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Altercare Cambridge INC.
66731 Old Twenty-One Road, Cambridge, OH 43725 (opens Google Maps) · Guernsey County · (740) 432-7717· 50 certified beds · avg 47 residents/day · certified since Jul 1, 1997 · Medicare and Medicaid certified
Certified for both programmes. Certification means the facility can bill Medicaid — it does not mean a Medicaid-funded bed is free right now, so ask directly. Who pays for nursing home care →
Part of chain: ALTERCARE (22 facilities, chain avg rating 3.3★)
3/5
Health inspection rating (on-site)
inspected Jan 7, 2026
2
Serious findings on record
most recent Jan 7, 2026
$0
Fines, last 3 years
3.00
Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)
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What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)
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Health inspection rating: ★★★☆☆3/5 · CMS overall rating: 4/5 · how star ratings work →
The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and quality measures from resident assessments and claims.
Most serious findings (actual harm or immediate jeopardy)
▲ Actual harm, isolated · Jan 7, 2026 · F-0684
The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals.
▲ Actual harm, isolated · Jan 7, 2026 · F-0684
The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals.
Why it matters: Care that strays from doctor's orders or ignores the resident's wishes can lead to declining health and avoidable harm.
Severity (G): Actual harm was cited, below immediate jeopardy. The scope was isolated: limited residents, staff, or locations were affected. Scope describes the extent of the deficiency, not whether it happened on previous inspections.
Corrected: Jan 26, 2026 (Deficient, Provider has date of correction)
▲ Actual harm, isolated · Jan 7, 2026 · F-0686
The facility did not provide proper care for pressure ulcers (bedsores) or did not do enough to prevent new ones from forming. Bedsores develop when residents stay in one position too long without help moving.
▲ Actual harm, isolated · Jan 7, 2026 · F-0686
The facility did not provide proper care for pressure ulcers (bedsores) or did not do enough to prevent new ones from forming. Bedsores develop when residents stay in one position too long without help moving.
Why it matters: Bedsores are painful, can become deeply infected, and in serious cases can be life-threatening.
Severity (G): Actual harm was cited, below immediate jeopardy. The scope was isolated: limited residents, staff, or locations were affected. Scope describes the extent of the deficiency, not whether it happened on previous inspections.
Corrected: Jan 26, 2026 (Deficient, Provider has date of correction)
Inspection findings in the public record
Showing the latest 3 of 27 inspection findings. Open the full record below to read every finding.
The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals. F-0684
The facility did not provide proper care for pressure ulcers (bedsores) or did not do enough to prevent new ones from forming. Bedsores develop when residents stay in one position too long without help moving. F-0686
The facility gave residents unnecessary mind-altering (psychotropic) medications, or used drugs in a way that restrained residents by dulling their ability to think, move, or function. F-0605
View all 27 inspection findingsShow only the latest 3 findings
CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed — that window is CMS's, not ours. Within it, every citation CMS publishes for this facility is listed here: none excluded.
| Date | Severity | What the facility was cited for |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 7, 2026 | ▲ G · Actual harm, isolated | The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals. · F-0684 |
| Jan 7, 2026 | ▲ G · Actual harm, isolated | The facility did not provide proper care for pressure ulcers (bedsores) or did not do enough to prevent new ones from forming. Bedsores develop when residents stay in one position too long without help moving. · F-0686 |
| Jan 7, 2026 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility gave residents unnecessary mind-altering (psychotropic) medications, or used drugs in a way that restrained residents by dulling their ability to think, move, or function. · F-0605 |
| Jan 7, 2026 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not respond appropriately to alleged violations, such as reports of abuse, neglect, or mistreatment. Facilities must investigate every allegation and protect residents while they do. · F-0610 |
| Jan 7, 2026 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines. · F-0656 |
| Jan 7, 2026 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not label drugs according to professional standards or did not store them in locked compartments, with controlled drugs (medications with a high risk of misuse) kept under a separate lock. · F-0761 |
| Jan 7, 2026 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not protect residents' personal information or did not keep complete, accurate medical records that meet professional standards. · F-0842 |
| Aug 26, 2025 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility provided care that did not meet professional standards of quality — the accepted standards that nurses and other clinicians are expected to follow. · from a complaint · F-0658 |
| Aug 26, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide safe and appropriate pain management for a resident who needed it. · from a complaint · F-0697 |
| Dec 31, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not treat residents with respect and dignity, or did not let them keep and use their own personal belongings. · from a complaint · F-0557 |
