Austintown Healthcare Center

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Austintown Healthcare Center, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF880Apr 26, 2021

  Based on observation, interview, review of the facility's infection control policy and procedure, and review of the Centers for Disease Control Prevention Nursing Home Guidance, the facility failed to maintain proper infection control practices with regard to the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) to prevent to the spread of Covid-19. This had the potential to affect all residents residing in the facility. The census was 46. Findings include: Observation on 04/22/21 at 4:02 P.M. revealed State tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) #200's faceshield was on top of her head. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF677Oct 15, 2024

  Based on record review and interview the facility failed to ensure showers were completed as scheduled and preferred for Resident #7, #8, #36 and #42 who required staff assistance for showers. This affected four Residents (Residents #7, #8, #36, and #42) out of four residents reviewed for showers. The facility census was 83. Findings include: 1. Review of Resident #7's medical record revealed an admitted [DATE]. Medical diagnoses include hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebrovascular disease affecting left non-dominant side, repeated falls, epilepsy, and muscle weakness. Review of Resident #7's quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 assessment dated [DATE] revealed the resident had intact cognition and was dependent on staff for toileting hygiene and showers. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF921Nov 18, 2021

  Based on observation and interview the facility failed to provide a safe, sanitary and comfortable environment for all residents. This affected eight residents (#11, #16, #19, #28, #39, #40, #53 and #56) of 61 residents residing in the facility. Findings include: 1. On 11/15/21 at 4:22 P.M. observation of Resident's #39's room revealed the wall was gouged with paint and plaster off the headboard wall near the bed. The side wall and back wall were dirty as well as the privacy curtain which was dirty on the bottom right corner. On 11/16/21 at 5:11 P.M. observation of the resident's room and interview with the resident's sister revealed the floor at the head of the bed had a large hair ball, dust and debris. The walls and window had dried enteral (tube) feeding on them. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF584Mar 26, 2026

  Based on record review, interview, observation and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure Resident #3 had a fitted sheet placed on his bed. This affected one resident (#3) of six residents reviewed for clean, comfortable, homelike environment. The facility census was 87.Findings include:Review of Resident #3 's medical record revealed an admission date of 04/09/22 with diagnoses of fluid overload, localized edema, acute posthemorrhagic anemia, gastrointestinal hemorrhage, acute respiratory failure with hypoxia, epilepsy, not intractable, with status epilepticus, type II diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease, chronic kidney disease, morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calorie, bipolar disorder, current episode mixed, adjustment disorder with mixed… […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF609Mar 26, 2026

  Based on record review, interview and facility policy review, the facility failed to report Resident #101's allegations of staff-to-abuse to the State agency. This finding affected one (Resident #101) of three residents reviewed for abuse. This facility census was 87.Findings include:Review of Resident #101's medical record revealed the resident was admitted on [DATE] and discharged on 02/18/26 with diagnoses including wedge compression fracture of the T7-T8 vertebra, repeated falls and bipolar disorder.Review of Resident #101's Witness Statement dated 12/22/25 revealed Curricular Practical Training Registered Nurse (CPT RN) #277 went into the resident's room to administer the morning medications, and the resident was seen trying to sit up by himself in bed. […]