nursing home in Lorain, OH

Anchor Lodge Nursing Home INC

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

★★★★★3
Average
CMS overall star rating
  • Health inspections★★★★★3
  • Staffing★★★★★2
  • Quality measures★★★★★4

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data

Anchor Lodge Nursing Home INC at a glance

Anchor Lodge Nursing Home INC is a 110-bed for-profit nursing home in Lorain, Ohio (Lorain County).

CMS gives it 3 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, close to the Ohio average of 3.2.

Residents receive about 3.3 hours of nursing care per day (0.4 of them from registered nurses), worse than the state average of 3.7 hours.

Its most recent standard health inspection (December 4, 2025) found 4 health citations. The Ohio average is 10.3.

Federal regulators fined it 1 time in the past three years, totaling $20,678.

Nursing staff turnover is 51.1% per year (state average 48.7%).

Facility details

Type
Nursing home
Ownership
For Profit - Corporation
Beds
110
Certified for
Medicare and Medicaid
Chain / affiliated entity
Sprenger Health Care Systems
Medicare-certified since
July 1, 1994
Continuing care retirement community
Yes
Resident/family council
Both
County
Lorain County
CMS Certification Number
365969

Ratings

MeasureThis facilityOhio avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better)3 / 53.2 / 53 / 5Average
Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better)3 / 52.8 / 52.8 / 5Average
Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better)2 / 52.4 / 52.9 / 5Worse
Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better)4 / 54.4 / 53.6 / 5Average
Long-stay quality rating (higher is better)5 / 54.8 / 53.8 / 5Better
Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better)2 / 53.3 / 53.3 / 5Worse

Staffing

This facility3.33 hrsOhio average3.69 hrsU.S. average3.86 hrs
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day: this facility vs. Ohio and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityOhio avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better)3.33 hrs3.69 hrs3.86 hrsWorse
Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better)0.40 hrs0.64 hrs0.69 hrsWorse
Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better)1.97 hrs2.09 hrs2.32 hrsWorse
Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better)3.09 hrs3.28 hrs3.42 hrsWorse
Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better)51.1%48.7%45.8%Worse
Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better)42.9%43.9%42.9%Average
Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better)011Better

Inspections

This facility4Ohio average10U.S. average9
Health citations in the most recent inspection: this facility vs. Ohio and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityOhio avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better)4109Better
Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better)243Better
Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better)62.880.780.6Better

Penalties

This facility1Ohio average1U.S. average1
Fines in the past 3 years: this facility vs. Ohio and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityOhio avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better)111Worse
Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better)$20,678$26,381$30,972Better
All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better)111Average

Size

MeasureThis facilityOhio avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Certified beds11088107
Average residents per day947486
Occupancy85.6%84.3%80.9%

Long-stay residents

This facility3.1%Ohio average3.2%U.S. average3.2%
Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury: this facility vs. Ohio and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityOhio avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better)3.1%3.2%3.2%Average
Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better)3.3%3.4%4.6%Better
Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better)3.6%8.8%15.4%Better
Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better)0.3%0.4%1.6%Better
Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better)0%0.2%0.8%Better
Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better)1.8%5.3%13.9%Better
Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better)0.8%6.1%14.1%Better
Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better)10.2%6.2%5.2%Worse
Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better)7.1%30.1%12.8%Better
Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better)0%0.1%0.1%Better
Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better)29.2%25.5%19.5%Worse
Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better)17.5%21.4%19%Better
Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better)92.5%94.5%95.5%Average
Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)97.8%92.7%93.6%Average

Short-stay residents

This facility0.9%Ohio average1.2%U.S. average1.6%
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication: this facility vs. Ohio and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityOhio avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better)0.9%1.2%1.6%Better
Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better)70.7%75.6%79.8%Worse
Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)69.4%78.5%82%Worse

Inspection citations

State inspectors cited this home for 34 health deficiencies and 12 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 2 citations involved actual harm, including 1 rated "immediate jeopardy".