| Dec 31, 2024 | C · Potential for minimal harm, widespread | The facility did not post its nurse staffing information every day. Nursing homes must publicly display how many nurses and aides are on duty each day. · from a complaint · F-0732 |
| Sep 5, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not coordinate resident assessments with the state's pre-admission screening program for mental illness and intellectual disabilities, or failed to refer residents for the special services they need. · F-0644 |
| Sep 5, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide safe and appropriate respiratory care — such as oxygen, breathing treatments, or care for residents on breathing equipment — for residents who needed it. · F-0695 |
| Sep 5, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide safe, appropriate care for residents who need dialysis — the treatment that filters the blood when kidneys fail. · F-0698 |
| Sep 5, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide. · F-0880 |
| Apr 17, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not keep residents' personal and medical information private and confidential. · from a complaint · F-0583 |
| Apr 17, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not label drugs according to professional standards or did not store them in locked compartments, with controlled drugs (medications with a high risk of misuse) kept under a separate lock. · from a complaint · F-0761 |
| Apr 17, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide. · from a complaint · F-0880 |
| Jan 31, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility used feeding tubes without a valid medical reason or the resident's agreement, or did not provide proper care to residents who have feeding tubes. · from a complaint · F-0693 |
| Aug 11, 2022 | F · Potential for more than minimal harm, widespread | The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards. · F-0812 |
| Aug 11, 2022 | F · Potential for more than minimal harm, widespread | The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide. · F-0880 |
| Aug 11, 2022 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not develop a resident's complete plan of care within 7 days of the full assessment, or the plan wasn't prepared, reviewed, and updated by a team of health professionals as required. · F-0657 |
| Aug 11, 2022 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals. · F-0684 |
| Aug 11, 2022 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide proper care for pressure ulcers (bedsores) or did not do enough to prevent new ones from forming. Bedsores develop when residents stay in one position too long without help moving. · F-0686 |
| Aug 11, 2022 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls. · F-0689 |
| Aug 11, 2022 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not keep residents' medications free from unnecessary drugs. Residents should only take medicines they truly need, at the right dose, for a clear reason. · F-0757 |
| Aug 11, 2022 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not develop and follow policies and procedures for offering residents flu and pneumonia vaccinations. · F-0883 |
Inspection trend by year
Citations from standard inspections increased between the last two inspection cycles (4 → 7).
All citationsSerious citations (G–L)
2022
All citations: 8
Serious citations (G–L): 0
2024
All citations: 10
Serious citations (G–L): 0
2025
All citations: 2
Serious citations (G–L): 0
2026
All citations: 7
Serious citations (G–L): 2
All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.
| Year | Citations | Serious (G–L) | Worst severity that year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 8 | 0 | F |
| 2024 | 10 | 0 | D |
| 2025 | 2 | 0 | E |
| 2026 | 7 | 2 | G ▲ |
Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.
Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)
Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)
What these staffing numbers mean →
This facilityOhio averageU.S. average
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)
This facility: 3.00
Ohio average: 3.45
U.S. average: 3.95
Registered Nurse hours
This facility: 0.72
Ohio average: 0.60
U.S. average: 0.69
Weekend total nurse staffing
This facility: 2.63
Ohio average: 3.07
U.S. average: 3.50
All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.
| Measure | This facility | Ohio avg | U.S. avg | Where it stands |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day) | 3.00 | 3.45 | 3.95 | bottom 25% in Ohio; bottom 14% in the U.S. |
| Registered Nurse hours | 0.72 | 0.60 | 0.69 | top 23% in Ohio; top 34% in the U.S. |
| Weekend total nurse staffing | 2.63 | 3.07 | 3.50 | bottom 20% in Ohio; bottom 13% in the U.S. |
| Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted) | 0.59 | 0.42 | 0.48 | top 16% in Ohio; top 24% in the U.S. |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 39.1 | 48.7 | 45.8 | top 25% in Ohio; top 34% in the U.S. |
| RN turnover (%) | 25.0 | 43.9 | 42.9 | top 20% in Ohio; top 20% in the U.S. |
Hours are per resident per day for the most recent quarter of payroll data in this CMS release (2026-08-01) — the same quarter for every facility — case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 3.64, RN 0.87, weekend 3.18.Comparing with Medicare Care Compare? Care Compare shows the raw figure (3.64 here, displayed there as hours and minutes), not the adjusted one above. Both are correct; they answer different questions. Staffing rating: 3/5.
Quality measures: assessments & claims
Note: CMS combines facility-reported resident assessments (MDS) with claims-based measures. These are different sources from on-site inspection findings. Read the measures alongside inspection and staffing records; a high QM rating does not establish that a home is safe.
