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Windsor House at Guardian

1735 Belmont Avenue

3.1(16 ratings)· Youngstown average: 4.2

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Quick Facts

Total units
58
Medicare rating
4 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
For profit, Corporation
Certified beds
58
Specialty care
On-site dedicated wound care unit

What Families Think

Windsor House at Guardian is a skilled nursing and rehab facility in Youngstown, Ohio, with a mixed reputation among reviewers. Several families report serious concerns about care and safety, including unwitnessed falls, missed medical equipment, and delayed treatment, while other reviewers praise the staff's courtesy and describe a supportive, respectful environment.

The Good

  • Some reviewers praise courteous, helpful nurses aides and housekeeping staff
  • One reviewer highlights respectful, supportive treatment of residents
  • On-site wound care unit for recovery needs
  • Positive report of staff going extra mile during bad weather

The Bad

  • One report of an unwitnessed fall and missed CPAP use
  • One account of denied ER referral despite low oxygen and blood thinners
  • One report of inadequate PT/OT leading to worsening wound
  • One report of slow response to call buttons and unclear discharge process

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Windsor House at Guardian is a senior living community in Youngstown, Ohio offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Housekeeping and Emergency Call System. Families rate it 3.1 out of 5 across 16 reviews.

About Windsor House at Guardian

Windsor House at Guardian is a skilled nursing / long term care community in Youngstown, Ohio. The community is licensed for up to 58 residents.

Families rate Windsor House at Guardian 3.1 out of 5 based on 16 Google reviews.

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Types of Care at Windsor House at Guardian

Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Emergency Call System
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Meals & Dining

  • Restaurant style Dining Room

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Housekeeping
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)

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Reviews of Windsor House at Guardian

3.1overall · 16 ratings combined

3.1★ on Google (16)

Jo Ann Lipscomb

Apr 2026

via Google

I would like to give them a zero rating but the rating starts at 1 .. so I will give them the 1 star and that is only because tbe floors look nice and waxed !! No nursing home is a great nursing home however This guardian health at Windsor on Belmont Avenue is by far the WORST nursing home I’ve ever seen!!! It is literally a death trap !!!!!!!!! If you want to INCREASE the likelihood or chances of your family member dying then this is the PERFECT facility 100% !!!!!!!… My father was there for two days and fell two times !!!! Unwitnessed fall of course which is usually the case in these facilities because nurses DO NOT routinely check on patients especially at night !!! So no telling how long he had been on the floor before they found him at 630am! When they heard him say “ hello”??? And he’s on blood thinners and the nurse did NOT think that it might possibly be a good idea to send him to ER!! ?????? He was supposed to have a CPAP machine so that he could use every night to prevent a CO2 buildup And for both days they have no CPAP machine for him to use So his Oxygen saturation level was below the normal range because his CO2 had built up … from not having his CPAP Machine for any of the two nights that he was there !!!! So when the night nurse calls me before she leaves her shift in the morning .. calls me at 830am to tell me that “your dad fell but he’s ok he was a little confused didn’t know why he got up out of bed but his oxygen is at 91” ( which she as a nurse should surely know is NOT a good number as she says it as if that’s a normal number and nothing to worry about) and she should have known that he was on blood thinners from the information she received from the hospital handoff So yeah nurse if yall did not give him his CPAP for two nights.. his CO2 will build up and cause confusion!! Something else a nurse should know !!! And nursing 101…. A nurse should know if a unwitnessed fall in an elderly patient on BLOOD THINNERs .. and the nurse says “ and he doesn’t know if he hit his head “ Exactly nurse i!!!! That is another reason why you send the patient straight to the ER!!!!! Also nursing 101…. teaches that in an unwitnessed fall you always have to assume they may have hit their had !!! So imaging needs done asap!!!! And even more so if the patient is on BLOOD THINNERs!!!! So when I arrive to the facility we get him to the ER and it is here we find out that. His CO2) was 92%!!!!!!!Almost 3x the normal range so for the nurse to say oh his Oxygen “Saturation is 91 but he’s ok” that’s not a competent nurse !! Ya think that may be the reason why the pt was confused !! ?? Brilliant nurse…. He was in bad shape when he got to the ER!!!!! D/t this facilities lazy and clearly incompetent staff This ineffective and totally incompetent staff Will KILL (not exaggerating) your family member if you do not know your stuff .. there’s no telling how many preventable deaths have occurred there !! If you love your family member and want to ensure that their life span is not compromised by incompetent nurses then DO NOT BRING THEM TO THIS Facility I swear you will regret it !!!!!!!! Worst facility in Youngstown!!!?!!!!

