Slovene Home for the Aged
Below-average Medicare ratings — review the inspection history and ask the administrator about recent corrections before visiting.
based on 86 Google reviews
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Quality Concerns Identified
Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.
- High RN turnover (54%)
Below average in OH · Meets national RN staffing standard · Above recommended total nurse staffing · No penalties on record
What this means for your family
The Slovene Home offers a beautiful, clean environment with excellent rehabilitation facilities, making it a strong candidate for short-term recovery. However, given recent reports of staffing shortages and inconsistent communication, we strongly recommend that you visit during off-hours or weekends to observe staff responsiveness firsthand before making a decision.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
86 reviews on Google“The Slovene Home for the Aged is widely praised for its clean, modern, and aesthetically pleasing facility, with many families noting the high quality of the rehabilitation gym and the compassionate care provided during end-of-life stays. However, recent reviews highlight significant concerns regarding staffing levels, unprofessional conduct, and inconsistent communication, suggesting that while the physical environment is top-tier, operational consistency has declined in recent years.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Clean, well-maintained, and attractive facility
- State-of-the-art rehabilitation gym
- Compassionate end-of-life and nursing care
- Generally friendly and dedicated staff
Concerns
- Understaffing leading to slow response times and heavy workloads (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
- Unprofessional staff conduct and lack of responsiveness (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 61 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
Questions for Your Tour
- 1Given the focus on rehabilitation, how does the staff coordinate with the therapy team to ensure residents maintain their progress during daily care routines?
- 2I noticed the facility has a very modern gym; how are residents encouraged to participate in activities there to keep them active and engaged?
- 3Since communication is so vital for families, what is your preferred process for keeping us updated on changes in care or health status?
- 4How do you manage the balance of staff workloads to ensure that residents receive timely assistance when they use their call lights?
- 5Could you walk me through your current process for medication management to ensure accuracy and consistency for residents?
- 6How does the dining team gather feedback from residents to ensure the meal experience meets their preferences and nutritional needs?
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Key Review Excerpts
“My 93-year old father spent a short stay in the skilled nursing wing of the Slovene Home after fracturing his hip and in every way the facility exceeded my expectations. Caring and competent staff, attractive facility (renovated and expanded in 2012), committed therapists with state of the art equipment, high quality food and engaging activities.”
“The facility looks like a palace. The staff treats everyone like a dementia patient and were rude if I questioned something. The therapy gym is beautiful but they contract and they didn't know how to treat me. The food is horrendous.”
“My mom spent time here and I couldn’t be happier. The nurse, Barica, was very kind and compassionate to my mom and our family. She aways found the time to answer our questions.”
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
This facility shows recurring issues with food safety and fire safety that have persisted across multiple surveys, with families filing nine complaint-triggered reports. The most problematic areas include nutrition and dietary services (food temperature, preparation, and menu planning), fire safety systems (sprinkler maintenance and smoke barriers), and resident safety concerns. While all deficiencies show correction dates, the repeated violations in critical areas like food handling and safety systems suggest ongoing operational challenges that warrant careful consideration during your visit.
Aug 20, 2025Complaint1
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
May 23, 2025Complaint1
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.
Sep 26, 2024Routine12
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Services Deficiencies
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Jul 20, 2023Complaint1
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Jun 15, 2023Complaint6
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure 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.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
May 19, 2022Routine16
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure 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.
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Services Deficiencies
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
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.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
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.
Ownership & Operations
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Slovene Home for the Aged
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