Altercare of Canal Winchester Post-Acute RCCMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 6725 Thrush Drive, Canal Winchester, OH 43110
- CCN
- 366367
- Ownership type
- For-profit, corporation
- Certified beds
- 72
- Chain
- Altercare
- Residents per day
- 67
- CMS flags
- None in the CMS record
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CMS gives Altercare of Canal Winchester Post-Acute RC an overall rating of 2 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 21 Apr 2026. The latest survey cycle has 33 health citations. The median for nursing homes in Ohio is 8. CMS lists 3 fines with a total of $142,425 for this home in its penalties file. CMS also lists 1 payment denial.
Facilities may see a change in their overall rating for a number of reasons. Since the overall rating is based on three individual domains, a change in any one of the domains can affect the overall rating. Any new data for a nursing home could potentially change a star rating domain.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Five-Star Quality Rating System: Technical Users' Guide, July 2026. CMS processed this record on .
Since the last CMS update
The site has no recorded change for this home. In each CMS update, the site compares the ratings, the penalties and the citations of each home.
Ratings
CMS gives each home 1 to 5 stars for health inspections, for staffing and for quality measures, and one overall rating.
| Rating (1 to 5 stars) | This home | Franklin County median | Ohio median | US average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Health inspection rating | 1 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Staffing rating | 1 | 3.0 | 2.0 | 2.9 |
| Quality measure rating | 5 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 3.6 |
A median is the middle value of the homes in the group: 57 homes in the county, 922 homes in the state. What the CMS star ratings measure
Citations by survey cycle
CMS keeps the last three cycles, and cycle 1 is the latest. A cycle has one standard survey. Citations from complaint and infection control inspections go into cycles of 12 months.
| Survey cycle | Standard survey | Citations | Ohio median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (latest) | 21 Apr 2026 | 33 | 8 |
| Cycle 2 | 26 Sep 2024 | 14 | 8 |
| Cycle 3 | No date | 14 | 8 |
Health citations
The record of one deficiency in an inspection. One inspection can give many citations.
Scope and severity. A letter from A to L on each citation. Scope is the number of residents that the deficiency affected. Severity is the level of harm.
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | K0 | L0 | |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | H0 | I0 | |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | |||
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A0 | B0 | C0 |
Survey cycle 1 (latest): 33 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Apr 2026 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 May 2026 |
| 21 Apr 2026 | F0552 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 May 2026 |
| 21 Apr 2026 | F0561 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | D | Standard survey | 13 May 2026 |
| 21 Apr 2026 | F0565 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | F | Standard survey | 13 May 2026 |
| 21 Apr 2026 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Standard survey | 13 May 2026 |
| 21 Apr 2026 | F0585 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 May 2026 |
| 21 Apr 2026 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 13 May 2026 |
| 21 Apr 2026 | F0627 | Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge. | D | Standard survey | 13 May 2026 |
| 21 Apr 2026 | F0636 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | D | Standard survey | 13 May 2026 |
| 21 Apr 2026 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Complaint investigation | 13 May 2026 |
| 21 Apr 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 | 13 May 2026 |
| 21 Apr 2026 | 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 | 13 May 2026 |
| 21 Apr 2026 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Complaint investigation | 13 May 2026 |
| 21 Apr 2026 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | D | Standard survey | 13 May 2026 |
| 21 Apr 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | J | Complaint investigation | 13 May 2026 |
| 21 Apr 2026 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 May 2026 |
| 21 Apr 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 May 2026 |
| 21 Apr 2026 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | G | Complaint investigation | 13 May 2026 |
| 21 Apr 2026 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 May 2026 |
| 21 Apr 2026 | 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 | Standard survey | 13 May 2026 |
| 21 Apr 2026 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 May 2026 |
| 21 Apr 2026 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | F | Complaint investigation | 13 May 2026 |
| 21 Apr 2026 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 May 2026 |
| 21 Apr 2026 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard survey | 13 May 2026 |
| 21 Apr 2026 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 13 May 2026 |
| 21 Apr 2026 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 May 2026 |
| 21 Apr 2026 | F0773 | Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results. | D | Standard survey | 13 May 2026 |
