (1)
This facility's name matches one or more entities on the OIG List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE). Excluded parties are prohibited from participation in Medicare and Medicaid programs.
LIFE HEALTHCARE, INC
1128b8
Excluded 2004-10-20
Ownership
| Name | Role | % |
|---|---|---|
| PRESTON, FORREST | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% |
| ZIEGLER, JAMES | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE |
| FLETCHER, TODD | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE |
| LAY, LISA | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE |
| PRESTON, FORREST | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE |
| SWANKER, RICHARD | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE |
| FLETCHER, TODD | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE |
| CROSS, CINDY | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE |
| THURMOND, JOAN | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE |
| ZIEGLER, JAMES | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE |
| HENRY, TERRY | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE |
| LAY, LISA | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE |
| PRESTON, FORREST | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE |
| SWANKER, RICHARD | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE |
| LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC. | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE |
| KERN, SAMANTHA | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | NOT APPLICABLE |
Health Deficiencies (32)
2025-12-11 · Health
D
F759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
D
F730 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
D
F678 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
D
F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
D
F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
D
F607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
2025-01-10 · Health
D
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
2024-09-14 · Health
D
F602 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
2024-02-29 · Health
D
F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
2024-02-06 · Health
D
F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
D
F687 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate foot care.
D
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
2023-10-19 · Health
F
F814 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
F
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
E
F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
D
F690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
D
F645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
D
F582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
2023-09-21 · Health
D
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
D
F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
2023-09-07 · Health
D
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2023-06-20 · Health
D
F740 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
E
F559 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
2020-02-27 · Health
F
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
D
F583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
2019-01-16 · Health
E
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
D
F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
E
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
E
F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
D
F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
E
F623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
E
F565 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Staffing
MetricThis FacilityNational Avg
Total Nurse Hrs/Resident/Day3.68
3.62
RN Hrs/Resident/Day0.54
0.61
LPN Hrs/Resident/Day0.81
0.81
CNA Hrs/Resident/Day2.33
2.20
PT Hrs/Resident/Day0.12
0.02
Data as of 2026-03-01