LIFE CARE CENTER OF WESTLAKE
26520 CENTER RIDGE RD, Westlake, OH 44145
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
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Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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How LIFE CARE CENTER OF WESTLAKE Compares
LIFE CARE CENTER OF WESTLAKE is a 119-bed for-profit nursing facility in Westlake, Ohio. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Ohio average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (4 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (4.4%) is above the Ohio average of 3.6% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 119 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 84% occupied.
Among the 7 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Westlake, 3 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.8 stars.
By the numbers vs. Ohio average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 11.1% — worse than the Ohio average of 9.4%.
- Falls with major injury: 3.3% — worse than the Ohio average of 3.3%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.4% — worse than the Ohio average of 3.6%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 19.7% — better than the Ohio average of 24.9%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Ohio averages across 921 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask LIFE CARE CENTER OF WESTLAKE
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing LIFE CARE CENTER OF WESTLAKE with other nursing homes in Westlake.
How is LIFE CARE CENTER OF WESTLAKE 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 LIFE CARE CENTER OF WESTLAKE doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 11.1% here versus 9.4% across Ohio. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is LIFE CARE CENTER OF WESTLAKE doing to reduce high-risk pressure ulcers?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 4.4% here versus 3.6% across Ohio. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at LIFE CARE CENTER OF WESTLAKE?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does LIFE CARE CENTER OF WESTLAKE lag behind other Westlake options?
Its 2-star overall rating is below the local average of 3.8 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 LIFE CARE CENTER OF WESTLAKE?
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 Westlake
Westlake sits in Cuyahoga County, where adults 65 and older make up about 18.2% 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+
- 225,523 (18.2%)
- Median age
- 40.4 years
- Median household income
- $51,741
- Median home value
- $137,800
Demographics for Cuyahoga County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Westlake.
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