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Briarfield at Ashley Circle

Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise dedicated individual nursing and aide staff. Still worth an in-person visit.

5291 Ashley Circle, Youngstown, OH 4451574 bedsLicensed & Active
4/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
2.7/5

based on 20 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

While some families report excellent, compassionate care, the facility has a recurring pattern of complaints regarding staffing levels and hygiene. We strongly recommend visiting during off-hours or weekends to observe the environment firsthand and asking management specifically how they address call-light response times.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

20 reviews on Google
Briarfield at Ashley Circle receives highly polarized feedback, with some families praising the compassionate care and specific staff members, while others report severe neglect and poor facility conditions. Common criticisms focus on inadequate staffing, poor food quality, and hygiene issues, while positive reviews highlight individual staff members who provided dedicated support during difficult times.

Quality Themes

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Food2.0Staff5.0Clean3.0ActivitiesN/AMeds2.0MemoryN/AComms4.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Dedicated individual nursing and aide staff
  • Effective rehabilitation therapy team
  • Responsive communication for some families

Concerns

  • Inadequate staffing leading to neglect and slow response times (mentioned by 6 reviewers)
  • Poor food quality and lack of healthy options (mentioned by 4 reviewers)
  • Unsanitary conditions including urine odors and mildew (mentioned by 3 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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Distribution · 21 analyzed

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10

How They Respond to Reviews

15%response rate

This facility rarely responds to reviews.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1With the current staffing levels, how do you ensure that residents receive timely assistance when they press their call lights?
  • 2I noticed some feedback regarding the dining experience; what steps are you taking to improve the variety and nutritional quality of the meals served?
  • 3Could you walk me through your daily cleaning schedule and how you maintain a fresh, sanitary environment throughout the facility?
  • 4Given the importance of consistent communication, what is the best way for our family to stay updated on our loved one’s care and medication management?
  • 5What specific activities or social programs are currently in place to keep residents engaged and active throughout the day?
  • 6How does your nursing team coordinate with the rehabilitation staff to ensure a seamless transition for residents needing medical recovery?

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Key Review Excerpts

The staff, nurses, and the aids where great.Special shout out to Sam. Excellent aid.

Memory care family member · 2025★★★★★

When I first entered the urine smell hits you. This is the first clue residents are not being cared for in a timely matter.

Visitor · 2024☆☆☆☆

Any time there was a concern with my mom they called me immediately, I would highly recomend this place to anyone for their loved ones.

Long-term resident's family · 2024★★★★★
Source: 20 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.43hrs
57%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.47hrs
85%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
34%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
17%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating
2/ 5
Better Than Avg

6

measures

Worse Than Avg

9

measures

Mixed Results

2

measures

Long-Stay Residents
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility74.5%
Worse than Avg
Here
74.5%
US
12.1%
OH
28.2%
Mahoning
21.9%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

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Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility9.1%
Better than Avg
Here
9.1%
US
19.5%
OH
25.4%
Mahoning
20.4%
💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility19.5%
Worse than Avg
Here
19.5%
US
15.4%
OH
9.4%
Mahoning
9.7%
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Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility84.9%
Worse than Avg
Here
84.9%
US
93.4%
OH
92.6%
Mahoning
90.8%
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Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility6.9%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
6.9%
US
15.3%
OH
6.9%
Mahoning
6.3%
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Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility7.9%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
7.9%
US
14.4%
OH
5.8%
Mahoning
5.5%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility58.5%
Worse than Avg
Here
58.5%
US
79.7%
OH
75.6%
Mahoning
74.2%
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility61.8%
Worse than Avg
Here
61.8%
US
81.8%
OH
78.4%
Mahoning
74.4%
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Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.7%
Better than Avg
Here
0.7%
US
1.6%
OH
1.2%
Mahoning
0.9%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

3deficiencies
Well below state avg (10.1)
2 complaint-triggered

This facility shows recurring problems with fire safety systems and infrastructure across multiple years, with repeated deficiencies in fire alarms, sprinkler systems, and emergency equipment appearing in 2020, 2023, and 2025 surveys. Families filed complaints about administration and resident rights issues. While all violations have correction dates, the pattern of recurring fire safety problems and ongoing safety concerns in the most recent 2025 survey suggest persistent operational challenges that warrant careful consideration.

Sep 25, 2025Routine
6
0880Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0345Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

0761Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

0372Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

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

0698Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

0757Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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

Dec 9, 2023Complaint
1
0837Potential for harm · WidespreadResolved (past non-compliance)

Administration Deficiencies

Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.

Jul 21, 2023Complaint
1
0550Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Mar 2, 2023Routine
5
0345Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

0353Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0712Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

0918Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

0690Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Feb 6, 2020Routine
10
0222Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Add 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.

0291Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

0345Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

0353Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0712Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

0918Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

0584Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor 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.

0726Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

0842Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

0623Minimal · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Briarfield at Ashley Circle

Organization Type

for profit

Ownership & Management

Owners

Reese, Diane

Owner

50%

Reese, Edward

Owner

50%

Reese, Diane

Owner (parent company)

Reese, Edward

Owner (parent company)

Key personnel

The Pnc Financial Services Group, INC.5% or Greater Mortgage InterestThe Pnc Financial Services Group, INC.5% or Greater Security InterestRupeka, RobertOfficer / DirectorEdm Management, INCManagerAnderson, AllisonManager
Source: Medicare provider data

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