Altercare Cambridge Inc.
66731 Old Twenty-One Road · Cambridge, OH · 43725 · 7404327717
50 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Altercare
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
The composite number cleared 71 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
2 actual-harm citations in the most recent cycle
Inspectors found deficiencies that caused real harm to residents, beyond potential-harm paperwork findings.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.57 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.76 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.08 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 47% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (27 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G January 7, 2026
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected January 26, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G January 7, 2026
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected January 26, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 7, 2026
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected January 26, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 7, 2026
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected January 26, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 7, 2026
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected January 26, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 7, 2026
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 January 26, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 7, 2026
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected January 26, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E August 26, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected September 19, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 26, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected September 19, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 31, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Corrected January 14, 2025 · Resident Rights
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No harm found · C December 31, 2024 · found via complaint
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected January 14, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D September 5, 2024
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected October 1, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 5, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected October 1, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 5, 2024
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected October 1, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 5, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 1, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D April 17, 2024 · found via complaint
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected April 24, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 17, 2024 · found via 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.
Corrected April 24, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 17, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 24, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D January 31, 2024 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected February 3, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 11, 2022
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected September 9, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 11, 2022
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected September 9, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 11, 2022
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected September 9, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 11, 2022
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 9, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 11, 2022
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected September 9, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F August 11, 2022
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected September 9, 2022 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 366128 · certified since July 1, 1997. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.