Nursing homes across Stark County, Ohio, graded on the federal inspection
record, nurse staffing and staff turnover. County rank is shown on each home's profile.
Altercare of Louisville runs 90 certified beds in Stark County under corporate for-profit ownership. The staffing numbers are the real story here: 2.96 total nurse hours per resident day sits roughly 23% below the national average of 3.86, weekends drop about another 10% below its own weekday levels, and annual turnover hits 53.9% against a national 45.8%. That combination, thin hours, thinner weekends, and more than half the staff leaving each year, shows up in the one-star staffing rating, even though resident quality measures score a perfect 5/5. Its inspection record carries 36 deficiencies, including one at harm or jeopardy level and two tied to abuse, with the most recent survey completed July 24, 2025.
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Hanover Healthcare Center runs 125 beds in Massillon under corporate ownership, and the numbers tell a split story. Nurse staffing sits at 3.24 hours per resident day, roughly 16 percent under the national average, and weekends drop about 12 percent below its own weekday levels, so coverage thins out exactly when families tend to visit. The inspection record is the bigger concern: 57 deficiencies, four serious enough to put residents in harm's way, nine tied to abuse, and $84,143 in fines, with a one-star health inspection rating to match. Staff turnover at 51 percent runs above the national 45.8 percent, which means caregivers cycle through faster than residents can get to know them.
Altercare of Alliance sits right at the national average for total nurse staffing, 3.85 hours per resident day against 3.86, but that average hides a problem: weekends run about 14% leaner than weekdays, so the coverage your family sees on a Saturday looks different from a Tuesday. Staff turnover is 55.4%, well above the 45.8% national figure, and CMS gives it just 1 out of 5 stars for staffing. The 26 deficiencies on record include two abuse-related citations, though none reached harm or jeopardy level, and the most recent inspection was in April 2025. Quality measures score 5 out of 5, which suggests the clinical care itself tracks well even where workforce stability doesn't.
Altercare of Navarre runs 99 certified beds under corporate ownership, and its staffing sits at 3.68 nurse hours per resident day, about 5% under the national average of 3.86. Weekends dip roughly 10% below the home's own weekday coverage, and turnover runs 54.7% against a national 45.8%, so the aides and nurses your family member sees may change often.
The inspection record carries 43 deficiencies, two at the harm or jeopardy level and one abuse-related. A 2/5 on health inspections and 2/5 on staffing, with a more recent inspection in April 2026, tells you the state has been watching closely.
Gardens of Belden Village runs about 3.30 nurse hours per resident day, roughly 15% under the national average, and weekends dip another 12% below its own weekday staffing. That thin coverage shows up in the numbers: a one-star CMS staffing rating and 59.1% annual turnover, well above the 45.8% national figure. The current record carries 39 deficiencies, including one at the harm level and four tied to abuse. A four-star quality measure score doesn't cancel that out, those measures track resident outcomes, not how many hands are on deck. Ownership is a for-profit LLC, and the last inspection was April 2026.
Saint Joseph Care Center runs 60 beds in Louisville under corporate for-profit ownership, and its nurse staffing sits at 3.33 hours per resident day, roughly 14% under the national average of 3.86. Weekends drop another 13% below the home's own weekday coverage, and annual turnover of 54.1% means more than half the nursing staff leaves each year, well above the 45.8% national figure. The inspection record shows 29 deficiencies, including two at the harm or jeopardy level and four tied to abuse; that last inspection was January 5, 2026. With a 2-out-of-5 staffing rating and a 2-out-of-5 inspection rating against a 3-out-of-5 on quality measures, the pattern here is thin coverage, heavy turnover, and a recent record that warrants questions.
The Pavilion at Canal Fulton runs about 3.35 nurse hours per resident day, roughly 13 percent under the national average, and weekends dip further below its own weekday levels. That thin coverage shows up in the staffing rating, one out of five stars, and in a turnover rate of 60.4 percent, well above the 45.8 percent national figure. The current record lists 17 deficiencies, one tied to abuse, though none rose to harm or jeopardy. Inspectors were last on site in June 2025, and the health inspection rating sits mid-range at three stars. A for-profit corporation owns the 60-bed home, and the quality measure score of four stars is the strongest number here.
Mccrea Manor runs on thin staffing: 3.03 nurse hours per resident day against a national average of 3.86, roughly a fifth less help than the typical home. Weekends are lighter still, and nearly 68% of staff turned over in the past year, well above the 46% national figure, that kind of churn means unfamiliar faces at the bedside. The good news is that care quality measures score well and the 32 deficiencies on record include none tied to harm, abuse, or jeopardy, with an inspection as recent as December 2025. The trade-off is straightforward: fewer hands per resident, especially on Saturdays and Sundays.
Louisville Gardens runs 99 certified beds under for-profit LLC ownership, and the numbers worth your attention are on the staffing side. Nurse coverage sits at 3.82 hours per resident day, just under the national average, and weekends drop another 9% below what the home staffs on weekdays. Turnover is the harder number: 79.4% of nursing staff leaving annually against a national rate of 45.8%. The inspection record shows 53 deficiencies, including two at harm or jeopardy level and two tied to abuse, with a $115,891 fine and a September 2025 inspection. Quality measures score well, but that sits alongside bottom-tier inspection and staffing ratings. Ask about weekend coverage and how they're holding onto caregivers.
Legends Care runs 65 beds in Massillon under corporate ownership, and the numbers tell a mixed story. Nurse staffing sits at 3.22 hours per resident day against a national average of 3.86, and weekends drop roughly 13% below the home's own weekday levels. Annual turnover hits 57.8%, well above the 45.8% national figure, so the people caring for residents keep changing. The inspection record is the heavier concern: 72 deficiencies, four at harm or jeopardy level, eleven abuse-related, and $317,114 in fines. A recent inspection in June 2025 means the record is current. Resident care measures look strong, but staffing and compliance don't.
Astoria Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation runs 83 beds in Canton under corporate ownership, and the numbers that stand out are the ones about people. Nurse staffing sits at 3.46 hours per resident day, roughly 10% under the national figure, and it thins out further on weekends, about 15% below the home's own weekday level. Staff turnover is 63.1%, well above the 45.8% national average, which means the aides and nurses your family member sees are frequently new. The health inspection record shows 48 deficiencies, including five at the harm level and four tied to abuse, with $147,894 in fines. The quality measure score looks strong, but that's built on charted data, not on how the place is actually run day to day.
Saint Luke Lutheran Home is a 166-bed nonprofit in North Canton, but nonprofit status isn't shielding residents here. Nurse staffing sits at 3.71 hours per resident day, under the national average, and weekends run thinner than weekdays. The bigger flag is turnover: 81.7% annually, far above the 45.8% national figure, meaning caregivers are constantly changing. Its inspection record shows 85 deficiencies, four at harm or jeopardy level, seven abuse-related, and one fine near $98,000. CMS has placed it in the Special Focus Facility program, reserved for the poorest performers. The last inspection was January 2023, so that record is getting old, which matters when you're weighing how current the picture really is.
Bethany Nursing Home runs about 86 beds under for-profit LLC ownership, and its staffing sits modestly above the national average at 4.00 nurse hours per resident day. That edge fades on weekends, when coverage drops roughly 8% below its own weekday level, and nearly half its staff turns over each year, 49.2%, a bit worse than the 45.8% national figure. The inspection record is the real concern: a 1-star health inspection rating, 45 deficiencies on file, including 3 tied to abuse, though none reached harm or jeopardy. A 5-star quality measure score stands out against that. The last inspection was March 2026, so the record is current.