ALTERCARE OF CANAL WINCHESTER POST-ACUTE RC
State inspectors recorded 1 immediate-jeopardy citation(s) here in the last three years — CMS's most serious level.
Serious inspection findings
2026-04-21 — IMMEDIATE JEOPARDY (tag F0684, severity J)
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
2026-04-21 — ACTUAL HARM (tag F0690, severity G)
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
2024-09-26 — ACTUAL HARM (tag F0686, severity G)
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
2024-03-06 — ACTUAL HARM (tag F0697, severity G)
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
2024-01-17 — ACTUAL HARM (tag F0684, severity G)
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Staffing, from payroll records
Nursing hours / resident / day
3.10
state median 3.20
Weekend staffing gap
−8%
fewer nursing hours on weekends · state median −4%
RN hours / resident / day
0.33
registered nurses only
Contract (agency) staff
7%
share of all nursing hours
Nursing staff turnover
60%
per year, per CMS
Keep an eye on this facility
Penalties and enforcement
3 enforcement action(s), totaling $66,791 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-09-26 | Fine | $44,268 |
| 2024-09-26 | Payment Denial | payment denial |
| 2024-03-06 | Fine | $22,523 |
Ownership
Ownership type: For profit - Corporation. Part of the ALTERCARE chain.
Other facilities under the same ownership, with their CMS overall ratings:
- ALTERCARE OF WADSWORTH (WADSWORTH, OH) —
- ALTERCARE OF CUYAHOGA FALLS CTR FOR REHAB & NURSIN (CUYAHOGA FALLS, OH) —
- ALTERCARE POST-ACUTE REHAB CENTER (KENT, OH) —
- ALTERCARE OF ALLIANCE CTR FOR REHAB & NC INC (ALLIANCE, OH) —
- ALTERCARE NEWARK NORTH INC. (NEWARK, OH) —
- ALTERCARE OF NAVARRE CTR FOR REHAB & NRSG CARE (NAVARRE, OH) —
- SUMMIT ACRES NURSING HOME (CALDWELL, OH) —
- ALTERCARE OF BUCYRUS CENTER FO (BUCYRUS, OH) —
Full citation history
| Survey date | Tag | Category | Severity | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-21 | F0550 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2026-04-21 | F0552 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2026-04-21 | F0561 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2026-04-21 | F0565 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | F | not recorded |
| 2026-04-21 | F0580 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2026-04-21 | F0585 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2026-04-21 | F0609 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2026-04-21 | F0627 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2026-04-21 | F0636 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2026-04-21 | F0655 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2026-04-21 | F0656 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2026-04-21 | F0657 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2026-04-21 | F0677 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2026-04-21 | F0679 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2026-04-21 | F0684 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | J | not recorded |
| 2026-04-21 | F0686 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2026-04-21 | F0689 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2026-04-21 | F0690 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | G | not recorded |
| 2026-04-21 | F0692 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2026-04-21 | F0693 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2026-04-21 | F0697 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2026-04-21 | F0725 | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | F | not recorded |
| 2026-04-21 | F0755 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2026-04-21 | F0756 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2026-04-21 | F0757 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2026-04-21 | F0760 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2026-04-21 | F0773 | Administration Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2026-04-21 | F0790 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2026-04-21 | F0791 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2026-04-21 | F0835 | Administration Deficiencies | F | not recorded |
| 2026-04-21 | F0842 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2026-04-21 | F0880 | Infection Control Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2025-11-17 | F0686 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-07-31 | F0565 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2025-07-31 | F0689 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-07-31 | F0760 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-07-31 | F0803 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2025-07-31 | F0880 | Infection Control Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2024-09-26 | F0558 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-09-26 | F0583 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-09-26 | F0676 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-09-26 | F0686 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | G | not recorded |
| 2024-09-26 | F0689 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-09-26 | F0692 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-09-26 | F0758 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-09-26 | F0825 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-09-26 | F0880 | Infection Control Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2024-07-10 | F0602 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-07-10 | F0610 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-03-06 | F0684 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-03-06 | F0697 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | G | not recorded |
| 2024-03-06 | F0842 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-03-06 | F0921 | Environmental Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-01-17 | F0580 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-01-17 | F0684 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | G | not recorded |
| 2022-05-27 | F0558 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2022-05-27 | F0677 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2022-05-27 | F0686 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2022-05-27 | F0695 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2022-05-27 | F0725 | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2022-05-27 | F0745 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |