About Lutheran Home
Lutheran Home, located in WESTLAKE, OH, is a non-profit organization that accepts Medicare and Medicaid. This facility is part of a continuing care retirement community.
Why Families Choose Lutheran Home
- High Quality Care: With a 5-star CMS rating, this facility demonstrates high standards.
- Top Ranked: Ranked #20 out of 155 facilities within 25 miles.
- More Nursing Time: Staff spends 5.18 hours per resident daily (National Avg: 3.87).
Key Performance Indicators
- CMS Overall Rating 5 Stars
- Nursing Hours 5.18 hrs
- Safety Record Clean
Chain Affiliations & Network
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Nursing Staff Analysis
Staffing levels are a critical indicator of quality care. We analyze the daily hours of care provided by Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs).
Above Average Staffing
Lutheran Home provides more care hours than the state average and more than the national average.
Registered Nurses (RN)
Licensed Practical Nurses
Certified Assistants
CMS Quality Ratings
| Category | Rating | Stars |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 5 |
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| Health Inspection | 4 |
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| Quality Measures | 4 |
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| Staffing | 5 |
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Health Inspection History
| Inspection Cycle | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (Most Recent) | 20 | Aug 24, 2023 |
| Weighted Average | 19 | Combined Score |
Detailed Quality Measures
Rates are from CMS quality measures (claims-based and MDS-based) for the reporting period ending Jun 01, 2026. Some measures may be omitted when CMS does not report a numeric rate for this facility.
Medicare claims-based measures
Typically includes short-stay outcomes, hospitalizations, and ED use from Medicare claims.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursi... (QM521) | 19.9% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency depar... (QM522) | 8.8% |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days (QM551) | 1.8% |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resi... (QM552) | 1.5% |
MDS-based measures
Resident assessment data; often used for long-stay care quality.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activit... (QM401) | 10.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight (QM404) | 9.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in t... (QM406) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (QM407) | 1.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms (QM408) | 0.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained (QM409) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with ma... (QM410) | 3.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the p... (QM415) | 99.7% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the... (QM430) | 99.6% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic m... (QM434) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently wo... (QM451) | 21.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnoti... (QM452) | 27.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the s... (QM454) | 100.0% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately g... (QM472) | 99.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (QM479) | 6.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder... (QM480) | 29.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medicati... (QM481) | 6.1% |
Complaints & Deficiencies
Complaint History by Year
This chart shows the number of complaints filed each year.
Summary:
- 2025: 1 complaint
- Total: 1 complaints on record
Recent Complaints (Since Jan 2023)
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Dec 08, 2025 | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. |
Nearby Hospitals
MERCY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
LORAIN, OH
UH CLEVELAND MEDICAL CENTER
CLEVELAND, OH
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS AHUJA MEDICAL CENTER
BEACHWOOD, OH
METROHEALTH SYSTEM
CLEVELAND, OH
LUTHERAN HOSPITAL
CLEVELAND, OH
SUMMA WESTERN RESERVE HOSPITAL
CUYAHOGA FALLS, OH
CLEVELAND CLINIC
CLEVELAND, OH
UH REGIONAL HOSPITALS
CHARDON, OH
UH ST JOHN MEDICAL CENTER
WESTLAKE, OH
PARMA COMMUNITY GENERAL HOSPITAL
PARMA, OH
EUCLID HOSPITAL
EUCLID, OH
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS - ELYRIA MEDICAL CENTER
ELYRIA, OH
LOUIS STOKES CLEVELAND VA MEDICAL CENTER
CLEVELAND, OH
SOUTHWEST GENERAL HEALTH CENTER
MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS, OH
MEDINA HOSPITAL
MEDINA, OH
CRYSTAL CLINIC ORTHOPAEDIC CENTER
AKRON, OH
CLEVELAND CLINIC AVON HOSPITAL
AVON, OH
FAIRVIEW HOSPITAL
CLEVELAND, OH
MARYMOUNT HOSPITAL
GARFIELD HEIGHTS, OH
SOUTH POINTE HOSPITAL
WARRENSVILLE HEIGHTS, OH
Owner & Operator Information
Business Entity
LUTHERAN HOME
Ownership Structure
