17 Forry Street, Newark, OH 43055 · Licking County · (740) 349-8175
47 certified beds, about 44 residents a day · For profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 2000
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 366196 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
At its most recent standard inspection, on June 30, 2026, inspectors cited 4 health deficiencies (the Ohio average is 10.5, the national average 9.2).
Of 25 health citations since September 2023, 2 were rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents (1 immediate jeopardy).
CMS lists 2 fines totaling $252,477 in the last three years; the largest was $221,446, and the latest is dated May 20, 2025.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.43 hours per resident per day, against 3.69 across Ohio and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.60 of those hours.
66.7% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Ohio average 48.7%).
CMS links it to Altercare, an affiliated group of 22 nursing homes.
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 25 health citations on file.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of resident medical records, staff interviews and review of facility policy, the facility failed to ensure staff was knowledgeable about advanced directive procedures. This affected four of four residents (#1, #22, #24, and #46) reviewed for advanced directives. The facility census was 42 residents.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, and staff interview the facility failed to timely implement physician recommendations per the Medication Regimen Review (MRR) for three residents, (#1, #4, and #24) of five reviewed for unnecessary medications. The facility also failed to ensure the MRR were reviewed by the physician in a timely manner for three residents, (#4, #24, and #46) of five reviewed for unnecessary medications. The facility census was 42.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, interviews, and facility policy review, the facility failed to implement interventions to prevent pressure ulcers. This affected one resident, (#24), of three residents reviewed for pressure ulcers. The facility census was 42.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of resident medical records, staff interviews, and review of facility policy, the facility failed to monitor the nutrition status quarterly for one resident (#22). The facility failed to complete nutrition assessments timely for two residents, (#7 and #22). The facility failed to identify a significant weight loss for one resident, (#7). The facility also failed to notify the physician of significant weight losses for two residents, (#03 and #7). This affected three of four residents reviewed for nutrition. The facility census was 42 residents.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, staff interview and review of McGreer Criteria, the facility failed to ensure one resident, (#35) was not prescribed antibiotics unnecessarily. This affected one of five residents reviewed for infection control. The facility census was 42. Review of Resident # 35's medical record revealed an admission date of 02/21/25 with diagnoses that included but were not limited to encephalopathy, altered mental status, dementia with anxiety and obstructive uropathy. Review of Resident # 35's current care plans revealed the resident was cognitively impaired and required assistance from staff with toileting and dressing. Review of Resident # 35's Urine Culture and Sensitivity (UA C/S) dated 02/18/26 revealed the culture was positive for 60,000 colony-forming units per milliliter (col/ml) of Proteus mirabilis and 50,000 col/ml of staphylococcus aureus. [...]
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, observation, and interviews, the facility failed to ensure expired medications were not available for use, failed to ensure medications were labeled accurately, and failed to store medications securely. This affected three residents (#5, #10, and #34) and had the potential to affect all residents who may be ordered facility stock medication. The facility census was 43.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, and interviews, the facility failed to ensure timely assistance was provided to complete activities of daily living. This affected one resident (Resident #34) of seven residents reviewed for activities of daily living. The facility census was 43. Findings Include:Review of the medical record for Resident #34 revealed an admission date of 11/14/24 with diagnoses that included chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma, irritable bowel syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis, altered mental status, abnormalities of gait, unsteadiness on feet, repeated falls, muscle weakness, hypertension, hypotension, congestive heart failure, Type II Diabetes, osteoarthritis, anxiety disorder, major depressive disorder, and need for personal assistance with personal care. [...]
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, observation, and staff interview, the facility failed to provide the physician ordered medication for one, (Resident # 5) of three reviewed for medications. The facility census was 43. Findings Include: Review of the medical record for Resident #5 revealed a current admission date of 08/14/25 with diagnoses to include of acute respiratory failure with hypercapnia, muscle weakness, dysphagia, Type II Diabetes Mellitus, hypertension, and atherosclerotic heart disease. Review of Resident #5's care plan revealed Resident #5 required assistance with medication administration. Review of facility provided physician orders for Resident #5 revealed an order for Insulin Aspart U-100 (fast acting insulin with onset in five to 10 minutes) Insulin pen 100 units/milliliter (ml) (3ml); [...]
