Altercare of Cuyahoga Falls Ctr for Rehab & Nursin
2728 Bailey Rd · Cuyahoga Falls, OH · 44221 · 3309294231
91 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Altercare
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
The composite number cleared 71 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
67% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.63 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.80 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.18 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 67% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (33 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D June 12, 2025
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected July 25, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D June 12, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected July 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 12, 2025
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected July 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected July 25, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E June 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected July 25, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected July 25, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected July 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E June 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected July 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 12, 2025 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected July 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected July 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected July 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected July 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected July 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E June 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected July 25, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D June 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected July 25, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D June 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected July 25, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D June 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected July 25, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E June 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected July 25, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E June 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected July 25, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E July 23, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 16, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 23, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected August 16, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 19, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected May 8, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 19, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected May 8, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 19, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected May 8, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 19, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected May 8, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 365287 · certified since February 9, 1973. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.