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Saint Joseph Care Center
2308 Reno Drive Ne, Louisville, OH 44641
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Certified for 60 beds, Saint Joseph Care Center serves Louisville in Stark County, Ohio and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1993.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the Ohio median of 3; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 2 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 29 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (11, 8, 10 by cycle, most recent first), 2 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 48.3 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 33.3.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: no fines and 1 payment denial.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.3 hours per resident per day (0.5 RN), close to the Ohio median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 54.1%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Stark Co. median | Ohio median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 29 | 32 | 27 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 48.3 | 40.0 | 33.3 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.3 | 3.5 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 54.1% | 53.9% | 48.5% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (33 in the county, 922 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Ohio average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 5 Jan 2026, 13 Mar 2024.
Severity mix: G ×2 D ×17 E ×5 F ×5
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Jan 2026 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Standard survey | 7 Feb 2026 |
| 5 Jan 2026 | F0727 | 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. | F | Standard survey | 7 Feb 2026 |
| 5 Jan 2026 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | F | Standard survey | 7 Feb 2026 |
| 5 Jan 2026 | F0800 | Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs. | E | Standard survey | 7 Feb 2026 |
| 5 Jan 2026 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 7 Feb 2026 |
| 5 Jan 2026 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Standard survey | 7 Feb 2026 |
| 5 Jan 2026 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 7 Feb 2026 |
| 5 Jan 2026 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 7 Feb 2026 |
| 5 Jan 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 7 Feb 2026 |
| 5 Jan 2026 | F0806 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | D | Standard survey | 7 Feb 2026 |
| 5 Jan 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 7 Feb 2026 |
| 21 Apr 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 9 May 2025 |
| 22 Aug 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Oct 2024 |
| 13 Mar 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 23 Apr 2024 |
| 13 Mar 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Standard survey | 23 Apr 2024 |
| 13 Mar 2024 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | E | Standard survey | 23 Apr 2024 |
| 13 Mar 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 23 Apr 2024 |
| 13 Mar 2024 | F0758 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 23 Apr 2024 |
| 13 Mar 2024 | F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | D | Standard survey | 23 Apr 2024 |
| 4 Mar 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Complaint investigation | 23 Apr 2024 |
| 4 Mar 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | E | Complaint investigation | 13 Mar 2024 |
| 4 Mar 2024 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 Mar 2024 |
| 4 Mar 2024 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 Mar 2024 |
| 4 Mar 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 Mar 2024 |
| 10 Aug 2023 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Sep 2023 |
| 31 Mar 2022 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 13 May 2022 |
| 31 Mar 2022 | F0676 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 13 May 2022 |
| 31 Mar 2022 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 13 May 2022 |
| 31 Mar 2022 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 13 May 2022 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Jan 2026 | Payment denial | — | 11 days |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Ohio average. Turnover: nursing staff 54.1%, RNs 44.4%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Ohio median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 16.2% | 4.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 3.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.9% | 3.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.5% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 19.0% | 4.9% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.7% | 3.0% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 10.1% | 7.5% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, corporation. Legal business name: St. Joseph Care Center.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Merit Bank Na | 5% or greater mortgage interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/1999 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Stark County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altercare of Hartville Ctr For | Hartville | 95 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 19 | 20.0 | — | 27 Feb 2025 |
| Amherst Meadows Skilled Nursing and Rehab | Massillon | 89 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 7.9 | — | 25 Sep 2025 |
| Country Lawn Ctr For Rehab | Navarre | 88 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 10.2 | — | 10 Mar 2025 |
| Laurels of Massillon, The | Massillon | 140 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 25.0 | — | 14 May 2026 |
| Roselawn Gardens Nursing & Rehabilitation | Alliance | 44 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 18 | 40.9 | — | 18 Jun 2025 |
| The Pines Healthcare Center | Canton | 80 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 19 | 23.8 | — | 19 May 2026 |
| Bel Air Care Center | Alliance | 45 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 14 | 31.1 | — | 13 Mar 2025 |
| Canton Christian Home | Canton | 57 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 25 | 43.9 | $9K | 11 Dec 2025 |
All 33 facilities in Stark County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Saint Joseph Care Center been cited for?
29 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 2 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Ohio median is 27 per facility.
Has Saint Joseph Care Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Saint Joseph Care Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.3 hours per resident per day against a Ohio median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Saint Joseph Care Center?
Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Saint Joseph Care Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 5 Jan 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 5 Jan 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.