Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
LAKE POINTE HEALTH CARE
LORAIN, OH · 99 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey October 24, 2024
CMS Certification Number 365623 · first certified June 1984
Ownership
Operated by COMMUNICARE HEALTH · For profit - Corporation
No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.
Position within OH
17 citations — more than 53% of the 922 certified nursing homes in OH. Compared within OH rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated
The latest survey found 8 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 4.5. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
The window is open now: June 2026 to June 2027. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was October 2024. Facilities in OH are typically surveyed 20–32 months after the last one (median 26), measured over 889 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.
A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to three years in Maryland. How the window is measured
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2 inspection-and-testing tags have been cited here at more than one survey. Nationally, that pattern is common: about three quarters of cited facilities have at least one repeated tag, and half of the facilities ever cited for sprinkler inspection and testing are cited for it again. A repeat is usually a recordkeeping gap rather than a new hazard.
Physical environment (health survey)
6 physical-environment citations on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 17 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in OH, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the OH figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 17 |
| Median facility in OH | 16 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| June 6, 2019 | 6 |
| April 18, 2022 | 3 |
| October 24, 2024 | 8 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0372 | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | 2 | 2024-10-24 |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | 2 | 2024-10-24 |
| K-0521 | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | 2 | 2024-10-24 |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | 1 | 2019-06-06 |
| K-0741 | Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | 1 | 2022-04-18 |
| K-0222 | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. | 1 | 2024-10-24 |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | 1 | 2024-10-24 |
| K-0511 | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | 1 | 2024-10-24 |
What the citations cover
- Smoke Deficiencies 7
- Services Deficiencies 3
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 3
- Miscellaneous Deficiencies 2
- Other 2
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Smoke Deficiencies | 7 |
| Services Deficiencies | 3 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 3 |
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 2 |
| Egress Deficiencies | 2 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
October 24, 2024 — 8 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0222 | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 11, 2024) |
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 11, 2024) |
| K-0372 | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 11, 2024) |
| K-0511 | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 11, 2024) |
| K-0521 | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 11, 2024) |
| K-0761 | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 11, 2024) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 11, 2024) |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 11, 2024) |
April 18, 2022 — 3 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0347 | Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 28, 2022) |
| K-0372 | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 28, 2022) |
| K-0741 | Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 28, 2022) |
June 6, 2019 — 6 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0226 | Have horizontal exits used in accordance with safety requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 24, 2019) |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 24, 2019) |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 24, 2019) |
| K-0374 | Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 24, 2019) |
| K-0521 | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 24, 2019) |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 24, 2019) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.