Canal Winchester, OH

Altercare Of Canal Winchester Post-Acute Rc

3-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with $66,791 in total fines with 15 recent health deficiencies

6725 Thrush Drive, Canal Winchester, OH

(614) 834-2500

Compare this facility

Overall

3 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

2 / 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

72

Certified beds

Average residents

63

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Altercare

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

2008-11-07

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

0.74

Registered nurse staffing · state 0.63 · national 0.68

LPN hours / resident day

0.67

Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.96 · national 0.87

Aide hours / resident day

2.40

Nurse aide staffing · state 2.14 · national 2.35

Total nurse hours

3.80

All reported nurse hours · state 3.72 · national 3.89

Licensed hours

1.40

RN + LPN hours · state 1.59 · national 1.54

Weekend hours

3.45

Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.29 · national 3.43

Weekend RN hours

0.47

Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.41 · national 0.47

Physical therapist

0.09

Reported PT staffing · state 0.05 · national 0.07

Adjusted RN hours

0.66

CMS adjusted RN staffing hours

Adjusted total hours

3.40

CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours

Case-mix index

1.53

Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity

RN turnover

72%

Annual RN turnover · state 47% · national 45%

Total nurse turnover

62%

Annual nurse turnover · state 50% · national 46%

SNF VBP

Value-based purchasing

Program rank

6,119

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

Performance score

33.93

Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.

Payment multiplier

0.9880

Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.

Program components

How the VBP score is built

Readmission

6.80

Baseline 19.42% · Performance 18.28% · Measure score 6.80 · Achievement 6.80 · Improvement 4.27

Healthcare-associated infections

4.54

Baseline 5.26% · Performance 6.48% · Measure score 4.54 · Achievement 4.54 · Improvement 0

Total nurse turnover

0

Baseline 66.67% · Performance 70.12% · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0

Adjusted total nurse staffing

2.23

Baseline 3.23 hours · Performance 3.71 hours · Measure score 2.23 · Achievement 2.23 · Improvement 1.39

SNF QRP

Medicare quality reporting measures

Measure Facility National Note
Potentially preventable 30-day readmission 12.92%
10.72%
2.2 pts worse
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 207 · Observed rate 14.98% · Lower 95% interval 9.81%
Discharge to community 64.63%
50.57%
14.1 pts better
Better than the National Rate · Eligible stays 198 · Observed rate 60.61% · Lower 95% interval 57.74%
Medicare spending per beneficiary 0.87
1.02
0.2 pts better
Drug regimen review with follow-up 100%
95.27%
4.7 pts better
Numerator 121 · Denominator 121
Falls with major injury 0%
0.77%
0.8 pts better
Numerator 0 · Denominator 121
Discharge self-care score 54.26%
53.69%
0.6 pts better
Numerator 51 · Denominator 94
Discharge mobility score 71.28%
50.94%
20.3 pts better
Numerator 67 · Denominator 94
Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened 0.83%
2.29%
1.5 pts better
Numerator 1 · Denominator 121 · Adjusted rate 0.8%
Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization 6.48%
7.12%
0.6 pts better
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 126 · Observed rate 5.56% · Lower 95% interval 4.1%
Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage 22.22%
8.2%
14 pts better
Numerator 22 · Denominator 99
Staff flu vaccination coverage 6.62%
42%
35.4 pts worse
Numerator 10 · Denominator 151
Discharge function score 76.6%
56.45%
20.1 pts better
Numerator 72 · Denominator 94
Transfer of health information to provider 100%
95.95%
4 pts better
Numerator 23 · Denominator 23
Transfer of health information to patient 100%
96.28%
3.7 pts better
Numerator 84 · Denominator 84
Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date 29.31%
25.2%
4.1 pts better
Numerator 17 · Denominator 58