DateCitationSeverityStatus
December 4, 2025
Fire safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0923
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected January 14, 2026
December 4, 2025
Fire safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0345
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected January 14, 2026
December 4, 2025
Fire safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected January 14, 2026
December 4, 2025
Fire safety
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Services Deficiencies · Tag K0521
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected January 14, 2026
December 4, 2025
Fire safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected January 14, 2026
December 4, 2025
Fire safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Services Deficiencies · Tag K0511
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected January 14, 2026
December 4, 2025
Complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected January 14, 2026
December 4, 2025
Standard
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0759
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected January 14, 2026
December 4, 2025
Standard
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0644
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected January 14, 2026
December 4, 2025
Complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0842
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected January 14, 2026
March 19, 2024
Complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689
J
Immediate jeopardy, isolated
Corrected March 20, 2024
September 19, 2023
Complaint
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0804
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected October 24, 2023
September 19, 2023
Complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0677
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected October 24, 2023
September 19, 2023
Complaint
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0623
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected October 24, 2023
September 19, 2023
Complaint
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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0758
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected October 24, 2023
September 19, 2023
Complaint
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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0742
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected October 24, 2023
September 19, 2023
Complaint
Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0626
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected October 24, 2023
November 7, 2022
Fire safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0363
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected January 31, 2023
November 7, 2022
Fire safety
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.
Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0222
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected December 23, 2022
November 7, 2022
Fire safety
Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.
Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0232
E
Potential harm, pattern
Fire Safety Evaluation Survey
November 7, 2022
Fire safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0351
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected December 23, 2022
November 7, 2022
Standard
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0692
G
Actual harm, isolated
Corrected December 23, 2022
November 7, 2022
Standard
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.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0803
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected December 23, 2022
November 7, 2022
Standard
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0550
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected December 23, 2022
November 7, 2022
Standard
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.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0625
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected December 23, 2022
November 7, 2022
Standard
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0677
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected December 23, 2022
November 7, 2022
Standard
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected December 23, 2022
November 7, 2022
Standard
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected December 23, 2022
November 7, 2022
Standard
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0745
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected December 23, 2022
November 7, 2022
Standard
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0756
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected December 23, 2022
November 7, 2022
Standard
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0760
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected December 23, 2022
November 7, 2022
Standard
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0806
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected December 23, 2022
November 7, 2022
Standard
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected December 23, 2022
November 7, 2022
Standard
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0561
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected December 23, 2022
November 7, 2022
Standard
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.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0578
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected December 23, 2022
November 7, 2022
Standard
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0580
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected December 23, 2022
November 7, 2022
Standard
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.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0584
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected December 23, 2022
November 7, 2022
Standard
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0623
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected December 23, 2022
October 31, 2019
Fire safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0324
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected December 3, 2019
October 31, 2019
Fire safety
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.
Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0222
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected December 3, 2019
October 31, 2019
Standard
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0677
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected December 3, 2019
October 31, 2019
Standard
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.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0578
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected December 3, 2019
October 31, 2019
Standard
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0698
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected December 3, 2019
October 31, 2019
Standard
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected December 3, 2019
October 31, 2019
Standard
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0686
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected December 3, 2019
October 31, 2019
Standard
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0732
C
No harm, widespread
Corrected November 26, 2019

Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.

Fines and payment denials

CMS reports 1 federal penalty in the past three years, including $20,678 in fines.

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

Owners and managers

Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.

NameRoleShareSince
SPRENGER ENTERPRISES, INC
Organization
5% or greater direct ownership interest100%05/31/1989
BLUESKY HEALTHCARE INC
Organization
5% or greater indirect ownership interest—01/22/2001
HUTSENPILLER, WENDIE
Individual
5% or greater indirect ownership interest—07/01/2008
MALANOWSKI, KENNETH
Individual
5% or greater indirect ownership interest—07/01/2008
SPRENGER, NICOLE
Individual
5% or greater indirect ownership interest—06/01/2002
SPRENGER, TRACEY
Individual
5% or greater indirect ownership interest—07/01/2008
AMHERST MANOR COMPANY, LTD.
Organization
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE12/14/1995
ANCHOR LODGE CO., LTD.
Organization
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE12/14/1995
BSH INVESTMENTS LLC
Organization
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE11/04/2003
CITRIN COOPERMAN AND COMPANY, LLP
Organization
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE02/01/2025
CMS & CO. MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC.
Organization
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE09/10/2025
COURTOCK, MELISSA
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE12/02/2002
DELTA HEALTH CARE CONSULTANTS, INC.
Organization
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2008
EPPERLY, ROBERT
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE01/20/2022
EREN, ITRI
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE01/28/2006
FOX, EMILY
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE12/31/2024
GOLLINGER, KRISTEN
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE11/13/2000
HUNTINGTON
Organization
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE07/22/2009
HUTSENPILLER, WENDIE
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE07/01/2008
JANKOWSKI, ELIZABETH
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE02/10/2023
KUHN, SHANNON
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE12/31/2024
MALANOWKI, BRANDON
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE12/31/2024
MALANOWSKI, KENNETH
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE07/01/2008
MARINO-FREETAGE, JAIME
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE03/01/2011
MICALE, JACOB
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE02/20/2023
SAWULSKI, JENNIFER
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE07/01/2008
SKIDMORE, JODI
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE07/01/2008
SPRENGER, NICOLE
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE07/01/2008
SPRENGER, TIMOTHY
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE07/01/2008
SPRENGER, TRACEY
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE07/01/2008
TUCKER, MONICA
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE03/20/2025
WELLSPRING STAFFING, INC.
Organization
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE10/15/2021
FOX, EMILY
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE12/31/2024
KUHN, SHANNON
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE12/31/2024
MALANOWKI, BRANDON
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE12/31/2024
CMS & CO. MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC.
Organization
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE01/22/2001
COURTOCK, MELISSA
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE12/02/2002
EPPERLY, ROBERT
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE01/20/2022
EREN, ITRI
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE01/28/2006
FOX, EMILY
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE12/31/2024

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Frequently asked questions

What is Anchor Lodge Nursing Home INC's rating?

Anchor Lodge Nursing Home INC has 3 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Ohio nursing homes is 3.2 stars.

How many inspection citations did Anchor Lodge Nursing Home INC receive?

Its most recent standard health inspection found 4 citations, compared with a Ohio average of 10.3. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.

Does Anchor Lodge Nursing Home INC accept Medicare and Medicaid?

CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.

Who owns Anchor Lodge Nursing Home INC?

It is for profit - corporation and part of Sprenger Health Care Systems. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.

Where is Anchor Lodge Nursing Home INC and how do I contact it?

Anchor Lodge Nursing Home INC is at 3756 W Erie Ave, Lorain, OH 44053. Phone: (440) 244-2019.

About this data

Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.