Management & Direction
- ERIN ALEXANDER OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- AMERICAN MEDICAL PERSONEL ADP OF THE SNF
- TODD ANDERSON CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- PAULA BOURNE OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- JAMES BOWERSOX CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- JAMES BOWERSOX CORPORATE OFFICER
- ANGELA BRITTON OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- LARRY BRUESHABER CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- DOUGLAS BURGESS OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- DOUGLAS BURGESS CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- CARING COMMUNITIES SHARED SERVICES LTD. ADP OF THE SNF
- MARGARET CARMANY ADP OF THE SNF
- CELIA CONLON TRUSTEE OF THE SNF
- CELIA CONLON OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- MICHAEL COPE OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- LANCE DEBENEDICTIS TRUSTEE OF THE SNF
- LANCE DEBENEDICTIS OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- SANDRA EAST CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- SANDRA EAST OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- ANDREW FOWERBAUGH CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- FRIENDS SERVICES FOR THE AGING ADP OF THE SNF
- TIMOTHY GRIMES ADP OF THE SNF
- DARRELL GRIMMETT OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- DIANE GROVER ADP OF THE SNF
- ROBYN HILDAL CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- INTELYCARE INC ADP OF THE SNF
- THOMAS KAHLE CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- CHRIS KLAWITTER ADP OF THE SNF
- LIFE ENRICHING COMMUNITIES OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- LIFE ENRICHING COMMUNITIES FOUNDATION OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- SAMANTHA LOURENCE ADP OF THE SNF
- KEVIN MCDONNELL OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- DANIEL MCMANUS OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- SCOTT MCQUINN CORPORATE OFFICER
- SCOTT MCQUINN CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- ANTHONY MINIACI ADP OF THE SNF
- DAVE MOLNAR CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- CHRISTOPHER NICHOLS OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- NURSE DASH ADP OF THE SNF
- MARK PALMER OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- MARK PALMER CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- PLANTE & MORAN PLLC ADP OF THE SNF
- PHILIP PRESENT OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- PHILIP PRESENT CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- MARY SHORT OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- MARY SHORT CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- JOSEPH THORPE OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- JOSEPH THORPE CORPORATE DIRECTOR
Associated Doctors
Local Comparison
| Facility | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Kendal at Oberlin | N/A | 5 |
| Algart Health Care | N/A | 5 |
| Keystone Pointe Health and Rehabilitation | N/A | 5 |
| Western Reserve Masonic Comm | N/A | 5 |
| Ohio Living Rockynol | N/A | 5 |
| North Park Care Center | N/A | 5 |
| Welsh Home The | N/A | 5 |
| O'neill Healthcare North Ridgeville | N/A | 5 |
| Huntington Woods Care and Rehab Center | N/A | 5 |
| Heather Knoll Retirement Village | N/A | 5 |
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Ownership Details
Complete list of registered owners, including direct and indirect ownership.
Noted Deficiencies
Detailed history of deficiencies with descriptions and correction dates.
Nursing Hours Analysis
Detailed breakdown of staffing hours per resident by role.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Skilled Nursing Care: 24/7 medical supervision and complex medical treatments
- Long-term Residential Care: Assistance with daily living activities for extended stays
- Short-term Rehabilitation: Recovery services after hospital stays or surgeries
- Memory Care: Specialized programs for residents with dementia and Alzheimer's disease
- Level of care needed (skilled nursing vs. long-term care)
- Room type (private vs. semi-private)
- Insurance coverage (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance)
- Length of stay and specific services required
For current rates and to discuss payment options, contact Lutheran Home directly at 4408710090. Their admissions team can help determine coverage and out-of-pocket expenses.
Environment & Cleanliness
- Overall cleanliness and odors
- Resident room conditions
- Common area maintenance
- Safety features and accessibility
Staff & Care Quality
- Staff-to-resident ratios
- How staff interact with residents
- Response time to resident needs
- Staff knowledge and professionalism
Ask to speak with current residents and their families, tour at different times of day, and review the facility's most recent inspection reports.