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Anchor Lodge Nursing Home Inc

3756 W Erie Ave, Lorain, OH 44053 · Lorain County · (440) 244-2019

110 certified beds, about 94 residents a day · For profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1994

Part of a continuing care retirement community Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
3 of 5
Health inspections
3 of 5
Staffing
2 of 5
Quality measures
4 of 5

CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 365969 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes

The record in brief

At its most recent standard inspection, on December 4, 2025, inspectors cited 4 health deficiencies (the Ohio average is 10.5, the national average 9.2).

Of 34 health citations since October 2019, 2 were rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents (1 immediate jeopardy).

CMS lists 1 fine totaling $20,678 in the last three years; the largest was $20,678, and the latest is dated March 19, 2024.

Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.33 hours per resident per day, against 3.69 across Ohio and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.40 of those hours.

51.1% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Ohio average 48.7%).

CMS links it to Sprenger Health Care Systems, an affiliated group of 12 nursing homes.

Health inspections

Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.

Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.

Potential for minimal harm Potential for more than minimal harm Actual harm Immediate jeopardy Found on a complaint visit

Where its citations fall on CMS's grid

CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 34 health citations on file.

Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
1J
0K
0L
Actual harm
1G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
28D
2E
1F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
1C
December 4, 2025Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 4 citations
  1. D
    Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
    F644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) January 14, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on staff interview, record review, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure residents received a preadmission screening and resident review (PASRR) when the resident had diagnoses of a serious mental illness (SMI), and was prescribed psychotropic medication. This affected one (Resident #6) of two residents reviewed for preadmission screening and resident review. The facility census was 91. Findings Included:Review of the medical record revealed Resident #6 admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Diagnosis included bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder, and anxiety disorder. Review of Resident #6's Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR) dated 01/13/2022, indicated the resident had diagnoses of panic or other severe anxiety disorder, bipolar disorder, and depression and had not been prescribed any psychotropic medications within the last six months. [...]
  2. D
    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
    F759 · Pharmacy Service · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) January 14, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, observation, interview, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure the medication error rate was less than 5 percent. There were 31 observed medication opportunities with three medication errors, resulting in a calculated medication error rate of 9.68 percent. This affected two (Resident #32 and Resident #11) of six residents observed for medication administration. The facility census was 91. Findings Included:1. Review of the medical record revealed Resident #32 admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Diagnoses included asthma, major depressive disorder, and epilepsy. [...]
  3. D
    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
    F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) January 14, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, observation, interview, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure the accuracy of the medical record. This affected one (Resident #32) of six residents observed for medication administration. The facility census was 91. Findings Included:Review of the medical record revealed Resident #32 admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Diagnoses included asthma, major depressive disorder, dysphagia (difficulty swallowing) following a cerebral infarction (stroke), gastrostomy status (a surgical opening into the stomach to place a feeding tube), and epilepsy. Review of the admission Minimum Data Set (MDS), with an Assessment Reference Date (ARD) of 07/30/2025, revealed Resident #32 had a Staff Assessment for Mental Status (SAMS) that indicated the resident was severely impaired in cognitive skills for daily decision making. [...]
  4. D
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    F880 · Infection Control · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) January 14, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, observation, interview, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure staff wore proper personal protective equipment (PPE) when providing care. This affected one (Resident #32) of one resident reviewed for feeding tubes, who was on enhanced barrier precautions (EBP). The facility census was 91. Findings Included:Review of the medical record revealed Resident #32 was admitted on [DATE]. Diagnoses included oropharyngeal dysphagia (difficulty swallowing) following a cerebral infarction (stroke) and gastrostomy status (a surgical opening into the stomach to place a feeding tube). Review of the admission Minimum Data Set (MDS), with an Assessment Reference Date (ARD) of 07/30/2025, revealed Resident #32 had a Staff Assessment for Mental Status (SAMS) that indicated the resident was severely impaired in cognitive skills for daily decision making. [...]
March 19, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
  1. J
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    F689 · Quality of Life and Care · Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) March 20, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on observations, medical record review, review of the incident log, review of facility in-services records, review of a personnel file, review of the safety inspection bus checklist, review of witness statements and the facility ' s internal investigation, review of policies, review of the emergency medical transportation report, review of hospital records, review of the monthly maintenance logs, interview with the medical director, and resident and staff interviews, the facility failed to ensure a resident dependent on staff, was safely secured in the wheelchair with a seat belt during transportation in a facility bus when coming back from a physician visit. [...]
September 19, 2023Complaint inspection · 6 citations
  1. F
    Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
    F804 · Nutrition and Dietary · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespread · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) October 24, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, resident interview, staff interview, medical record review, resident council minutes review, and review of policy, the facility failed to ensure food was palatable related to temperature and taste. This had the potential to affect 86 of 86 residents residing in the facility. The facility census was 86.
  2. D
    Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
    F623 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) October 24, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, hospital record review, staff interview, hospital staff interview and policy review, the facility failed to ensure a written discharge notice with the provisions of the discharge was provided to a resident who went to the hospital. This affected one (#37) out of three residents reviewed for transfer, discharge from the facility. The facility census was 86.
