Lorain County, Ohio · Nursing home
Amherst Manor Nursing Home
2 of 5 overall from CMS
175 N Lake Street, Amherst, OH 44001
At a glance
- Overall rating 2 of 5 Below the state average of 3.2
- Nurse time per resident, per day 3.33 hours Below the state average of 3.69
- Nursing staff who left in a year 55.8% Above the state average of 48.7%
- Health citations, last 3 inspection cycles 19 None at the harm level or above
- Fines in 3 years None None listed by CMS
- Certified beds in use 85.2% of 114 beds, on an average day
Arrows only show whether a figure is above or below the state average. They are not a judgment of the home.
Amherst Manor Nursing Home is a 114-bed nursing home in Amherst, Ohio (Lorain County). CMS rates it 2 of 5 stars overall as of Sep 2026. It reports 3.33 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, below the Ohio average of 3.69. CMS lists no fines in the past three years.
- Certified beds
- 114
- Residents per day (average)
- 97.1
- Certified since
- 1993 (33 yrs)
For profit - Corporation Participates in Medicare and MedicaidPart of Sprenger Health Care Systems (12 homes)
Bed use is this site's calculation: average residents per day divided by certified beds. It is an average, so it does not show today's openings.
Terms used on this page
- CMS
- The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that publishes the ratings, staffing figures, inspection results and penalties shown here.
- Certified beds
- The number of federally certified beds CMS lists for the home.
- Deficiency or citation
- A federal requirement that inspectors found the home did not meet. Each one gets a letter from A to L for how serious it was and how many residents were affected. What the letters mean
- Actual harm
- Letters G, H and I: actual harm to a resident that is not immediate jeopardy.
- Immediate jeopardy
- Letters J, K and L: the problem caused, or was likely to cause, serious injury, harm, impairment or death to a resident.
- Inspection cycle
- A standard inspection plus the complaint and infection-control citations CMS assigns to it. This page shows the three most recent cycles.
- Special Focus Facility (SFF)
- A home CMS has placed under closer oversight because of its inspection record. More about the program
Questions to ask Amherst Manor Nursing Home
Chosen from this home's public data.
- Nursing staff turnover is 55.8%, above the Ohio average of 48.7%. How often would the same aides care for my relative?Turnover in CMS data
- Registered nurse time is 0.40 hours per resident per day; the Ohio average is 0.64. Is an RN on site overnight?RN staffing in CMS data
- What is the daily private-pay rate, and are Medicaid beds available now?CMS does not publish prices
More in what to ask on a nursing home tour.
CMS star ratings
- Overall 2 of 5 Ohio average 3.2
- Health inspections 3 of 5 Ohio average 2.8
- Staffing 1 of 5 Ohio average 2.4
- Quality measures 4 of 5 Ohio average 4.4
The vertical line marks the Ohio average. Ratings run from 1 to 5. How to read CMS star ratings
Nurse staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, as the home reported to CMS.
What these roles do
Nurse aides give most hands-on daily care, such as help with bathing, dressing and meals. Licensed practical nurses give medications and routine nursing care. Registered nurses assess residents and direct their care.
- All nursing staff 3.33 h Ohio average 3.69
- Nurse aides 2.04 h Ohio average 2.09
- Licensed practical nurses 0.90 h Ohio average 0.95
- Registered nurses 0.40 h Ohio average 0.64
- All staff, weekends 3.07 h Ohio average 3.28
How much nurse staffing is enough? All bars share one scale, 0 to 11 hours. The vertical line marks the Ohio average; the national average for all nursing staff is 3.86 hours.
- Nursing staff turnover55.8%
- Ohio average48.7%
- Registered nurse turnover64.7%
- Ohio average43.9%
- Administrators who left0
Quality measures
CMS calculates these from residents' assessments and Medicare claims. They are shown as published, next to the Ohio and national averages. marks the measures CMS uses in its quality star rating; for those, the rating gives more points for a lower rate.
