Cycle 1
Health 2024-11-14 · Fire 2024-11-14
14 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (7 deficiencies)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Construction (1 deficiency)
Thornville, OH
Altercare Thornville Inc.
2-star overall rating with 1-star inspections with 14 recent health deficiencies with 2 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
14100 Zion Road, Thornville, OH
(740) 246-5253
Overall
2 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
1 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
3 / 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
2008-11-10
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.89
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.52
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.17
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
3.02
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
22%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
45%
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 | 99.4% |
92.4%
7 pts better
|
93.4%
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 | 1.2% |
3.3%
2.1 pts better
|
3.3%
2.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 16.5% |
26.1%
9.6 pts better
|
11.4%
5.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 9.9% |
6.2%
3.7 pts worse
|
5.4%
4.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 21.3% |
25.4%
4.1 pts better
|
19.6%
1.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 13.8% |
11.5%
2.3 pts worse
|
16.7%
2.9 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 | 4.1% |
7.7%
3.6 pts better
|
16.3%
12.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 2.8% |
6.2%
3.4 pts better
|
14.9%
12.1 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 | 1.9% |
0.5%
1.4 pts worse
|
1.7%
0.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 17.1% |
21.7%
4.6 pts better
|
19.8%
2.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 4.9% |
3.7%
1.2 pts worse
|
5.1%
0.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 93.0% |
78.1%
14.9 pts better
|
81.7%
11.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 12.2% |
12.5%
0.3 pts better
|
12.0%
0.2 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 | 100.0% |
75.6%
24.4 pts better
|
79.7%
20.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 21.1% |
25.1%
4 pts better
|
23.9%
2.8 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2023-08-10 · Fire 2023-08-10
15 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (5 deficiencies)
5 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)
Cycle 3
Health 2021-08-19 · Fire 2021-08-19
7 health deficiencies
Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (2 deficiencies)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-14
K161 · Construction Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Use approved construction type or materials.
Corrected 2024-12-10
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-14
K324 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2024-12-10
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-28
K374 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2024-04-10
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-28
K711 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Corrected 2024-04-10
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-10
K341 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Corrected 2024-10-30
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-10
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-09-01
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-10
K371 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have properly sized and located compartments to protect residents from smoke.
Corrected 2024-10-30
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-08-19
K345 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2021-10-02
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-08-19
K347 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
Corrected 2021-10-02
Inspection history
Recent health citations
J · Immediate jeopardy
2025-09-02
F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2025-09-26
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-09-02
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-10-16
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-09-02
F697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2025-10-16
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-09-02
F759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2025-10-16
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-09-02
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 2025-09-26
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-09-02
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-10-16
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-14
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 2024-12-10
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-14
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 2024-12-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-14
F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2024-12-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-14
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 2024-12-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-14
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 2024-12-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-14
F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2024-12-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-14
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 2024-12-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-14
F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2024-12-10
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-03
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 2024-01-16
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-03
F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2024-01-16
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-10
F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2023-09-01
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-10
F558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2023-09-01
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-10
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 2023-09-01
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-10
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 2023-09-01
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-10
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 2023-09-01
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-10
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 2023-09-01
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-10
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 2023-09-01
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-10
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2023-09-01
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-10
F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2023-09-01
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-10
F690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected 2023-09-01
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-10
F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2023-09-01
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-10
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 2023-09-01
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-10
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 2023-09-01
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-10
F770 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Corrected 2023-09-01
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-10
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-09-01
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-08-19
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 2021-10-02
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-08-19
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2021-10-02
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-08-19
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 2021-10-02
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-08-19
F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2021-10-02
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-08-19
F759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2021-10-02
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
$0
2025-09-02
Payment Denial
Payment Denial · denial start 2025-09-23 · 23 days
23 day denial
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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