Altercare of Bucyrus Center Fo
1929 Whetstone Street, Bucyrus, OH 44820 · (419) 562-7644
For profit - Corporation · 80 certified beds
Altercare of Bucyrus Center Fo has a 4-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in July 2025, found 4 citations (the Ohio average is 10.5). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $26,685 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on July 31, 2025 found 4 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Have policies on smoking.July 31, 2025 · F0926 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.July 31, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.July 31, 2025 · F0695 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.July 31, 2025 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 9 citations.
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.July 24, 2026 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.July 24, 2026 · F0610 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.July 24, 2026 · F0842 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.March 16, 2026 · F0921 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.February 5, 2026 · F0676 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.October 28, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.April 8, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.January 29, 2024 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.January 29, 2024 · F0755 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $26,685January 7, 2026
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Ohio average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.44 | 3.69 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.56 | 0.64 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.77 | 0.95 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.10 | 2.09 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 42.9% | 48.7% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 80 |
| Average residents per day | 66.2 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Unger Park Post Acute Bucyrus · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Crestline Rehabilitation and Nursing Center Crestline · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Mill Creek Nursing & Rehabilitation Galion · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Galion Meadows Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Galion · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
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