Cycle 1
Health 2025-06-12 · Fire 2025-06-12
7 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)
3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)
Youngstown, OH
Austintown Healthcare Center
5-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with 7 recent health deficiencies with 3 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
650 S Meridian Road, Youngstown, OH
(330) 792-7799
Overall
5 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
4 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
3 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
5 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
89
Certified beds
Average residents
80
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Communicare Health
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1989-05-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Chain footprint
122 facilities
Chain averages 3 overall / 2 health / 2 staffing / 4 quality stars
Changed ownership
No
Within the last 12 months
Family council
Yes
Resident and family council reported
Sprinklers
Yes
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.73
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.63 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
0.76
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.96 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
1.89
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.14 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
3.37
All reported nurse hours · state 3.72 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
1.49
RN + LPN hours · state 1.59 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
3.05
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.29 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.61
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.41 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.08
Reported PT staffing · state 0.05 · national 0.07
Adjusted RN hours
0.67
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
3.09
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.49
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
18%
Annual RN turnover · state 47% · national 45%
Total nurse turnover
49%
Annual nurse turnover · state 50% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Value-based purchasing
Program rank
5,568
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
35.74
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
0.9893
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
How the VBP score is built
Readmission
3.66
Baseline 21.02% · Performance 19.74% · Measure score 3.66 · Achievement 3.66 · Improvement 2.72
Healthcare-associated infections
6.43
Baseline 5.97% · Performance 5.91% · Measure score 6.43 · Achievement 6.43 · Improvement 0.06
Total nurse turnover
3.51
Baseline 57.58% · Performance 49.31% · Measure score 3.51 · Achievement 3.51 · Improvement 2.02
Adjusted total nurse staffing
0.69
Baseline 2.64 hours · Performance 3.02 hours · Measure score 0.69 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0.69
SNF QRP
Medicare quality reporting measures
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | 11.45% |
10.72%
0.7 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 71 · Observed rate 16.9% · Lower 95% interval 8.37% |
| Discharge to community | 49.31% |
50.57%
1.3 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 84 · Observed rate 39.29% · Lower 95% interval 37.96% |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 1.11 |
1.02
0.1 pts worse
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | 100% |
95.27%
4.7 pts better
|
Numerator 90 · Denominator 90 |
| Falls with major injury | 0% |
0.77%
0.8 pts better
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 90 |
| Discharge self-care score | 45.9% |
53.69%
7.8 pts worse
|
Numerator 28 · Denominator 61 |
| Discharge mobility score | 49.18% |
50.94%
1.8 pts worse
|
Numerator 30 · Denominator 61 |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | 0% |
2.29%
2.3 pts better
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 90 · Adjusted rate 0% |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | 5.91% |
7.12%
1.2 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 57 · Observed rate 3.51% · Lower 95% interval 2.94% |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 0% |
8.2%
8.2 pts worse
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 89 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | 40.57% |
42%
1.4 pts worse
|
Numerator 43 · Denominator 106 |
| Discharge function score | 55.74% |
56.45%
0.7 pts worse
|
Numerator 34 · Denominator 61 |
| Transfer of health information to provider | 100% |
95.95%
4 pts better
|
Numerator 58 · Denominator 58 |
| Transfer of health information to patient | Not Available |
96.28%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 8 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | 0% |
25.2%
25.2 pts worse
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 45 |
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 70.6% |
92.4%
21.8 pts worse
|
93.4%
22.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 68.3% · Q2 61.2% · Q3 72.1% · Q4 84.0% · 4Q avg 70.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 94.5% |
94.5%
About the same
|
95.5%
1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 94.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 3.4% |
3.3%
0.1 pts worse
|
3.3%
0.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.7% · Q2 3.0% · Q3 4.9% · Q4 4.0% · 4Q avg 3.4% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 28.9% |
26.1%
2.8 pts worse
|
11.4%
17.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 27.8% · Q2 25.0% · Q3 23.6% · Q4 42.9% · 4Q avg 28.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 5.6% |
6.2%
0.6 pts better
|
5.4%
0.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.8% · Q2 6.8% · Q3 7.3% · Q4 7.0% · 4Q avg 5.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 20.1% |
25.4%
5.3 pts better
|
19.6%
0.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 14.3% · Q2 20.0% · Q3 21.8% · Q4 25.6% · 4Q avg 20.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 5.8% |
11.5%
5.7 pts better
|
16.7%
10.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 6.4% · Q2 4.3% · Q3 4.8% · Q4 8.3% · 4Q avg 5.8% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 15.1% |
7.7%
7.4 pts worse
|
16.3%
1.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 15.1% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 7.4% |
6.2%
1.2 pts worse
|
14.9%
7.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 6.1% · Q2 9.6% · Q3 8.7% · Q4 4.9% · 4Q avg 7.4% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.0% |
0.2%
0.2 pts better
|
1.0%
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.0% |
0.5%
0.5 pts better
|
1.7%
1.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 17.7% |
21.7%
4 pts better
|
19.8%
2.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 17.4% · Q2 23.5% · Q3 9.5% · Q4 20.4% · 4Q avg 17.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 1.2% |
