Nursing Care Index

Anchor Lodge Nursing Home Inc.

Lorain, Lorain County, Ohio · CCN 365969 · For-profit (Corporation) · part of Sprenger Health Care Systems (12 facilities, chain average 3.3 stars)

CMS rates Anchor Lodge Nursing Home Inc. 3 of 5 overall as of August 2026. 110 certified beds, 94 residents a day on average. 34 citations on record from the current inspection cycles, 1 at immediate jeopardy; 1 fine totalling $20,678.

CMS’s ratings

The Five-Star Quality Rating System, as CMS publishes it. Where CMS gives no rating, the reason CMS gives is printed instead.

Overall★★★☆☆ 3 of 5
Health inspections★★★☆☆ 3 of 5
Staffing★★☆☆☆ 2 of 5
Quality measures★★★★☆ 4 of 5
Quality: long-stay / short-stay5 / 2 of 5

Staffing

Total nurse staffing3.33405 hours per resident per day
Registered nurses0.39956 hours per resident per day
Weekend total3.08689 hours per resident per day
Nursing staff turnover51.1% (registered nurses 42.9%)
Administrators who left0

Citations from health inspections

Each is a finding by a state surveyor on the date shown, in CMS’s words. The severity is CMS’s scope-and-severity grid, spelled out: harm on the left, how widespread on the right.

SurveyFindingSeverityStatus
2025-12-04 Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0644
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-01-14
2025-12-04 Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0759
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-01-14
2025-12-04
complaint survey
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0842
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-01-14
2025-12-04
complaint survey
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-01-14
2024-03-19
complaint survey
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0689
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-03-20
2023-09-19
complaint survey
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0804
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-10-24
2023-09-19
complaint survey
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0623
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-10-24
2023-09-19
complaint survey
Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0626
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-10-24
2023-09-19
complaint survey
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0677
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-10-24
2023-09-19
complaint survey
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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0742
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-10-24
2023-09-19
complaint survey
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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0758
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-10-24
2022-11-07 Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0692
G Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2022-12-23
2022-11-07 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0550
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2022-12-23
2022-11-07 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.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0803
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2022-12-23
2022-11-07 Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0561
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2022-12-23
2022-11-07 Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0578
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2022-12-23
2022-11-07 Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0580
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2022-12-23
2022-11-07 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.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0584
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2022-12-23
2022-11-07 Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0623
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2022-12-23
2022-11-07 Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0625
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2022-12-23
2022-11-07 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0677
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2022-12-23
2022-11-07 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0684
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2022-12-23
2022-11-07 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0695
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2022-12-23
2022-11-07 Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0745
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2022-12-23
2022-11-07 Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0756
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2022-12-23
2022-11-07 Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0760
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2022-12-23
2022-11-07 Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0806
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2022-12-23
2022-11-07 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2022-12-23
2019-10-31 Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0578
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2019-12-03
2019-10-31 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0677
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2019-12-03
2019-10-31 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0686
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2019-12-03
2019-10-31 Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0698
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2019-12-03
2019-10-31 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2019-12-03
2019-10-31 Post nurse staffing information every day.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · tag F0732
C No actual harm, with potential for minimal harm; widespread Deficient, Provider has plan of correction
2019-11-26

Fines and payment denials

DatePenaltyAmount
2024-03-19Fine$20,678

Who owns and runs it

Every owner, officer and manager CMS lists, as filed. These are the names in CMS’s ownership record; anyone named in the ownership record can ask about it on the about page.

NameRoleShareSince
Sprenger Enterprises, Inc.
Organization
5% or greater direct ownership interest100%1989-05-31
Bluesky Healthcare Inc.
Organization
5% or greater indirect ownership interest2001-01-22
Amherst Manor Company, Ltd.
Organization
adp of the snf1995-12-14
Anchor Lodge Co., Ltd.
Organization
adp of the snf1995-12-14
Bsh Investments LLC
Organization
adp of the snf2003-11-04
Citrin Cooperman And Company, LLP
Organization
adp of the snf2025-02-01
Cms & Co. Management Services, Inc.
Organization
adp of the snf2025-09-10
Delta Health Care Consultants, Inc.
Organization
adp of the snf2008-01-01
Huntington
Organization
adp of the snf2009-07-22
Wellspring Staffing, Inc.
Organization
adp of the snf2021-10-15
Cms & Co. Management Services, Inc.
Organization
operational/managerial control2001-01-22
Hutsenpiller, Wendie
Individual
5% or greater indirect ownership interest2008-07-01
Malanowski, Kenneth
Individual
5% or greater indirect ownership interest2008-07-01
Sprenger, Nicole
Individual
5% or greater indirect ownership interest2002-06-01
Sprenger, Tracey
Individual
5% or greater indirect ownership interest2008-07-01
Courtock, Melissa
Individual
adp of the snf2002-12-02
Epperly, Robert
Individual
adp of the snf2022-01-20
Eren, Itri
Individual
adp of the snf2006-01-28
Fox, Emily
Individual
adp of the snf2024-12-31
Gollinger, Kristen
Individual
adp of the snf2000-11-13
Hutsenpiller, Wendie
Individual
adp of the snf2008-07-01
Jankowski, Elizabeth
Individual
adp of the snf2023-02-10
Kuhn, Shannon
Individual
adp of the snf2024-12-31
Malanowki, Brandon
Individual
adp of the snf2024-12-31
Malanowski, Kenneth
Individual
adp of the snf2008-07-01
Marino-Freetage, Jaime
Individual
adp of the snf2011-03-01
Micale, Jacob
Individual
adp of the snf2023-02-20
Sawulski, Jennifer
Individual
adp of the snf2008-07-01
Skidmore, Jodi
Individual
adp of the snf2008-07-01
Sprenger, Nicole
Individual
adp of the snf2008-07-01
Sprenger, Timothy
Individual
adp of the snf2008-07-01
Sprenger, Tracey
Individual
adp of the snf2008-07-01
Tucker, Monica
Individual
adp of the snf2025-03-20
Fox, Emily
Individual
corporate officer2024-12-31
Kuhn, Shannon
Individual
corporate officer2024-12-31
Malanowki, Brandon
Individual
corporate officer2024-12-31
Courtock, Melissa
Individual
operational/managerial control2002-12-02
Epperly, Robert
Individual
operational/managerial control2022-01-20
Eren, Itri
Individual
operational/managerial control2006-01-28
Fox, Emily
Individual
operational/managerial control2024-12-31
Gollinger, Kristen
Individual
operational/managerial control2000-11-13
Jankowski, Elizabeth
Individual
operational/managerial control2023-02-10
Kuhn, Shannon
Individual
operational/managerial control2024-12-31
Malanowki, Brandon
Individual
operational/managerial control2024-12-31
Marino-Freetage, Jaime
Individual
operational/managerial control2011-03-01
Micale, Jacob
Individual
operational/managerial control2023-02-20
Tucker, Monica
Individual
operational/managerial control2025-03-20

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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Provider Data Catalog (public domain), files dated 2026-08-01. Ratings are CMS’s; citations are state surveyors’ findings; nothing here is estimated or a recommendation. Every nursing home in Lorain County.