Austintown Healthcare Center
650 S Meridian Road, Youngstown, OH 44509 · Mahoning County · (330) 792-7799
89 certified beds, about 84 residents a day · For profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1989
CMS high performing icon Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
5 of 5
Health inspections
4 of 5
Staffing
3 of 5
Quality measures
5 of 5
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 365732 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on March 26, 2026, inspectors cited 7 health deficiencies (the Ohio average is 10.5, the national average 9.2).
None of its 20 health citations since November 2023 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.27 hours per resident per day, against 3.69 across Ohio and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.85 of those hours.
57.6% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Ohio average 48.7%).
CMS links it to Communicare Health, an affiliated group of 110 nursing homes.
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
411/23
210/24
606/25
110/25
703/26
Potential for minimal harm Potential for more than minimal harm Actual harm Immediate jeopardy Found on a complaint visit
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 20 health citations on file.
Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
0K
0L
Actual harm
0G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
18D
1E
0F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
1C
March 26, 2026Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 7 citations
- D 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, interview, observation and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure Resident #3 had a fitted sheet placed on his bed. This affected one resident (#3) of six residents reviewed for clean, comfortable, homelike environment. The facility census was 87.
- D Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, interview and facility policy review, the facility failed to report Resident #101's allegations of staff-to-abuse to the State agency. This finding affected one (Resident #101) of three residents reviewed for abuse. This facility census was 87.
- D Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, interview and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure Residents #20 and #22's showers were completed as scheduled. This finding affected two (Residents #20 and #22) of ten residents who were dependent on staff for activities of daily living (ADL). The facility census was 87.
- D Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, observation, interview and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure Residents #4 and #90's pressure ulcer wound care was completed as ordered. This finding affected two (Residents #4 and #90) of four residents reviewed for pressure wounds. The facility census was 87.
- D Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, observation, interview and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure Resident #4's tracheostomy care was completed as ordered. In addition, the facility failed to ensure Resident #3's oxygen tubing was dated and the humidifier canister had available solution for humidification. This finding affected two (Residents #3 and #4) of three residents reviewed for respiratory care. The facility census was 87.
- D Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, staff interview and facility policy review, the facility did not ensure resident records contained accurate documentation. This affected three (Residents #2, #11, and #49) of 33 resident records reviewed for medical record accuracy. The facility census was 87.
- D Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, observation, interview and facility policy review, the facility failed to provide a resident room that was in good repair for one (Resident #39) of six residents reviewed for physical environment. The facility census was 87.
October 20, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, interview and hospice record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to maintain accurate and consistent wound documentation for a resident receiving hospice services. The facilities wound measurements and staging differed from the hospice nurse's documentation. This inconsistency resulted in incomplete and inaccurate medical records. This affected one resident (#681) of three resident records reviewed for wound care. The facility census was 82.
June 12, 2025Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 6 citations
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, record review, and facility policy review the facility failed to ensure Resident #78's immediate care and service needs were assessed and orders initiated at the time of admission. This affected one resident (#78) of two residents reviewed for admissions. In addition, the facility failed to ensure Resident #55 received wound treatments according to physician orders. This affected one resident (#55) of four residents reviewed for wound treatments. The facility census was 80.
- D Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, record review and review of facility policy, the facility did not ensure wound assessments accurately identified date of onset of a pressure ulcer and wound treatments were implemented as ordered by the physician for Resident #77. This affected one resident (Resident #77) of four residents reviewed for pressure ulcers. The facility census was 80.
- D 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, record review and review of facility policy, the facility failed to ensure Resident #184's enteral feedings were administered as ordered. This affected one resident (Resident #184) of two residents reviewed for enteral nutrition. The facility census was 80.
- D Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, interview and review of facility policy, the facility failed to ensure dialysis residents were monitored before and after dialysis treatments, and daily weights were obtained according to physician order for Resident #4. This affected one resident (Resident #4) out of two residents reviewed for dialysis. The facility census was 80.
- D Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure medications were obtained timely from the pharmacy to meet resident needs. This affected two residents (Resident #64 and #78) of eight residents reviewed for medication administration. The facility census was 80.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to ensure Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP) were followed when administering Intravenous (IV) medications for Resident #64. This affected one resident (Resident #64) out of three residents reviewed for Enhanced Barrier Precautions. The facility census was 80.
October 15, 2024Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- E Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview the facility failed to ensure showers were completed as scheduled and preferred for Resident #7, #8, #36 and #42 who required staff assistance for showers. This affected four Residents (Residents #7, #8, #36, and #42) out of four residents reviewed for showers. The facility census was 83.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, review of facility policy, and interview the facility failed to ensure Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP) were followed for Resident #8. This affected one resident (Resident #8) out of four residents reviewed for infection control. The facility census was 83.
November 22, 2023Standard inspection · 4 citations
- D 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, staff interview, and facility policy, the facility failed to have advance directives in the physical medical record as required. This affected one resident (#56) of 19 residents reviewed for advanced directives. The facility census was 65.
