Altercare Newark South Inc.
17 Forry Street · Newark, OH · 43055 · 7403498175
47 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Altercare
Why this verdict
- Federal penalties on record: $252,477 in fines in the last 24 months.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
$252,477 in federal fines in the last 24 months
2 fines — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
66% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.55 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.56 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.29 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 66% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $252,477 |
Inspection citations (24 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D November 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected December 19, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected December 19, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E November 24, 2025 · 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 December 19, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Actual harm · G May 20, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected June 9, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 20, 2025
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 June 9, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 20, 2025
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected June 9, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D May 20, 2025
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected June 9, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D May 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected June 9, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · J February 11, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected February 21, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 11, 2025 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected February 21, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E September 4, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 23, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D December 13, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected January 2, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 7, 2023
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Corrected October 13, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 7, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected October 13, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 7, 2023
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected October 13, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 7, 2023
Provide appropriate foot care.
Corrected October 13, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 7, 2023
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected October 13, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 7, 2023
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected October 13, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 7, 2023
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected October 13, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 7, 2023
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected October 13, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D September 9, 2021
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected October 8, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 9, 2021
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 8, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 9, 2021
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected October 8, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 9, 2021
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected October 8, 2021 · Pharmacy Service
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| May 20, 2025 | Fine | $31,031 |
| February 11, 2025 | Fine | $221,446 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 366196 · certified since April 25, 2000. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.