nursing home in Wadsworth, OH

Altercare of Wadsworth

147 Garfield St, Wadsworth, OH 44281 · (330) 335-2555

★★★★★4
Above average
CMS overall star rating
  • Health inspections★★★★★3
  • Staffing★★★★★2
  • Quality measures★★★★★5

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data

Altercare of Wadsworth at a glance

Altercare of Wadsworth is a 90-bed for-profit nursing home in Wadsworth, Ohio (Medina County).

CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Ohio average of 3.2.

Residents receive about 3.5 hours of nursing care per day (0.6 of them from registered nurses), worse than the state average of 3.7 hours.

Its most recent standard health inspection (April 25, 2024) found 12 health citations. The Ohio average is 10.3.

It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.

Nursing staff turnover is 53.1% per year (state average 48.7%).

Facility details

Type
Nursing home
Ownership
For Profit - Individual
Beds
90
Certified for
Medicare and Medicaid
Chain / affiliated entity
Altercare
Medicare-certified since
July 26, 1971
Resident/family council
Resident
County
Medina County
CMS Certification Number
365268

Ratings

MeasureThis facilityOhio avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better)4 / 53.2 / 53 / 5Better
Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better)3 / 52.8 / 52.8 / 5Average
Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better)2 / 52.4 / 52.9 / 5Worse
Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better)5 / 54.4 / 53.6 / 5Better
Long-stay quality rating (higher is better)5 / 54.8 / 53.8 / 5Better

Staffing

This facility3.49 hrsOhio average3.69 hrsU.S. average3.86 hrs
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day: this facility vs. Ohio and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityOhio avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better)3.49 hrs3.69 hrs3.86 hrsWorse
Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better)0.62 hrs0.64 hrs0.69 hrsWorse
Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better)2.08 hrs2.09 hrs2.32 hrsWorse
Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better)3.00 hrs3.28 hrs3.42 hrsWorse
Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better)53.1%48.7%45.8%Worse
Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better)58.3%43.9%42.9%Worse
Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better)011Better

Inspections

This facility12Ohio average10U.S. average9
Health citations in the most recent inspection: this facility vs. Ohio and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityOhio avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better)12109Worse
Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better)043Better
Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better)6880.780.6Better

Penalties

This facility0Ohio average1U.S. average1
Fines in the past 3 years: this facility vs. Ohio and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityOhio avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better)011Better
Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better)$0$26,381$30,972Better
All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better)011Better

Size

MeasureThis facilityOhio avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Certified beds9088107
Average residents per day667486
Occupancy73.4%84.3%80.9%

Long-stay residents

This facility3.3%Ohio average3.2%U.S. average3.2%
Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury: this facility vs. Ohio and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityOhio avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better)3.3%3.2%3.2%Average
Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better)3.6%3.4%4.6%Better
Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better)11.6%8.8%15.4%Better
Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better)1.3%0.4%1.6%Better
Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better)0%0.2%0.8%Better
Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better)1.7%5.3%13.9%Better
Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better)3.6%6.1%14.1%Better
Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better)10.8%6.2%5.2%Worse
Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better)6.4%30.1%12.8%Better
Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better)0%0.1%0.1%Better
Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better)32.7%25.5%19.5%Worse
Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better)21.9%21.4%19%Worse
Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better)98.6%94.5%95.5%Average
Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)87.4%92.7%93.6%Worse

Short-stay residents

This facility0%Ohio average1.2%U.S. average1.6%
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication: this facility vs. Ohio and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityOhio avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better)0%1.2%1.6%Better
Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better)44.6%75.6%79.8%Worse
Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)33.9%78.5%82%Worse

Inspection citations

State inspectors cited this home for 30 health deficiencies and 4 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.

