Altercare of Bucyrus Center Fo
1929 Whetstone Street · Bucyrus, OH · 44820 · 4195627644
80 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Altercare
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.11 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.40 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.64 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 44% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $26,685 |
Inspection citations (17 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 16, 2026 · found via complaint
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected April 3, 2026 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D February 5, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected February 27, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G October 28, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected November 7, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E July 31, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 22, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 31, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected August 22, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 31, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected August 22, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F July 31, 2025
Have policies on smoking.
Corrected August 22, 2025 · Environmental
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Actual harm · G April 8, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 29, 2024
Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
Corrected February 28, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 29, 2024
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected February 28, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 29, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected February 28, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F January 29, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected February 28, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D January 29, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected February 28, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 29, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected February 28, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E May 17, 2021
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected June 9, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 17, 2021
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected June 9, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 17, 2021
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected June 9, 2021 · Infection Control
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| January 7, 2026 | Fine | $26,685 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 365625 · certified since July 13, 1984. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.