Villa Vista Royale LLC
1800 Sinclair Avenue, Steubenville, OH 43953 · Jefferson County · (740) 264-7301
54 certified beds, about 46 residents a day · For profit - Limited Liability company · Medicare and Medicaid since 2014
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 366416 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on February 24, 2026, inspectors cited 2 health deficiencies (the Ohio average is 10.5, the national average 9.2).
None of its 20 health citations since October 2022 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 3.83 hours per resident per day, against 3.69 across Ohio and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.96 of those hours.
36.4% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Ohio average 48.7%).
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.
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.
February 24, 2026Standard inspection · 2 citations · risk-based survey (a shorter visit CMS gives only to higher performing homes)
- D Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, interview and facility policy review, the facility failed to update a resident's Pre-admission Screening and Resident Review (PASARR) with changes to the resident medical diagnosis This deficient practice affected one resident (Resident #5) of one resident reviewed for PASARR. The facility census was 46. Findings Include: Review of Resident #5's medical record revealed an admission date of 07/01/24 with diagnoses including but not limited to high blood pressure, anxiety disorder, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and history of falls. Review of Resident #5's physician orders revealed an order dated 04/01/25 for the antidepressant medication, Zoloft Oral Tablet 50 milligrams (mg). [...]
- D Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, observation, interview, review of manufacturer operating guidelines, and facility policy review the facility failed to ensure pressure relieving interventions were appropriate based on resident weight and the location of the resident's pressure ulcer was accurately documented. This affected one resident (Resident #24) of two residents reviewed for pressure ulcers. The facility census was 46. Findings Include: Review of Resident #24's medical record revealed an admission date of 04/28/23 with diagnoses including but not limited to dysphagia, dementia, hypokalemia, depression disorder, and high blood pressure. [...]
April 3, 2025Standard inspection · 5 citations
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interviews, record review, and policy review the facility failed to assess and monitor a resident's edema while having a sling and brace in place for a humerus fracture. This affected one resident (#249) of 24 resident records reviewed for assessments.
- D Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, observation, restorative master log, review of the therapy log, and interview the facility failed to ensure a newly admitted resident was accurately assessed for range of motion (ROM) and failed to ensure an individualized restorative program was implemented to ensure the resident maintained range of motion. This affected one resident (#399) of three reviewed for ROM.
- D Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, staff interview and policy review, the facility failed to identify, monitor and measure targeted behaviors with the use of antipsychotic medication. This affected one resident (#14) of five residents reviewed for unnecessary medication. The facility census was 50 residents.
- D Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, interview, and policy review the facility failed to ensure laboratory testing was completed per physician order. This affected one resident (#28) of five residents reviewed for medication review.
- D Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, policy review and staff interview the facility failed to ensure residents had appropriate indications for use of antibiotics. This affected one resident (#20) of five residents reviewed for antibiotic use. The facility census was 50.
October 12, 2022Standard inspection · 13 citations
- F 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, facility policy and procedure review and interview the facility failed to use the services of a registered nurse (RN) for at least eight consecutive hours a day, seven days a week as required. This had the potential to affect all 42 residents residing in the facility.
- D Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, facility policy and procedure review and interview the facility failed to ensure Resident #31 was provided a dignified dining experience. This affected one resident (#31) of thirteen residents observed for dining.
- D Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, shower schedule review and interview the facility failed to ensure residents were provided the opportunity to choose their shower schedule and/or failed to ensure residents were offered choices related to meals. This affected one resident (#32) of one resident reviewed for choices and one resident (#11) of one resident reviewed for dialysis.
- D Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, facility policy and procedure review and interview the facility failed to ensure resident health concerns were timely reported to the physician. This affected one resident (#32) of five residents reviewed for range of motion.
- D Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, review of a facility investigation, facility policy and procedure review and interview the facility failed to prevent an incident of misappropriation of personal property involving Resident #11. This affected one resident (#11) of five residents reviewed for misappropriation.
- D Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, review of a facility investigation, facility policy and procedure review and interview the facility failed to implement their abuse/misappropriation policy and procedure to prevent an incident of misappropriation, to ensure the incident was thoroughly investigated and to ensure the incident was reported to the State agency. This affected one resident (#11) of five residents reviewed for misappropriation.
- D Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, review of a facility investigation, facility policy and procedure review and interview the facility failed to report an allegation of misappropriation of personal property involving Resident #11 to the State agency as required. This affected one resident (#11) of five residents reviewed for misappropriation.
- D Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review and interview the facility failed to ensure Resident #18, who was dependent on staff for activities of daily living (ADL) care received proper and adequate oral care. This affected one resident (#18) of one resident reviewed for activities of daily living (ADL).
- D Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interview the facility failed to develop and implement comprehensive and individualized restorative nursing service plans to ensure interventions and treatments were provided to residents to prevent a decline in range of motion (ROM) or maintain current ROM function. This affected two residents (#1 and #11) of five residents reviewed for mobility.
- D Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, review of dialysis dietary notes, facility policy and procedure review and interview the facility failed to ensure residents were assessed and timely identified related to continued significant weight loss. The facility also failed to ensure residents receiving hemodialysis had accurate diet and fluid restriction orders. This affected two residents (#11 and #21) of three residents reviewed for nutrition.
