Nursing home · Lima, OH
Carecore at Lima
599 South Shawnee Street, Lima, OH 45804 · (419) 227-2154
Carecore at Lima is a 88-bed for-profit nursing home in Lima, Ohio (Allen County). It has been certified to provide Medicare and Medicaid services since 1968. On average it cares for 80 residents a day (about 91% of its certified beds). It is part of Carecore Health, a group of 12 nursing homes. CMS gives it an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars; the average in Ohio is 3.2.
Ratings
| CMS rating | Stars |
|---|---|
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Health inspections | ★★★★★ |
| Staffing | ★★★★★ |
| Quality measures | ★★★★★ |
Staffing
| Staffing | This home | Ohio avg | US avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse hours per resident per day | 3.20 | 3.71 | 3.90 |
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.62 | 0.64 | 0.69 |
| Nurse hours per resident per day, weekends | 2.83 | – | – |
| Nursing staff turnover | 52% | 49% | 45% |
| RN turnover | 58% | – | – |
| Administrators who left | 1 | – | – |
Inspections and penalties
| Inspections & penalties | This home |
|---|---|
| Most recent standard health inspection | June 4, 2026 |
| Health deficiencies cited (most recent cycle) | 8 below the state average of 10 |
| …of which from complaint inspections | 2 |
| Federal fines (as reported by CMS) | 1 totalling $33,534 |
| Medicare payment denials | 0 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home provider information, Oct 2026 release (CMS Provider Data Catalog: Nursing homes). Ownership: For profit - Partnership. Legal business name: Carecore at Lima,llc. Check the latest details and full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare. How to read these ratings →
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- Lost Creek Rehabilitation and Nursing Center ★★★★★Lima · 2.9 mi · 54 beds
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Common questions
What is the star rating of Carecore at Lima?
CMS rates Carecore at Lima 3 out of 5 stars overall, with 3 stars for health inspections, 1 for staffing and 5 for quality measures (Medicare Care Compare).
How many beds does Carecore at Lima have?
88 certified beds, with an average of 80 residents a day.
Does Carecore at Lima accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for Medicare and Medicaid. Ask the nursing home about current availability for your coverage.
What is the phone number for Carecore at Lima?
(419) 227-2154. Address: 599 South Shawnee Street, Lima, OH 45804.
Before you choose
- Visit at different times, including evenings and weekends.
- Ask how many residents each nurse and aide cares for on each shift.
- Read the latest inspection report and ask what has been fixed.
- Ask whether a bed is available for your coverage (Medicare, Medicaid or private pay).