Skilled nursing · Westlake, OH

Life Care Center Of Westlake

26520 CENTER RIDGE RD, Westlake, OH 44145

2 / 5CMS 119 bedsCapacity Apr 2026Inspected

PALMELLE

Top 29%

Federal · State

Solid

The Palmelle read

Solid. Life Care Center Of Westlake carries a Palmelle Clarity Score of 71 out of 100, derived from federal CMS Care Compare data plus Ohio state records. Health inspection rating sits at 2-star, staffing at 4-star, quality measures at 4-star. Long-stay antipsychotic prescribing is at 11.4 percent versus a 14 percent national median. RN coverage is 0.68 hours per resident per day. Nurse turnover 35 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

0.68

National

0.78

Annual nurse turnover

This

35%

National

53%

No federal fines

Zero fines on record in the last 36 months.

Worth asking about

Antipsychotic, long-stay

This

11.4%

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★★★★★2 / 5

Health inspection★★★★★2 / 5

Staffing★★★★★4 / 5

Quality measures★★★★★4 / 5

Staffing

RN hours per resident, daily

This

0.68

Nat

0.78

Total nurse hours / resident, daily

This

3.58

Nat

3.62

Annual nurse turnover

This

35%

Nat

53%

Annual RN turnover

This

38%

Nat

47%

Quality measures · long-stay residents

Antipsychotic

This

11.4%

Nat

14%

Sedative / sleep med

This

24.1%

Nat

15%

Physical restraint

This

0.0%

Nat

1.1%

Falls with major injury

This

3.4%

Nat

1.6%

Penalties & status

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

Identity & licensing

CMS ID365048

OwnershipFor profit - Corporation

ChainIndependent

Beds119

Avg residents100

Citations · last 36 months

No federal conflict flags on record in the latest CMS reconcile.

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

Questions families ask

Common questions.

What is the CMS rating for Life Care Center Of Westlake?

Life Care Center Of Westlake has an overall CMS Care Compare rating of 2 out of 5 stars. It scores 2 of 5 on health inspection, 4 of 5 on staffing, and 4 of 5 on quality measures. The overall rating averages these subscores with health inspection weighted more heavily.

Has Life Care Center Of Westlake been cited for resident harm?

Life Care Center Of Westlake has no abuse icon, no federal fines, and no CMS conflict flags on record in the latest reconcile. The full citation record appears in the record section above.

Does Life Care Center Of Westlake use antipsychotic medications?

11.4 percent of long-stay residents at Life Care Center Of Westlake are on antipsychotic medications, above the 14 percent national median (CMS measure 481). Sedative and sleep-medication use is also elevated at 24.1 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 Life Care Center Of Westlake's Palmelle Clarity Score?

Life Care Center Of Westlake has a Palmelle Clarity Score of 71 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 Life Care Center Of Westlake?

Life Care Center Of Westlake is located at 26520 CENTER RIDGE RD, Westlake, OH 44145. Phone: (440) 871-3030. 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 Life Care Center Of Westlake a special focus facility?

Life Care Center Of Westlake 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 Life Care Center Of Westlake's record?

F-689 is a federal CMS deficiency code for inadequate supervision resulting in actual resident harm. If Life Care Center Of Westlake 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 Life Care Center Of Westlake compare to other Westlake skilled nursing facilities?

Life Care Center Of Westlake holds a Palmelle Clarity Score of 71. 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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