Cambridge, OH

Altercare Cambridge Inc.

4-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with 8 recent health deficiencies with 2 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

66731 Old Twenty-One Road, Cambridge, OH

(740) 432-7717

Compare this facility

Overall

4 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

3 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

2 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

5 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

50

Certified beds

Average residents

48

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Altercare

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1997-07-01

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Chain footprint

22 facilities

Chain averages 3 overall / 3 health / 2 staffing / 5 quality stars

Changed ownership

No

Within the last 12 months

Family council

Yes

Resident and family council reported

Sprinklers

Yes

Automatic sprinklers in all required areas

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.73

Registered nurse staffing · state 0.63 · national 0.68

LPN hours / resident day

0.74

Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.96 · national 0.87

Aide hours / resident day

1.96

Nurse aide staffing · state 2.14 · national 2.35

Total nurse hours

3.43

All reported nurse hours · state 3.72 · national 3.89

Licensed hours

1.47

RN + LPN hours · state 1.59 · national 1.54

Weekend hours

3.02

Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.29 · national 3.43

Weekend RN hours

0.51

Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.41 · national 0.47

Physical therapist

0.03

Reported PT staffing · state 0.05 · national 0.07

Adjusted RN hours

0.59

CMS adjusted RN staffing hours

Adjusted total hours

2.77

CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours

Case-mix index

1.70

Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity

RN turnover

38%

Annual RN turnover · state 47% · national 45%

Total nurse turnover

41%

Annual nurse turnover · state 50% · national 46%

SNF VBP

Value-based purchasing

Program rank

9,057

Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.

Performance score

24.87

Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.

Payment multiplier

0.9836

Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.

Program components

How the VBP score is built

Readmission

0

Baseline 18.86% · Performance 22.01% · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0

Healthcare-associated infections

4.05

Baseline 5.67% · Performance 6.62% · Measure score 4.05 · Achievement 4.05 · Improvement 0

Total nurse turnover

5.90

Baseline 62.22% · Performance 39.58% · Measure score 5.90 · Achievement 5.90 · Improvement 5.56

Adjusted total nurse staffing

0

Baseline 3.15 hours · Performance 3.05 hours · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0

SNF QRP

Medicare quality reporting measures

Measure Facility National Note
Potentially preventable 30-day readmission 15.52%
10.72%
4.8 pts worse
Worse than the National Rate · Eligible stays 134 · Observed rate 22.39% · Lower 95% interval 11.95%
Discharge to community 50.74%
50.57%
0.2 pts better
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 121 · Observed rate 46.28% · Lower 95% interval 41.02%
Medicare spending per beneficiary 0.91
1.02
0.1 pts better
Drug regimen review with follow-up 100%
95.27%
4.7 pts better
Numerator 78 · Denominator 78
Falls with major injury 0%
0.77%
0.8 pts better
Numerator 0 · Denominator 78
Discharge self-care score 70%
53.69%
16.3 pts better
Numerator 35 · Denominator 50
Discharge mobility score 68%
50.94%
17.1 pts better
Numerator 34 · Denominator 50
Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened 1.28%
2.29%
1 pts better
Numerator 1 · Denominator 78 · Adjusted rate 1.26%
Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization 6.62%
7.12%
0.5 pts better
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 78 · Observed rate 5.13% · Lower 95% interval 3.34%
Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage 1.32%
8.2%
6.9 pts worse
Numerator 1 · Denominator 76
Staff flu vaccination coverage 29.33%
42%
12.7 pts worse
Numerator 22 · Denominator 75
Discharge function score 70%
56.45%
13.5 pts better
Numerator 35 · Denominator 50
Transfer of health information to provider Not Available
95.95%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 14 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Transfer of health information to patient 100%
96.28%
3.7 pts better
Numerator 46 · Denominator 46
Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date 32.5%
25.2%
7.3 pts better
Numerator 13 · Denominator 40

