Vista Center of Boardman
Below-average Medicare ratings — review the inspection history and ask the administrator about recent corrections before visiting.
based on 26 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.
- Low overall rating (1/5 stars)
- Above-median deficiencies (27 vs median 8.0)
- High staff turnover (54%)
Bottom 25% in OH · Below recommended RN staffing · Worst in CONTINUING HEALTHCARE SOLUTIONS chain · $45,997 in fines
What this means for your family
While some residents have had successful rehabilitation stays, the recent trend of reviews indicates significant lapses in basic care, hygiene, and staff responsiveness. If you are considering this facility, we strongly recommend conducting an unannounced visit to observe the cleanliness of resident rooms and the speed of staff response to call lights.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
26 reviews on Google“Vista Center of Boardman receives highly polarized feedback, with recent reviews highlighting severe concerns regarding cleanliness, neglect, and poor communication. While some past residents and visitors have praised the therapy team and facility appearance, multiple families report significant issues with staff responsiveness, hygiene, and the quality of care for vulnerable residents.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Effective physical therapy team
- Facility aesthetics
- Occasional responsive administrative staff
Concerns
- Unresponsive staff and ignored call lights (mentioned by 5 reviewers)
- Poor facility cleanliness and hygiene (mentioned by 6 reviewers)
- Lack of communication from administration (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
- Inadequate care for residents with Alzheimer's/dementia (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 26 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
This facility rarely responds to reviews.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1With 27 recent state violations on record, what specific steps has the leadership team taken over the last few months to improve facility-wide hygiene and cleanliness standards?
- 2I noticed concerns regarding call light response times; could you walk me through your current protocol for monitoring these alerts and ensuring residents receive timely assistance?
- 3Given the low rating in memory care, how does your staff receive specialized training to support residents with Alzheimer's or dementia, and how do you ensure their specific needs are met?
- 4Communication is very important to our family; what is your standard process for keeping families updated on changes in a resident's health or care plan?
- 5I see that your physical therapy team is highly regarded; how do you integrate those therapy goals into the daily activities and routines of the residents?
- 6How does your nursing team manage medication administration to ensure accuracy, especially during shift changes or busy times of the day?
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Key Review Excerpts
“If you’re relative has Alzheimer’s do not take them there. They are left to eat by themselves with no assistance, no one cuts their food for them or opens containers.”
“I walked in and was shown to where he was “supposed” to be which he wasn’t, he was in his room(they weren’t aware) upon walking in, I realize he had no bed linens on his bed. He was laying on a plastic medical bed mattress with only a pillow. The place smelled of urine.”
“I was transferred there by ambulance at 12:30 p.m., there was no intake nurse, there was no nurse at all. I was in the room until 9:00 at night when a family member signed me out.”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026Both 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
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Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents vaccinated for the flu
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
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
Vista Center of Boardman shows significant concerns with multiple complaint-driven deficiencies, including a serious abuse protection violation and ongoing problems with staffing, infection control, and facility environment. Families have filed reports triggering 21 deficiencies across recent surveys, with recurring issues in nursing coverage, medication management, and facility cleanliness. While all violations show correction dates, the pattern of repeated problems in core care areas warrants careful consideration before visiting.
Feb 19, 2026Routine12
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
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Services Deficiencies
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Environmental Deficiencies
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Environmental Deficiencies
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Aug 20, 2025Complaint2
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Jul 8, 2025Complaint4
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Have 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.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Environmental Deficiencies
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
May 5, 2025Complaint2
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Oct 21, 2024Routine26
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
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.
Administration Deficiencies
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Administration Deficiencies
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Environmental Deficiencies
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Services Deficiencies
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
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.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
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.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Mar 28, 2024Complaint9
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.
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.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Environmental Deficiencies
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
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 safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
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.
Federal Penalties
Fine
Mar 28, 2024
$45,997
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Vista Center of Boardman
for profit
Chain Affiliation
Continuing Healthcare Solutions
12 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 2.0/5 · Rank 11 of 12 (Worst)
Ownership & Management
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