CARECORE AT LIMA
599 SOUTH SHAWNEE STREET, Lima, OH 45804
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Quality Measures
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Care Quality Indicators
Lower is better
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How CARECORE AT LIMA Compares
CARECORE AT LIMA is a 88-bed for-profit nursing facility in Lima, Ohio. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the Ohio average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (5 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (30.4%) is above the Ohio average of 9.4% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 88 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 74% occupied.
Among the 7 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Lima, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.4 stars.
By the numbers vs. Ohio average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 30.4% — worse than the Ohio average of 9.4% (225% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 3.1% — better than the Ohio average of 3.3%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.5% — better than the Ohio average of 3.6%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Ohio averages across 921 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask CARECORE AT LIMA
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing CARECORE AT LIMA with other nursing homes in Lima.
How is CARECORE AT LIMA addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is CARECORE AT LIMA doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 30.4% here versus 9.4% across Ohio. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at CARECORE AT LIMA?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does CARECORE AT LIMA lag behind other Lima options?
Its 3-star overall rating is below the local average of 3.4 stars across 7 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at CARECORE AT LIMA?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Lima
Lima sits in Allen County, where adults 65 and older make up about 17.7% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Ohio as a whole (17.0% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 18,159 (17.7%)
- Median age
- 39.4 years
- Median household income
- $51,892
- Median home value
- $120,300
Demographics for Allen County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Lima.
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