Quick answers
- Where is Lima Convalescent Home?
- 1650 Allentown Road, Lima, OH 45805, in Allen County, Ohio.
- What is the phone number of Lima Convalescent Home?
- (419) 224-9741, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
- What is the Medicare star rating of Lima Convalescent Home?
- Medicare overall rating: 4 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
- Has Lima Convalescent Home been fined?
- Medicare lists no fines for Lima Convalescent Home.
- What did inspectors find at Lima Convalescent Home?
- In its last three inspection cycles (August 22, 2019 to July 30, 2026), Medicare lists 22 health citations; the most serious was level F. See the list below (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
Medicare ratings, explained
Star ratings are one piece of information. Visit, ask questions and talk with your doctor about what matters for your care.
Inspections, fines and staffing
In its last three inspection cycles (August 22, 2019 to July 30, 2026), Lima Convalescent Home had 22 health citations; the most serious was level F (no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm). Medicare lists no fines or payment denials for it in the last three years. Nurse staffing is 4.30 hours per resident per day; the Ohio average is 3.71 and the national average is 3.90.
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Data Catalog, data updated October 1, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026.
Inspection history: last three cycles
State inspectors visit about once a year and also investigate complaints. Each citation (deficiency) has a tag number and a letter, A to L. The letter shows how serious the problem was and how many residents it affected.
What the letters A to L mean
| Seriousness | Isolated (a few residents) | Pattern (some) | Widespread (many) |
|---|---|---|---|
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | D | E | F |
| Actual harm to residents | G | H | I |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
Source: the scope and severity grid Medicare (CMS) uses for nursing home citations.
Most recent cycle: April 24, 2025 — 8 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: April 24, 2025 (standard health inspection); July 30, 2026 (complaint investigation).
Show 8 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0726 Level F
“Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.”
F0812 Level F
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0880 Level F
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0656 Level E
“Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.”
F0550 Level D
“Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.”
F0684 Level D
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
F0686 Level D
“Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.”
F0725 Level D
“Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.”
Previous cycle: August 15, 2022 — 6 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: August 15, 2022 (standard health inspection).
Show 6 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0558 Level E
“Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.”
F0550 Level D
“Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.”
F0688 Level D
“Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.”
F0689 Level D
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
F0756 Level D
“Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.”
F0758 Level D
“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.”
Earlier cycle: August 22, 2019 — 8 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: August 22, 2019 (standard health inspection).
Show 8 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0578 Level D
“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.”
F0582 Level D
“Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.”
F0623 Level D
“Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.”
F0625 Level D
“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.”
F0641 Level D
“Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.”
F0661 Level D
“Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.”
F0758 Level D
“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.”
F0760 Level D
“Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.”
Citation descriptions are Medicare’s official wording. “From a complaint” means the citation came from a complaint investigation instead of the regular yearly inspection.
Full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare →
Fire safety citations (12)
K0741 Level F
“Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.”
K0918 Level F
“Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.”
K0923 Level F
“Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.”
K0241 Level E
“Have correct number of accessible exits for each story.”
K0712 Level F
“Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.”
K0241 Level E
“Have correct number of accessible exits for each story.”
K0281 Level E
“Install proper backup exit lighting.”
K0321 Level E
“Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.”
K0353 Level F
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0241 Level E
“Have correct number of accessible exits for each story.”
E0026 Level C
“Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.”
E0039 Level C
“Conduct testing and exercise requirements.”
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from the payroll records nursing homes send to Medicare, next to the state and national averages.
| Measure | This home | Ohio | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.66 | 0.64 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day | 1.01 | 0.95 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.63 | 2.12 | 2.35 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 4.30 | 3.71 | 3.90 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 3.52 | 3.29 | 3.43 |
| RN hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.38 | 0.43 | 0.48 |
| Nursing staff turnover (per year) | 37.8% | 49.0% | 45.3% |
| RN turnover (per year) | 20.0% | 44.4% | 42.5% |
| Administrators who left in the last year | 0.0 | 0.6 | 0.5 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information and State US Averages, data updated October 1, 2026.
Owners and operator
Legal business name: Lima Convalescent Home Foundation Incorporated.
Owners and managers Medicare lists (1)
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lima Convalescent Home Foundation Incorporated | Management company (operational or managerial control) | NOT APPLICABLE | December 21, 1955 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Ownership file, data updated October 1, 2026. Only owners with an ownership interest and management companies are shown.
Compare with other nursing homes
Key facts
| Type | Nursing home |
|---|---|
| Certified beds | 72 |
| Average residents per day | 66.4 |
| Takes part in | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership | Non-profit – corporation |
| Legal business name | Lima Convalescent Home Foundation Incorporated |
| First approved by Medicare/Medicaid | 2004-08-18 |
| Resident and family councils | Resident council |
| Sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Changed ownership in the last 12 months | No |
| Address | 1650 Allentown Road, Lima, OH 45805 |
| County | Allen County |
| State | Ohio |
| Phone | (419) 224‑9741 |
| CMS Certification Number | 366297 |
| Name in Medicare records | LIMA CONVALESCENT HOME |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
What to ask when you call or visit
A general checklist for any nursing home, not advice about this one. Medicare also publishes guides on medicare.gov.
- Is the home certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid, and does it have a bed for the care you need (short-term rehab or long-term care)?
- Can you see the latest state inspection report? Ask how any problems found were fixed.
- How many nurses and aides work on each shift, at night and on weekends? Is there a registered nurse on site at all times?
- Which doctors see residents, and how often? What happens in a medical emergency, and which hospital is used?
- What therapy (physical, occupational, speech) is offered, and how many days a week?
- Are residents clean, dressed and taking part in activities? Do staff speak to them kindly and answer call lights quickly?
- What do the daily rate and extra services cost, and what do Medicare, Medicaid or your insurance pay? Ask for it in writing.
- Is there a resident council and a family council? How are complaints handled? Ask for the long-term care ombudsman’s contact.
- Are meals appetizing, and can the home meet special diets, language needs and religious or cultural preferences?
- Visit more than once, including at a mealtime or in the evening, without an appointment.
Other nursing homes nearby
By straight-line distance (not driving distance).
- Springview Manor1.0 mi · Lima, OH · 4 of 5 stars
- The Springs of Lima1.4 mi · Lima, OH · 5 of 5 stars
- Liberty Retirement Community of Lima Inc1.8 mi · Lima, OH · 2 of 5 stars
- Carecore at Lima2.8 mi · Lima, OH · 3 of 5 stars
- Shawnee Manor2.8 mi · Lima, OH · 4 of 5 stars
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
- Mercy Health St Ritas Medical Center1.1 mi · Lima, OH · Acute Care Hospital
- Lima Memorial Health System2.7 mi · Lima, OH · Acute Care Hospital
- Bluffton Hospital16 mi · Bluffton, OH · Critical Access Hospital
Sources
- Provider Information — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare profile of this provider
- Health Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Fire Safety Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Penalties — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Ownership — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- State US Averages — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Survey Summary — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Citation Code Look-up — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Inspection Dates — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13