  3. D
    Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.
    F626 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) October 24, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, hospital record review, staff interview, hospital staff interview and policy review, the facility failed to ensure a resident who went to the hospital and was not provided a discharge from the facility, was allowed to return to the facility. This affected one (#37) of three residents reviewed for transfer, discharge from the facility. The facility census was 86.
  4. D
    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
    F677 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) October 24, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, family interview, staff interview, hospice interview, medical record review and review of policy, the facility failed to ensure a resident, who was dependent on staff for incontinence care, was not being dressed in multiple incontinence products at one time, when staff place multiple incontinence liners inside the incontinence brief. This affected one (#27) of three residents reviewed for incontinence care. The facility census was 86.
  5. D
    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.
    F742 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) October 24, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review, staff interview and review of the policy, the facility failed to ensure a resident with post-traumatic stress disorder was provided scheduled psychotropic medication to maintain stable mental health. This affected one (#37) of four residents reviewed for medication administration. The facility census was 86.
  6. D
    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.
    F758 · Pharmacy Service · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) October 24, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, staff interview, hospice interview and review of the policy, the facility failed to ensure psychotropic medication administration was accurately documented and failed to ensure non-pharmacological interventions were attempted prior to administration of an antianxiety medication. This affected one resident (#27) of three residents reviewed for medication administration. The facility census was 86.
November 7, 2022Standard inspection · 17 citations
  1. G
    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
    F692 · Quality of Life and Care · Actual harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) December 23, 2022
    Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, resident and staff interview, and review of facility policies, the facility failed to ensure weights were obtained per physician order, and ongoing monitoring was provided for residents identified at nutritional risk and sustaining weight loss. This resulted in Actual Harm when Resident #66 experienced a severe weight loss of 10.8 % from 07/26/22 to 10/17/22. There was no evidence weekly weights were obtained per physician order or that subsequent monitoring or interventions were considered or implemented during this time. Additionally, the facility failed to ensure Resident #51's weekly weights were obtained per physician orders, which placed the resident at risk for more than minimal harm that did not result in actual harm to the resident. This affected two (#66 and #51) of three residents reviewed for nutrition. The facility census was 82.
  2. E
    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    F550 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) December 23, 2022
    Inspectors wroteBased on observations, medical record review, policy review, resident and staff interviews, the facility failed to ensure residents were served meals in a dignified manner. This affected seven (#7, #10, #11, #21, #33, #64, and #66) of 82 residents observed for dining. The facility census was 82.
  3. E
    Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
    F803 · Nutrition and Dietary · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) December 23, 2022
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and staff interviews, the facility failed to ensure proper serving for the mechanical soft meat was served. This affected two residents (#22 and #56) but had the potential to affect all 19 residents (#1, #7, #11, #16, #22, #29, #35, #42, #43, #51, #56, #57, #59, #65, #67, #71, #73, #74, and #358) that received the mechanical soft diet. The facility census was 82.
  4. D
    Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
    F561 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) December 23, 2022
    Inspectors wroteBased on observations, medical record review, resident and staff interviews, the facility failed to provide the resident the choice of when to receive a shower. This affected one (#77) of three residents sampled for choices. The facility census was 82.
  5. D
    Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
    F578 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) December 23, 2022
    Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, staff interview, and review of the facility policy, the facility failed to ensure accurate advanced directive information was present throughout the medical record. This affected two (#17 and #55) of five residents reviewed for advanced directives. The facility census was 82.
  6. D
    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
    F580 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) December 23, 2022
    Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, staff interview, and review of the policy, the facility failed to notify the physician when a resident sustained a severe weight loss. This affected one (#66) of three residents reviewed for notification. The facility census was 82.
  7. D
    Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
    F584 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) December 23, 2022
    Inspectors wroteBased on observations, resident and staff interviews, the facility failed to ensure the environment was maintained in a safe and clean manner. This affected five (#10, #45, #71, #74 and #76) of 82 resident's environment observed. The facility census was 82.
  8. D
    Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
    F623 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) December 23, 2022
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interviews, the facility failed to ensure residents and/or their representatives received written transfer notices when transferred to the hospital. This affected two (#81 and #36) of two residents reviewed for hospitalizations. The facility census was 82.
  9. D
    Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
    F625 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) December 23, 2022
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure residents and/or their representatives received the bed hold notices in writing when transferred to the hospital. This affected two (#81 and #36) of two residents reviewed for hospitalizations. The facility census was 82.
  10. D
    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
    F677 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) December 23, 2022
    Inspectors wroteBased on observations, medical record review, policy review, resident and staff interviews, the facility failed to ensure a dependent resident was provided assistance with grooming. This affected one (#61) of four reviewed for activities of daily living (ADL). The facility census was 82.
  11. D
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    F684 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) December 23, 2022
    Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and staff interview, the facility failed to monitor and treat residents who had limited bowel movements. This affected two (#10 and #79) of five reviewed for bowel and bladder. The facility census was 82. Findings Include: 1. Review of medical record for Resident #10 revealed an admission date of 12/28/21. Diagnoses included Parkinson's Disease, unspecified dementia, bipolar disorder, and anxiety disorder. Review of the plan of care dated 01/10/22 revealed the resident had the potential for alteration in bowel elimination. Interventions included to assist with toileting as needed, record all stools, and report irregularities to the charge nurse. Review of the quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment, dated 10/04/22, revealed the resident had intact cognition. The resident required extensive assistance for toileting. [...]
  12. D
    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
    F695 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) December 23, 2022
    Inspectors wroteBased on observations, medical record review, review of policy, and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure measures were in place to change and date oxygen tubing and saline bottles for use with oxygen concentrators. This affected one (#337) of one resident reviewed for respiratory care. The facility census was 82.
  13. D
    Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
    F745 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) December 23, 2022
    Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, resident and staff interviews, the facility failed to ensure medical transportation was set up for a resident to attend a physician appointments. This affected one (#77) of two residents reviewed for transportation. The facility census was 82.
  14. D
    Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
    F756 · Pharmacy Service · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) December 23, 2022
    Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, laboratory review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure a pharmacy recommendation for laboratory test to monitor medications was completed. This affected one (#18) of five residents reviewed for unnecessary medications. The facility census was 82.
  15. D
    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
    F760 · Pharmacy Service · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) December 23, 2022
    Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, observations, Humalog Kwickpen procedure review and staff interview the facility failed to ensure a resident was free from significant medication error as evident by not priming the insulin pen-injector before administration. This affected one (#70) of eight residents observed for medication administration. The facility census was 82.
  16. D
    Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
    F806 · Nutrition and Dietary · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) December 23, 2022
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review, observation, and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure meals provided to a resident accommodated the resident's allergies and preferences. This affected one (#66) of three residents reviewed for nutrition. The facility census was 82.
  17. D
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    F880 · Infection Control · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) December 23, 2022
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review, observations and staff interview, the facility failed to administer medications in a sanitary manner. This affected two (#34 and #59) of eight residents observed for medication administration. The facility census was 82.
October 31, 2019Standard inspection · 6 citations
  1. D
    Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
    F578 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) December 3, 2019
    Inspectors wroteBased on observations, medical record review, review of facility advanced directives policies and staff interviews, the facility failed to accurately identify code status the residents. This affected two (#72 and #89) of 27 residents reviewed for advance directives. The facility census was 92.
  2. D
    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
    F677 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) December 3, 2019
    Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, observation, resident and staff interview and review of facility policy, the facility failed to ensure residents who required staff assistance with activities of daily living (ADL) received adequate care. This affected one (Resident #86) of three residents reviewed for ADLs. The facility census was 92. Findings Include: Medical record review of Resident #86 revealed an admission date of 05/17/19. Diagnoses included hypertension, anemia, and acute embolism and thrombosis of unspecified deep veins of lower extremity. Review of the quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment, dated 10/04/19, revealed the resident had intact cognition. The resident was extensive assistance of one for dressing and personal hygiene. [...]
  3. D
    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
    F686 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) December 3, 2019
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, medical record review and staff interview, the facility failed to implement pressure relieving devices in a timely manner for a resident identified to have new skin breakdown. This affected one (Resident #299) of four residents reviewed for pressure ulcers. The facility identified nine residents who had pressure ulcers. The facility census was 92.
  4. D
    Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
    F698 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) December 3, 2019
    Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, review of the facility and dialysis transfer agreement and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure ongoing communications occurred between the facility and the dialysis provider. This affected one (Resident #51) of one resident reviewed for dialysis. The facility identified three residents receiving dialysis services. The facility census was 92.
  5. D
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    F880 · Infection Control · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) December 3, 2019
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interview and facility policy review, the facility failed to serve meal trays in a sanitary manor. This had the potential to affect Resident #57 who received a lunch hall tray on the 100 hall. The facility census was 92.
  6. C
    Post nurse staffing information every day.
    F732 · Nursing and Physician Services · No actual harm, potential for minimal harm, widespread · deficient, provider has November 26, 2019
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, review of posted staffing information and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure posted staffing information contained all required elements and posted prominently in the facility. This had the potential to affect all 92 residents residing in the facility. Findings Include: Observation during the annual survey of the facility on 10/28/19 to 10/30/19 at 8:34 A.M., revealed staffing information was not posted prominently for residents and visitors to review. The posted daily staffing information was located at the receptionist area laying on the counter and was absent of the facility's daily resident census. Interview on 10/30/19 at 8:34 A.M., with License Practical Nurse (LPN) #200 and #204 revealed there were no daily staffing information posted in view and did not know where they were posted. Interview on 10/30/19 at 9:06 A.M. [...]

