Austintown Healthcare Center
650 S Meridian Road · Youngstown, OH · 44509 · 3307927799
89 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Communicare Health
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.31 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.76 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.03 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 52% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (20 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 26, 2026 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected April 23, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 26, 2026 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected April 23, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 26, 2026 · found via complaint
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected April 23, 2026 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D October 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected November 17, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 12, 2025
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected July 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 12, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected July 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected July 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected July 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected July 10, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D June 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected July 10, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E October 15, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected October 31, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 15, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 31, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D November 22, 2023
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected December 10, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 22, 2023
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected December 10, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 22, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 10, 2023 · Infection Control
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No harm found · C November 22, 2023
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Corrected December 10, 2023 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D November 18, 2021
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected December 6, 2021 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 18, 2021
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected December 6, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 18, 2021
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected December 6, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E November 18, 2021
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected December 6, 2021 · Environmental
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 365732 · certified since May 1, 1989. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.