Altercare Cambridge Inc.
66731 Old Twenty-One Road, Cambridge, OH 43725 · (740) 432-7717
For profit - Corporation · 50 certified beds
Altercare Cambridge Inc. has a 4-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in January 2026, found 7 citations, 2 for actual harm or immediate jeopardy (the Ohio average is 10.5). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
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. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on January 7, 2026 found 7 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.January 7, 2026 · F0684 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.January 7, 2026 · F0686 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.January 7, 2026 · F0605 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.January 7, 2026 · F0610 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.January 7, 2026 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.January 7, 2026 · F0761 · 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.January 7, 2026 · F0842 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 8 citations.
- Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.August 26, 2025 · F0658 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.August 26, 2025 · F0697 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.December 31, 2024 · F0557 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Post nurse staffing information every day.December 31, 2024 · F0732 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Many
- Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.April 17, 2024 · F0583 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.April 17, 2024 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.April 17, 2024 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.January 31, 2024 · F0693 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
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 | 3.64 | 3.69 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.87 | 0.64 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.73 | 0.95 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.03 | 2.09 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 39.1% | 48.7% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 50 |
| Average residents per day | 46.5 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Embassy of Cambridge Cambridge · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- The Enclave at Cambridge Cambridge · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Emerald Pointe Health and Rehab Ctr Barnesville · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- The Enclave at Barnesville Barnesville · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Summit Acres Nursing Home Caldwell · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Altercare Cambridge Inc. on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.