Lima Convalescent Home
1650 Allentown Road, Lima, OH 45805 · Allen County · (419) 224-9741
72 certified beds, about 67 residents a day · Non profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 2004
Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
4 of 5
Health inspections
3 of 5
Staffing
3 of 5
Quality measures
5 of 5
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 366297 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on April 24, 2025, inspectors cited 7 health deficiencies (the Ohio average is 10.5, the national average 9.2).
None of its 22 health citations since August 2019 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.90 hours per resident per day, against 3.69 across Ohio and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.69 of those hours.
36.4% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Ohio average 48.7%).
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.
808/19
608/22
704/25
107/26
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 22 health citations on file.
Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
0K
0L
Actual harm
0G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
17D
2E
3F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
0C
July 30, 2026Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- F Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of personnel files, staff interviews, and review of facility policy the facility failed to ensure Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) had documented competency in skills and techniques to meet the residents' needs. This had the potential to affect all residents. The facility census was 65.
April 24, 2025Standard inspection · 7 citations
- F Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interview, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure food preparation and storage was maintained. This had the potential to affect all residents. The facility census was 66.
- F Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wrote2. Review of medical record for Resident #8 revealed admission date of 7/4/23 with diagnoses including diabetes mellitus, dehydration, depression, non-pressure chronic ulcer of lower leg, and chronic osteomyelitis of her right ankle and foot. The quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE] revealed she had intact cognition and required extensive one person assistance for bed mobility, transfers, limited assistance with toileting and supervision for eating. Observation on 04/22/25 at 12:54 P.M. of Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #124 completing the dressing change to right heel revealed LPN #124 removed the stocking of right leg of Resident #8. LPN #124 proceeded to remove the dressing from her right heel. She then disposed of the dressing into the trash can. Without removing her gloves, LPN #124 retrieved a bottle of saline with her right hand and a four by four with her left. [...]
- E Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, staff interviews, and facility policy, the facility failed to ensure care plans were accurate. This affected four (#8, #9, #26, #54) of 23 residents reviewed for care planning. The facility census was 66.
- D Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interview, and facility policy, the facility failed to ensure a resident's dignity was maintained. This affected one resident (#47) of one resident reviewed for dignity. The facility census was 66.
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, record review, staff and resident interview, and facility policy the facility failed to follow physician orders for wound care. This affected one resident (#8) of three reviewed for wounds. The facility census was 66.
- D Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, staff interviews, record reviews, and facility policy, the facility failed to accurately assess wounds and failed to complete treatments as ordered. This affected one (Resident #8) of three residents reviewed for pressure ulcers. The facility census was 66.
- D Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Inspectors wroteBased on resident interview, staff interview, review of the nursing schedule, and facility policy, the facility failed to ensure sufficient staffing to complete resident's activities of daily living. This affected one resident (#34) of 24 reviewed for sufficient staffing. The facility census was 66.
August 15, 2022Standard inspection · 6 citations
- E Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, resident and staff interviews and policy review, the facility failed to accommodate resident needs by ensuring the resident's call lights were within reach. This affected four (#24, #30, #34, and #122) out five residents sampled for accessibility of call lights. Facility census was 71.
- D Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, observations, resident and staff interview and review of facility policy, the facility failed to ensure residents with indwelling catheters had their catheters managed in a dignified manner. This affected two (#222 and #54) of the three residents reviewed for dignity. The facility census was 71. Findings Include: 1. Review of Resident #222's medical record revealed an admission date 07/28/22. Diagnoses included fracture around internal right hip joint subsequent encounter. Review of Resident #222's Minimum Data Set (MDS) revealed an admission MDS was in progress. Review of Resident #222's admission assessment dated [DATE] revealed Resident #222 was admitted to the facility from the hospital following a fall at home. Resident #222 had an indwelling catheter. Resident #222 used a manual wheelchair for mobility. Interview on 08/08/22 at 9:56 A.M. [...]
- D Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, observations, resident and staff interviews and policy review, the facility failed to ensure hand splints were applied as recommended by therapy and/or ordered by the physician. This affected two (#29 and #30) two residents reviewed for limited range of motion. The facility census was 71.
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, staff interview and review the facility policy, the facility failed to provide adequate supervision to ensure a cognitively impaired resident did not elope from the locked unit. This affected one (#41) out of three residents reviewed for elopement. The facility census was 71.
