Altercare of Hartville Ctr for
1420 Smith Kramer Road · Hartville, OH · 44632 · 3308772666
95 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Altercare
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.62 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.68 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.96 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 59% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (20 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 30, 2026 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected April 23, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 27, 2025
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 March 28, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 27, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 27, 2025
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Corrected March 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 27, 2025
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected March 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 27, 2025
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected March 28, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · E December 20, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected January 11, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 13, 2023 · found via complaint
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected November 29, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 13, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected November 29, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 13, 2023 · found via complaint
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 November 29, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F November 13, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected November 29, 2023 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G August 29, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected September 20, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 29, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected September 20, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F August 29, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected September 20, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D September 1, 2022
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected September 20, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 1, 2022
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected September 20, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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No harm found · C September 1, 2022
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Corrected September 20, 2022 · Nursing and Physician Services
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No harm found · C September 1, 2022
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected September 20, 2022 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D September 12, 2019
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected October 3, 2019 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E September 12, 2019
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Corrected October 3, 2019 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 366027 · certified since February 1, 1996. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.