Life Care Center of Elyria, located in Elyria, Ohio, is a senior living community that specializes in both skilled nursing and assisted living services. Certified by Medicare and Medicaid and holding a certification date since April 6, 1999, the facility supports 99 current occupants. Life Care Center of Elyria offers a comprehensive range of care options, including inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation, long-term nursing care, and short-term respite stays. Its rehabilitation services encompass physical, occupational, and speech therapy, designed to assist residents in regaining their independence and enhancing their quality of life.

The center provides diverse medical support and therapeutic services such as wound care, occupational therapy, podiatry, and specialized nurses for stroke and cardiac care. For residents needing more targeted care, the facility offers dialysis, pulmonary rehabilitation programs, respiratory therapy, tracheostomy care, and ostomy care. Pain management, palliative care, and hospice services are also available to cater to the needs of residents requiring end-of-life or chronic pain support. The center includes a barber/beauty salon for personal grooming, and restorative nursing for ongoing health maintenance.

Additionally, Life Care Center of Elyria has provisions for speech therapy, dysphagia therapy, oxygen therapy, and medication coordination. It employs a collaborative approach in wound management, particularly catering to diabetic patients and those with frailer skin, underscoring the importance of nutrition, hydration, and mobility in patient care. The care team offers regular resident and family counseling, aiming to ensure transparent communication and coordinated care plans. The facility also partners with organizations like Saint Louis University Hospital to enhance service offerings, such as stroke rehabilitation and respiratory care. Despite some criticisms regarding response times and food services, the center is generally praised for its compassionate staff and effective therapy programs.

Costs at this community start at $1,695 and range up to $7,878. The average price in the community is $4,786, which is less than the average price in the area of $5,063. The cost of nursing homes in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.