Best-Rated Nursing Homes in Lorain County, OH (2026)
The 10 highest-rated nursing homes in Lorain County, OH, ranked from Medicare’s star ratings, inspections and staffing, using data as of September 2026. No home paid to be on this list.
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St Mary of the Woods
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 4 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 4 hr 35 min a day with each resident (Ohio average 3 hr 41 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 3 of 5 for short-term rehab, 5 of 5 for long-term care.
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Life Care Center of Elyria
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 3 hr 50 min a day with each resident (Ohio average 3 hr 41 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 5 of 5 for short-term rehab, 4 of 5 for long-term care.
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O'neill Healthcare North Ridgeville
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 3 hr 30 min a day with each resident (Ohio average 3 hr 41 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 4 of 5 for short-term rehab, 5 of 5 for long-term care.
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Keystone Pointe Health and Rehabilitation
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 4 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 3 hr 35 min a day with each resident (Ohio average 3 hr 41 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 2 of 5 for short-term rehab, 5 of 5 for long-term care.
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Kendal at Oberlin
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, – for staffing and – for quality of care. Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm.
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Avon Oaks Nursing Home
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 4 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 4 hr 32 min a day with each resident (Ohio average 3 hr 41 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 5 of 5 for short-term rehab, 5 of 5 for long-term care.
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Elms Retirement Village
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 4 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 3 hr 40 min a day with each resident (Ohio average 3 hr 41 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 4 of 5 for short-term rehab, 5 of 5 for long-term care.
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Kingston Health Center of Vermilion
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 4 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 3 hr 53 min a day with each resident (Ohio average 3 hr 41 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 4 of 5 for short-term rehab, 5 of 5 for long-term care.
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Lake Pointe Health Care
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 4 for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 3 hr 07 min a day with each resident (Ohio average 3 hr 41 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. It was fined $8,021 in the last three years.
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Woods on French Creek Nursing & Rehab Center The
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 4 for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 3 hr 04 min a day with each resident (Ohio average 3 hr 41 min). Its recent inspections include 1 citation for harm or immediate jeopardy; ask the home about them. It was fined $26,685 in the last three years. Quality ratings: 3 of 5 for short-term rehab, 5 of 5 for long-term care.
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How we rank. Homes are ordered by Medicare’s overall star rating. When two homes tie, the one with the better health inspection rating goes first, then staffing rating, then quality rating, then fewer serious citations, then lower fines. Homes still tied are listed alphabetically.
About nursing homes in Lorain County, OH
What is the best-rated nursing home in Lorain County, OH?
By Medicare’s ratings, St Mary Of The Woods ranks first in Lorain County, OH, with an overall rating of 5 out of 5. Ratings are a starting point; visit and ask about anything in a home’s inspection record.
How many nursing homes are in Lorain County, OH?
19 homes in Lorain County, OH qualify for this ranking: rated by Medicare and not on its Special Focus or abuse lists. See every nursing home in Lorain County, OH, including homes not yet rated.
How is this list ranked?
By Medicare’s overall star rating, then its health inspection, staffing and quality ratings, then fewer serious citations and fines. Homes on Medicare’s Special Focus list or with its abuse icon are not included, nor are children’s facilities. Paid or sponsored listings never affect the order.
Medicare ratings can lag behind changes at a home. Always visit, ask about recent inspections, and confirm openings, insurance and care needs with each home. How we use Medicare data