DateCitationSeverityStatus
July 24, 2025
Complaint
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0804
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected August 22, 2025
July 24, 2025
Complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected August 22, 2025
July 24, 2025
Complaint
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0908
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected August 22, 2025
July 24, 2025
Complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected August 22, 2025
July 24, 2025
Complaint
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0679
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected August 22, 2025
March 18, 2025
Complaint
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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 28, 2025
March 18, 2025
Complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 28, 2025
April 25, 2024
Fire safety
Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction.
Construction Deficiencies · Tag K0131
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected May 21, 2024
April 25, 2024
Standard
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0868
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected May 21, 2024
April 25, 2024
Standard
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0676
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 21, 2024
April 25, 2024
Standard
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0553
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 21, 2024
April 25, 2024
Standard
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0580
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 21, 2024
April 25, 2024
Standard
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 21, 2024
April 25, 2024
Standard
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0688
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 21, 2024
April 25, 2024
Standard
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0690
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 21, 2024
April 25, 2024
Standard
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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0693
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 21, 2024
April 25, 2024
Standard
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 21, 2024
April 25, 2024
Standard
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0698
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 21, 2024
April 25, 2024
Standard
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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0758
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 21, 2024
April 25, 2024
Standard
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0842
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 21, 2024
June 28, 2023
Fire safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0372
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected July 25, 2023
June 28, 2023
Fire safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0355
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected July 25, 2023
June 28, 2023
Fire safety
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0741
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected July 25, 2023
June 28, 2023
Standard
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected July 25, 2023
June 28, 2023
Standard
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0610
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 25, 2023
June 28, 2023
Standard
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0677
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 25, 2023
June 28, 2023
Standard
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 25, 2023
June 28, 2023
Standard
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0604
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 25, 2023
June 28, 2023
Standard
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.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0578
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 25, 2023
June 28, 2023
Standard
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0558
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 25, 2023
June 28, 2023
Standard
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 25, 2023
June 28, 2023
Standard
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 25, 2023
June 28, 2023
Standard
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0607
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 25, 2023
January 2, 2020
Standard
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected January 24, 2020

Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.

Fines and payment denials

CMS reports no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.

Owners and managers

Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.

NameRoleShareSince
TSG NURSING CENTERS, INC
Organization
5% or greater direct ownership interest100%01/01/2003
GERALD F SCHROER DYNASTY TR UA 12312009 FBO ANDREW M SCHROER
Organization
5% or greater indirect ownership interest—12/15/2015
GERALD F SCHROER DYNASTY TR UA 12312009 FBO GERALD F SCHROER JR
Organization
5% or greater indirect ownership interest—12/15/2015
GERALD F SCHROER DYNASTY TR UA 12312009 FBO MATTHEW SCHROER
Organization
5% or greater indirect ownership interest—12/15/2015
GERALD F SCHROER DYNASTY TR UA 12312009 MARGARET S GOODMAN
Organization
5% or greater indirect ownership interest—12/15/2015
SUSANNE SCHROER DYNASTY TRUST U/A
Organization
5% or greater indirect ownership interest—08/01/2019
THE SCHROER GROUP, INC.
Organization
5% or greater indirect ownership interest—10/01/2001
MOCK, DOUGLAS
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE09/20/2021
FILM, GEORGE
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE08/01/2019
GOODMAN, JOHN
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE05/15/2003
LOGAN, JUSTIN
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE06/01/2022
MOCK, DOUGLAS
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE09/20/2021
NUTTER, ORIAN
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE10/01/2021
ALTERCARE OF OHIO, INC
Organization
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE10/01/2001
MOCK, DOUGLAS
Individual
w-2 managing employeeNOT APPLICABLE09/20/2021

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Frequently asked questions

What is Altercare of Wadsworth's rating?

Altercare of Wadsworth has 4 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Ohio nursing homes is 3.2 stars.

How many inspection citations did Altercare of Wadsworth receive?

Its most recent standard health inspection found 12 citations, compared with a Ohio average of 10.3. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.

Does Altercare of Wadsworth accept Medicare and Medicaid?

CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.

Who owns Altercare of Wadsworth?

It is for profit - individual and part of Altercare. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.

Where is Altercare of Wadsworth and how do I contact it?

Altercare of Wadsworth is at 147 Garfield St, Wadsworth, OH 44281. Phone: (330) 335-2555.

About this data

Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.