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This home | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 2.7% | 5.3% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 6.9% | 6.2% | 5.2% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.0% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 8.0% | 30.1% | 12.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 2.8% | 3.2% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 98.4% | 92.7% | 93.6% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 5.4% | 6.1% | 14.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 35.3% | 25.5% | 19.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 100.0% | 94.5% | 95.5% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 3.9% | 3.4% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 27.6% | 21.4% | 19.0% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 3.3% | 8.8% | 15.4% |
| ★ Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.25 | 1.73 | 1.90 |
| ★ Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.78 | 1.80 | 1.78 |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This home | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 92.8% | 78.5% | 82.0% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 1.1% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 92.3% | 75.6% | 79.8% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 19.6% | 24.9% | 23.8% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 15.0% | 12.9% | 12.0% |
Measure periods: April 2025 to March 2026 for most measures; July 2024 to June 2025 for the flu vaccine measures; January to December 2025 for the hospital and emergency department measures, which CMS risk-adjusts. See the measures on Medicare.gov
Inspection history
Inspectors cited 19 health deficiencies in the three most recent inspection cycles. None was graded as actual harm or immediate jeopardy. 1 was cited in connection with a complaint investigation.
| Standard inspection | Health | Fire safety |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 6, 2025 | 5 | 15 |
| Dec 5, 2022 | 9 | 3 |
| Aug 12, 2019 | 5 | 9 |
Ohio homes averaged 10.5 health deficiencies in the latest cycle; the national average is 9.2. Each cycle's health count covers the standard inspection on that date plus the complaint and infection-control citations CMS assigns to that cycle.
Health citations, three most recent inspection cycles (19)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 7, 2025)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Have policies on smoking.
Environmental · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 7, 2025)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 7, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 7, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 7, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Complaint investigation · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 27, 2023)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Ensure 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.
Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 23, 2022)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 23, 2022)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 23, 2022)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 23, 2022)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 23, 2022)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 23, 2022)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 23, 2022)
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CPotential for minimal harm, widespread
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has plan of correction (Dec 17, 2022)
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CPotential for minimal harm, widespread
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has plan of correction (Dec 17, 2022)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws.
Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 3, 2019)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 3, 2019)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 3, 2019)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 3, 2019)
What severity letters A to L mean
Each sentence above is the requirement that was not met, in CMS's wording. For the inspection results as Medicare publishes them, open this home's page on Medicare.gov and look under "Health inspections".
Penalties, past three years
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this home in the past three years.
Ohio homes averaged 0.6 fines and $26,381 in fine amounts; the national averages are 0.9 and $30,972.
Cost
Not in the public data. CMS does not publish what a nursing home charges.
Ask the home for its daily private-pay rate and whether a bed is open for your coverage. See what Medicare covers and how Medicaid pays for a nursing home.
Compared within Ohio
- Size178 of 922 by certified beds
- Ohio average residents per day73.7
- ChainSprenger Health Care Systems
- Chain average overall rating3.5 of 5
- Resident or family councilResident
- Homes in Lorain County20
Common questions
What is the CMS star rating for Amherst Manor Nursing Home?
Amherst Manor Nursing Home has an overall rating of 2 of 5 stars from CMS as of Sep 2026. Its health inspection rating is 3, staffing is 1 and quality measures is 4.
How many beds does Amherst Manor Nursing Home have?
Amherst Manor Nursing Home has 114 certified beds. It averages 97.1 residents per day, about 85.2% of its certified beds.
How much nursing care do residents get at Amherst Manor Nursing Home?
The home reports 3.33 hours of nurse staffing per resident per day, including 0.40 hours from registered nurses. The Ohio average is 3.69 hours and 0.64 hours from registered nurses.
Has Amherst Manor Nursing Home been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
Does Amherst Manor Nursing Home accept Medicare or Medicaid?
CMS lists its participation as "Medicare and Medicaid". Ask the home whether a bed is open for your coverage.
Guides for families looking at this home
- Understanding the recordWhat to ask on a nursing home tourQuestions that turn a home's public record into a useful conversation when you tour, plus what to look for yourself.
- Understanding the recordInspection severity letters A to LHow inspectors grade each deficiency by harm and by how many residents were affected.
- Understanding the recordHow to read CMS star ratingsWhat the overall, health inspection, staffing and quality measure ratings cover, and what they leave out.
Nearest nursing homes
- 3 of 5 Oak Hills Nursing Center 80beds 78.1%in use 3.18nurse hours a day
- 5 of 5 Lake Pointe Health Care 99beds 91.6%in use 3.11nurse hours a day
- 3 of 5 Anchor Lodge Nursing Home Inc 110beds 85.6%in use 3.33nurse hours a day
Sorted by straight-line distance. This is not a ranking or a recommendation. Compare all homes in Lorain County
Who to call in Ohio
These offices serve residents of every nursing home in Ohio.
- Long-term care ombudsman Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman 1-800-282-1206 An advocate for residents and their families.
- File a complaint about a nursing home Complaint Unit 1-800-342-0553 The state agency that inspects nursing homes.
Ohio staffing, bed-hold and Medicaid rules · Residents' rights in every state
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home datasets processed Sep 1, 2026. CMS Certification Number 365924. See this home's official record on Medicare.gov
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