Altercare Newark South Inc.
Newark, OH · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 366196) · 47 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 2 totaling $252,477
Phone: (740) 349-8175 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Altercare Newark South Inc. has a CMS overall star rating of 3, which is at the Ohio state average of 3.15. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 1 star.
Altercare Newark South Inc. reports total nurse staffing of about 3.43 hours per resident per day, including 0.60 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 66.7%. CMS gives this facility a 1-star staffing rating.
CMS records show Altercare Newark South Inc. has 2 federal fines totaling $252,477.00 and 0 payment denials. No abuse icon and no Special Focus Facility status are indicated in the CMS data for this facility.
About this facility
Altercare Newark South Inc. is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Newark, Licking County, Ohio, operating under for-profit corporate ownership. The facility is certified for 47 beds and had an average daily census of 44.2 residents. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 3, which is at the state average of 3.15 for Ohio. Its four CMS star ratings break down as follows: health inspection rating of 3, quality measure rating of 5, and staffing rating of 1. The low staffing rating reflects a total nurse staffing level of 3.42703 hours per resident per day, including 0.60452 RN hours per resident per day, alongside a nursing staff turnover rate of 66.7%.
On penalties, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $252,477.00 and 0 payment denials for this facility. No abuse icon and no Special Focus Facility designation are indicated in the provided data.
Altercare Newark South Inc. is part of the Altercare chain, which operates 22 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 3.3, placing this location close to its chain's overall average performance.
Families evaluating this facility should weigh the disparity between its strong 5-star quality measure rating and its 1-star staffing rating, and should review the full inspection history and staffing detail directly on Medicare Care Compare. Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Altercare Newark South Inc. has an overall rating of 3 stars, which is at the Ohio state average of 3.15.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.43 hours per resident per day, with 0.60 RN hours per resident per day, and nursing turnover is 66.7%; CMS rates staffing at 1 star.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 2 fines totaling $252,477.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or a Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 47 beds and had an average of 44.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Altercare chain, which includes 22 facilities with an average rating of 3.3.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for certification on April 25, 2000.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, quality measures, and staffing; this facility scores 3, 3, 5, and 1 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service lines like short-term rehab; contact the facility at 7403498175 or 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 7403498175 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/366196?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.