The Preserve at Mentor Ridge
Nursing Home, Assisted Living & Memory Care · Mentor, OH
CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.

The Preserve at Mentor Ridge

Nursing Home, Assisted Living & Memory Care · Mentor, OH
CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
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The Preserve at Mentor Ridge accepts Medicare and private pay.

Overview of The Preserve at Mentor Ridge

The Preserve at Mentor Ridge is considerably one of the premier assisted living communities in Ohio, presenting a home-like experience with personalized care provided for each resident. Also offering memory care and respite care, the upscale home provides unique accommodations for the specific needs of residents. The Preserve at Mentor Ridge is known for the kind of assistance they approach and deliver. 

The Preserve maintains a service based on convenience and flexibility; they want their residents to do more and think less simultaneously. Its essential community features include a fitness center, salon and spa, movie theater, dining room, housekeeping and transportation, well-lit lounge areas, and spacious common rooms.

(440) 290-0900

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
▲ 47.1% Above OH avg. ▲ 47.1% Above OH avg.Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
▲ 73.6% Above OH avg. ▲ 73.6% Above OH avg.Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Staffing Info Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
▼ 29.8% Below OH avg. ▼ 29.8% Below OH avg.Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
▼ 32.1% Below OH avg. ▼ 32.1% Below OH avg.Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.

Hours per resident per day — compared to Ohio state averages

Total nursing care / resident Info This home is ranked 128th out of 203 homes in Ohio. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
3h 16m per day
Rank #128 / 203Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 128th out of 203 homes in Ohio. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Ohio average, with a ranking across 203 Ohio SNFs. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
This facility Ohio avg (3h 50m per day)
vs Ohio avg
-15%
Staff typeHours / Day / Residentvs state avg
Total Nursing (Weekend) Info Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours. 3h 23m per day

Types of Care at The Preserve at Mentor Ridge

Assisted Living Memory Care

Capacity and availability

This home is often near full

Occupancy higher than 95% suggests steady demand, but availability may be limited.

Higher occupancy than the Ohio average: 78.7%
Occupancy rate 95.8% Rank #12 / 203Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 12th out of 203 homes in Ohio. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Ohio average, with its Statewide rank out of 203. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Avg. Length of Stay 61 days
Occupancy rate
95.8% Rank #12 / 203Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 12th out of 203 homes in Ohio. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Ohio average, with its Statewide rank out of 203. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Avg. Length of Stay
61 days
Walk Score
Walk Score: 1 / 100 Rank #188 / 201Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 188th out of 201 homes in Ohio. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Ohio SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.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
CountyLake

Contact Information

Fax(440) 701-6993

Contact The Preserve at Mentor Ridge

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 July 10, 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 nursing home (1 vs. OH avg 2).↓ 50% better

Health Inspection History

Inspections Since 2024
Total health inspections 1

Ohio average 6.7


Last Health inspection on Feb 2024

Total health citations
2 Rank #1 / 203Health citations — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1st out of 203 homes in Ohio. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Ohio State average, with a ranking across all 203 OH SNFs. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Ohio average 30.9

Citations per inspection
2 Rank #13 / 203Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 13th out of 203 homes in Ohio. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Ohio mean across 203 SNFs with citation data. Lower is better.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Ohio average 4.59


Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

All 2 citations resulted from standard inspections.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 2 years)
Critical Health citations
0
100% better than Ohio average

Ohio average: 0.3


Serious Health citations
0
100% better than Ohio average

Ohio average: 0.9

0 critical citations Ohio average: 0.3

0 serious citations Ohio average: 0.9

2 moderate citations Ohio average: 29

0 minor citations Ohio average: 0.7
Citations history (last 2 years)
Pharmacy moderate citation Feb 22, 2024
Corrected

Resident Rights moderate citation Feb 22, 2024
Corrected

Staffing Data

Reporting period: April 1 – June 30, 2025 (Q2 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.

Total staff 163
Employees 133
Contractors 30
Staff to resident ratio 1.66:1
22% worse than Ohio average
Ohio average ratio: 2.14:1 Ohio average ratio: 2.14:1See full Ohio ranking
Avg staff/day 46
Average shift 9.6 hours
19% better than Ohio average
Ohio average: 8.1 hours Ohio average shift: 8.1 hoursSee full Ohio ranking
Total staff hours (quarter) 40,218

Nursing staff breakdown

Q2 2025 · Apr 1 – Jun 30 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering April 1 – June 30, 2025.
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

Total count 20
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 11.6 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

Total count 24
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 11.2 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

Total count 66
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 10.6 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Contractor staffing

Q2 2025 · Apr 1 – Jun 30 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering April 1 – June 30, 2025.

