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Altercare Zanesville Inc.

Zanesville, OH · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 366429) · 99 certified beds

CMS overall rating: 2★ (state average 3.15★ — below state average)
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 2 totaling $198,156 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (740) 452-4351 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗

Altercare Zanesville has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Ohio state average of 3.15 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is also 2 stars.

Altercare Zanesville reports total nurse staffing of about 3.65 hours per resident per day, including 0.63 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 51.3%.

Altercare Zanesville has 2 federal fines on record totaling $198,156.00, plus 1 payment denial. CMS data show no abuse icon and no Special Focus Facility designation for this location.

Overall rating vs. benchmarks
Altercare Zanesville … Altercare Zanesville …: 2★ 2★ OH average OH average: 3.15★ 3.15★ Altercare chain avg Altercare chain avg: 3.3★ 3.3★

About this facility

Altercare Zanesville Inc. is a for-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Zanesville, Muskingum County, Ohio, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since November 4, 2015. The facility has 99 certified beds with an average daily census of 92.8 residents.

According to CMS Care Compare data, Altercare Zanesville holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Ohio state average of 3.15 stars. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2 stars, quality measure (QM) rating of 4 stars, and staffing rating of 2 stars.

Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.64696 per resident per day, with registered nurse (RN) hours of 0.63081 per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 51.3%.

On penalties, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $198,156.00, and 1 instance of payment denial for this facility. There is no abuse icon indicator and no Special Focus Facility designation reported in the data provided.

Altercare Zanesville is part of the Altercare chain, which operates 22 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.3 stars. CMS data indicate no change in ownership within the past 12 months, so the current ratings reflect the present operator.

This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data as reported at the time of compilation. Families are encouraged to review the full inspection and quality record directly on Medicare Care Compare for the most current details.

Questions families ask

What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?

Altercare Zanesville has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Ohio state average of 3.15 stars.

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?

Total nurse staffing is about 3.65 hours per resident per day, with 0.63 RN hours per resident per day and a 51.3% nursing turnover rate; the staffing star rating is 2 out of 5.

Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?

Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $198,156.00 and 1 payment denial.

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 a Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.

How large is this facility and how many residents live there?

The facility has 99 certified beds with an average daily census of 92.8 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 with an average chain rating of 3.3 stars.

How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?

The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on November 4, 2015.

What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?

CMS rates facilities on an overall score plus three components — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 2 (health inspections), 2 (staffing), and 4 (quality measures).

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 7404524351 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.

What should I look for when touring this facility?

The data provided does not include tour information; contact the facility at 7404524351 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.

How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?

You can view the most current CMS data for this facility at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/366429?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.