- D Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, staff interview and review of facility policy, the facility failed to ensure the physician responded to the pharmacist's recommendations for a gradual dose reduction and a end date for an as needed medication. This affected one (#2) out of five residents reviewed for unnecessary medications. The facility census was 71.
- 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, staff interview, and review of facility policy, the facility failed ensure a resident was free from unnecessary psychotropic medication usage when the facility failed to have an adequate indication for use for an antipsychotic medication. This affected one (#32) of five residents reviewed for unnecessary medications. The facility census was 71. Findings Include: Review of Resident #32's medical record revealed an admission dated of 05/14/21 and a readmission date of 04/13/22. Diagnoses included history of heart failure, rapid heart rate, dementia with Lewy bodies, epilepsy, dysphagia, major depressive disorder, and cognitive communication deficit. Review of Resident #32's Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE] revealed a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 13 indicating Resident #32 was cognitively intact. [...]
August 22, 2019Standard inspection · 8 citations
- 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on resident record review and staff interview; facility failed to ensure advanced directives being stored in the hard chart and the electronic health record (EHR) were consistent. This affected one (#2) of 24 residents reviewed for consistency of advanced directives. The census was 65.
- D Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of resident financial records, interview with facility staff and review of facility policy revealed the facility failed to issue a Skilled Nursing Facility Advanced Beneficiary Notice (SNF/ABN) for one (#41) of three residents reviewed for appropriate SNF/ABN notifications. The census was 64.
- D Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, review of facility policy and staff interview, the facility failed to provide documentation residents and responsible parties were provided a notice of transfer upon transfer from the facility. This affected two residents (#7, #41) of three residents reviewed for hospitalization. The facility identified three residents who had transferred from the facility in the last 30 days. The facility census was 65.
- 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, review of facility policy and staff interview, the facility failed to provide residents and responsible parties with a bed hold notice upon transfer from the facility. This affected two residents (#7, #41 ) of three residents reviewed for hospitalization. The facility identified three residents who had transferred from the facility in the last 30 days. The facility census was 65.
- D Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on resident record review and staff interview; the facility failed to ensure minimum data set (MDS) assessments were accurate. This affected two (#4 and #59) of 18 residents reviewed for accuracy of the assessment. The census was 65.
- D Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of medical records, interview with facility staff, and review of facility policy, the facility failed to provide a final summary of residents status and reconcile medications for one (Resident #57) of one residents reviewed for discharge. The census was 65.
- 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure as needed (prn) medication used longer than 14 days were reevaluated by a physician. This affected one (#47) of five residents reviewed for unnecessary medications The facility census was 65.
- D Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, staff interview and review of the manufacturer's instructions, the facility failed to ensure insulin was given per physician's order by ensuring the insulin Kwik Pen was primed prior to administrating the dosage of medication. This affected one (#51) of two residents observed for insulin administration. The census was 65.
Fire safety inspections
12 fire safety citations on file: 4 on April 24, 2025, 4 on August 15, 2022, 4 on August 22, 2019.
Every fire safety citation12 citations
- F Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
- F Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- F Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
- E Have correct number of accessible exits for each story.
- F Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- E Have correct number of accessible exits for each story.
- E Install proper backup exit lighting.
- E Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- E Have correct number of accessible exits for each story.
- C Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.
- C Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 3.90 | 3.69 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.69 | 0.64 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.03 | 3.28 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.23 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.98 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 36.4% | 48.7% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 11.1% | 43.9% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 4.22 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 4.25 on weekdays and 3.03 on weekends, 29% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 4.1% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 4.54 in April to June 2025 to 3.90 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.90 | 0.69 | 4.25 | 3.03 | 4.1% | 0 of 90 | 67 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 4.26 | 0.66 | 4.62 | 3.37 | 4.6% | 0 of 92 | 65 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 4.21 | 0.62 | 4.54 | 3.37 | 3.8% | 1 of 92 | 65 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 4.54 | 0.56 | 4.88 | 3.68 | 2.2% | 2 of 91 | 64 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Ohio, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.64 | 0.60 | 3.80 | 3.24 | 4.6% | 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.
Staff pay reports
Staff pay at this home
No staff pay figure for this home has passed review yet. A figure appears only after at least 5 reports from at least 3 different people, sent over at least 60 days, have passed review.
