About Anchor Lodge Nursing Home Inc
Anchor Lodge Nursing Home Inc, located in LORAIN, OH, is a for-profit organization that accepts Medicare and Medicaid. This facility is part of a continuing care retirement community.
Why Families Choose Anchor Lodge Nursing Home Inc
Key Performance Indicators
- CMS Overall Rating 3 Stars
- Nursing Hours 3.39 hrs
- Safety Record Clean
Chain Affiliations & Network
This facility is part of the SPRENGER HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS network. This chain operates 12 facilities.
Chain Performance Overview
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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).
Below Average Staffing
Anchor Lodge Nursing Home Inc provides less care hours than the state average and less than the national average.
Registered Nurses (RN)
Licensed Practical Nurses
Certified Assistants
CMS Quality Ratings
| Category | Rating | Stars |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 3 |
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| Health Inspection | 3 |
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| Quality Measures | 4 |
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| Staffing | 2 |
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Health Inspection History
| Inspection Cycle | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (Most Recent) | 16 | Dec 04, 2025 |
| Weighted Average | 68 | Combined Score |
Detailed Quality Measures
Rates are from CMS quality measures (claims-based and MDS-based) for the reporting period ending May 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) | 32.3% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency depar... (QM522) | 30.1% |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days (QM551) | N/A |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resi... (QM552) | N/A |
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) | 2.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight (QM404) | 10.1% |
| 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) | 0.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms (QM408) | 6.2% |
| 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) | 2.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the p... (QM415) | 98.4% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the... (QM430) | 68.7% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic m... (QM434) | 1.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently wo... (QM451) | 0.0% |
| 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) | 92.5% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately g... (QM472) | 70.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (QM479) | 2.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder... (QM480) | 20.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medicati... (QM481) | 4.3% |
Complaints & Deficiencies
Complaint History by Year
This chart shows the number of complaints filed each year.
Summary:
- 2023: 7 complaints
- 2024: 1 complaint
- 2026: 2 complaints
- Total: 10 complaints on record
Recent Complaints (Since Jan 2023)
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Jan 14, 2026 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| Jan 14, 2026 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. |
| Mar 20, 2024 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| Oct 24, 2023 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. |
| Oct 24, 2023 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. |
| Oct 24, 2023 | Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy. |
| Oct 24, 2023 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. |
| Oct 24, 2023 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder. |
| Oct 24, 2023 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. |
| Jun 09, 2023 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. |
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CLEAR VISTA HEALTH & WELLNESS
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Owner & Operator Information
Business Entity
ANCHOR LODGE NURSING HOME, INC.
Ownership Structure
- BLUESKY HEALTHCARE INC Indirect
- WENDIE HUTSENPILLER Indirect
- KENNETH MALANOWSKI Indirect
- SPRENGER ENTERPRISES INC Direct: 100%
- NICOLE SPRENGER Indirect
- TRACEY SPRENGER Indirect
Management & Direction
- AMHERST MANOR COMPANY LTD. ADP OF THE SNF
- ANCHOR LODGE CO. LTD. ADP OF THE SNF
- BSH INVESTMENTS LLC ADP OF THE SNF
- CITRIN COOPERMAN AND COMPANY LLP ADP OF THE SNF
- CMS & CO. MANAGEMENT SERVICES INC. OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- CMS & CO. MANAGEMENT SERVICES INC. ADP OF THE SNF
- MELISSA COURTOCK OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- MELISSA COURTOCK ADP OF THE SNF
- DELTA HEALTH CARE CONSULTANTS INC. ADP OF THE SNF
- ROBERT EPPERLY OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- ROBERT EPPERLY ADP OF THE SNF
- ITRI EREN ADP OF THE SNF
- ITRI EREN OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- EMILY FOX ADP OF THE SNF
- EMILY FOX CORPORATE OFFICER
- EMILY FOX OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- KRISTEN GOLLINGER OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- KRISTEN GOLLINGER ADP OF THE SNF
- HUNTINGTON ADP OF THE SNF
- WENDIE HUTSENPILLER ADP OF THE SNF
- ELIZABETH JANKOWSKI ADP OF THE SNF
- ELIZABETH JANKOWSKI OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- SHANNON KUHN ADP OF THE SNF
- SHANNON KUHN OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- SHANNON KUHN CORPORATE OFFICER
- BRANDON MALANOWKI ADP OF THE SNF
- BRANDON MALANOWKI OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- BRANDON MALANOWKI CORPORATE OFFICER
- KENNETH MALANOWSKI ADP OF THE SNF
- JAIME MARINO-FREETAGE ADP OF THE SNF
- JAIME MARINO-FREETAGE OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- JACOB MICALE ADP OF THE SNF
- JACOB MICALE OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- JENNIFER SAWULSKI ADP OF THE SNF
- JODI SKIDMORE ADP OF THE SNF
- NICOLE SPRENGER ADP OF THE SNF
- TIMOTHY SPRENGER ADP OF THE SNF
- TRACEY SPRENGER ADP OF THE SNF
- MONICA TUCKER OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- MONICA TUCKER ADP OF THE SNF
- WELLSPRING STAFFING INC. ADP OF THE SNF
Associated Doctors
Local Comparison
| Facility | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Kendal at Oberlin | N/A | 5 |
| Keystone Pointe Health and Rehabilitation | N/A | 5 |
| Western Reserve Masonic Comm | N/A | 5 |
| North Park Care Center | N/A | 5 |
| Brookdale Westlake Village | N/A | 5 |
| Welsh Home The | N/A | 5 |
| Admiral's Pointe Nursing and Rehabilitation | N/A | 5 |
| O'neill Healthcare North Ridgeville | N/A | 5 |
| Huntington Woods Care and Rehab Center | N/A | 5 |
| St Mary of The Woods | N/A | 5 |
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Ownership Details
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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 Anchor Lodge Nursing Home Inc directly at 4402442019. 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.