Quality measures rating: 5/5 · long-stay residents: 5/5 · short-stay residents: 5/5
Costs & payment
Price evidence · separate from quality
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Who owns this facility
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Ownership records as published by CMS on 2026-08-01. CMS records when an owner joined but not when they left. Listed here and no longer involved? Tell us →
For profit - Corporation
| Owner / manager | Type | Role | Stake | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerald F Schroer Dynasty Tr Ua 12312009 Fbo Andrew M Schroer | Organization | 5% or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | — | 06/01/2018 |
| Gerald F Schroer Dynasty Tr Ua 12312009 Fbo Gerald F Schroer Jr | Organization | 5% or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | — | 06/01/2018 |
| Gerald F Schroer Dynasty Tr Ua 12312009 Fbo Matthew Schroer | Organization | 5% or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | — | 06/01/2018 |
| Gerald F Schroer Dynasty Tr Ua 12312009 Margaret S Goodman | Organization | 5% or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | — | 06/01/2018 |
| Susanne Schroer Dynasty Trust U/A | Organization | 5% or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | — | 06/01/2018 |
| The Schroer Group, INC. | Organization | 5% or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | — | 06/01/2018 |
| TSG Nursing Centers, INC | Organization | 5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | 100% | 06/01/2018 |
| Altercare of Ohio, INC | Organization | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2018 |
| Film, George | Individual | Corporate Officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2018 |
| Goodman, John | Individual | Corporate Officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2018 |
| Johnson, Kathy | Individual | Corporate Officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2018 |
| Mock, Douglas | Individual | W-2 Managing Employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/20/2021 |
| Mock, Douglas | Individual | Corporate Officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/20/2021 |
| Nutter, Orian | Individual | Corporate Officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2020 |
All 14 owning or managing parties CMS has on file are shown — none excluded.
Other facilities in the same chain
CMS lists this facility under the chain Altercare — 22 facilities in the current records. Chain membership says who operates these homes. It says nothing about how any individual one of them was inspected; each has its own record.
- Altercare Coshocton INC. — Coshocton, OH · overall 3/5
- Altercare Newark North INC. — Newark, OH · overall 3/5
- Altercare Newark South INC. — Newark, OH · overall 3/5
- Altercare of Alliance Ctr for Rehab & NC INC — Alliance, OH · overall 3/5
- Altercare of Bucyrus Center Fo — Bucyrus, OH · overall 4/5
- Altercare of Canal Winchester Post-Acute RC — Canal Winchester, OH · overall 2/5
- Altercare of Cuyahoga Falls Ctr for Rehab & Nursin — Cuyahoga Falls, OH · overall 1/5
- Altercare of Hartville Ctr for — Hartville, OH · overall 5/5
Listed by state, then facility name — not a ranking. Showing 8 of the 21 others, continuing from this facility's own place in that list.
Questions to ask on your visit
Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.
- "How do you make sure each resident's care follows the doctor's orders, and what changed after this citation?"
- "How do you prevent bedsores for residents who can't move themselves, and how often are at-risk residents repositioned?"
- "What percentage of your residents are on antipsychotic or sedating medications, and how do you work to reduce that?"
- "If someone reports suspected abuse or neglect here, what happens in the first 24 hours?"
- "Can you show me an example care plan, and how are families included when it's created and updated?"
- "Can you show me how medications are stored and secured on the units, including controlled drugs?"
- "How do you keep residents' medical records accurate, complete, and secure?"
- "Can you tell me what this citation involved and what steps you took to bring care back up to standard?"
Also worth asking anywhere
- "Your weekend nurse staffing is reported below the Ohio midpoint — how does the weekend schedule differ from a weekday?"
- "Can I see the plan of correction for the findings in your most recent state inspection?"
- "CMS reports 39% total nursing staff turnover here — who on the care team has been with you longest?"
- "The ownership record on file lists 14 owning or managing parties — who makes the decisions about staffing levels?"
- "Can I visit again unannounced, at a mealtime or on a weekend?"
Nearby facilities (within 20 miles)
| Facility | Distance | City | Overall | Inspection | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Embassy of Cambridge | 1.4 mi | Cambridge, OH | ★★☆☆☆ | 1/5 | |
| The Enclave at Cambridge | 4.4 mi | Cambridge, OH | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | |
| Continuing Healthcare at Beckett House | 9.6 mi | New Concord, OH | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Riverside Manor Nrsg & Rehab Ctr | 14.4 mi | Newcomerstown, OH | ★★★☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Lafayette Pointe Nursing & Rehab Ctr | 16.8 mi | West Lafayette, OH | ★★★★☆ | 4/5 | |
| Altercare Coshocton INC. | 19.2 mi | Coshocton, OH | ★★★☆☆ | 2/5 |
Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 366128.