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SAINT JOSEPH CARE CENTER Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (LOUISVILLE, Ohio)

2308 RENO DRIVE NE, LOUISVILLE, Ohio 44641

Phone: 3308755562

CMS Overall:2/5

Overview & Bed Count

Certified Beds
60
Avg Residents/Day
56.5
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Stark
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
No

CMS Star Ratings

Overall2/5
Health2/5
Staffing2/5
Quality4/5

Nurse Staffing Check

MetricThis FacilityOhio AvgDifference
RN Hours per Resident per Day0.520.64-0.13
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day3.263.71-0.45
CMS Staffing Rating2/52.4/5-
Nursing Staff Turnover54.1%49%-

Health Citation History

28 health citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-01-05Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.G – Actual Harm
2026-01-05Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesHave 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 – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-05Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesDispose of garbage and refuse properly.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-05Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProvide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-05Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-05Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesRespond appropriately to all alleged violations.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-05Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-05Resident 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.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-05Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-05Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesEnsure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-05Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-04-21Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.G – Actual Harm
2024-08-22Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-03-13Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-03-13Resident 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.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-03-13Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-03-13Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-03-13Pharmacy Service DeficienciesImplement 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 – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-03-13Infection Control DeficienciesImplement a program that monitors antibiotic use.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-03-04Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-03-04Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-03-04Resident Rights DeficienciesImmediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-03-04Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesDevelop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-03-04Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-03-31Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-03-31Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-03-31Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-03-31Resident 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

Fire Safety Citation History

20 fire safety citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-01-05Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-05Smoke DeficienciesEnsure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-05Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesEnsure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-05Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave proper medical gas storage and administration areas.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-05Services DeficienciesHave properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-05Miscellaneous DeficienciesHave restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-03-13Smoke DeficienciesHave approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-03-13Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-03-13Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-03-13Smoke DeficienciesEnsure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-03-13Services DeficienciesHave properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-03-31Construction DeficienciesUse approved construction type or materials.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-03-31Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-03-31Smoke DeficienciesFollow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-03-31Services DeficienciesEnsure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-03-31Miscellaneous DeficienciesHave simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-03-31Smoke DeficienciesProvide properly protected cooking facilities.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-03-31Smoke DeficienciesHave approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-03-31Smoke DeficienciesEnsure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-03-31Services DeficienciesHave properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.E – Moderate Harm Potential

Total Penalties & Fines

$42,400
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
1
Number of Fines
2
Total Penalties
DateTypeFine AmountPayment Denial
2026-01-05Fine$42,400-
2026-01-05Payment Denial-11 days starting 2026-01-27

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