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Altercare Cambridge Inc.
66731 Old Twenty-One Road, Cambridge, OH 43725
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. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Certified for 50 beds, Altercare Cambridge Inc. serves Cambridge in Guernsey County, Ohio and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1997.
CMS gives it 4 of 5 stars overall, above the Ohio median of 3; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 3 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 27 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (9, 6, 12 by cycle, most recent first), 2 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 54.0 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 33.3.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.6 hours per resident per day (0.9 RN), close to the Ohio median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 39.1%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Guernsey Co. median | Ohio median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 4 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 27 | 36 | 27 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 54.0 | 54.0 | 33.3 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 39.1% | 40.3% | 48.5% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $131,018 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (3 in the county, 922 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Ohio average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 7 Jan 2026, 5 Sep 2024.
Severity mix: G ×2 D ×21 E ×1 F ×2 C ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Jan 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | G | Standard survey | 26 Jan 2026 |
| 7 Jan 2026 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Standard survey | 26 Jan 2026 |
| 7 Jan 2026 | F0605 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | D | Standard survey | 26 Jan 2026 |
| 7 Jan 2026 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Standard survey | 26 Jan 2026 |
| 7 Jan 2026 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 26 Jan 2026 |
| 7 Jan 2026 | F0761 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 26 Jan 2026 |
| 7 Jan 2026 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 26 Jan 2026 |
| 26 Aug 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | Complaint investigation | 19 Sep 2025 |
| 26 Aug 2025 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Sep 2025 |
| 31 Dec 2024 | F0557 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Jan 2025 |
| 31 Dec 2024 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | C | Complaint investigation | 14 Jan 2025 |
| 5 Sep 2024 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 1 Oct 2024 |
| 5 Sep 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 1 Oct 2024 |
| 5 Sep 2024 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 1 Oct 2024 |
| 5 Sep 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 1 Oct 2024 |
| 17 Apr 2024 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Complaint investigation | 24 Apr 2024 |
| 17 Apr 2024 | F0761 | 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 24 Apr 2024 |
| 17 Apr 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 24 Apr 2024 |
| 31 Jan 2024 | F0693 | 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Feb 2024 |
| 11 Aug 2022 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 9 Sep 2022 |
| 11 Aug 2022 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 9 Sep 2022 |
| 11 Aug 2022 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 9 Sep 2022 |
| 11 Aug 2022 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 9 Sep 2022 |
| 11 Aug 2022 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 9 Sep 2022 |
| 11 Aug 2022 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 9 Sep 2022 |
| 11 Aug 2022 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 9 Sep 2022 |
| 11 Aug 2022 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard survey | 9 Sep 2022 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Ohio average. Turnover: nursing staff 39.1%, RNs 25.0%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Ohio median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 0.0% | 4.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.3% | 3.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 4.1% | 4.9% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 1.9% | 3.0% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 0.0% | 7.5% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Altercare Cambridge Inc. Chain: Altercare (22 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tsg Nursing Centers, Inc | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 06/01/2018 |
| The Schroer Group, Inc. | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 06/01/2018 |
| Altercare of Ohio, Inc | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2018 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Guernsey County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Embassy of Cambridge | Cambridge | 95 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 91 | 95.8 | $131K | 24 Feb 2026 |
| The Enclave At Cambridge | Cambridge | 78 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 36 | 46.2 | $195K | 18 Dec 2025 |
All 3 facilities in Guernsey County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Altercare Cambridge Inc. been cited for?
27 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 2 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Ohio median is 27 per facility.
Has Altercare Cambridge Inc. been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Altercare Cambridge Inc. compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.6 hours per resident per day against a Ohio median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Altercare Cambridge Inc.?
It is part of the Altercare chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Tsg Nursing Centers, Inc, The Schroer Group, Inc. and Altercare of Ohio, Inc. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Altercare Cambridge Inc. last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 7 Jan 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 7 Jan 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.