Nursing homes in Lorain, OH
Compare 4 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Lorain, part of the Lorain area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 3.8★ — above the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
Residents of Lorain, Ohio, have access to four skilled nursing facilities serving the 44052 and 44053 ZIP codes. According to data from CMS Care Compare, these locations in Lorain County hold an average overall rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars. Among these providers, Lake Pointe Health Care stands out as the city’s only facility to earn a top 5-star rating, reflecting its commitment to meeting federal quality standards.
Rating distribution
avg 3.8★ · 4 homesProvider mix in Lorain
3 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
- SPRENGER HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS2 homes
- EMBASSY HEALTHCARE1 home
- COMMUNICARE HEALTH1 home
What to look for in Lorain
- All homes in Lorain score 3★ or higher on compliance — a positive sign on regulatory standards.
- No home in Lorain reaches 4★ on staffing. Ask each home about registered nurse coverage 24/7.
- 1 home holds the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
- 2 of 4 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
Top 4 highest rated nursing homes in Lorain
- 1LAKE POINTE HEALTH CARE5.0COMMUNICARE HEALTH · Medium
- 2AUTUMN AEGIS NURSING HOME4.0SPRENGER HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS · Medium
- 3OAK HILLS NURSING CENTER3.0EMBASSY HEALTHCARE · Medium
- 4ANCHOR LODGE NURSING HOME INC3.0SPRENGER HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS · Medium
All homes in Lorain
| LAKE POINTE HEALTH CARE COMMUNICARE HEALTH · Medium · For Profit | 5.0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 5 |
| AUTUMN AEGIS NURSING HOME SPRENGER HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS · Medium · For Profit | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 5 |
| OAK HILLS NURSING CENTER EMBASSY HEALTHCARE · Medium · For Profit | 3.0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
| ANCHOR LODGE NURSING HOME INC SPRENGER HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS · Medium · For Profit | 3.0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
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Each home is scored 1–5★ across compliance, residents' experience, staffing, and quality measures, then combined into an overall rating.