Complaint Investigation

Austintown Healthcare Center

October 20, 2025 · Youngstown, OH · 650 S Meridian Road

Citations 1

CMS Rating 5/5

Beds 89

Provider ID 365732

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Austintown Healthcare Center

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Inspection Summary

AUSTINTOWN HEALTHCARE CENTER in YOUNGSTOWN, OH — inspection on October 20, 2025.

Found 1 citation. Severity: Standard violations.

Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.

Inspection Findings

FF0842

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Review of the medical record revealed no additional wound assessments completed during Resident #681's respite stay after 07/08/25 including the change in the right ankle wound deteriorating to unstageable on 07/12/25.

There was no documented evidence that the physician was notified of the deterioration of the right ankle wound after RN #1000 was notified by Hospice RN #1008 on 07/12/25.

Review of the undated facility policy titled Wound Care revealed residents admitted with or develop skin integrity issues will receive treatment as indicated based on location, stage and drainage.

This deficiency is an incidental finding identified during the complaint investigation.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is an F-tag violation?

F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.

Were these violations corrected?

Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.

How often do nursing home inspections happen?

CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.

What should families do about these violations?

Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in YOUNGSTOWN, OH, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.

Where can I see the full inspection report?

Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from AUSTINTOWN HEALTHCARE CENTER or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.

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