Nursing homes › Ohio › Anchor Lodge Nursing Home Inc
3756 W Erie Ave, Lorain, OH 44053 · 4402442019 · 110 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Sprenger Health Care Systems, a group operating 12 facilities in 2 states. Group record: average rating 3.4/5, 0 abuse citation icons, 0 facilities on the Special Focus list, $94,325 in federal fines. This facility rates below its group average (3.4/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.33 (Ohio median: 3.57). RN hours: 0.40. Weekend total: 3.09. Nursing staff turnover: 51%.
All-time on record: 34 deficiency citations, including 1 at immediate-jeopardy level. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-04 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Health | corrected 2026-01-14 |
| 2025-12-04 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Health | corrected 2026-01-14 |
| 2025-12-04 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-01-14 |
| 2025-12-04 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-01-14 |
| 2024-03-19 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | complaint | corrected 2024-03-20 |
| 2023-09-19 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | F | complaint | corrected 2023-10-24 |
| 2023-09-19 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-10-24 |
| 2023-09-19 | Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-10-24 |
| 2023-09-19 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-10-24 |
| 2023-09-19 | 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. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-10-24 |
| 2023-09-19 | 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. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-10-24 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-03-19 | Fine | $20,678 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPRENGER ENTERPRISES, INC | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | 100% | since 05/31/1989 |
| BLUESKY HEALTHCARE INC | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 01/22/2001 |
| HUTSENPILLER, WENDIE | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Individual | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 07/01/2008 |
| MALANOWSKI, KENNETH | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Individual | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 07/01/2008 |
| SPRENGER, NICOLE | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Individual | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 06/01/2002 |
| SPRENGER, TRACEY | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Individual | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 07/01/2008 |
| FOX, EMILY | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/31/2024 |
| KUHN, SHANNON | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/31/2024 |
| MALANOWKI, BRANDON | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/31/2024 |
| CMS & CO. MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC. | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/22/2001 |
| COURTOCK, MELISSA | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/02/2002 |
| EPPERLY, ROBERT | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/20/2022 |
| EREN, ITRI | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/28/2006 |
| FOX, EMILY | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/31/2024 |
| GOLLINGER, KRISTEN | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/13/2000 |
| JANKOWSKI, ELIZABETH | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/10/2023 |
| KUHN, SHANNON | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/31/2024 |
| MALANOWKI, BRANDON | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/31/2024 |
| MARINO-FREETAGE, JAIME | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/01/2011 |
| MICALE, JACOB | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/20/2023 |
| TUCKER, MONICA | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/20/2025 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 365969. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.