Skilled nursing · Westlake, OH

Lutheran Home

2116 DOVER CENTER RD, Westlake, OH 44145

5 / 5CMS 104 bedsCapacity Apr 2026Inspected

PALMELLE

Top 24%

Federal · State

Solid

The Palmelle read

Solid. Lutheran Home carries a Palmelle Clarity Score of 76 out of 100, derived from federal CMS Care Compare data plus Ohio state records. Health inspection rating sits at 4-star, staffing at 5-star, quality measures at 4-star. Long-stay antipsychotic prescribing is at 11.3 percent versus a 14 percent national median. RN coverage is 0.62 hours per resident per day. Nurse turnover 43 percent.

Generated by Palmelle · updated monthly · sources: federal CMS Care Compare, Ohio DPH

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Services

What they offer.

Levels of care

Skilled nursing

Amenities

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What the data shows

The record, by the numbers.

Going right

5-star health inspection

Top federal score on the most recent inspection.

RN hours per resident, daily

This

0.62

National

0.78

Annual nurse turnover

This

43%

National

53%

No federal fines

Zero fines on record in the last 36 months.

Worth asking about

Antipsychotic, long-stay

This

11.3%

National

14%

Ask what behaviors the medication targets and what non-medication options were tried first.

Federal CMS + Ohio state data

The full record.

Federal CMS ratings

Overall★★★★★5 / 5

Health inspection★★★★★4 / 5

Staffing★★★★★5 / 5

Quality measures★★★★★4 / 5

Staffing

RN hours per resident, daily

This

0.62

Nat

0.78

Total nurse hours / resident, daily

This

5.18

Nat

3.62

Annual nurse turnover

This

43%

Nat

53%

Annual RN turnover

This

16%

Nat

47%

Quality measures · long-stay residents

Antipsychotic

This

11.3%

Nat

14%

Sedative / sleep med

This

26.9%

Nat

15%

Physical restraint

This

0.0%

Nat

1.1%

Falls with major injury

This

3.0%

Nat

1.6%

Penalties & status

No abuse iconNot special focusInspection currentZero federal fines (36mo)

Identity & licensing

CMS ID365020

OwnershipNon profit - Corporation

ChainIndependent

Beds104

Avg residents71

Citations · last 36 months

Flagged by CMS data
Long-stay antianxiety / sleep medication rate is 27%. This category often shifts up when antipsychotic prescribing is restricted — different drug class, same effect on the resident. Worth asking the facility's prescribing rate for both classes side by side.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile

Sources: federal CMS Care Compare, Ohio DPH · Last reconciled May 5, 2026

Questions families ask

Common questions.

What is the CMS rating for Lutheran Home?

Lutheran Home has an overall CMS Care Compare rating of 5 out of 5 stars. It scores 4 of 5 on health inspection, 5 of 5 on staffing, and 4 of 5 on quality measures. The overall rating averages these subscores with health inspection weighted more heavily.

Has Lutheran Home been cited for resident harm?

CMS data flagged 1 concern on the latest reconcile. The full record for Lutheran Home appears in the record section above.

Does Lutheran Home use antipsychotic medications?

11.3 percent of long-stay residents at Lutheran Home are on antipsychotic medications, above the 14 percent national median (CMS measure 481). Sedative and sleep-medication use is also elevated at 26.9 percent. Medications can be appropriate, but they are also commonly used to manage dementia-related behaviors instead of staffing or non-medication approaches. Worth asking on a tour: what behaviors the medication targets and what non-medication options were tried first.

What is Lutheran Home's Palmelle Clarity Score?

Lutheran Home has a Palmelle Clarity Score of 76 out of 100, putting it above the national median. The score is a composite of federal CMS and Ohio state inspection data. Higher is better.

How can I tour or contact Lutheran Home?

Lutheran Home is located at 2116 DOVER CENTER RD, Westlake, OH 44145. Phone: (440) 871-0090. Website: contact facility. Tour hours: contact facility for current schedule. If you would like a Palmelle senior placement advisor to compare this facility with two others on your shortlist and call them on your behalf, use Help Me Choose.

Is Lutheran Home a special focus facility?

Lutheran Home is not currently on the federal Special Focus Facility list, has no abuse icon on file, and no federal fines in the last 36 months.

What does F-689 mean on Lutheran Home's record?

F-689 is a federal CMS deficiency code for inadequate supervision resulting in actual resident harm. If Lutheran Home has any active citations or CMS conflict flags, they appear with their details in the record section above, along with any operator response.

How does Lutheran Home compare to other Westlake skilled nursing facilities?

Lutheran Home holds a Palmelle Clarity Score of 76. The full Westlake directory shows nearby facilities ranked by score, antipsychotic prescribing, staffing, and citation history. Browse the full Westlake directory to compare more facilities by score, staffing, and inspection record.

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