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interviews, the facility failed to develop and implement a comprehensive, effective and individualized resident centered pressure ulcer prevention and treatment program for Resident #15 to prevent the development of pressure ulcers, to ensure treatments were completed as ordered and to promote timely and optimal healing of pressure ulcers. Actual Harm occurred on 03/17/25 when Resident #15, who was dependent on staff , was assessed to have an unstageable pressure ulcer (the left heel without evidence of interventions being implemented as ordered. The pressure ulcer required manual debridement resulting in the wound classification change to a Stage IV without evidence the physician ordered treatment was implemented for 10 days. This affected one resident (Resident #15) of three residents reviewed for pressure ulcers.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, policy review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure advanced directives were clearly reflected in the medical record. This affected one resident (#23) of 16 residents reviewed for advanced directives. The facility census was 44.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure safe oxygen administration practices were implemented. This affected one resident (Resident #13) of eleven receiving oxygen in the facility. The facility census was 44.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, interview, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure medication parameters were followed for Resident #15 and failed to ensure Resident #20 receive d an appropriate antibiotic for a urinary tract infection. This affected two residents (Resident #15 and #20) of six residents reviewed for unnecessary medications. Facility census was 44.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to provide a clean and sanitary environment. This affected one resident (Resident #194) of three residents reviewed for environment. The facility census was 44.
Inspectors wroteBased on closed medical record review, hospital record review, drug information review, review of the American Heart Association Journal at ahajournals.org, review of the facility policy Anticoagulant Therapy and interview, the facility failed to ensure anti-coagulant medication was monitored to ensure it was administered at a therapeutic dose and timely held in the presence of adverse consequences. This resulted in Immediate Jeopardy and actual harm beginning on [DATE] when Resident #44, who had a history of atrial fibrillation and an artificial heart valve managed with the anticoagulant medication, Coumadin (warfarin) and had been diagnosed and treated for a subdural hematoma prior to her admission to the facility, was ordered to resume her Coumadin at a higher dose than previously administered and without an ordered neurology consultation before resuming the anticoagulant medication. [...]
Inspectors wroteBased on closed medical record review, hospital record review, facility policy review and interview, the facility failed to ensure Resident #44's physician was notified timely of missed consultation appointments and laboratory studies. This affected one resident (#44) of seven sampled residents. The facility census was 43.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, observation, staff interview and review of facility policy, the facility failed to ensure staff followed infection control procedures including the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) to prevent transmission of COVID 19. This had the potential to affect all thirteen residents (Resident #14, Resident #15, Resident #16, Resident #17, Resident #18, Resident #19, Resident #20, Resident #21, Resident #22, Resident #23, Resident #24, Resident #25, and Resident #26) residing in Resident #26's assigned care area.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, hospital record review, and staff interview, this facility failed to ensure glucose monitoring was completed for a resident who had a diagnosis of type two diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia (elevated blood glucose levels) and was prescribed a medication that would cause hyperglycemia in patients with diabetes. This affected one (Resident #60) of the four residents reviewed for glucose monitoring. The facility census was 28.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility failed to ensure a significant change assessment was completed when Resident #19 was admitted to hospice. This affected one resident (#19) of one resident reviewed for change in condition. The facility census was 35.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to implement a care plan related to hospice needs and oxygen status for Resident #19 and did not implement a care plan for anticoagulant use for Resident #16. This affected two residents (#16 and #19) of 19 residents whose care plans were reviewed. The facility census was 35.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, observation, interview, and facility policy review the facility failed to revise Resident #14's care plan with changes to meet the need of resident care interventions as determined by the resident's need or as requested by the resident. This effected one resident (# 14) of 19 resident's for plans of care reviewed. The census was 35.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview, observation and record review the facility failed to ensure Resident #18 was provided proper podiatry care and services. This affected one resident (Resident #18) out of one resident reviewed for podiatry care and services. This had the potential to affect 35 residents residing at the facility.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and staff interview, the facility failed to adequately monitor and provide oversight for resident's nutritional status. This affected one (Resident #141) of three residents reviewed for nutrition. The census was 35. Findings Include: Resident #141 was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. His diagnoses were fracture of unspecified part of neck of right femur, muscle weakness, dysphagia, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, end stage renal disease, atherosclerosis, chronic kidney disease, hypokalemia, hypoosmolality and hyponatremia, hypertension, cardiac murmur, osteoarthritis, bacterial pneumonia, anemia, hyperlipidemia, metabolic encephalopathy, vertigo, melena, shortness of breath, and alcohol abuse. Review of Resident #141 weights, dated 08/18/23 to 08/28/23, revealed the following weights: [...]
