Altercare Somerset Inc.
411 South Columbus Street · Somerset, OH · 43783 · 7407432924
79 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Altercare
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
The composite number cleared 74 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
63% 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: 3 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.27 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.52 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.79 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 63% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (28 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D February 26, 2026
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected March 17, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 26, 2026
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected March 17, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 26, 2026
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected March 17, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 26, 2026
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected March 17, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 26, 2026
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 17, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 26, 2026
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 March 17, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 26, 2026
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected March 17, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 26, 2026
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected March 17, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 26, 2026
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Corrected March 17, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E February 26, 2026
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected March 17, 2026 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected April 22, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 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 April 22, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 23, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected January 7, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E October 29, 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 November 12, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 29, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected November 12, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D October 29, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected November 12, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 29, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected November 12, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 29, 2024 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected November 12, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Actual harm · G July 18, 2024
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected August 13, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 18, 2024
Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.
Corrected August 13, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 18, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected August 13, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E July 18, 2024
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected August 13, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 18, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected August 13, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 18, 2024
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 13, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 18, 2024
Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected August 13, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 365750 · certified since October 17, 1989. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.