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Altercare
Nursing home chain, as named in the CMS provider file.
Altercare operates 22 Medicare-certified nursing homes in 1 state, with 1,736 certified beds; the largest presence is in Ohio.
18% of its facilities are rated 1 or 2 stars overall (national: 41%). Citations run at 37.6 per 100 beds against 26.8 nationally, and fines in the period covered total $773K.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Chain membership is as recorded by CMS and can lag ownership changes.
| Measure | Altercare | US |
|---|---|---|
| Median overall rating | 3 | 3 |
| Median citations per facility | 29 | 23 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.6 | 3.7 |
| Median nursing turnover | 53.1% | 44.9% |
| Facilities with the abuse icon | 1 | 1426 |
Rating distribution
States
| State | Facilities |
|---|---|
| Ohio | 22 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 41 |
| F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | 40 |
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 33 |
| F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | 29 |
| F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | 28 |
| F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | 25 |
| F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | 21 |
| F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | 20 |
Penalties by year
Facilities
| Facility | City | State | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altercare Cambridge Inc. | Cambridge | OH | 50 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 27 | 54.0 | — | 7 Jan 2026 |
| Altercare Coshocton Inc. | Coshocton | OH | 74 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 21 | 28.4 | — | 8 Dec 2025 |
| Altercare Newark North Inc. | Newark | OH | 75 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 41 | 54.7 | — | 16 Apr 2026 |
| Altercare Newark South Inc. | Newark | OH | 47 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 24 | 51.1 | $252K | 24 Nov 2025 |
| Altercare of Alliance Ctr For Rehab & Nc Inc | Alliance | OH | 96 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 26 | 27.1 | — | 3 Apr 2025 |
| Altercare of Bucyrus Center Fo | Bucyrus | OH | 80 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 17 | 21.3 | $27K | 16 Mar 2026 |
| Altercare of Canal Winchester Post-Acute Rc | Canal Winchester | OH | 72 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 61 | 84.7 | $142K | 21 Apr 2026 |
| Altercare of Cuyahoga Falls Ctr For Rehab & Nursin | Cuyahoga Falls | OH | 91 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 33 | 36.3 | — | 12 Jun 2025 |
| Altercare of Hartville Ctr For | Hartville | OH | 95 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 19 | 20.0 | — | 27 Feb 2025 |
| Altercare of Louisville Ctr For Rehab & Nsg Care | Louisville | OH | 90 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 36 | 40.0 | — | 9 Apr 2026 |
| Altercare of Mayfield Village, Inc | Mayfield Village | OH | 52 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 17 | 32.7 | $73K | 14 May 2026 |
| Altercare of Navarre Ctr For Rehab & Nrsg Care | Navarre | OH | 99 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 43 | 43.4 | — | 29 May 2026 |
| Altercare of Nobles Pond, Inc | Canton | OH | 71 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 33 | 46.5 | — | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Altercare of Wadsworth | Wadsworth | OH | 90 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 30 | 33.3 | — | 24 Jul 2025 |
| Altercare Post-Acute Rehab Center | Kent | OH | 79 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 6.3 | — | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Altercare Somerset Inc. | Somerset | OH | 79 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 29 | 36.7 | — | 19 May 2026 |
| Altercare Thornville Inc. | Thornville | OH | 50 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 36 | 72.0 | $63K | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Altercare Zanesville Inc. | Zanesville | OH | 99 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 47 | 47.5 | $198K | 1 May 2025 |
| Country Lawn Ctr For Rehab | Navarre | OH | 88 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 10.2 | — | 10 Mar 2025 |
| Lanfair Center For Rehab & Nsg Care Inc | Lancaster | OH | 84 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 23 | 27.4 | — | 11 Jun 2025 |
| Majora Lane Ctr For Rehab & Nsg Care Inc | Millersburg | OH | 80 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 26 | 32.5 | — | 2 Jun 2026 |
| Summit Acres Nursing Homeabuse icon | Caldwell | OH | 95 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 49 | 51.6 | $17K | 19 Mar 2026 |
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes does Altercare operate?
22 Medicare-certified facilities in 1 state, with 1,736 certified beds, according to the chain name in the CMS provider file.
How are Altercare facilities rated?
18% are rated 1–2 stars overall and 3 hold 5 stars; the median overall rating is 3. Nationally 41% are rated 1–2 stars.
Has Altercare been fined?
CMS lists 11 fines totalling $773K and 3 payment denials across its facilities in the period the penalties file covers.