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Altercare Thornville Inc.
14100 Zion Road, Thornville, OH 43076
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 Thornville Inc. serves Thornville in Perry County, Ohio and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 2008.
CMS gives it 3 of 5 stars overall, equal to the Ohio median; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 4 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 36 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (11, 8, 17 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 72.0 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 33.3.
CMS lists 2 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $63K and 1 payment denial.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.8 hours per resident per day (0.9 RN), close to the Ohio median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 38.0%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Perry Co. median | Ohio median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 36 | 36 | 27 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 72.0 | 51.2 | 33.3 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.8 | 3.3 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.9 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 38.0% | 38.2% | 48.5% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $63,418 | $0 | $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: 19 Feb 2026, 14 Nov 2024.
Severity mix: J ×1 D ×31 E ×3 F ×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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Feb 2026 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 10 Mar 2026 |
| 19 Feb 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 10 Mar 2026 |
| 19 Feb 2026 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 10 Mar 2026 |
| 19 Feb 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 10 Mar 2026 |
| 19 Feb 2026 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 10 Mar 2026 |
| 2 Sep 2025 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | J | Complaint investigation | 26 Sep 2025 |
| 2 Sep 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 Oct 2025 |
| 2 Sep 2025 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 Oct 2025 |
| 2 Sep 2025 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 Oct 2025 |
| 2 Sep 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 26 Sep 2025 |
| 2 Sep 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 Oct 2025 |
| 14 Nov 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 10 Dec 2024 |
| 14 Nov 2024 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | E | Standard survey | 10 Dec 2024 |
| 14 Nov 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 10 Dec 2024 |
| 14 Nov 2024 | F0578 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 10 Dec 2024 |
| 14 Nov 2024 | F0676 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 10 Dec 2024 |
| 14 Nov 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 10 Dec 2024 |
| 14 Nov 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 10 Dec 2024 |
| 14 Nov 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 10 Dec 2024 |
| 3 Jan 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | E | Complaint investigation | 16 Jan 2024 |
| 3 Jan 2024 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | E | Complaint investigation | 16 Jan 2024 |
| 10 Aug 2023 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 Sep 2023 |
| 10 Aug 2023 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 Sep 2023 |
| 10 Aug 2023 | F0578 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 1 Sep 2023 |
| 10 Aug 2023 | 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 | 1 Sep 2023 |
| 10 Aug 2023 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 1 Sep 2023 |
| 10 Aug 2023 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 1 Sep 2023 |
| 10 Aug 2023 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 1 Sep 2023 |
| 10 Aug 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 1 Sep 2023 |
| 10 Aug 2023 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 1 Sep 2023 |
| 10 Aug 2023 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 1 Sep 2023 |
| 10 Aug 2023 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 1 Sep 2023 |
| 10 Aug 2023 | 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 | 1 Sep 2023 |
| 10 Aug 2023 | 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 | 1 Sep 2023 |
| 10 Aug 2023 | F0770 | Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. | D | Standard survey | 1 Sep 2023 |
| 10 Aug 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 1 Sep 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Sep 2025 | Payment denial | — | 23 days |
| 2 Sep 2025 | Fine | $63,418 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Ohio average. Turnover: nursing staff 38.0%, RNs 20.0%; 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 | 0.8% | 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 | 1.3% | 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 | 0.9% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 0.0% | 4.9% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 2.1% | 3.0% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 11.2% | 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 Thornville Inc. Chain: Altercare (22 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tsg Nursing Centers, Inc | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 02/01/2018 |
| The Schroer Group, Inc. | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 02/01/2018 |
| Altercare of Ohio, Inc | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2018 |
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 Perry County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altercare Somerset Inc. | Somerset | 79 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 29 | 36.7 | — | 19 May 2026 |
| Majestic Care of New Lexington | New Lexington | 82 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 42 | 51.2 | — | 16 Mar 2026 |
All 3 facilities in Perry County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Altercare Thornville Inc. been cited for?
36 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Ohio median is 27 per facility.
Has Altercare Thornville Inc. been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $63K in the period covered, plus 1 payment denial.
How does staffing at Altercare Thornville Inc. compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.8 hours per resident per day against a Ohio median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Altercare Thornville 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 Thornville Inc. last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 19 Feb 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 19 Feb 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.