The Lakes of Sylvania
5351 Mitchaw Road, Sylvania, OH 43560 · (419) 824-6699
For profit - Limited Liability company · 62 certified beds
The Lakes of Sylvania has a 5-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in February 2026, found 5 citations (the Ohio average is 10.5). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on February 12, 2026 found 5 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.February 12, 2026 · F0636 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.February 12, 2026 · F0677 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.February 12, 2026 · F0686 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.February 12, 2026 · F0695 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.February 12, 2026 · F0842 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
No citations from complaint inspections in the last three years.
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Ohio average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 4.01 | 3.69 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.76 | 0.64 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.52 | 0.95 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 1.73 | 2.09 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 34.4% | 48.7% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 62 |
| Average residents per day | 58.9 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | Yes |
Nursing homes nearby
- Rosary Care Center Sylvania · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Kingston Health Center of Sylvania Sylvania · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Otterbein Sunset Village Sylvania · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Divine Rehabilitation and Nursing at Sylvania Sylvania · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Lutheran Village at Wolfcreek Holland · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
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