Official wage estimates for Ohio
| Job | Median | Middle half | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio, all employers | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $18.76 | $17.93 to $21.44 | 63,280 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $29.78 | $27.34 to $31.68 | 39,900 |
| Registered nurses | $39.67 | $38.08 to $47.61 | 143,730 |
| United States, nursing care facilities | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $20.67 | $17.91 to $22.55 | 534,270 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $33.86 | $30.05 to $37.40 | 188,210 |
| Registered nurses | $41.11 | $37.85 to $47.68 | 142,270 |
Hourly wages; the middle half runs from the 25th to the 75th percentile. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. BLS has no separate estimate for medication aides. These are survey estimates for whole occupations, not figures for any one home.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Ohio | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.5 | 5.3 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.8 | 3.2 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 6.5 | 6.1 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 11.3 | 8.8 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 28.6 | 24.9 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 2.8 | 12.9 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 3.0 | 1.7 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.0 | 1.8 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: LIMA CONVALESCENT HOME FOUNDATION INCORPORATED.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berger, Carl | Corporate director | Individual | 07/01/1987 | |
| Boose, Corliss | Corporate director | Individual | 07/01/2021 | |
| Decker, Anne | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2015 | |
| Doxie, John | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2026 | |
| Eaton, James | Corporate director | Individual | 12/01/2002 | |
| Fischer, Donald | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2016 | |
| Harvey, Melissa | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2016 | |
| Hovest, Linda | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2017 | |
| Komminsk, Robert | Corporate director | Individual | 07/01/1978 | |
| Kortokrax, Richard | Corporate director | Individual | 02/01/2018 | |
| Kugler, Warner | Corporate director | Individual | 09/01/2005 | |
| Provaznik, Christine | Corporate director | Individual | 02/01/2018 | |
| Roush, Brad | Corporate director | Individual | 12/01/2007 | |
| Rudolph, Nancy | Corporate director | Individual | 02/01/2010 | |
| Schroeder, Richard | Corporate director | Individual | 12/01/2006 | |
| Whitlatch, Margaret | Corporate director | Individual | 12/01/1996 | |
| Willamowski, John | Corporate director | Individual | 09/01/2020 | |
| Decker, Anne | Corporate officer | Individual | 01/01/2017 | |
| Provaznik, Christine | Corporate officer | Individual | 01/01/2026 | |
| Trinko, Jessica | Corporate officer | Individual | 09/20/2021 | |
| Trueblood, Phillip | Corporate officer | Individual | 07/01/1987 | |
| Whitlatch, Margaret | Corporate officer | Individual | 01/01/2020 | |
| Lima Convalescent Home Foundation Incorporated | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 12/21/1955 | |
| Trinko, Jessica | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 09/20/2021 | |
| Trinko, Jessica | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 02/04/2026 |
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.
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 7 problems in this area, most recently on April 24, 2025: "Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights."
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 4 problems in this area, most recently on April 24, 2025: "Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals."
- How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 4 problems in this area, most recently on August 15, 2022: "Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures."
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on April 24, 2025: "Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured."
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 3.03 hours per resident per day, below the Ohio average of 3.28.
Other nursing homes nearby
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- Liberty Retirement Community of Lima Inc Lima, 1.8 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 60 citations
- Carecore at Lima Lima, 2.8 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 38 citations
- Shawnee Manor Lima, 2.8 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 20 citations
- Lost Creek Rehabilitation and Nursing Center Lima, 5.7 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 31 citations
- Cridersville Nursing and Rehab Cridersville, 6.3 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 31 citations
- Otterbein-Cridersville Cridersville, 6.8 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 22 citations
Ohio contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in Ohio. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- Inspections and complaints: Ohio Department of Health, Nursing Homes and Facilities, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: Ohio Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman, 1-800-282-1206. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
- State inspection reports: Ohio Long-Term Care Quality Navigator (Ohio Department of Aging), where Ohio publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Lima Convalescent Home's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Lima Convalescent Home 4 out of 5 stars overall, with 3 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 5 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Lima Convalescent Home get at its last inspection?
- 7 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on April 24, 2025. The Ohio average is 10.5.
- Has Lima Convalescent Home been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Lima Convalescent Home 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 Lima Convalescent Home?
- CMS lists 25 owners and managers. Legal business name: LIMA CONVALESCENT HOME FOUNDATION INCORPORATED.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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