| 21 Apr 2026 | F0790 | Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident. | D | Standard survey | 13 May 2026 |
| 21 Apr 2026 | F0791 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | D | Standard survey | 13 May 2026 |
| 21 Apr 2026 | F0835 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | F | Complaint investigation | 13 May 2026 |
| 21 Apr 2026 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | Complaint investigation | 13 May 2026 |
| 21 Apr 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Complaint investigation | 13 May 2026 |
| 17 Nov 2025 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Nov 2025 |
Survey cycle 2: 14 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jul 2025 | F0565 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | E | Complaint investigation | 12 Sep 2025 |
| 31 Jul 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Sep 2025 |
| 31 Jul 2025 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Sep 2025 |
| 31 Jul 2025 | F0803 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | E | Complaint investigation | 12 Sep 2025 |
| 31 Jul 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Complaint investigation | 12 Sep 2025 |
| 26 Sep 2024 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 15 Nov 2024 |
| 26 Sep 2024 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Standard survey | 15 Nov 2024 |
| 26 Sep 2024 | F0676 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 15 Nov 2024 |
| 26 Sep 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Standard survey | 15 Nov 2024 |
| 26 Sep 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 15 Nov 2024 |
| 26 Sep 2024 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 15 Nov 2024 |
| 26 Sep 2024 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | Standard survey | 15 Nov 2024 |
| 26 Sep 2024 | F0825 | Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident. | D | Standard survey | 15 Nov 2024 |
| 26 Sep 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 15 Nov 2024 |
Survey cycle 3: 14 citations
The CMS provider file has no standard survey date for this cycle.
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Jul 2024 | F0602 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Jun 2024 |
| 10 Jul 2024 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 Jul 2024 |
| 6 Mar 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Mar 2024 |
| 6 Mar 2024 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | G | Complaint investigation | 25 Mar 2024 |
| 6 Mar 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Mar 2024 |
| 6 Mar 2024 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Mar 2024 |
| 17 Jan 2024 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Feb 2024 |
| 17 Jan 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | G | Complaint investigation | 9 Feb 2024 |
| 27 May 2022 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 28 Jul 2022 |
| 27 May 2022 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Standard survey | 28 Jul 2022 |
| 27 May 2022 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 28 Jul 2022 |
| 27 May 2022 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 28 Jul 2022 |
| 27 May 2022 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | E | Standard survey | 28 Jul 2022 |
| 27 May 2022 | F0745 | Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. | D | Standard survey | 28 Jul 2022 |
The requirement text is the CMS summary of the F-tag. It is not the report of the surveyor. How to read an inspection report
Penalties
A fine, or a payment denial: a period in which Medicare or Medicaid does not pay for new admissions. The CMS penalties file holds three years.
| Date | Type | Fine | Days without payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Apr 2026 | Fine | $75,634 | |
| 26 Sep 2024 | Fine | $44,268 | |
| 26 Sep 2024 | Payment denial | 21 | |
| 6 Mar 2024 | Fine | $22,523 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day. The nurse hours for one resident on an average day. CMS calculates the figure from the hours that the home reports for a quarter.
| Staff | This home | Ohio median | Ohio average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nurse staff | 3.78 | 3.60 | 3.69 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.66 | 0.60 | 0.64 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.89 | 0.95 | |
| Nurse aides | 2.23 | 2.09 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | 3.28 | 3.20 | 3.28 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- 60.2%
- Nurse staff turnover, Ohio median
- 48.5%
- RN turnover in a year
- 90.0%
- Administrators who left in a year
- 1
Homes report the hours to CMS in the Payroll-Based Journal.
Quality measures
A figure that CMS calculates from the assessments of residents. One example is the percentage of long-stay residents with a fall and a major injury.
| Measure (CMS text) | Residents | This home | Ohio median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 2.9% | 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 | 7.2% | 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 | 10.6% | 4.9% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.3% | 3.0% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 5.0% | 7.5% | 13.4% |
For each measure in this table, CMS gives more points in the quality measure rating for a lower percentage. The site calculates the medians from the CMS file. What the CMS star ratings measure
Ownership
An organisation in the CMS ownership file. CMS records its role, for example an ownership interest, operational or managerial control, or a mortgage interest.