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 97.9%
92.4%
5.5 pts better
93.4%
4.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 96.2% · Q2 100.0% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 95.2% · 4Q avg 97.9%
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 9.0%
3.3%
5.7 pts worse
3.3%
5.7 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 7.7% · Q2 11.4% · Q3 7.3% · Q4 9.5% · 4Q avg 9.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 12.3%
26.1%
13.8 pts better
11.4%
0.9 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 7.7% · Q2 6.2% · Q3 22.9% · Q4 10.3% · 4Q avg 12.3%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 9.2%
6.2%
3 pts worse
5.4%
3.8 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 6.9% · Q3 8.6% · Q4 17.1% · 4Q avg 9.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 12.9%
25.4%
12.5 pts better
19.6%
6.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 9.5% · Q2 16.7% · Q3 13.9% · Q4 10.8% · 4Q avg 12.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 3.0%
11.5%
8.5 pts better
16.7%
13.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q2 0.0% · Q3 7.1% · Q4 3.6% · 4Q avg 3.0% · 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 5.5%
7.7%
2.2 pts better
16.3%
10.8 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 5.5% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 2.7%
6.2%
3.5 pts better
14.9%
12.2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q2 3.8% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 5.9% · 4Q avg 2.7% · 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 21.3%
21.7%
0.4 pts better
19.8%
1.5 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 18.7% · Q2 14.0% · Q3 33.1% · Q4 16.9% · 4Q avg 21.3%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 2.7%
3.7%
1 pts better
5.1%
2.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.9% · Q2 2.9% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 4.9% · 4Q avg 2.7% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 83.3%
78.1%
5.2 pts better
81.7%
1.6 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 93.3% · Q2 93.4% · Q3 85.4% · Q4 54.1% · 4Q avg 83.3%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 12.7%
12.5%
0.2 pts worse
12.0%
0.7 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 12.7% · Observed 12.3% · Expected 10.8% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.4%
1.2%
0.8 pts better
1.6%
1.2 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.8% · Q2 0.8% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.4% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 94.0%
75.6%
18.4 pts better
79.7%
14.3 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 94.0%
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 15.1% · Expected 22.7% · Used in QM five-star

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2024-09-26 · Fire 2024-09-26

15 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (7 deficiencies)

0 fire-safety deficiencies

No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.

Cycle 2 Health 2022-05-27 · Fire 2022-05-27

12 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (6 deficiencies)

3 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2019-10-17 · Fire 2019-10-17

9 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Rights (4 deficiencies)

0 fire-safety deficiencies

No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-05-27

K232 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.

Corrected 2022-07-28

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-05-27

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2022-07-28

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-05-27

K374 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

Corrected 2022-07-28

Inspection history

Recent health citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-17

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-11-25

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-31

F565 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

Corrected 2025-09-12

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-31

F803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2025-09-12

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-31

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2025-09-12

D · 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 2025-09-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-31

F760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Corrected 2025-09-12

G · Actual harm 2024-09-26

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-11-15

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-26

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-11-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-26

F558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Corrected 2024-11-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-26

F583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Corrected 2024-11-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-26

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 2024-11-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-26

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 2024-11-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-26

F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Corrected 2024-11-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-26

F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2024-11-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-26

F825 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.

Corrected 2024-11-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-10

F602 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

Corrected 2024-06-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-10

F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected 2024-07-22

G · Actual harm 2024-03-06

F697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-03-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-06

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-03-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-06

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 2024-03-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-06

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 2024-03-25

G · Actual harm 2024-01-17

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-02-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-01-17

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 2024-02-09

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-05-27

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 2022-07-28

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-05-27

F725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Corrected 2022-07-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-05-27

F558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Corrected 2022-07-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-05-27

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2022-07-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-05-27

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2022-07-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-05-27

F745 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.

Corrected 2022-07-28

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-10-17

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 2019-11-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-10-17

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 2019-11-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-10-17

F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2019-11-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-10-17

F625 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

Corrected 2019-11-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-10-17

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 2019-11-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-10-17

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 2019-11-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-10-17

F881 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Corrected 2019-11-08

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

$44,268 2024-09-26

Fine

Fine · fine $44,268

Fine

$0 2024-09-26

Payment Denial

Payment Denial · denial start 2024-10-25 · 21 days

21 day denial

$22,523 2024-03-06

Fine

Fine · fine $22,523

Fine

Ownership

Tsg Nursing Centers, Inc

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

100% 22 facilities 2007-08-07
Altercare Of Ohio, Inc

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 22 facilities 2007-08-07
Film, George

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 22 facilities 2018-08-01
Gerald F Schroer Dynasty Tr Ua 12312009 Fbo Andrew M Schroer

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 22 facilities 2015-12-15
Gerald F Schroer Dynasty Tr Ua 12312009 Fbo Gerald F Schroer Jr

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 22 facilities 2015-12-15
Gerald F Schroer Dynasty Tr Ua 12312009 Fbo Matthew Schroer

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 22 facilities 2015-12-15
Gerald F Schroer Dynasty Tr Ua 12312009 Margaret S Goodman

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 22 facilities 2015-12-15
Goodman, John

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 22 facilities 2007-08-07
Johnson, Kathy

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 15 facilities 2010-01-01
Mock, Douglas

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 22 facilities 2021-09-20
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 2015-12-15
The Schroer Group, Inc.

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 22 facilities 2007-08-07

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