Altercare Zanesville Inc.

4200 Harrington Drive · Zanesville, OH · 43701 · 7404524351

99 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Altercare

Why this verdict

  • Federal penalties on record: $163,836 in fines in the last 24 months.
  • 3 citations involved actual harm to residents.
  • Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.

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Red flags

2 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles

Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.

$163,836 in federal fines in the last 24 months

1 fine — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 41
Serious harm & abuse 20% 70
Staffing 20% 68
Federal penalties 15% 23
Trend 10% 92
Context 5% 100

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day3.763.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.580.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day3.51≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year55%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)2 · $198,156

Inspection citations (52 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · D May 1, 2025

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Corrected May 30, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E May 1, 2025

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected May 30, 2025 · Infection Control

  • Immediate jeopardy · J March 20, 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 April 3, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D March 20, 2025 · found via complaint

    Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.

    Corrected April 3, 2025 · Administration

  • Immediate jeopardy · J February 18, 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 April 3, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Actual harm · G January 21, 2025 · found via complaint

    Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

    Corrected March 20, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D January 21, 2025 · 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 18, 2025 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D December 10, 2024 · found via complaint

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Corrected February 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D December 10, 2024 · found via complaint

    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

    Corrected February 18, 2025 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D November 14, 2024 · found via complaint

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Corrected November 27, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D October 22, 2024 · found via complaint

    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.

    Corrected November 27, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D October 22, 2024 · found via complaint

    Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.

    Corrected November 27, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · E September 20, 2024 · found via complaint

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Corrected October 3, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · E September 20, 2024 · found via complaint

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected October 3, 2024 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · D September 13, 2024 · found via complaint

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Corrected October 3, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D September 13, 2024 · found via complaint

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected October 3, 2024 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · D August 7, 2024 · found via complaint

    Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

    Corrected October 3, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D August 7, 2024 · found via complaint

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Corrected October 3, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E August 7, 2024 · found via complaint

    Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.

    Corrected October 3, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Actual harm · G February 5, 2024 · found via complaint

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Corrected February 29, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D February 5, 2024

    Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.

    Corrected February 29, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D February 5, 2024

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Corrected February 29, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D February 5, 2024

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Corrected February 29, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · F February 5, 2024

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected February 29, 2024 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · D February 5, 2024

    Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.

    Corrected February 29, 2024 · Infection Control

Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.

Federal penalties

DateTypeAmount / length
December 10, 2024Fine$163,836
December 10, 2024Payment Denial45 days
February 5, 2024Fine$34,320

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 366429 · certified since November 4, 2015. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.