3.7%
2.5 pts better
|
5.1%
3.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.3% · Q2 2.1% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 1.1% · 4Q avg 1.2% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 32.7% |
78.1%
45.4 pts worse
|
81.7%
49 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 15.6% · Q2 28.4% · Q3 44.9% · Q4 39.3% · 4Q avg 32.7% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 9.5% |
12.5%
3 pts better
|
12.0%
2.5 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 9.5% · Observed 11.8% · Expected 13.9% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.2% |
1.2%
1 pts better
|
1.6%
1.4 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.7% · 4Q avg 0.2% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 48.9% |
75.6%
26.7 pts worse
|
79.7%
30.8 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 48.9% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 19.7% |
25.1%
5.4 pts better
|
23.9%
4.2 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 19.7% · Observed 26.3% · Expected 31.8% · Used in QM five-star |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2023-11-22 · Fire 2023-11-22
6 health deficiencies
Top issue: Infection Control (2 deficiencies)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)
Cycle 3
Health 2021-11-18 · Fire 2021-11-18
4 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)
3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-12
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-07-23
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-12
K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2025-07-23
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-12
K363 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2025-07-23
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-11-22
K345 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2023-12-10
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-11-22
K321 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2023-12-10
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-11-18
K351 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2021-12-06
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-11-18
K374 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2021-12-06
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-11-18
K511 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2021-12-06
Inspection history
Recent health citations
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-10-20
F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2025-11-17
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-12
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-07-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-12
F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2025-07-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-12
F693 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
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 2025-07-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-12
F698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2025-07-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-12
F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2025-07-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-12
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-07-10
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-10-15
F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2024-10-31
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-10-15
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-10-31
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-11-22
F578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
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 2023-12-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-11-22
F693 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
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 2023-12-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-11-22
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-12-10
C · Minimal harm
2023-11-22
F851 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Corrected 2023-12-10
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-11-18
F921 · Environmental Deficiencies
Health
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected 2021-12-06
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-11-18
F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2021-12-06
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-11-18
F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2021-12-06
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-11-18
F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2021-12-06
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
Ownership
Sxcy Mstr Lsco, LLC
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
C.r. Stoltz Family Investment Company Inc
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
C.r. Stoltz Irrevocable Trust
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Groves, Donna
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Health Care Lease Facilities, LLC
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
I. Rosedale Irrevocable Trust
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
R.s. Wilheim Irrevocable Trust
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Romeo, Dominic
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Romeo, Dominic
Corporate Officer · Individual
Ronald S Wilheim 2012 Spousal Trust
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Rosedale Family Investment Company, Inc
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Rrw, LLC
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
S Meridian Mgt Co., LLC
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
S.l. Rosedale Irrevocable Trust
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Sebest, Michael
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Skilled Hc Holdings, LLC
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Starr, Vivian
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Stoltz, Charles
Corporate Officer · Individual
Sxcy Holdings, LLC
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Wilheim Family Investment Company, Inc.
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Wilheim, Ronald
Corporate Officer · Individual
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#2
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2-star overall rating with 1-star inspections with Special Focus status with abuse icon flag with $34,151 in total fines with 23 recent health deficiencies with 3 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
#3
Austinwoods Rehab Health Care
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4-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with $13,340 in total fines with 8 recent health deficiencies with 3 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
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