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MARIA JOSEPH LIVING CARE CENTER Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (DAYTON, Ohio)

4830 SALEM AVENUE, DAYTON, Ohio 45416

Phone: 9372782692

CMS Overall:3/5

Overview & Bed Count

Certified Beds
266
Avg Residents/Day
232.2
Ownership
For profit - Individual
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Montgomery
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
No

CMS Star Ratings

Overall3/5
Health2/5
Staffing3/5
Quality5/5

Nurse Staffing Check

MetricThis FacilityOhio AvgDifference
RN Hours per Resident per Day0.750.64+0.11
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day3.693.71-0.02
CMS Staffing Rating3/52.4/5-
Nursing Staff Turnover43.6%49%-

Health Citation History

33 health citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-07-16Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.G – Actual Harm
2026-07-16Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesEnsure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-07-16Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesEnsure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-07-16Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-07-16Environmental DeficienciesMake sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-07-16Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-07-16Resident Rights DeficienciesGive residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-07-16Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-07-16Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-07-16Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-07-16Infection Control DeficienciesDevelop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-09-11Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesSafeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-09-11Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-03-20Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-06-08Resident Rights DeficienciesNotify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-06-08Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesEnsure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-06-08Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-06-08Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-06-08Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-06-08Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-06-08Pharmacy Service DeficienciesProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-06-08Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2020-01-30Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2020-01-30Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2020-01-30Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2020-01-30Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2020-01-30Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2020-01-30Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2020-01-30Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2020-01-30Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2020-01-30Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure that residents are free from significant medication errors.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2020-01-30Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2020-01-30Administration DeficienciesProvide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.D – Moderate Harm Potential

Fire Safety Citation History

15 fire safety citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-07-16Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave proper power supply for life support equipment.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-07-16Miscellaneous DeficienciesHave posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-07-16Miscellaneous DeficienciesProvide properly sized and located linen or trash receptacles.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-06-08Egress DeficienciesKeep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-06-08Egress DeficienciesAdd doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-06-08Smoke DeficienciesHave a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-06-08Smoke DeficienciesHave approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-06-08Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-06-08Smoke DeficienciesInstall corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-06-08Miscellaneous DeficienciesHave posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-06-08Miscellaneous DeficienciesTo conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2020-01-30Smoke DeficienciesEnsure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2020-01-30Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2020-01-30Miscellaneous DeficienciesHave posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2020-01-30Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesEnsure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.E – Moderate Harm Potential

Total Penalties & Fines

$0
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
0
Number of Fines
0
Total Penalties

No penalty records found.

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