- D Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview the facility failed to ensure parameters were noted when to administer analgesic verses narcotic pain medication. The facility also failed to ensure nonpharmacological intervention were attempted prior to administration of narcotics. This affected one resident (#11) of five residents reviewed for unnecessary medication use.
- D Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, facility policy and procedure review and interview the facility failed to ensure non-pharmacological interventions were attempted prior to the administration of as needed psychotropic medications. This affected one resident (#21) of five residents reviewed for unnecessary medications use.
- D Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, infection control log review, McGeer's Criteria review, facility policy and procedure review and interview the facility failed to ensure antibiotic use was appropriate and/or met antibiotic stewardship criteria. This affected two residents (#3 and #21) of five residents reviewed for unnecessary medications and one resident (#40) of one resident reviewed for antibiotic stewardship.
Fire safety inspections
7 fire safety citations on file: 1 on February 24, 2026, 3 on April 3, 2025, 3 on October 12, 2022.
Every fire safety citation7 citations
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- F Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- E Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- F Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- F Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- E Use approved construction type or materials.
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) | 3.83 | 3.69 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.96 | 0.64 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.37 | 3.28 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.30 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.56 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 36.4% | 48.7% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 20.0% | 43.9% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 4.55 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 4.01 on weekdays and 3.37 on weekends, 16% 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 3.90 in April to June 2025 to 3.83 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 | 3.83 | 0.96 | 4.01 | 3.37 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 46 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.86 | 0.98 | 4.02 | 3.45 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 45 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.75 | 0.93 | 3.90 | 3.36 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 46 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.90 | 0.92 | 4.07 | 3.48 | 0.0% | 0 of 91 | 45 |
| 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 | 10.7 | 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 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 7.2 | 3.2 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 10.2 | 6.1 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 5.4 | 3.4 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.8 | 8.8 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 28.7 | 24.9 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 17.5 | 12.9 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: VILLA VISTA ROYALE, LLC.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lancia, Guirino | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Individual | 40% | 11/12/2008 |
| Lancia, Giuseppe | Direct ownership interest | Individual | 11/01/1992 | |
| Huntington Bank | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 07/01/2023 | |
| Jp Morgan Chase, N.a. | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 05/18/2006 | |
| Pnc Bank | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 03/16/2012 | |
| Wesbanco Bank, Inc. | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 09/13/2005 | |
| Barcroft, Angela | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 08/01/2016 | |
| Crane, Shane | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 12/31/1987 | |
| Dalton, Debbie | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/16/2016 | |
| Dalton, Thomas | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 02/04/2019 | |
| Ferrell, Kristy | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 07/23/2021 | |
| Lancia, Giuseppe | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 12/01/2010 | |
| Lancia, Guirino | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 12/01/2010 | |
| Nolan, Janet | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 08/04/1980 | |
| Ramsey, Heather | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 07/26/2022 | |
| Zakovich, Paris | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 11/11/2004 | |
| Citrin Cooperman Advisors LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 02/01/2025 | |
| D'anniballe and Company, Inc | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 01/01/2025 | |
| G & G Agency, LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 08/01/2002 | |
| Huntington Bank | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 07/01/2023 | |
| Jp Morgan Chase, N.a. | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 05/18/2006 | |
| L & L Realty Holding Company, LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 09/25/1995 | |
| Pnc Bank | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 07/01/2023 | |
| Renewal Rehab LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 01/01/2025 | |
| Wesbanco Bank, Inc. | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 09/13/2005 | |
| Barcroft, Angela | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 08/01/2016 | |
| Bowman, Kasi | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 04/26/2021 | |
| Crane, Shane | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 12/31/1987 | |
| Dalton, Debbie | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/16/2016 | |
| Dalton, Leslie | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/07/2025 | |
| Dalton, Thomas | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 02/04/2019 | |
| Ferrell, Kristy | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 07/23/2021 | |
| Figel, John | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2019 | |
| Green, Megan | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 03/01/2022 | |
| Keenan, Karin | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 10/22/1987 | |
| Keller, Lisa | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 08/22/1991 | |
| Lancia, Giuseppe | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 11/01/1992 | |
| Lancia, Guirino | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 11/01/1992 | |
| Lancia, Joseph | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 12/01/2010 | |
| Newlin, Barbara | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 02/18/1985 | |
| Nolan, Janet | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 08/04/1980 | |
| Ramsey, Heather | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 07/26/2022 | |
| Riggle, Susan | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/19/2016 | |
| Zakovich, Paris | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 11/11/2004 |
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 6 problems in this area, most recently on February 24, 2026: "Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing."
- How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on April 3, 2025: "Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on October 12, 2022: "Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights."
- How are allegations of abuse or neglect reported and investigated, and who tells the family?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on October 12, 2022: "Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money."
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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 Villa Vista Royale LLC's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Villa Vista Royale LLC 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 5 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 4 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Villa Vista Royale LLC get at its last inspection?
- 2 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on February 24, 2026. The Ohio average is 10.5.
- Has Villa Vista Royale LLC been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Villa Vista Royale LLC 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 Villa Vista Royale LLC?
- CMS lists 44 owners and managers. Legal business name: VILLA VISTA ROYALE, 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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