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Lima Convalescent Home

1650 Allentown Road, Lima, OH 45805

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Lima Convalescent Home is a nursing home in Lima, Ohio. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.

This page uses data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), published on October 28, 2026. CMS updates its data about once a month.

CMS star ratings

Facts from CMS

Phone
(419) 224-9741
Last standard health inspection
April 24, 2025 (1 year ago)
Certified beds
72
Residents per day, on average
66.4
Ownership type
Non profit - Corporation
Legal business name
Lima Convalescent Home Foundation Incorporated
Chain
Not listed by CMS
Takes part in
Medicare and Medicaid

Fewer health citations than the Ohio average (22 vs 31).

Inspections, fines and changes

This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.

  1. CMS update of October 28, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  2. 1 citation

    Health inspection on July 30, 2026

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0726. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 21, 2026.

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  3. CMS update of April 29, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  4. CMS update of November 20, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

  5. 7 citations

    Health inspection on April 24, 2025

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 3, 2025.

    • Citation F0880. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 3, 2025.

    • Citation F0656. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 3, 2025.

    • Citation F0550. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 3, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0550 2 times since 2022.

    • Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 3, 2025.

    • Citation F0686. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 3, 2025.

    • Citation F0725. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 3, 2025.

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  6. 4 citations

    Fire safety inspection on April 24, 2025

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0741. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 3, 2025.

    • Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 3, 2025.

    • Citation K0923. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 3, 2025.

    • Citation K0241. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Have correct number of accessible exits for each story.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 3, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for K0241 3 times since 2019.

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  7. CMS update of February 26, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

  8. CMS update of October 30, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  9. CMS update of July 31, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

  10. CMS update of April 25, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

  11. CMS update of January 31, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  12. 6 citations

    Health inspection on August 15, 2022

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0558. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 22, 2022.

    • Citation F0550. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 22, 2022.

    • Citation F0688. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 22, 2022.

    • Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 22, 2022.

    • Citation F0756. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 22, 2022.

    • Citation F0758. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 22, 2022.

      CMS has cited this home for F0758 2 times since 2019.

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  13. 4 citations

    Fire safety inspection on August 15, 2022

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0712. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 22, 2022.

    • Citation K0241. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Have correct number of accessible exits for each story.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 22, 2022.

    • Citation K0281. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Install proper backup exit lighting.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 22, 2022.

    • Citation K0321. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 22, 2022.

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  14. 8 citations

    Health inspection on August 22, 2019

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0578. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 22, 2019.

    • Citation F0582. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 22, 2019.

    • Citation F0623. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 22, 2019.

    • Citation F0625. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 22, 2019.

    • Citation F0641. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 22, 2019.

    • Citation F0661. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 22, 2019.

    • Citation F0758. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 22, 2019.

    • Citation F0760. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 22, 2019.

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  15. 4 citations

    Fire safety inspection on August 22, 2019

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0353. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 22, 2019.

    • Citation K0241. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Have correct number of accessible exits for each story.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 11, 2019.

    • Citation E0026. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 11, 2019.

    • Citation E0039. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 11, 2019.

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Owners and managers

CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.

Questions

When was Lima Convalescent Home last inspected?

CMS lists April 24, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does Lima Convalescent Home have?

CMS lists 22 health citations since August 22, 2019. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has Lima Convalescent Home been fined?

CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.

What is the CMS star rating of Lima Convalescent Home?

Its CMS overall star rating is 4 of 5.

Is Lima Convalescent Home a Special Focus Facility?

No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.

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