- D 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, review of policy and interviews, the facility failed to ensure gastrostomy tube (G-tube) medications were administered using proper technique. This effected one resident (Resident #49) of three residents reviewed for G-tube medication administration. The facility census was 65.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview, observations, and record review the facility failed to ensure appropriate infection control practices were followed in regard to oral suctioning of respiratory secretions for Resident #4, and hand hygiene and glove use with wound care for Resident #3. This affected two residents ( #4 and #3) of five residents reviewed for infection control practices. The facility census was 65.
- C Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to submit complete and accurate staffing information for the Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ) report to Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This had the potential to affect all 65 residents in the facility.
Fire safety inspections
8 fire safety citations on file: 3 on March 26, 2026, 3 on June 12, 2025, 2 on November 22, 2023.
Every fire safety citation8 citations
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- F Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- F To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- F Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
- E Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- F Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- E Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 3.27 | 3.69 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.85 | 0.64 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.00 | 3.28 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 1.84 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.58 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 57.6% | 48.7% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 25.0% | 43.9% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 4.07 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 3.38 on weekdays and 3.00 on weekends, 11% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.0% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.35 in April to June 2025 to 3.27 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.27 | 0.85 | 3.38 | 3.00 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 84 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.31 | 0.76 | 3.42 | 3.03 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 84 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.37 | 0.73 | 3.50 | 3.05 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 80 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.35 | 0.70 | 3.45 | 3.07 | 0.0% | 0 of 91 | 83 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Ohio, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.64 | 0.60 | 3.80 | 3.24 | 4.6% | 0.4% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Ohio | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.7 | 3.2 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.8 | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 18.2 | 6.1 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.6 | 3.4 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.0 | 8.8 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 19.6 | 24.9 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 9.0 | 12.9 | 12.0 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: S MERIDIAN LEASING CO LLC. CMS links this home to Communicare Health, a group of 110 nursing homes averaging 3.2 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sxcy Mstr Lsco, LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 100% | 03/01/2018 |
| Health Care Lease Facilities, LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 03/01/2018 | |
| Sxcy Holdings, LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 03/01/2018 | |
| Groves, Donna | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 04/18/2018 | |
| Romeo, Dominic | Corporate officer | Individual | 04/01/2023 | |
| Stoltz, Charles | Corporate officer | Individual | 03/01/2018 | |
| Wilheim, Ronald | Corporate officer | Individual | 03/01/2018 | |
| S Meridian Mgt Co., LLC | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 03/01/2018 | |
| Groves, Donna | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 04/18/2018 | |
| Romeo, Dominic | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 04/01/2023 | |
| Sebest, Michael | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 12/27/2018 | |
| Starr, Vivian | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 08/01/2020 | |
| Odenthal, Richard | Individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any ADP of the SNF | Individual | 04/22/2025 | |
| C.r. Stoltz Family Investment Company Inc | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 03/01/2018 | |
| C.r. Stoltz Irrevocable Trust | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 03/01/2018 | |
| I. Rosedale Irrevocable Trust | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 03/01/2018 | |
| R.s. Wilheim Irrevocable Trust | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 03/01/2018 | |
| Ronald S Wilheim 2012 Spousal Trust | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 03/01/2018 | |
| Rosedale Family Investment Company, Inc | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 03/01/2018 | |
| Rrw, LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 03/01/2018 | |
| S Meridian Mgt Co., LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 04/21/2025 | |
| S.l. Rosedale Irrevocable Trust | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 03/01/2018 | |
| Skilled Hc Holdings, LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 03/01/2018 | |
| Sxcy Holdings, LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 03/01/2018 | |
| Wilheim Family Investment Company, Inc. | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 03/01/2018 | |
| Sebest, Michael | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 04/17/2025 | |
| Starr, Vivian | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 04/17/2025 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 9 problems in this area, most recently on March 26, 2026: "Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable."
- What changed in infection control since the last inspection, and who on staff is the infection preventionist?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on June 12, 2025: "Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on March 26, 2026: "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."
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on March 26, 2026: "Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards."
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 3.00 hours per resident per day, below the Ohio average of 3.28.
Other nursing homes nearby
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- Canfield Healthcare Center Youngstown, 2.1 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 54 citations
- Austinwoods Rehab Health Care Austintown, 2.4 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 16 citations
- Briarfield Manor Youngstown, 2.7 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 36 citations
- Windsor Health Care Center Youngstown, 3.2 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 22 citations
- Briarfield at Ashley Circle Youngstown, 3.3 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 9 citations
- Oasis Center for Rehabilitation and Healing Youngstown, 3.4 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 43 citations
- Park Vista Nursing and Rehab Youngstown, 3.5 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 55 citations
Ohio contacts for a concern about a nursing home
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- Inspections and complaints: Ohio Department of Health, Nursing Homes and Facilities, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: Ohio Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman, 1-800-282-1206. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
- State inspection reports: Ohio Long-Term Care Quality Navigator (Ohio Department of Aging), where Ohio publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Austintown Healthcare Center's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Austintown Healthcare Center 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 5 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Austintown Healthcare Center get at its last inspection?
- 7 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on March 26, 2026. The Ohio average is 10.5.
- Has Austintown Healthcare Center been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Austintown Healthcare Center accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Austintown Healthcare Center?
- CMS lists 27 owners and managers, and links the home to Communicare Health. Legal business name: S MERIDIAN LEASING CO LLC.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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