Altercare Thornville Inc.
Thornville, OH · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 366369) · 50 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $63,418 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (740) 246-5253 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Altercare Thornville has a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the Ohio state average of 3.15. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Altercare Thornville reports 3.76 total nurse hours per resident per day, including about 0.92 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 38.0%.
Altercare Thornville has 1 federal fine on record totaling $63,418.00, along with 1 payment denial. No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated in the CMS data for this facility.
About this facility
Altercare Thornville Inc. is a 50-certified-bed nursing home in Thornville, Perry County, Ohio, with an average of 45.5 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit corporation and is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, having first been approved in 2008.
According to CMS Care Compare, Altercare Thornville holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Ohio state average of 3.15. This overall score is built from a health inspection rating of 2 stars, a quality measure (QM) rating of 5 stars, and a staffing rating of 4 stars.
Nurse staffing is reported at 3.75684 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.92019 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 38.0%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $63,418.00, and 1 payment denial on file for this facility. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus status indicated in the data provided for Altercare Thornville.
The facility is part of the Altercare chain, which operates 22 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.3 stars. CMS data indicates no change in ownership within the last 12 months for this facility.
This profile is drawn from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare and by contacting the facility.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Altercare Thornville has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which CMS lists as at the Ohio state average of 3.15.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
CMS reports 3.75684 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.92019 RN hours per resident per day, with nursing turnover at 38.0% and a staffing rating of 4 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $63,418.00 and 1 payment denial 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?
Altercare Thornville has 50 certified beds and an average of 45.5 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 operates 22 facilities nationwide 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 2008-11-10.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; here they are 2, 4, and 5 stars respectively, combining to an overall 3-star rating.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines like short-term rehabilitation; contact the facility at 7402465253 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 7402465253 to arrange a visit and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/366369?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.