Fire safety inspections

12 fire safety citations on file: 6 on December 4, 2025, 4 on November 7, 2022, 2 on October 31, 2019.

Every fire safety citation12 citations
  1. F
    Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
    K 345 · December 4, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  2. F
    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
    K 918 · December 4, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  3. F
    Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
    K 923 · December 4, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  4. E
    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    K 353 · December 4, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  5. E
    Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
    K 511 · December 4, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  6. E
    Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
    K 521 · December 4, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  7. F
    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.
    K 222 · November 7, 2022 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  8. F
    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
    K 363 · November 7, 2022 · Waiver
  9. E
    Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.
    K 232 · November 7, 2022 · fire safety evaluation s
  10. E
    Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
    K 351 · November 7, 2022 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  11. F
    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.
    K 222 · October 31, 2019 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  12. F
    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
    K 324 · October 31, 2019 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)

Fines and payment denials

DatePenaltyAmount or length
March 19, 2024Fine $20,678

A payment denial means Medicare and Medicaid stopped paying for new admissions for that period.

Staffing

Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.

MeasureThis homeOhioUnited States
All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides)3.333.693.86
Registered nurses0.400.640.69
All nursing staff on weekends3.093.283.42
Nurse aides1.97
Licensed practical nurses0.96
Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year)51.1%48.7%45.8%
Registered nurse turnover42.9%43.9%42.9%
Administrators who left0

CMS expects 3.88 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.

Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records

Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 3.43 on weekdays and 3.09 on weekends, 10% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 13.7% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.43 in April to June 2025 to 3.33 in January to March 2026.

QuarterAll nursing staffRegistered nursesWeekdaysWeekendsContract staff shareDays with no RN hoursResidents a day
Jan to Mar 20263.330.403.433.09 13.7%2 of 9094
Oct to Dec 20253.390.543.463.22 16.1%0 of 9295
Jul to Sep 20253.310.533.413.06 20.6%0 of 9294
Apr to Jun 20253.430.553.553.13 14.7%0 of 9193
United States, Jan to Mar 20263.750.623.923.335.3%0.5% of days
Ohio, Jan to Mar 20263.640.603.803.244.6%0.4% of days

Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.

Quality measures

The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.

MeasureThis homeOhioUS
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
1.85.313.9
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
0.00.20.8
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
0.30.51.6
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
3.13.23.2
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
0.91.21.6
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
0.86.114.1
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
3.33.44.6
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
3.68.815.4
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission
Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231
35.124.923.8
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit
Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231
24.612.912.0

Owners and operators

Legal business name: ANCHOR LODGE NURSING HOME, INC.. CMS links this home to Sprenger Health Care Systems, a group of 12 nursing homes averaging 3.5 stars overall.