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, medical record review, and review of facility policies the facility failed to ensure physician's orders were in place prior to oxygen administration and failed to ensure oxygen tubing was dated for Resident #19. This affected one resident (#19) of one resident reviewed for respiratory care. The facility census was 35.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, staff interview, and facility policy review, the facility failed to provide proper parameters for as needed pain medications and did not attempt non-pharmacological interventions prior to the administration of as needed pain medications. This affected three (Residents #136, #143, and #185) of six residents reviewed for unnecessary medications. The census was 35.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, staff interview, and facility policy review, the facility failed to obtain proper justification for the use of antibiotic medications. This affected two (Residents #136 and #143) of three residents reviewed for infections. The census was 35. Findings Include: 1. Resident #136 was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. His diagnoses were metabolic encephalopathy, lobar pneumonia, altered mental status, retention of urine, dysphagia, urinary tract infection, atherosclerotic heart disease, hypertension, hypoosmolality and hyponatremia. His Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment had not been completed to determine his cognitive status. Review of Resident #136 physician orders revealed he was ordered the medication Amoxicillin 875-125 milligrams, one tablet twice daily. [...]
10 fire safety citations on file: 5 on June 30, 2026, 2 on May 20, 2025, 3 on September 7, 2023.
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2025 | Fine | $31,031 |
| February 11, 2025 | Fine | $221,446 |
A payment denial means Medicare and Medicaid stopped paying for new admissions for that period.
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 3.43 | 3.69 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.60 | 0.64 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.05 | 3.28 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.04 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.78 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 66.7% | 48.7% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 83.3% | 43.9% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 1 |
CMS expects 4.22 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 3.58 on weekdays and 3.05 on weekends, 15% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 9.6% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.62 in April to June 2025 to 3.43 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.43 | 0.60 | 3.58 | 3.05 | 9.6% | 6 of 90 | 44 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.55 | 0.56 | 3.66 | 3.29 | 6.6% | 9 of 92 | 43 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.42 | 0.47 | 3.53 | 3.13 | 4.3% | 4 of 92 | 43 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.62 | 0.59 | 3.78 | 3.19 | 13.2% | 1 of 91 | 42 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Ohio, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.64 | 0.60 | 3.80 | 3.24 | 4.6% | 0.4% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Staff pay reports
No staff pay figure for this home has passed review yet. A figure appears only after at least 5 reports from at least 3 different people, sent over at least 60 days, have passed review. If you work here, your report helps start one.
| Job | Median | Middle half | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio, all employers | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $18.76 | $17.93 to $21.44 | 63,280 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $29.78 | $27.34 to $31.68 | 39,900 |
| Registered nurses | $39.67 | $38.08 to $47.61 | 143,730 |
| United States, nursing care facilities | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $20.67 | $17.91 to $22.55 | 534,270 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $33.86 | $30.05 to $37.40 | 188,210 |
| Registered nurses | $41.11 | $37.85 to $47.68 | 142,270 |
Hourly wages; the middle half runs from the 25th to the 75th percentile. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. BLS has no separate estimate for medication aides. These are survey estimates for whole occupations, not figures for any one home.
