Altercare of Wadsworth
147 Garfield St, Wadsworth, OH 44281 · (330) 335-2555
For profit - Individual · 90 certified beds
Altercare of Wadsworth has a 4-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in April 2024, found 12 citations (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. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on April 25, 2024 found 12 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterlyApril 25, 2024 · F0868 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.April 25, 2024 · F0553 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.April 25, 2024 · F0580 · 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.April 25, 2024 · F0676 · 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.April 25, 2024 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.April 25, 2024 · F0688 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.April 25, 2024 · F0690 · 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.April 25, 2024 · F0693 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.April 25, 2024 · F0695 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.April 25, 2024 · F0698 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.April 25, 2024 · F0758 · 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.April 25, 2024 · F0842 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 7 citations.
- Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.July 24, 2025 · F0679 · 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.July 24, 2025 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.July 24, 2025 · F0804 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.July 24, 2025 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Keep all essential equipment working safely.July 24, 2025 · F0908 · 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.March 18, 2025 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.March 18, 2025 · F0880 · 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 | 3.49 | 3.69 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.62 | 0.64 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.79 | 0.95 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.08 | 2.09 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 53.1% | 48.7% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Individual |
| Certified beds | 90 |
| Average residents per day | 66.1 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Altercare of Wadsworth on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.