Cycle 1
Health 2025-05-20 · Fire 2025-05-20
8 health deficiencies
Top issue: Pharmacy Service (3 deficiencies)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Miscellaneous (1 deficiency)
Newark, OH
Altercare Newark South Inc.
2-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with $252,477 in total fines with 8 recent health deficiencies with 2 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
17 Forry Street, Newark, OH
(740) 349-8175
Overall
2 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
2 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
1 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
5 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
48
Certified beds
Average residents
43
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Altercare
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
2000-04-25
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.47
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.81
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.13
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
3.13
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
83%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
74%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 86.9% |
92.4%
5.5 pts worse
|
93.4%
6.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 88.6% |
94.5%
5.9 pts worse
|
95.5%
6.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 2.9% |
3.3%
0.4 pts better
|
3.3%
0.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 18.7% |
26.1%
7.4 pts better
|
11.4%
7.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 2.0% |
6.2%
4.2 pts better
|
5.4%
3.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 18.8% |
25.4%
6.6 pts better
|
19.6%
0.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 2.2% |
11.5%
9.3 pts better
|
16.7%
14.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| 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 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 6.3% |
7.7%
1.4 pts better
|
16.3%
10 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 4.7% |
6.2%
1.5 pts better
|
14.9%
10.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 18.9% |
21.7%
2.8 pts better
|
19.8%
0.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 3.9% |
3.7%
0.2 pts worse
|
5.1%
1.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 70.3% |
78.1%
7.8 pts worse
|
81.7%
11.4 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 22.6% |
12.5%
10.1 pts worse
|
12.0%
10.6 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.8% |
1.2%
0.4 pts better
|
1.6%
0.8 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 63.6% |
75.6%
12 pts worse
|
79.7%
16.1 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 30.8% |
25.1%
5.7 pts worse
|
23.9%
6.9 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2023-09-07 · Fire 2023-09-07
11 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)
3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)
Cycle 3
Health 2021-09-09 · Fire 2021-09-09
6 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (5 deficiencies)
3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Construction (1 deficiency)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-20
K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2025-06-09
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-20
K321 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2025-06-09
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-07
K131 · Construction Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction.
Corrected 2023-12-05
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-07
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-10-13
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-07
K363 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2023-10-13
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-09-09
K345 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2021-10-08
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-09-09
K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2021-10-08
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-09-09
K131 · Construction Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction.
Corrected 2021-10-08
Inspection history
Recent health citations
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-11-24
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 2025-12-19
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-11-24
F676 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected 2025-12-19
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-11-24
F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2025-12-19
G · Actual harm
2025-05-20
F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2025-06-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-20
F578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2025-06-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-20
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 2025-06-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-20
F757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected 2025-06-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-20
F921 · Environmental Deficiencies
Health
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected 2025-06-09
J · Immediate jeopardy
2025-02-11
F757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected 2025-02-21
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-11
F580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2025-02-21
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-09-04
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-09-23
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-12-13
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-01-02
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-07
F637 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Corrected 2023-10-13
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-07
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 2023-10-13
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-07
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 2023-10-13
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-07
F687 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate foot care.
Corrected 2023-10-13
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-07
F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2023-10-13
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-07
F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2023-10-13
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-07
F697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2023-10-13
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-07
F757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected 2023-10-13
G · Actual harm
2023-05-18
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2023-06-02
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-09-09
F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2021-10-08
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-09-09
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 2021-10-08
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-09-09
F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2021-10-08
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-09-09
F756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected 2021-10-08
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
$31,031
2025-05-20
Fine
Fine · fine $31,031
Fine
$221,446
2025-02-11
Fine
Fine · fine $221,446
Fine
Ownership
Tsg Nursing Centers, Inc
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Altercare Of Ohio, Inc
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Film, George
Corporate Officer · Individual
Gerald F Schroer Dynasty Tr Ua 12312009 Fbo Andrew M Schroer
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Gerald F Schroer Dynasty Tr Ua 12312009 Fbo Gerald F Schroer Jr
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Gerald F Schroer Dynasty Tr Ua 12312009 Fbo Matthew Schroer
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Gerald F Schroer Dynasty Tr Ua 12312009 Margaret S Goodman
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Goodman, John
Corporate Officer · Individual
Logan, Justin
Corporate Officer · Individual
Mock, Douglas
Corporate Officer · Individual
Mock, Douglas
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
Nutter, Orian
Corporate Officer · Individual
Susanne Schroer Dynasty Trust U/A
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
The Schroer Group, Inc.
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
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