Marquita Carr

Jan 2026

via Google

They tell you you’re coming for 30 days therapy but try to keep you as a permanent resident against your will instead of giving you therapy. No one will talk to you about discharge but will continue to submit payment. I want out.

Tressa Rudik

Jan 2025

via Google

Windsor guardian health care in Girard was providing the level of care needed for my brother in law after a recent hospitalization . The nurse’s aides housekeepers security interacted with residents with a helpful and courteous demeanor . We had a particularly hard week and this trip from Columbia to see Sam was complicated with heavy snow and terrible driving conditions . We were really shown every hospitality while helping him order a new phone and get messages to his his nurse and therapist on Monday . Keep up the good work Guardian !!

Tyrone Withers

Dec 2024

via Google

It's a great place gives you the help you need and respect you deserve as a person. A great atmosphere for family of all ages, must say the food isn't my cooking but it's good portions could be bigger but a closed mouth don't get fed. Just ask and they will provide. I must say I heard alot of negative things about this place. But from my experience it was more lies than truth. Yes some aids bring their home problems to work but you can't let one or two bad apples ruin your apple pie. I give Guardian a thumbs up and would recommend them to anyone in my family or anyone in need of a great place for care and support...

robert Bunea

Aug 2024

via Google

My grandma was recently there she was ignored she rang and yelled and cried for help and no one came.She was denied her medicine she asked for a pillow and the nurse was rude and shoved the pillow at her they have no air it's so hot in there my aunt tried to turn her room fan up it was on low and was told no don't do that it's a fire hazard so unprofessional and ignorant.My grandma is now back in the hospital and will not be going back.

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Government Inspection History

5 inspection visits in the last three years, 40 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Feb 14, 2026Health Complaint1 citation
  • Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jul 28, 2025

Jun 18, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard6 citations
  • Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jul 11, 2025

  • Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 11, 2025

  • Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 11, 2025

  • Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 11, 2025

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 11, 2025

  • Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 11, 2025

Dec 31, 2024Health ComplaintInfection Control1 citation
  • 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.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 10, 2025

Feb 27, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard13 citations
  • 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.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 1, 2023

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

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 1, 2023

  • Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 1, 2023

  • Meet other general requirements that are deficient.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 1, 2023

  • Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 1, 2023

  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 1, 2023

  • Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 1, 2023

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 1, 2023

  • Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 1, 2023

  • Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 1, 2023

  • Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 1, 2023

  • Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 1, 2023

  • Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 1, 2023

Feb 20, 2020Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard19 citations
  • Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 27, 2020

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

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 27, 2020

  • Use approved construction type or materials.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 27, 2020

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

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 27, 2020

  • Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 27, 2020

  • Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 27, 2020

  • Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 27, 2020

  • Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 27, 2020

  • Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 27, 2020

  • Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 27, 2020

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

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 27, 2020

  • Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 27, 2020

  • Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 27, 2020

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

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 27, 2020

  • Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 27, 2020

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 27, 2020

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 27, 2020

  • Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 27, 2020

  • Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

    Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 27, 2020

Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Windsor House at Guardian offer?

Windsor House at Guardian offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is Windsor House at Guardian located?

Windsor House at Guardian is located at 1735 Belmont Avenue in Youngstown, Ohio.

What do families say about Windsor House at Guardian?

Windsor House at Guardian is a skilled nursing and rehab facility in Youngstown, Ohio, with a mixed reputation among reviewers. Several families report serious concerns about care and safety, including unwitnessed falls, missed medical equipment, and delayed treatment, while other reviewers praise the staff's courtesy and describe a supportive, respectful environment.

How did Windsor House at Guardian do on recent health and safety inspections?

Windsor House at Guardian had 5 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 40 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.

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