Cycle 1
Health 2025-07-31 · Fire 2025-07-31
6 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Bucyrus, OH
Altercare Of Bucyrus Center Fo
4-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with $26,685 in total fines with 6 recent health deficiencies
1929 Whetstone Street, Bucyrus, OH
(419) 562-7644
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
80
Certified beds
Average residents
70
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Altercare
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1984-07-13
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.41
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.80
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
1.84
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
2.63
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
40%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
46%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.4 |
1.8
0.4 pts better
|
1.9
0.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.5 |
1.8
0.3 pts better
|
1.8
0.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 3.5% |
3.3%
0.2 pts worse
|
3.3%
0.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 10.6% |
26.1%
15.5 pts better
|
11.4%
0.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 3.6% |
6.2%
2.6 pts better
|
5.4%
1.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 22.9% |
25.4%
2.5 pts better
|
19.6%
3.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 2.8% |
11.5%
8.7 pts better
|
16.7%
13.9 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 | 6.5% |
7.7%
1.2 pts better
|
16.3%
9.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 8.1% |
6.2%
1.9 pts worse
|
14.9%
6.8 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 | 21.8% |
21.7%
0.1 pts worse
|
19.8%
2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 3.5% |
3.7%
0.2 pts better
|
5.1%
1.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 84.0% |
78.1%
5.9 pts better
|
81.7%
2.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 13.6% |
12.5%
1.1 pts worse
|
12.0%
1.6 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| 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 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 87.8% |
75.6%
12.2 pts better
|
79.7%
8.1 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 18.8% |
25.1%
6.3 pts better
|
23.9%
5.1 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2024-01-29 · Fire 2024-01-29
6 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (1 deficiency)
Cycle 3
Health 2021-05-17 · Fire 2021-05-17
3 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-29
K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2024-02-28
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-29
K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2024-02-28
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-05-17
K345 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2021-06-09
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-05-17
K343 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire.
Corrected 2021-06-09
Inspection history
Recent health citations
G · Actual harm
2025-10-28
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 2025-11-07
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-07-31
F926 · Environmental Deficiencies
Health
Have policies on smoking.
Corrected 2025-08-22
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-07-31
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 2025-08-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-07-31
F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2025-08-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-07-31
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-08-22
G · Actual harm
2025-04-08
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 2025-03-14
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-29
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 2024-02-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-29
F567 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
Corrected 2024-02-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-29
F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2024-02-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-29
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 2024-02-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-29
F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2024-02-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-29
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 2024-02-28
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-05-17
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 2021-06-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-05-17
F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2021-06-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-05-17
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2021-06-09
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
$26,685
2026-01-07
Fine
Fine · fine $26,685
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
Johnson, Kathy
Corporate Officer · Individual
Milbrandt, Michael
Corporate Officer · Individual
Milbrandt, Michael
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
Mock, Douglas
Corporate Director · 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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