Stellar Care Center
On Medicare Special Focus status, a serious quality warning. Visit in person and ask tough questions before deciding.
based on 18 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.
- Special Focus Facility (under heightened CMS scrutiny)
- Low overall rating (2/5 stars)
- Low staffing rating (2/5 stars)
- Above-median deficiencies (39 vs median 8.0)
- High staff turnover (65%)
- High RN turnover (56%)
Bottom 25% in OH · Meets national RN staffing standard · Below chain average · $175,490 in fines · Special Focus Facility (CMS)
What this means for your family
The facility is consistently praised for its cleanliness and friendly staff, making it a visually appealing environment. However, because most reviews lack specific details about medical care or daily routines, we strongly recommend scheduling an in-person tour to observe staff-resident interactions and ask detailed questions about clinical staffing ratios.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
18 reviews on Google“Stellar Care Center is frequently described as a clean, modern, and aesthetically pleasing facility with a friendly staff. While recent reviews are positive, the majority of feedback lacks specific details about clinical care, nursing quality, or daily operations, making it difficult to assess the depth of services provided.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Clean and modern facility
- Friendly staff
- Positive atmosphere
Concerns
- Lack of detailed feedback regarding clinical care (mentioned by 16 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 19 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
This facility rarely responds to reviews.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1It is wonderful to see how clean and modern the facility looks; what specific cleaning protocols do you have in place to maintain this standard for the residents?
- 2We noticed how friendly the staff members are during our walk-through; how do you ensure that this level of care and attention is consistent throughout every shift?
- 3Could you walk us through the specific steps the nursing team takes when a resident experiences a sudden medical change or an emergency during the night?
- 4What are some of the favorite daily activities or social events that help create the positive atmosphere we see here?
- 5How does the clinical team monitor and manage medication administration to ensure there are no lapses in care?
- 6We appreciate how you engage with the community online; how do you typically incorporate feedback from families into your daily care improvements?
Personalized based on this facility's data
Key Review Excerpts
“Great food, staff, and beautiful facility!”
“I have recently visited and find this center to offer Friendly, caring staff creating a positive atmosphere for their residents.”
“Updated and clean. Staff is friendly.”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026This facility meets the national staffing benchmarks. Higher staffing is linked to fewer falls and better day-to-day care.
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 needing more daily help over time
Residents vaccinated for the flu
Residents with pressure sores (bedsores)
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
Stellar Care Center has an extensive record of 121 deficiencies across 12 surveys, with half triggered by families filing reports due to concerning conditions. The facility repeatedly struggles with nursing staffing shortages, medication management errors, and accident prevention, with these problems persisting across multiple years despite corrections. Recent complaint-driven inspections in 2024-2025 continue to identify serious issues including resident protection failures and inadequate nursing supervision, indicating ongoing care quality concerns.
Jan 28, 2026Routine19
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Administration Deficiencies
Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Jan 28, 2026Complaint1
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.
Sep 30, 2025Complaint20
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.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Administration Deficiencies
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Administration Deficiencies
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
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 prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
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.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Sep 22, 2025Complaint3
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Egress Deficiencies
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Apr 21, 2025Complaint7
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Jan 28, 2025Complaint1
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Federal Penalties
Fine
Sep 22, 2025
$52,360
Payment Denial
Nov 7, 2024
4-day denial
Fine
Jul 29, 2024
$175,490
Payment Denial
Jul 29, 2024
41-day denial
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Stellar Care Center
for profit
Chain Affiliation
Lionstone Care
22 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 2.6/5 · Rank 15 of 22
Ownership & Management
Owners
Lionstone Als Opco Holdings LLC
Owner · Organization
Kazarnovsky, Solomon
Owner (parent company)
Stein, Abba
Owner (parent company)
Key personnel
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References & Resources
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Google Reviews
18 reviews from families & visitors
Official Website
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