Total hours from contractors

9.5%

3,837 contractor hours this quarter

Speech Language Pathologist: 11 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 6 Physical Therapy Aide: 5 Physical Therapy Assistant: 4 Qualified Social Worker: 3 Therapeutic Recreation Specialist: 1

Staff by category

Q2 2025 · Apr 1 – Jun 30 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering April 1 – June 30, 2025.
Certified Nursing Assistant6606618,66891100%10.6
Licensed Practical Nurse240246,59591100%11.2
Registered Nurse200204,36591100%11.6
RN Director of Nursing4041,7366470%8
Clinical Nurse Specialist5051,3616673%8
Speech Language Pathologist011118648796%6.3
Physical Therapy Aide0558166875%6.2
Respiratory Therapy Technician0666518290%6.5
Qualified Social Worker0335667178%5.3
Mental Health Service Worker2025286268%8
Other Dietary Services Staff2025206976%7.2
Dietitian1015126470%8
Dental Services Staff1015126470%8
Nurse Practitioner1015046369%8
Physical Therapy Assistant0445017886%6.1
Occupational Therapy Aide1014725965%8
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist0114406369%7
Administrator2024366470%6.8
Qualified Activities Professional202762022%3.4
Medication Aide/Technician1015555%11
Occupational Therapy Assistant101411213%3.4
66 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
24 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
20 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
4 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days 70%
5 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 73%
11 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 96%
5 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 75%
6 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 90%
3 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 78%
2 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days 68%
2 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 76%
1 Dietitian
% of Days 70%
1 Dental Services Staff
% of Days 70%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 69%
4 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 86%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 65%
1 Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
% of Days 69%
2 Administrator
% of Days 70%
2 Qualified Activities Professional
% of Days 22%
1 Medication Aide/Technician
% of Days 5%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days 13%

Penalties and fines

Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database

No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 6.2
6% worse than Ohio average

Ohio average: 5.8

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 15.8
24% worse than Ohio average

Ohio average: 12.7

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 5.2%
24% better than Ohio average

Ohio average: 6.8%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 9.9%
12% worse than Ohio average

Ohio average: 8.9%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 32.2%
46% worse than Ohio average

Ohio average: 22.0%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 4.4%
28% worse than Ohio average

Ohio average: 3.4%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 4.7%
21% worse than Ohio average

Ohio average: 3.9%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.0%
100% better than Ohio average

Ohio average: 0.5%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 6.7%
8% worse than Ohio average

Ohio average: 6.2%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 49.6%
106% worse than Ohio average

Ohio average: 24.0%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 2.2%
75% better than Ohio average

Ohio average: 8.4%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 99.6%
8% better than Ohio average

Ohio average: 92.4%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 72.9%
23% worse than Ohio average

Ohio average: 94.5%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 95.9%
23% better than Ohio average

Ohio average: 78.0%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.8%
40% better than Ohio average

Ohio average: 1.3%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 89.7%
19% better than Ohio average

Ohio average: 75.6%

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

72% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 26 days

Private pay

28% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 4 - 5 months

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total residents 98
Medicare
25
25.5% of residents
Medicaid
51
52% of residents
Private pay or other
22
22.4% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Finances and operations

Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$17.0M
Profit
$882.5K
Privately-owned community Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$17.0M Rank #30 / 203Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 30th out of 203 homes in Ohio. Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Ohio SNF average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Profit
$882.5K
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations. Rank #35 / 203Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 35th out of 203 homes in Ohio. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Ohio average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
$8.2M
48.4% of revenue Rank #117 / 203Payroll % — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 117th out of 203 homes in Ohio. Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the Ohio average. Well-run Ohio SNFs typically land around 54–64% — the top third Statewide. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$7.9M
Total costs $16.2M

What does this home offer?

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Room Sizes: 357 / 403 / 721 / 743 / 801 sq. ft

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Housing Options: Private Rooms

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Building Type: Two-story

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Fitness and Recreation

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for The Preserve at Mentor Ridge

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Address 1.5 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Mentor's city center to The Preserve at Mentor Ridge's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 4.88 miles to nearest hospital (UH Lake West Medical Center)

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Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in Ohio

The Preserve at Mentor Ridge is located in Mentor, 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 The Preserve at Mentor Ridge

What neighborhood is The Preserve at Mentor Ridge in?

The Preserve at Mentor Ridge is in the Norton Parkway neighborhood of Mentor.

Is The Preserve at Mentor Ridge in a walkable area?

The Preserve at Mentor Ridge has a walk score of 1. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the best email address for The Preserve at Mentor Ridge?

The team at The Preserve at Mentor Ridge can be reached at [email protected].

Has The Preserve at Mentor Ridge had any recent deficiencies or citations?

The Preserve at Mentor Ridge has had 1 recently reported deficiency.

What is the phone number of The Preserve at Mentor Ridge?

(440) 290-0900 will put you in contact with the team at The Preserve at Mentor Ridge.

What county is The Preserve at Mentor Ridge located in?

The Preserve at Mentor Ridge is in Lake County.

Is The Preserve at Mentor Ridge Medicare or Medicaid certified?

Yes — The Preserve at Mentor Ridge is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.

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