AUSTINTOWN HEALTHCARE CENTER (Youngstown, OH) has an overall 5 out of 5 stars, with strong health inspection and quality scores, but a middling staffing rating and reported nurse staffing below the federal benchmark (3.31 vs 4.1 hours/resident/day). It had $0 in fines in the last 24 months, though recent inspection citations included concerns about activities of daily living support and keeping the facility safe, clean, and comfortable.
Last inspection: March 26, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.3117.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.76
Licensed practical nurses
0.66
Nurse aides
1.89
Weekend nursing
3.03
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 52%
Registered nurse turnover: 17%
Resident outcomes
How often residents experience these outcomes, with the direction over the past year.
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
2.6%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
3%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
1.3%Steady
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%Steady
Residents who lost too much weight
7%Steady
Residents who were physically restrained
0%Steady
Residents needing more help with daily activities
7.2%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
16.2%Steady
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Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
21.8%Steady
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0.4%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%Steady
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
16.8%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
28.7%Worsening
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
94.5%Steady
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
72.4%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
48.9%Steady
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
38.3%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to provide needed care and help with daily activities for residents who could not do them on their own. Cited October 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 677 — 42 CFR §483.24(a)(2) — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to keep its areas safe, easy to use, clean, and comfortable for residents, staff, and visitors. Cited November 2021 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 921 — 42 CFR §483.90 — S/S: E
The home failed to ensure residents had a safe, clean, comfortable, homelike environment and daily care supports were provided safely. Cited March 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 584 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: D
The home failed to promptly report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and share the investigation results with the proper authorities. Cited March 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 609 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: D
The home failed to safeguard residents’ private information and keep each resident’s medical records properly maintained. Cited October 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 842 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: D
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 6 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Chain
Part of COMMUNICARE HEALTH · 122 homes · 3 stars avg
Occupancy
84 residents on an average day (94% of 89 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 37 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.