Nursing homeActive
Anchor Lodge Nursing Home Inc
3756 W Erie Ave, Lorain, OH 440534402442019110 certified beds · 94 residentsFor profit - CorporationMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
5
since 2019
Deficiencies
34
● 1● 31● 2
Penalties · 3 yrs
$20,678
1 fine
Last survey
2025-12-04
Standard
CMS overall
3 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 3/5
Health 3
Staffing 2
Quality 4
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · Ohio Department of Health · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-04 | Standard | 040 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-03-19 | Complaint | 001 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-09-19 | Complaint | 060 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2022-11-07 | Standard | 0161 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2019-10-31 | Standard | 150 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · Ohio Department of Health publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-01-14Record 365969-20251204-F644
F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-01-14Record 365969-20251204-F759
F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-01-14Record 365969-20251204-F842
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-01-14Record 365969-20251204-F880
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity JHarm
Care planningFalls
Isolated; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Corrected 2024-03-20Record 365969-20240319-F689
F623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-10-24Record 365969-20230919-F623
F626Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-10-24Record 365969-20230919-F626
F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-10-24Record 365969-20230919-F677
F742Provide 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-10-24Record 365969-20230919-F742
F758Implement 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-10-24Record 365969-20230919-F758
F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-10-24Record 365969-20230919-F804
F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planning
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2022-12-23Record 365969-20221107-F692
F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-12-23Record 365969-20221107-F550
F561Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-12-23Record 365969-20221107-F561
F578Honor 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-12-23Record 365969-20221107-F578
F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-12-23Record 365969-20221107-F580
F584Honor 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-12-23Record 365969-20221107-F584
F623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-12-23Record 365969-20221107-F623
F625Notify 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-12-23Record 365969-20221107-F625
F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-12-23Record 365969-20221107-F677
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-12-23Record 365969-20221107-F684
F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-12-23Record 365969-20221107-F695
F745Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-12-23Record 365969-20221107-F745
F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-12-23Record 365969-20221107-F756
F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-12-23Record 365969-20221107-F760
F803Ensure 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-12-23Record 365969-20221107-F803
F806Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.Scope/severity DStandard
Food & nutrition
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-12-23Record 365969-20221107-F806
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-12-23Record 365969-20221107-F880
F578Honor 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2019-12-03Record 365969-20191031-F578
F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2019-12-03Record 365969-20191031-F677
F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2019-12-03Record 365969-20191031-F686
F698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2019-12-03Record 365969-20191031-F698
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2019-12-03Record 365969-20191031-F880
F732Post nurse staffing information every day.Scope/severity CPaperwork
Staffing
Widespread; potential for minimal harm.Corrected 2019-11-26Record 365969-20191031-F732
Penalties & enforcement
| Date | Action | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-03-19 | Civil money penalty | $20,678 | CMS · Penalties |
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.40
Facility
Ohio
National
Ohio 0.64 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day3.33
Facility
Ohio
National
Ohio 3.69 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours3.09
Facility
Ohio
National
Ohio 3.28 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover51%
Facility
Ohio
National
Ohio 49% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover43%
Facility
Ohio
National
Ohio 44% · National 43%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | Ohio | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 3.3% | 3.4% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 3.1% | 3.2% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 3.6% | 8.8% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 0.3% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 1.8% | 5.3% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 10.2% | 6.2% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 29.2% | 25.5% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sprenger Enterprises, Inc Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | — | — |
| Bluesky Healthcare Inc Organization | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | — | — |
| Hutsenpiller, Wendie Individual | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | — | — |
| Malanowski, Kenneth Individual | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | — | — |
| Sprenger, Nicole Individual | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | — | — |
| Sprenger, Tracey Individual | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | — | — |
| Cms & Co. Management Services, Inc. Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Courtock, Melissa Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Epperly, Robert Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Eren, Itri Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Fox, Emily Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Gollinger, Kristen Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Jankowski, Elizabeth Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Kuhn, Shannon Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Malanowki, Brandon Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Marino-Freetage, Jaime Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Micale, Jacob Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Tucker, Monica Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Amherst Manor Company, Ltd. Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Anchor Lodge Co., Ltd. Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Bsh Investments LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Citrin Cooperman And Company, LLP Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Cms & Co. Management Services, Inc. Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Courtock, Melissa Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Delta Health Care Consultants, Inc. Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Epperly, Robert Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Eren, Itri Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Fox, Emily Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Fox, Emily Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Gollinger, Kristen Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Huntington Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Hutsenpiller, Wendie Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Jankowski, Elizabeth Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Kuhn, Shannon Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Kuhn, Shannon Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Malanowki, Brandon Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Malanowki, Brandon Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Malanowski, Kenneth Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Marino-Freetage, Jaime Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Micale, Jacob Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Sawulski, Jennifer Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Skidmore, Jodi Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Sprenger, Nicole Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Sprenger, Timothy Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Sprenger, Tracey Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Tucker, Monica Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Wellspring Staffing, Inc. Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Part of a chain
Sprenger Health Care Systems — 12 facilities
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or Ohio.
No county cost figures on file for Lorain.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Pointe Health Care Lorain | 1.3 mi | 2025-04-09 | 081 |
| Oak Hills Nursing Center Lorain | 1.6 mi | 2026-03-04 | 0110 |
| Autumn Aegis Nursing Home Lorain | 2.1 mi | 2024-05-02 | 280 |
| Amherst Manor Nursing Home Amherst | 3.7 mi | 2025-03-06 | 060 |
| Kingston Health Center of Vermilion Vermilion | 6.5 mi | 2025-12-24 | 060 |
Watch this facility
One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |