Quick answers
- Is Lima Care Community licensed?
- Lima Care Community appears on the official license list of the Ohio Department of Health (ODH), Bureau of Survey and Certification (list dated November 3, 2026, retrieved November 3, 2026) as “Residential Care Facility”, license number 2203R, status: licensed. Check the state record for the latest status and inspection reports.
- How many residents can Lima Care Community have?
- The state license lists a capacity of 34. This is the licensed maximum, not the number of places free today.
- Where is Lima Care Community?
- 2440 Baton Rouge Avenue, Lima, OH 45805, Allen County, Ohio.
- What is the phone number of Lima Care Community?
- (419) 331-2273, as listed by the state.
- What is the closest hospital emergency room?
- Mercy Health St Ritas Medical Center, Lima (about 2.4 mi in a straight line). In a medical emergency, call 911.
What to ask when you visit
A general checklist for any assisted living or residential care home. It is not medical or legal advice.
- Is the license current? Can I see the latest state inspection report and how any problems were fixed?
- What does the monthly fee include, and what costs extra (levels of care, help with medicines, laundry, transport)?
- How and how often are fees raised, and with how much notice?
- What help with daily activities is offered (bathing, dressing, medicines), and who gives it?
- How many staff are on duty during the day and at night? Is a nurse on site or on call?
- What happens if care needs increase? When would a resident have to move out?
- Is there a memory-care area for people with dementia, and is the home licensed for it?
- Does the home accept Medicaid (or a state waiver program), long-term care insurance or veterans’ benefits?
- How are medical emergencies handled, and which hospital is usually used?
- Can I talk with residents and families, share a meal, and visit at different times of day?
- What does the contract say about moving out, discharge and refunds? Ask for a copy to read at home.
Read the state record before you visit: state license search.
Free official help: the Eldercare Locator (U.S. Administration for Community Living), 1‑800‑677‑1116, eldercare.acl.gov, can connect you with your area agency on aging and your state’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman, who helps residents and families with concerns about a home.
Other licensed homes nearby
From the same official state lists, by straight-line distance from the center of the ZIP code (not driving distance).
- Lochhaven0.0 mi · Lima, OH · capacity 100
- Primrose Retirement Community0.0 mi · Lima, OH · capacity 136
- Wyngate Senior Living Community0.0 mi · Lima, OH · capacity 55
- Otterbein-Cridersville Retirement Community4.3 mi · Cridersville, OH · capacity 96
- Kessler Estates Senior Living5.4 mi · Lima, OH · capacity 80
- The Springs of Lima5.4 mi · Lima, OH · capacity 41
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
Hospitals that list emergency services in Medicare (CMS) data, by straight-line distance.
- Mercy Health St Ritas Medical Center2.4 mi · Lima, OH
- Lima Memorial Health System3.9 mi · Lima, OH
- Grand Lake Health System17 mi · Saint Marys, OH
License information
| License type (as the state names it) | Residential Care Facility |
|---|---|
| Name in the state record | LIMA CARE COMMUNITY |
| License number | 2203R |
| License status | Licensed |
| Licensed capacity | 34 |
| Address | 2440 Baton Rouge Avenue, Lima, OH 45805 |
| County | Allen |
| State | Ohio |
| Phone | (419) 331‑2273 |
| Licensing agency | Ohio Department of Health (ODH), Bureau of Survey and Certification |
| Inspection reports | Search this home on the state website → |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Sources
- Official license list of Ohio — Ohio Department of Health (ODH), Bureau of Survey and Certification, list dated November 3, 2026, retrieved November 3, 2026
- U.S. Census Bureau ZIP code areas (Gazetteer) — approximate position (center of the ZIP code area) used for distances