NameRoleTypeShareSince
Sprenger Enterprises, Inc5% or greater direct ownership interestOrganization100%05/31/1989
Bluesky Healthcare Inc5% or greater indirect ownership interestOrganization01/22/2001
Hutsenpiller, Wendie5% or greater indirect ownership interestIndividual07/01/2008
Malanowski, Kenneth5% or greater indirect ownership interestIndividual07/01/2008
Sprenger, Nicole5% or greater indirect ownership interestIndividual06/01/2002
Sprenger, Tracey5% or greater indirect ownership interestIndividual07/01/2008
Fox, EmilyCorporate officerIndividual12/31/2024
Kuhn, ShannonCorporate officerIndividual12/31/2024
Malanowki, BrandonCorporate officerIndividual12/31/2024
Cms & Co. Management Services, Inc.Operational/managerial controlOrganization01/22/2001
Courtock, MelissaOperational/managerial controlIndividual12/02/2002
Epperly, RobertOperational/managerial controlIndividual01/20/2022
Eren, ItriOperational/managerial controlIndividual01/28/2006
Fox, EmilyOperational/managerial controlIndividual12/31/2024
Gollinger, KristenOperational/managerial controlIndividual11/13/2000
Jankowski, ElizabethOperational/managerial controlIndividual02/10/2023
Kuhn, ShannonOperational/managerial controlIndividual12/31/2024
Malanowki, BrandonOperational/managerial controlIndividual12/31/2024
Marino-Freetage, JaimeOperational/managerial controlIndividual03/01/2011
Micale, JacobOperational/managerial controlIndividual02/20/2023
Tucker, MonicaOperational/managerial controlIndividual03/20/2025
Amherst Manor Company, Ltd.Adp of the SNFOrganization12/14/1995
Anchor Lodge Co., Ltd.Adp of the SNFOrganization12/14/1995
Bsh Investments LLCAdp of the SNFOrganization11/04/2003
Citrin Cooperman and Company, LLPAdp of the SNFOrganization02/01/2025
Cms & Co. Management Services, Inc.Adp of the SNFOrganization09/10/2025
Delta Health Care Consultants, Inc.Adp of the SNFOrganization01/01/2008
HuntingtonAdp of the SNFOrganization07/22/2009
Wellspring Staffing, Inc.Adp of the SNFOrganization10/15/2021
Courtock, MelissaAdp of the SNFIndividual12/02/2002
Epperly, RobertAdp of the SNFIndividual01/20/2022
Eren, ItriAdp of the SNFIndividual01/28/2006
Fox, EmilyAdp of the SNFIndividual12/31/2024
Gollinger, KristenAdp of the SNFIndividual11/13/2000
Hutsenpiller, WendieAdp of the SNFIndividual07/01/2008
Jankowski, ElizabethAdp of the SNFIndividual02/10/2023
Kuhn, ShannonAdp of the SNFIndividual12/31/2024
Malanowki, BrandonAdp of the SNFIndividual12/31/2024
Malanowski, KennethAdp of the SNFIndividual07/01/2008
Marino-Freetage, JaimeAdp of the SNFIndividual03/01/2011
Micale, JacobAdp of the SNFIndividual02/20/2023
Sawulski, JenniferAdp of the SNFIndividual07/01/2008
Skidmore, JodiAdp of the SNFIndividual07/01/2008
Sprenger, NicoleAdp of the SNFIndividual07/01/2008
Sprenger, TimothyAdp of the SNFIndividual07/01/2008
Sprenger, TraceyAdp of the SNFIndividual07/01/2008
Tucker, MonicaAdp of the SNFIndividual03/20/2025

As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.

Questions to ask on a visit

Chosen from this home's own inspection record.

  1. How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 11 problems in this area, most recently on March 19, 2024: "Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents."
  2. How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 10 problems in this area, most recently on September 19, 2023: "Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights."
  3. How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 4 problems in this area, most recently on December 4, 2025: "Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater."
  4. What changed in infection control since the last inspection, and who on staff is the infection preventionist?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on December 4, 2025: "Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program."
  5. Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 3.09 hours per resident per day, below the Ohio average of 3.28.

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Common questions

What is Anchor Lodge Nursing Home Inc's Medicare star rating?
CMS rates Anchor Lodge Nursing Home Inc 3 out of 5 stars overall, with 3 for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 4 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
How many deficiencies did Anchor Lodge Nursing Home Inc get at its last inspection?
4 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on December 4, 2025. The Ohio average is 10.5.
Has Anchor Lodge Nursing Home Inc been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $20,678 in the last three years.
Does Anchor Lodge Nursing Home Inc accept Medicaid?
It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
Who owns Anchor Lodge Nursing Home Inc?
CMS lists 47 owners and managers, and links the home to Sprenger Health Care Systems. Legal business name: ANCHOR LODGE NURSING HOME, INC..

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