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804 South Mumaugh Road Lima, OH 45804 · Allen County

(419) 225-9040

All 7 nursing homes in Lima, OH (7 take Medicaid)

Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid 54 certified beds For profit

CMS certification number 365600 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare

Ratings come from CMS and are updated monthly; these are from October 2026. Check the latest inspection report and visit in person before you decide.

Is Lost Creek Rehabilitation and Nursing Center a good nursing home? Reviews, ratings and inspection record

There are no official resident reviews of nursing homes: Medicare's Care Compare publishes inspections, staffing and quality data instead. Here is what that record shows for Lost Creek Rehabilitation and Nursing Center as of October 2026.

CMS rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall, below the Ohio average of 3.2. Inspectors issued 31 citations in the last three years. CMS imposed 2 penalties, including $55,088 in fines, in that time. For short-term rehab patients CMS rates quality 1 out of 5; for long-term residents, 5 out of 5. Those results differ a lot, so ask about the unit your family member would be on.

Online reviews from families and residents are on Google Maps and other sites; they reflect individual experiences and aren't checked by CMS. The full inspection reports, including what inspectors observed, are on Medicare Care Compare.

Staffing

Nursing staff spend about 3.36 hours per resident per day at Lost Creek Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, below the Ohio median of 3.58 (US median: 3.72). About 0.39 of those hours are from registered nurses. On weekends it falls to 2.96 hours, 12% below its all-week average. 45% of nursing staff left within a year (Ohio median 48.9%).

Nursing care per resident per day 3.36 hours
Below the Ohio median of 3.58 Registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and aides combined, from payroll records.
Registered nurse hours 0.39 per resident a day RNs handle assessments, medications and changes in condition.
Weekend nursing care 2.96 hours Per resident a day. A big drop from weekdays can mean thin weekend staffing.
Nursing staff turnover 45% a year Share of nursing staff who left over a year. Lower usually means steadier care.
Registered nurse turnover — Share of registered nurses who left over a year.
Administrators who left 1 in the past year Frequent leadership changes are worth asking about on a visit.

About this nursing home

Certified beds54
Residents per day 42 About 77% of beds filled, on average
OwnershipFor profit - Corporation
Payment acceptedMedicare and Medicaid
Certified sinceJuly 1983
Legal business nameLOST CREEK CENTER FOR LIVING LLC

Paying for care at Lost Creek Rehabilitation and Nursing Center: Medicare and Medicaid

Lost Creek Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Medicare Part A can cover a short skilled-nursing or rehab stay here after a qualifying hospital stay of at least three inpatient days (observation days don't count), for up to 100 days per benefit period. Medicaid can pay for long-term care for residents who meet Ohio's income and asset rules. Being certified doesn't guarantee a Medicaid bed is open, so ask whether the home accepts residents whose Medicaid application is still pending.

In 2026 Medicare covers days 1–20 in full after the Part A deductible ($1,736 per benefit period); for days 21–100 you pay $217 a day; after day 100 you pay all costs. Medicare doesn't pay for long-term custodial care. Medicare's coverage rules.

Health inspections

The most recent standard inspection was on June 30, 2026 and found 9 deficiencies. In total, inspectors issued 31 citations in the last three years.

Each citation has a scope and severity letter from A to L. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

What the inspections found

Over the last three years, inspectors issued 31 citations at Lost Creek Rehabilitation and Nursing Center across 5 inspection dates, 3 of them from complaint investigations. 3 were at the actual-harm level (G–I), most recently on June 9, 2025. The most common areas cited were quality of life and care (8) and infection control (6). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing" (tag F0686, level G, June 9, 2025).

June 30, 2026 · 9 citations

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

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 22, 2026)

EEnsure 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.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 22, 2026)

DHonor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0567 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 22, 2026)

DDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 22, 2026)

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

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 22, 2026)

DProvide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0773 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 22, 2026)

DProvide or obtain dental services for each resident.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0791 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 22, 2026)

DAdminister the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0835 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 22, 2026)

DImplement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0881 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 22, 2026)

June 9, 2025 · 11 citations, includes actual harm

GProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Actual harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0686 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 27, 2025)

FEnsure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0947 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 27, 2025)

EDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0657 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 27, 2025)

DReasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0558 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 27, 2025)

DHonor 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.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0578 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 27, 2025)

DProvide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0628 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 27, 2025)

DCoordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0644 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 27, 2025)

DCreate and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0655 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 27, 2025)

DInform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0847 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 27, 2025)

DProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 27, 2025)

CAllow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.

Potential for minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0577 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 27, 2025)

June 27, 2024 · 1 citation, includes actual harm · includes complaint inspection

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

Actual harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 11, 2024)

February 8, 2024 · 2 citations · includes complaint inspection

EDevelop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0883 · Complaint inspection · Infection control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 26, 2024)

EEducate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0887 · Complaint inspection · Infection control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 26, 2024)

November 21, 2022 · 8 citations, includes actual harm

GProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Actual harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0686 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 19, 2022)

FProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 19, 2022)

FPerform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0886 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 19, 2022)

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

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 19, 2022)

DEnsure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0757 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 19, 2022)

DProvide or obtain dental services for each resident.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0791 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 19, 2022)

CObserve each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

Potential for minimal harm · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0730 · Deficient, Provider has plan of correction (Dec 16, 2022)

CEnsure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

Potential for minimal harm · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0947 · Deficient, Provider has plan of correction (Dec 16, 2022)

Questions to ask on a tour of Lost Creek Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

  1. Inspectors cited the home at the actual-harm level on June 9, 2025 under the rule on quality of life and care. What changed afterwards, and can I see the plan of correction?
  2. There were 2 infection-control citations. Who leads infection prevention, and what is the current outbreak policy?
  3. CMS rates staffing 1 out of 5. How many residents does each nurse aide care for on day, evening and night shifts?
  4. CMS rates short-stay quality 1 out of 5. How often do rehab patients go back to the hospital, and how many therapy sessions a week are typical?
  5. Do you have a Medicaid bed open now, and will you admit someone whose Medicaid application is still pending?
  6. When is the first care-plan meeting, and can family attend?

Questions come from this home's CMS data: its inspections, staffing and ownership record.

Fines and payment denials

2 penalties in the last three years, including $55,088 in fines.

DateTypeAmount or length
Jun 9, 2025 Fine $34,894
Jun 27, 2024 Fine $20,194

Rating history

CMS monthOverallInspectionStaffingQuality
October 2026 2/5 3/5 1/5 4/5
August 2026 1/5 2/5 1/5 4/5
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