- Ownership type
- For-profit, corporation
- Legal business name
- Altercare of Canal Winchester Post-Acute Rehabilitation Center, Inc.
- Chain
- Altercare (22 homes in the CMS chain file)
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| TSG Nursing Centers, Inc | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 7 Aug 2007 |
| The Schroer Group, Inc. | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 7 Aug 2007 | |
| Altercare of Ohio, Inc | Operational/managerial control | 7 Aug 2007 |
The site shows organisations only. It does not show the names of persons.
Other homes in Franklin County
| Nursing home | City | Overall rating | Citations, latest cycle | Fines | Last standard survey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Embassy of Winchester | Canal Winchester | 2 of 5 | 30 | $167,295 | 5 Dec 2024 | |
| Eastland Rehabilitation and Nursing Center | Columbus | 2 of 5 | 10 | $207,789 | 28 May 2025 | |
| Robert A Barnes Center | Reynoldsburg | 5 of 5 | 5 | $0 | 18 Jun 2025 | |
| McNaughten Pointe Nursing and Rehab | Columbus | 3 of 5 | 6 | $0 | 11 Sep 2025 | |
| Majestic Care of Whitehall | Whitehall | 3 of 5 | 12 | $0 | 7 Apr 2026 | |
| Scioto Rehabilitation & Care Center | Columbus | 1 of 5 | 40 | $100,257 | 31 Dec 2024 | |
| Wexner Heritage House | Columbus | 2 of 5 | 24 | $47,740 | 29 Dec 2025 | |
| Allbridge Rehabilitation and Nursing Center | Columbus | 2 of 5 | 12 | $0 | 21 May 2025 | |
| Mother Angeline McCrory Manor | Columbus | 1 of 5 | 27 | $0 | 29 Jul 2025 | |
| Taylor Springs Health Campus | Gahanna | 3 of 5 | 14 | $17,225 | 28 Apr 2025 | |
| Bella Terrace Rehabilitation and Nursing Center | Columbus | 2 of 5 | 29 | $166,355 | 2 Jul 2025 | |
| Mohun Health Care Center | Columbus | 5 of 5 | 3 | $0 | 24 Mar 2026 |
Official channels
- Care Compare record of this nursing homeMedicare.gov. The official CMS record of this home.
- Contact information for State Survey AgenciesCMS. The web address and the telephone number of the State Survey Agency of each state. These agencies investigate complaints about nursing homes.
- Filing a complaintMedicare.gov. The page names the State Survey Agency as the place for a complaint about nursing home care or facility conditions.
- Eldercare LocatorAdministration for Community Living. A public service that connects older adults and their families to local services. Telephone: 1-800-677-1116.
Cite this page
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare. Record of Altercare of Canal Winchester Post-Acute RC (CCN 366367). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/altercare-of-canal-winchester-post-acute-rc-canal-winchester-oh-366367/
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Questions
- When was Altercare of Canal Winchester Post-Acute RC last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 21 Apr 2026. It was a standard survey and a complaint investigation. It gave 32 citations. The standard survey before the last one was on 26 Sep 2024.
- Who operates Altercare of Canal Winchester Post-Acute RC?
- The CMS record gives the ownership type as for-profit, corporation. CMS lists the home in the chain Altercare. The CMS ownership file names Altercare of Ohio, Inc for operational or managerial control. This site does not show the names of persons.
- Is Altercare of Canal Winchester Post-Acute RC a Special Focus Facility?
- No. The CMS provider file lists no Special Focus status for this home. CMS lists 5 homes in Ohio as Special Focus Facilities and 25 as candidates.
- Where does the data on this page come from?
- The data comes from the CMS Care Compare files for nursing homes. CMS processed the files on 1 Aug 2026. The Care Compare record on Medicare.gov is the official record of the home.