Canfield Healthcare Center
2958 Canfield Rd · Youngstown, OH · 44511 · 3307925511
90 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Communicare Health
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (3 citations).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
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Red flags
Special Focus Facility candidate
CMS lists this facility as a candidate for its Special Focus program for persistently poor inspection performance.
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
3 immediate-jeopardy citations in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.28 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.50 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.91 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 58% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $34,151 |
Inspection citations (54 in the current record)
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Immediate jeopardy · J September 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected October 15, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J September 17, 2025
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Corrected October 15, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Immediate jeopardy · J September 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.
Corrected October 15, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 17, 2025
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected October 15, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 17, 2025
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected October 15, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 17, 2025
Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
Corrected October 15, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · F September 17, 2025
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Corrected October 15, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D September 17, 2025
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected October 15, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F September 17, 2025
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected October 15, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F September 17, 2025
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
Corrected October 15, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D September 17, 2025
Employ or obtain outside professional resources to provide services in the nursing home when the facility does not employ a qualified professional to furnish a required service.
Corrected October 15, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F September 17, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 15, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D September 17, 2025
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected October 15, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D September 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected October 15, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected October 15, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E September 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected October 15, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected October 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected October 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected October 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F September 17, 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 October 15, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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No harm found · C September 17, 2025
Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft.
Corrected October 15, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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No harm found · C September 17, 2025
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected October 15, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D March 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
Corrected April 7, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 17, 2024 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected May 3, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| September 29, 2023 | Fine | $34,151 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 365972 · certified since July 18, 1994. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.