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
92.4%
7.6 pts better
93.4%
6.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 100.0% · Q2 100.0% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 100.0% · 4Q avg 100.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
94.5%
5.5 pts better
95.5%
4.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 100.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 4.0%
3.3%
0.7 pts worse
3.3%
0.7 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 5.6% · Q2 5.1% · Q3 2.6% · Q4 2.8% · 4Q avg 4.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 76.6%
26.1%
50.5 pts worse
11.4%
65.2 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 68.6% · Q2 71.8% · Q3 82.9% · Q4 83.3% · 4Q avg 76.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 5.2%
6.2%
1 pts better
5.4%
0.2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.9% · Q2 2.9% · Q3 5.9% · Q4 9.7% · 4Q avg 5.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 35.1%
25.4%
9.7 pts worse
19.6%
15.5 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 35.3% · Q2 34.3% · Q3 35.3% · Q4 35.5% · 4Q avg 35.1%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
11.5%
11.5 pts better
16.7%
16.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 0.0%
0.1%
0.1 pts better
0.1%
0.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 5.4%
7.7%
2.3 pts better
16.3%
10.9 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 5.4% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 0.8%
6.2%
5.4 pts better
14.9%
14.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.1% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.8% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 0.0%
0.2%
0.2 pts better
1.0%
1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.0%
0.5%
0.5 pts better
1.7%
1.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 13.1%
21.7%
8.6 pts better
19.8%
6.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 22.7% · Q2 11.4% · Q3 5.3% · Q4 13.7% · 4Q avg 13.1%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 2.0%
3.7%
1.7 pts better
5.1%
3.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.1% · Q2 2.7% · Q3 2.3% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 2.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 97.8%
78.1%
19.7 pts better
81.7%
16.1 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 97.3% · Q2 97.0% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 97.1% · 4Q avg 97.8%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 13.3%
12.5%
0.8 pts worse
12.0%
1.3 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 13.3% · Observed 12.7% · Expected 10.7% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
1.2%
1.2 pts better
1.6%
1.6 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 97.0%
75.6%
21.4 pts better
79.7%
17.3 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 97.0%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 15.8%
25.1%
9.3 pts better
23.9%
8.1 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 15.8% · Observed 15.9% · Expected 23.9% · Used in QM five-star

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2026-01-07 · Fire 2026-01-07

11 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)

2 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2024-09-05 · Fire 2024-09-05

9 health deficiencies

Top issue: Infection Control (2 deficiencies)

2 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Services (1 deficiency)

Cycle 3 Health 2022-08-11 · Fire 2022-08-11

9 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)

3 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2026-01-07

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2026-01-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2026-01-07

K351 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

Corrected 2026-01-26

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-05

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2024-10-01

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-05

K522 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have an externally vented heating system.

Corrected 2024-12-05

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-11

K341 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2022-09-09

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-11

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2022-09-09

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-11

K372 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2022-09-09

Inspection history

Recent health citations

G · Actual harm 2026-01-07

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2026-01-26

G · Actual harm 2026-01-07

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2026-01-26

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2026-01-07

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2026-01-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2026-01-07

F605 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

Corrected 2026-01-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2026-01-07

F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected 2026-01-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2026-01-07

F628 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

Corrected 2026-01-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2026-01-07

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2026-01-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2026-01-07

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2026-01-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2026-01-07

F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2026-01-26

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-26

F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-09-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-26

F697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-09-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-31

F557 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

Corrected 2025-01-14

C · Minimal harm 2024-12-31

F732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Corrected 2025-01-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-05

F644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Corrected 2024-10-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-05

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2024-10-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-05

F698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Corrected 2024-10-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-05

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-10-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-17

F583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Corrected 2024-04-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-17

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2024-04-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-17

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-04-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-01-31

F693 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2024-02-03

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-11

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2022-09-09

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-11

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2022-09-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-11

F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Corrected 2022-09-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-11

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2022-09-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-11

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2022-09-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-11

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2022-09-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-11

F757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Corrected 2022-09-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-11

F883 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2022-09-09

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

Ownership

Tsg Nursing Centers, Inc

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

100% 22 facilities 2018-06-01
Altercare Of Ohio, Inc

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 22 facilities 2018-06-01
Film, George

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 22 facilities 2018-06-01
Gerald F Schroer Dynasty Tr Ua 12312009 Fbo Andrew M Schroer

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 22 facilities 2018-06-01
Gerald F Schroer Dynasty Tr Ua 12312009 Fbo Gerald F Schroer Jr

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 22 facilities 2018-06-01
Gerald F Schroer Dynasty Tr Ua 12312009 Fbo Matthew Schroer

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 22 facilities 2018-06-01
Gerald F Schroer Dynasty Tr Ua 12312009 Margaret S Goodman

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 22 facilities 2018-06-01
Goodman, John

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 22 facilities 2018-06-01
Johnson, Kathy

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 15 facilities 2018-06-01
Mock, Douglas

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 22 facilities 2021-09-20
Mock, Douglas

W-2 Managing Employee · Individual

0% 22 facilities 2021-09-20
Nutter, Orian

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 22 facilities 2020-10-01
Susanne Schroer Dynasty Trust U/A

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 22 facilities 2018-06-01
The Schroer Group, Inc.

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 22 facilities 2018-06-01

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