Altercare Newark North Inc.
Newark, OH · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 365481) · 75 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (740) 366-2321 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Altercare Newark North has a CMS overall rating of 3 stars, which is at the Ohio state average of 3.15 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Altercare Newark North reports total nurse staffing of about 3.31 hours per resident per day, including 0.44 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 50.0%.
Altercare Newark North has no federal fines on record, a total fine amount of $0, and no payment denials reported by CMS. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus designation noted for this facility in the provided data.
About this facility
Altercare Newark North Inc. is a for-profit nursing home in Newark, Licking County, Ohio, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since March 1980. The facility is licensed for 75 beds and serves an average of 66.4 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Altercare Newark North holds an overall rating of 3 stars, which is at the Ohio state average of 3.15. This overall score reflects a health inspection rating of 2 stars, a quality measure rating of 5 stars, and a staffing rating of 2 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.31 per resident per day, with registered nurse hours of 0.44 per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 50.0%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility, no total fine dollar amount, and no payment denials.
Altercare Newark North is part of the Altercare chain, which operates 22 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.3 stars. There has been no change of ownership in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to verify current details on the Care Compare website before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Altercare Newark North has an overall rating of 3 stars, which is at the Ohio state average of 3.15 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, this facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.31 hours per resident per day, with 0.44 RN hours per resident per day, and a staffing rating of 2 stars; nursing turnover is 50.0%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines on record and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 75 beds and has an average of 66.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation and is part of the Altercare chain, which includes 22 facilities with an average rating of 3.3 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on March 24, 1980.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures — this facility scores 3, 2, 2, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify short-term rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 7403662321 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 7403662321 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/365481?state=OH.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.