Life Care Center of Elyria sits at 1212 South Abbe Road in Elyria, Ohio, and has served the community for many years, having opened its doors in 1970 and becoming locally established in 1999, so people around here usually know the place or know someone who stayed, and it's close to Elyria Medical Center, being less than three miles away. The facility is a corporation run by a business management team headed by Mr. Douglass McDermott, Administrator, and is listed on the BBB with an A+ rating, even though it isn't a BBB Accredited Business. Some folks like to check the BBB for business info or reviews, and there's a business website, a Facebook page, and online forms for feedback. The nursing home has 26 assisted living apartments in a separate unit, and the rest of the building has different rooms like studios, one-bedrooms, two-bedrooms, and semi-private spaces, so residents can choose what suits them, with fees depending on care needs, move-in, respite stays, or even buy-in costs, and payments can come from private pay, insurance, social security, veteran's benefits, and so on, which gives families various options.
Inside, Life Care Center of Elyria provides skilled nursing, intermediate care, and assisted living, which means residents can get help with daily activities like moving from a bed to a wheelchair or managing insulin for diabetes, all with staff available around the clock to respond to emergencies or just lend a hand, making things feel safe for folks who need extra care. There's also a focus on personalized care plans, worked out by in-house therapists and nurses, so every resident's needs are considered carefully whether they need physical, occupational, or speech therapy, and there are both inpatient and outpatient rehab services that can help people recover from surgery, injury, or other health issues. The center covers wound management, oxygen therapy, suction therapy, and IV therapy for more complex health needs, and there's always an accessible staff to answer questions or provide updates.
Residents can enjoy a number of amenities like common indoor spaces for chatting, meal services from an in-house chef, and concierge services that aim to make living there smoother, with activities for socializing and keeping healthy, as the facility has regular programs for learning, exercise, and entertainment, all to help people stay active and independent-something families like hearing about. The community aims to offer a supportive and nurturing environment, helping everyone feel included, whether they're there for short-term rehab or longer stays. Life Care Center of Elyria has received notice as one of U.S. News & World Report's 2025 Best Nursing Homes, and families sometimes check out their video tours, photo galleries, or read some of the recovery stories shared by residents and families to get a sense of daily life there. The facility puts a lot of attention on comfort, engagement, and medical care for all residents, always hoping to help folks feel a bit more at home while they get the care they need.
