Lochhaven
Assisted Living, Memory Care, Nursing Home & Skilled Nursing · Lima, OH

Lochhaven

Assisted Living, Memory Care, Nursing Home & Skilled Nursing · Lima, OH

Overview of Lochhaven

Lochhaven is a 61-bed licensed Residential Care Facility at 1640 Allentown Road in Lima, Ohio, Allen County, operated by Lima Convalescent Home, a nonprofit organization established in 1958. Lima Convalescent Home was the first nursing home to open in Lima. The full campus at the same address includes Lima Convalescent Home for skilled nursing, The Greens for memory care, and inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services.

Four care programs are confirmed: assisted living, memory care, rehabilitation care, and extended care. Skilled nursing and rehabilitation are available through adjacent campus components. The campus structure allows residents to adjust care levels over time without leaving the property. Lochhaven offers one- and two-bedroom apartment configurations.

Common spaces include a living room with fireplace, activity center, library, general store, and private dining room. Each apartment has an emergency medical call system and an intercom for screening visitors at the main entrance. Wellness checks occur every two hours. Three meals daily are supervised by a certified dietician.

The Ohio Department of Health, Bureau of Survey and Certification conducted its most recent inspection on February 26, 2025, and cited 1 citation, below the Ohio statewide average of 2 citations per inspection. Zero severe citations appear in the comparative dataset.

St. Rita’s Medical Center is approximately 1.06 miles from the campus. Lochhaven is a 61-bed licensed Residential Care Facility in a nonprofit, continuum-model campus with institutional roots in the Lima community.

Lochhaven is suited for seniors in Allen County seeking assisted living within a nonprofit, continuum-model campus.

Bed community size
61-bed community Rank #187 / 323Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 187th out of 323 homes in Ohio. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Ohio facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Rankings are based only on facilities in Ohio that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 24 / 100 Rank #510 / 705Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 510th out of 705 homes in Ohio. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Ohio facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in Ohio that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Care Facility
StatusActive
CountyAllen

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Rehabilitation Services

Additional Services

1 service
Extended Care

Contact Information

Fax(419) 224-1131

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Inspection History

In Ohio, the Department of Health, Bureau of Survey and Certification conducts unannounced onsite inspections to evaluate the quality of care and environment in all licensed facilities.

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Ohio state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Overall vs. OH average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 1 Better Metrics better than Ohio average:
• Total citations (50% below)
Latest Inspection February 26, 2025

Citations Info Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityOH Averagevs. OH Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 12 This facility has 50% fewer total citations than a typical Ohio assisted living residence (1 vs. OH avg 2).↓ 50% better

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Ohio

Lochhaven is located in LIMA, Ohio.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Ohio.

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PASSPORT Waiver

Ohio Medicaid PASSPORT

Age 60+
General Ohio resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
OH

Administered through regional agencies; waitlists possible.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care ($65/day) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.)

Ohio Home Care Program (non-Medicaid)

OH HCP

Age 60+
General Ohio resident, at risk of decline.
Income Limits ~$2,000/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $5,000 individual
OH

Limited funding; regional variation.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite (up to 10 days/year) Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)

Ohio Assisted Living Waiver

Age 21+ (65+ prioritized)
General OH resident, Medicaid-eligible, NFLOC.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month (individual); QIT required.
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
OH

Covers ~300 facilities; room/board not included (separate cost).

Benefits
Personal care Meals Medication management Transportation (~$3,000-$4,000/month value)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Ohio PACE (e.g., McGregor PACE)

Age 55+
General OH resident (specific counties), NFLOC, safe with PACE support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month (Medicaid-eligible); private pay option available.
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) for Medicaid enrollees.
OH

Available in 9 counties (e.g., Cuyahoga, Franklin); expanding via Healthy Aging Grants.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Respite Therapies

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Ohio Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General OH resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
OH

Three tiers; includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)

Ohio HEAP

Age 60+ prioritized
General OH resident, low-income household.
Income Limits (2025) ~$3,970/month individual, 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed; income-focused.
OH

Covers gas, electric, oil; emergency aid via Winter/Summer Crisis Programs.

Benefits
Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season) Emergency aid ($500 max)

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

Ohio Family Caregiver Support Program

Age
General Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; OH resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
Income Limits (2025) Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.
Asset Limits Not assessed; need-based.
OH

12 AAAs; rural/low-income priority; volunteer respite option.

Benefits
Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Training Supplies (~$500/year)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Ohio VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General OH resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
OH

High veteran demand; supports care in multiple settings.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Homestead Exemption

Ohio Homestead Exemption

Age 65+ (or disabled)
General OH resident, homeowner, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$38,500/year individual, adjusted annually
Asset Limits Not assessed; home ownership required.
OH

Reduces taxable value by $25,000; applies to primary residence.

Benefits
Tax reduction (~$400-$800/year avg., varies by county)

Save the Dream Ohio (Homeowner Assistance Fund)

Ohio Save the Dream

Age 60+ prioritized
General OH resident, homeowner, hardship post-Jan 21, 2020.
Income Limits (2025) ~$147,600/year family of 4, 150% AMI; varies by county
Asset Limits Not assessed; hardship-focused.
OH

Covers delinquent mortgages, utilities, taxes; max $25,000 mortgage aid.

Benefits
Mortgage aid ($25,000 max) Utility/property tax aid ($5,000 avg.)

Frequently Asked Questions about Lochhaven

Is Lochhaven in a walkable area?

Lochhaven has a walk score of 24. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the best email address for Lochhaven?

The team at Lochhaven can be reached at TRINKOJ@LIMACH.COM.

How many beds does Lochhaven have?

Lochhaven has 61 beds.

Has Lochhaven had any recent citations?

Lochhaven has had 1 recently reported citation.

Are there photos of Lochhaven?

Yes — there are 2 photos of Lochhaven in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Lochhaven?

Lochhaven is located at 1640 Allentown Road, Lima, OH 45805.

What is the phone number of Lochhaven?

(419) 227-5450 will put you in contact with the team at Lochhaven.

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