Maria Joseph Living Care Center in Dayton has a 3 out of 5 star overall rating, with 3-star scores for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. Reported nurse staffing is 3.73 hours per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1, there were no fines in the last 24 months, and recent inspection citations included infection control, food handling, and resident funds issues.
Last inspection: September 11, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.7302.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.73
Licensed practical nurses
0.78
Nurse aides
2.22
Weekend nursing
3.46
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 41%
Registered nurse turnover: 36%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
11.6%10.5%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
0.9%1.3%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
7%2.9%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
9.8%3.8%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
7.8%4%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
8%6%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
37.1%39%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%3.8%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0.4%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
18.1%13.8%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
47.1%63.9%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—94.1%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
88.8%93.9%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—68.1%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
47.6%62.3%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited January 2020 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: F
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited November 2018 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The home failed to notify residents about certain money balances and to return resident funds when someone was discharged, evicted, or died. Cited June 2023 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 569 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E
The home failed to ensure meals and menus were planned, updated, and followed to meet residents’ nutritional needs. Cited June 2023 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 803 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: E
The home failed to complete and keep the resident’s care plan properly prepared, reviewed, and updated by the right health professionals. Cited January 2020 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 657 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(2) — S/S: E
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 8 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Chain
Part of FOUNDATIONS HEALTH SOLUTIONS · 63 homes · 4.1 stars avg
Occupancy
235.5 residents on an average day (89% of 266 beds)
Resident voice
Resident & family councils
Medicare history
Certified for 52 years
The most recent standard health inspection was more than two years ago.
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.