Altercare Thornville Inc.
14100 Zion Road, Thornville, OH 43076 · (740) 246-5253
For profit - Corporation · 50 certified beds
Altercare Thornville Inc. has a 3-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in February 2026, found 5 citations (the Ohio average is 10.5). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $63,418 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. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below 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. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on February 19, 2026 found 5 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.February 19, 2026 · F0677 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.February 19, 2026 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.February 19, 2026 · F0686 · 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.February 19, 2026 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.February 19, 2026 · F0757 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 8 citations.
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.September 2, 2025 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.September 2, 2025 · F0686 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.September 2, 2025 · F0697 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.September 2, 2025 · F0759 · 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.September 2, 2025 · F0842 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.September 2, 2025 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.January 3, 2024 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.January 3, 2024 · F0610 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $63,418September 2, 2025
- Medicare payment denial for 23 daysStarting September 23, 2025
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 | 3.76 | 3.69 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.92 | 0.64 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.64 | 0.95 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.20 | 2.09 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 38% | 48.7% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 50 |
| Average residents per day | 45.5 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Majestic Care of New Lexington New Lexington · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Altercare Somerset Inc. Somerset · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Centerburg Pointe Centerburg · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- The Laurels of Worthington Columbus · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- The Laurels of Norworth Columbus · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Altercare Thornville Inc. on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.