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Ohio | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.5 | 5.3 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.7 | 3.2 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.4 | 6.1 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.9 | 3.4 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.0 | 8.8 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 24.3 | 24.9 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 23.5 | 12.9 | 12.0 |
For a stay to recover after a hospital visit, these are the results CMS publishes for Altercare Newark South Inc.'s Medicare short-stay residents. On returning residents home or to the community, CMS rates it no different from the national rate (50.3% of residents, after adjusting for how sick they were). How to read these, and what Medicare pays for.
50.3% this home
No different from the national rate
US median of homes 51.5% · Ohio: 147 better, 20 worse
Rate of successful return to home or community from a SNF (risk-standardized discharge to community rate). Higher is better. October 2022 to September 2024. 61 eligible stays.
10.4% this home
No different from the national rate
US median of homes 10.7% · Ohio: 3 better, 7 worse
Rate of potentially preventable hospital readmissions 30 days after discharge from a SNF (risk-standardized rate). Lower is better. October 2022 to September 2024. 60 eligible stays.
6.5% this home
No different from the national rate
US median of homes 7.1% · Ohio: 1 better, 4 worse
Percentage of infections residents got during their SNF stay that resulted in hospitalization (risk-standardized rate). Lower is better. October 2023 to September 2024. 34 eligible stays.
79.2% this home
Median of homes: Ohio55.6% · US 56.6%
Percentage of residents who are at or above an expected ability to care for themselves and move around at discharge. Higher is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 24 residents counted.
0.0% this home
Median of homes: Ohio0.0% · US 0.0%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience one or more falls with major injury during their SNF stay. Lower is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 39 residents counted.
0.0% this home
Median of homes: Ohio1.4% · US 1.7%
Percentage of residents with pressure ulcers or pressure injuries that are new or worsened (adjusted rate). Lower is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 39 residents counted.
Not reported
CMS note: The number of residents or resident stays is too small to report. Call the facility to discuss this quality measure.
Median of homes: Ohio100.0% · US 98.7%
Percentage of residents where the SNF provided a current medication list to the resident, family, and/or caregiver at final discharge. Higher is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 16 residents counted.
Source: CMS Skilled Nursing Facility Quality Reporting Program - Provider Data, released 2026-09-30. Better, no different and worse are CMS's own comparisons with the national rate, after adjusting for how sick residents were. Medians of homes and the state counts are worked out by us from the same file.
Legal business name: ALTERCARE NEWARK SOUTH INC. CMS links this home to Altercare, a group of 22 nursing homes averaging 3.3 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tsg Nursing Centers, Inc | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 100% | 02/01/2018 |
| Gerald F Schroer Dynasty Tr Ua 12312009 Fbo Andrew M Schroer | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 02/01/2018 | |
| Gerald F Schroer Dynasty Tr Ua 12312009 Fbo Gerald F Schroer Jr | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 02/01/2018 | |
| Gerald F Schroer Dynasty Tr Ua 12312009 Fbo Matthew Schroer | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 02/01/2018 | |
| Gerald F Schroer Dynasty Tr Ua 12312009 Margaret S Goodman | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 02/01/2018 | |
| Susanne Schroer Dynasty Trust U/a | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 02/01/2018 | |
| The Schroer Group, Inc. | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 02/01/2018 | |
| Mock, Douglas | W-2 managing employee | Individual | 09/20/2021 | |
| Film, George | Corporate officer | Individual | 02/01/2018 | |
| Goodman, John | Corporate officer | Individual | 02/01/2018 | |
| Logan, Justin | Corporate officer | Individual | 06/01/2022 | |
| Mock, Douglas | Corporate officer | Individual | 09/20/2021 | |
| Nutter, Orian | Corporate officer | Individual | 10/01/2021 | |
| Altercare of Ohio, Inc | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 02/01/2018 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
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