CMS PUBLIC RECORD · AUGUST 2026 RELEASERECORDS ARE ONE INPUT—NOT A PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATION
NURSING HOMELEDGERINSPECTIONS · OWNERSHIP · PENALTIES
CMS CCN 3659042026-08-01 PROCESSING DATE

NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD

Saint Joseph Care Center

2308 Reno Drive Ne · Louisville, OH 44641 · Stark County

CMS OVERALL RATING★★☆☆☆2/5CMS field—not our score or recommendation
Certified beds60CMS provider file
Recent citation rows49current CMS citation release
Penalty rows1current CMS penalties file
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The citation files cover the three most recent standard inspections plus qualifying complaint and infection-control inspections in the prior three years. A correction date is a CMS field; this site does not independently verify conditions. Absence from a file is not proof that no issue exists.

01 / INSPECTION LEDGER

Survey cycles in this release

CycleHealth dateHealth deficienciesFire dateFire deficiencies
Cycle 12026-01-05112026-01-056
Cycle 22024-03-1382024-03-135
Cycle 32022-03-31102022-03-319
02 / CITATION DETAIL

49 rows in the current release

2 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 0 carry J–L. 9 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.

2026-01-05 · HEALTHF0609Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-07
2026-01-05 · HEALTHF0610Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-07
2026-01-05 · HEALTHF0641Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-07
2026-01-05 · HEALTHF0657Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-07
2026-01-05 · HEALTHF0684Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-07
2026-01-05 · HEALTHF0686Severity G · isolated actual harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-07
2026-01-05 · HEALTHF0727Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

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.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-07
2026-01-05 · HEALTHF0800Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-07
2026-01-05 · HEALTHF0806Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-07
2026-01-05 · HEALTHF0814Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-07
2026-01-05 · HEALTHF0880Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-07
2026-01-05 · FIREK0353Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-07
2026-01-05 · FIREK0372Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-07
2026-01-05 · FIREK0511Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Services Deficiencies

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-07
2026-01-05 · FIREK0781Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-07
2026-01-05 · FIREK0914Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-07
2026-01-05 · FIREK0923Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-07
2025-04-21 · HEALTHF0689Severity G · isolated actual harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-05-09 · complaint
2024-08-22 · HEALTHF0684Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-10-11 · complaint
2024-03-13 · HEALTHF0656Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-04-23
2024-03-13 · HEALTHF0757Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-04-23
2024-03-13 · HEALTHF0758Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-04-23
2024-03-13 · HEALTHF0812Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-04-23
2024-03-13 · HEALTHF0880Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-04-23
03 / ENFORCEMENT FILE

Penalties reported by CMS

Fine amounts and payment-denial days are shown exactly as aggregated from the current penalties file. They do not imply an unpaid balance.

DateTypeFine amountPayment-denial days
2026-01-05Payment Denial$011
04 / OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURES

Who appears in the CMS file

  • FIRST MERIT BANK NAOrganization · 5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTEREST
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 11/01/1999
  • HOCK, RACHAELIndividual · W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 12/16/2021
  • KRESS, RICHARDIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 11/06/2002
  • KERCHNER, CYNTHIAIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 12/16/2021
  • KRESS, RICHARDIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 11/05/2014
  • ROSENBERG, ANNETTEIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 12/16/2021
  • STRUTNER, SUSANIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 11/01/2017

Names and roles are self-reported CMS disclosure fields. Exact-name pages do not prove that similarly named people or organizations are the same entity.

05 / CMS STAFFING FIELDS

Reported hours and turnover

Staffing fields are provider-reported and case-mix context matters. CMS applies footnotes and exclusions not reproduced as a new score here.

Total nurse hours3.33per resident day
RN hours0.49per resident day
Weekend nurse hours2.91per resident day
Staff turnover54.1%CMS reported field
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