Altercare Of Bucyrus Center Fo
Bucyrus, OH · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 365625) · 80 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 1 totaling $26,685
Phone: (419) 562-7644 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Altercare Of Bucyrus Center Fo has a CMS overall rating of 4 stars, above the Ohio state average of 3.15 stars. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Altercare Of Bucyrus Center Fo reports 3.44 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.56 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing turnover rate of 42.9% and a CMS staffing rating of 2 stars.
Altercare Of Bucyrus Center Fo has 1 federal fine on record totaling $26,685.00, with 0 payment denials reported. No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated in the CMS data for this facility.
About this facility
Altercare Of Bucyrus Center Fo is a for-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Bucyrus, Crawford County, Ohio, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since July 13, 1984. The facility has 80 certified beds with an average of 66.2 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall rating of 4 stars, above the Ohio state average of 3.15 stars. The health inspection rating is 3 stars, the quality measure rating is 5 stars, and the staffing rating is 2 stars.
Total nurse staffing time is 3.44 hours per resident per day, with 0.56 registered nurse hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 42.9%.
CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $26,685.00 for this facility. There have been 0 payment denials. No abuse icon or Special Focus status is present in the data provided for this facility.
This facility is part of the Altercare chain, which operates 22 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 3.3 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Families considering this facility for a parent should review the full inspection record and quality measures directly on Medicare Care Compare, as this profile reflects only the specific data points published by CMS at the time of the data pull, and does not include cost, availability, tour, or program details beyond what is listed here.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It has an overall rating of 4 stars, which is above the Ohio state average of 3.15 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
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 3.44 hours per resident per day, with 0.56 RN hours per resident per day; nursing staff turnover is 42.9%, and the CMS staffing rating is 2 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 1 federal fine totaling $26,685.00, and 0 payment denials.
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 80 beds and has an average of 66.2 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 nationally with an average rating of 3.3 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since July 13, 1984.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on an overall score, a health inspection score (3 stars here), a quality measures score (5 stars here), and a staffing score (2 stars here).
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 4195627644 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 4195627644 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/365625?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.