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Carecore at Mentor

8881 Schaefer St, Mentor, OH 44060

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Carecore at Mentor is a nursing home in Mentor, 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
(440) 255-9309
Last standard health inspection
July 11, 2024 (2 years ago)
Certified beds
124
Residents per day, on average
84.3
Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Legal business name
Western Reserve Healthcare Co LLC
Chain
Carecore Health
Takes part in
Medicare and Medicaid

More health citations than the Ohio average (32 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 April 29, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

  2. CMS update of February 25, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

    • Star rating

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

  3. 1 citation

    Health inspection on February 5, 2026

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0921. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 6, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0921 2 times since 2024.

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  4. 3 citations

    Fire safety inspection on February 3, 2026

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    • Citation K0271. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have exits that are accessible at all times.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 6, 2026.

    • Citation K0700. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Meet requirements for operating features, such as evacuation plans, fire drills, smoking regulations, draperies, decorations and the inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 6, 2026.

    • Citation K0521. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 6, 2026.

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  5. 4 citations

    Health inspection on December 10, 2025

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.

    177 of 924 Ohio homes (19%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2025.

    • Citation F0684. Severity G: actual 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 December 19, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0684 2 times since 2024.

    • Citation F0686. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 19, 2025.

    • Citation F0580. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 19, 2025.

    • Citation F0690. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 19, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0690 2 times since 2024.

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  6. CMS update of November 20, 2025

    • Star rating

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

    • Star rating

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

  7. CMS update of July 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

  8. CMS update of May 28, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

  9. CMS update of March 26, 2025

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from April 19, 2024 from $34,808 to $35,457.

  10. CMS update of February 26, 2025

    • Star rating

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

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Name

      CMS lists a new name for this home. It was MENTOR WOODS SKILLED NURSING AND REHABILITATION.

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from April 19, 2024 from $53,550 to $34,808.

  11. CMS update of October 30, 2024

    • Star rating

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

  12. CMS update of September 26, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

  13. CMS update of July 31, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

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

  14. 7 citations

    Health inspection on July 11, 2024

    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 August 25, 2024.

      CMS has cited this home for F0812 2 times since 2022.

    • Citation F0908. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Keep all essential equipment working safely.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 25, 2024.

    • Citation F0695. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 25, 2024.

      CMS has cited this home for F0695 2 times since 2024.

    • 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 August 25, 2024.

    • Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      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 August 25, 2024.

    • Citation F0755. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 25, 2024.

    • Citation F0759. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 25, 2024.

      CMS has cited this home for F0759 2 times since 2019.

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  15. 6 citations

    Fire safety inspection on July 11, 2024

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0211. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 15, 2024.

    • 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 August 25, 2024.

      CMS has cited this home for K0321 2 times since 2019.

    • Citation K0345. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 25, 2024.

    • Citation K0353. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 25, 2024.

    • Citation K0741. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      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 August 25, 2024.

      CMS has cited this home for K0741 3 times since 2019.

    • Citation K0912. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 25, 2024.

      CMS has cited this home for K0912 2 times since 2019.

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  16. CMS update of June 26, 2024

    • Star rating

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

    • Star rating

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

    • Ownership

      CMS lists this home under a new chain.

  17. CMS update of May 29, 2024

    • Ownership

      CMS ownership records list new owners for this home.

  18. Payment stopped

    May 16, 2024 (2 years ago)

    CMS stopped payment for new admissions from May 16, 2024, for 41 days.

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  19. 2 citations

    Health inspection on May 10, 2024

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.

    157 of 924 Ohio homes (17%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2024.

    • Citation F0760. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 4, 2024.

    • Citation F0842. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 4, 2024.

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  20. CMS update of April 25, 2024

    • Star rating

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

    • Star rating

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

  21. 7 citations

    Health inspection on April 19, 2024

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.

    157 of 924 Ohio homes (17%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2024.

    • Citation F0684. Severity G: actual 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 4, 2024.

    • Citation F0692. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 4, 2024.

    • Citation F0695. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 4, 2024.

    • 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 26, 2024.

    • Citation F0584. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 4, 2024.

    • 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 June 4, 2024.

    • Citation F0690. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 4, 2024.

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  22. Fine

    April 19, 2024 (2 years ago)

    CMS fine of $35,457 on April 19, 2024.

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  23. CMS update of January 31, 2024

    • Star rating

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

  24. 1 citation

    Health inspection on January 3, 2024

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0921. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 9, 2024.

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  25. 8 citations

    Health inspection on April 1, 2022

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0761. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 28, 2022.

    • 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 April 28, 2022.

    • Citation F0623. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      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 April 28, 2022.

    • Citation F0677. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 28, 2022.

    • 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 April 28, 2022.

    • Citation F0583. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 28, 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 April 28, 2022.

    • Citation F0606. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 28, 2022.

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  26. 4 citations

    Fire safety inspection on April 1, 2022

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0223. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 28, 2022.

    • Citation K0372. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 28, 2022.

    • Citation K0741. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      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 April 28, 2022.

    • Citation K0913. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure operating rooms are properly protected and written records are maintained and available for inspection.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 28, 2022.

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  27. 2 citations

    Health inspection on March 7, 2019

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • 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 April 22, 2019.

    • Citation F0759. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 22, 2019.

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  28. 4 citations

    Fire safety inspection on March 7, 2019

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • 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 April 22, 2019.

    • Citation K0374. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 22, 2019.

    • Citation K0741. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      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 April 22, 2019.

    • Citation K0912. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 22, 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 Carecore at Mentor last inspected?

CMS lists July 11, 2024 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does Carecore at Mentor have?

CMS lists 32 health citations since March 7, 2019. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has Carecore at Mentor been fined?

CMS lists 1 fine in the past three years, $35,457 in total.

What is the CMS star rating of Carecore at Mentor?

Its CMS overall star rating is 1 of 5.

Is Carecore at Mentor a Special Focus Facility?

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

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