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Life Care Center of Medina

2400 Columbia Rd

4.6(153 ratings)· Medina average: 4.3

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Quick Facts

Total units
149
Medicare rating
3 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
For profit, Limited Liability company
Certified beds
149
Memory Care
Secured Alzheimer's and dementia care unit
Short-Term Stays
Offers respite and short-term rehab stays
Hospital Proximity
About 8 miles from Medina General Hospital

What Families Think

Families describe Life Care Center of Medina as a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility where staff are consistently praised for kindness, competence, and communication during short-term rehab, respite, and long-term stays. Reviewers highlight strong therapy services and an engaged activities program, with several mentioning peace of mind during recovery or respite care.

The Good

  • Staff described as kind and patient repeatedly
  • Strong rehabilitation and therapy outcomes noted
  • Clear communication with families about care plans
  • Active activities department with music and engagement
  • Positive respite care experience for short stays

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Life Care Center of Medina is a senior living community in Medina, Ohio offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Gathering / Activity Spaces, Social Activities and Housekeeping. Families rate it 4.6 out of 5 across 153 reviews.

About Life Care Center of Medina

Life Care Center of Medina is a skilled nursing home and rehabilitation center in Medina, Ohio, offering both short-term and long-term care. The facility provides skilled nursing care, post-operative recovery, short-term inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation, and secured Alzheimer's and dementia care.

An in-house team of therapists and nurses develops individualized care plans tailored to the goals and needs of each resident and patient. The facility emphasizes consistent service delivery across all levels of care.

Life Care Center of Medina is conveniently located approximately 8 miles from Medina General Hospital and close to the Cleveland and Akron areas, making it accessible to those seeking care in the region.

Types of Care at Life Care Center of Medina

Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Emergency Call System
  • Private Bathroom
  • Private Rooms
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Meals & Dining

  • Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)
  • Security

Activities

  • Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)

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Reviews of Life Care Center of Medina

4.6overall · 153 ratings combined

4.6★ on Google (153)

Alan Herbst

Jul 2026

via Google

Staff is very friendly. A clean safe place for my friend .

jennifer kolhoff

Jun 2026

via Google

Amazing Staff that’s always going out of their way!

Michael Kowell

Jun 2026

via Google

The quality care here is amazing, the staff is wonderful and very loving and caring for residents and family members. I Would definitely recommend this place for everyone!

Kim Ruth

Jun 2026

via Google

This is a very nice facility with extremely helpful and compassionate staff members. Administrative Staff, in particular, extend themselves above what is expected. My experiences at Lifecare have been wonderful!

cathy wolff

Jun 2026

via Google

My mom has been a resident for over ten years and she is happy there and the staff is AMAZING

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Government Inspection History

5 inspection visits in the last three years, 67 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Mar 13, 2026Health Complaint1 citation
  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 2, 2026

Jan 25, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth ComplaintHealth Standard23 citations
  • Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 28, 2024

  • Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 28, 2024

  • Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 28, 2024

  • Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 28, 2024

  • To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 28, 2024

  • Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 28, 2024

  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 28, 2024

  • Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 28, 2024

  • Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 28, 2024

  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 28, 2024

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 28, 2024

  • Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 28, 2024

  • Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 28, 2024

  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 28, 2024

  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 28, 2024

  • Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 28, 2024

  • Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 28, 2024

  • Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 28, 2024

  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 28, 2024

  • Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 28, 2024

  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 28, 2024

  • Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 28, 2024

  • Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

    Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 28, 2024

Nov 20, 2023Health Complaint1 citation
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Nov 13, 2023

Sep 24, 2021Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard27 citations
  • Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 28, 2021

  • Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 28, 2021

  • Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 28, 2021

  • Have enough backup water supply for essential areas of the nursing home.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 28, 2021

  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 28, 2021

  • Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 28, 2021

  • Implement emergency and standby power systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 28, 2021

  • Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 28, 2021

  • Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 28, 2021

  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 28, 2021

  • Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 28, 2021

  • Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 28, 2021

  • Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 28, 2021

  • 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.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 28, 2021

  • Have a properly installed and maintained dumbwaiter or escalator.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 28, 2021

  • Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 28, 2021

  • Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 28, 2021

  • Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 28, 2021

  • Use approved construction type or materials.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 28, 2021

  • Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 28, 2021

  • Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 28, 2021

  • Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 28, 2021

  • 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.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 28, 2021

  • Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 28, 2021

  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 28, 2021

  • Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges.

    Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 28, 2021

  • Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.

    Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 28, 2021

Sep 12, 2019Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard15 citations
  • Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 4, 2019

  • Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 4, 2019

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 4, 2019

  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 4, 2019

  • Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 4, 2019

  • Meet other general requirements that are deficient.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 4, 2019

  • Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 4, 2019

  • Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 4, 2019

  • Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 4, 2019

  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 4, 2019

  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 4, 2019

  • Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 4, 2019

  • Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 4, 2019

  • Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 4, 2019

  • Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

    Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 4, 2019

Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Life Care Center of Medina offer?

Life Care Center of Medina offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is Life Care Center of Medina located?

Life Care Center of Medina is located at 2400 Columbia Rd in Medina, Ohio.

What do families say about Life Care Center of Medina?

Families describe Life Care Center of Medina as a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility where staff are consistently praised for kindness, competence, and communication during short-term rehab, respite, and long-term stays. Reviewers highlight strong therapy services and an engaged activities program, with several mentioning peace of mind during recovery or respite care.

How did Life Care Center of Medina do on recent health and safety inspections?

Life Care Center of Medina had 5 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 67 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.

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