Nursing homes › Ohio › Carecore at Lima
599 South Shawnee Street, Lima, OH 45804 · 4192272154 · 88 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Carecore Health, a group operating 12 facilities in 1 states. Group record: average rating 2.2/5, 1 abuse citation icons, 0 facilities on the Special Focus list, $97,734 in federal fines. This facility rates above its group average (2.2/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.11 (Ohio median: 3.57). RN hours: 0.70. Weekend total: 2.68. Nursing staff turnover: 63%.
All-time on record: 55 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-20 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-04-03 |
| 2026-03-20 | Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-04-03 |
| 2025-03-11 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | complaint | corrected 2025-03-24 |
| 2024-09-26 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Health | corrected 2024-10-24 |
| 2024-09-26 | 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. | E | complaint | corrected 2024-10-24 |
| 2024-09-26 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Health | corrected 2024-10-24 |
| 2024-09-26 | 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. | E | Health | corrected 2024-10-24 |
| 2024-09-26 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Health | corrected 2024-10-24 |
| 2024-09-26 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | E | Health | corrected 2024-10-24 |
| 2024-09-26 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Health | corrected 2024-10-24 |
| 2024-09-26 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Health | corrected 2024-10-24 |
| 2024-09-26 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Health | corrected 2024-10-24 |
| 2024-09-26 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | D | Health | corrected 2024-10-24 |
| 2024-03-22 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-04-11 |
| 2024-03-22 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-04-11 |
| 2024-03-22 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-04-11 |
| 2024-03-06 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | complaint | corrected 2024-04-11 |
| 2023-12-18 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-01-04 |
| 2023-12-04 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-12-18 |
| 2023-12-04 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-12-18 |
| 2023-12-04 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-12-18 |
| 2023-08-09 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | F | complaint | corrected 2023-09-15 |
| 2023-07-06 | Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-07-21 |
| 2023-07-06 | 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. | C | complaint | corrected 2023-07-21 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-11 | Fine | $33,534 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HERTANU, JOSEPH | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/01/2019 |
| CARECORE HEALTH LLC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/01/2019 |
| HANNA, SALIM | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2025 |
| HERTANU, CHAIM | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/01/2019 |
| HERTANU, JOSEPH | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/01/2019 |
| HOPSON, VAUGHN | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/01/2019 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 365202. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.