Altercare Post-Acute Rehab Center
1463 Tallmadge Road, Kent, OH 44240 · Portage County · (330) 296-6415
79 certified beds, about 72 residents a day · For profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1974
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 365300 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on July 1, 2025, inspectors cited 0 health deficiencies (the Ohio average is 10.5, the national average 9.2).
None of its 5 health citations since July 2021 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.96 hours per resident per day, against 3.69 across Ohio and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.78 of those hours.
39.5% 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.
Health inspections
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.
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
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 5 health citations on file.
March 12, 2026Complaint inspection · 4 citations
- D Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, staff interview, and facility policy review, the facility failed to timely notify the physician of a significant change in condition and failed to notify the physician when nursing staff independently held physician ordered medications. This affected one resident (#169) of three residents reviewed for notification of change.
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, review of the emergency transport report, review of hospital records, interview and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure Resident #169's insulin was administered as prescribed and failed to ensure timely transfer to the emergency room when a significant change in condition was identified. This affected one (Resident #169) of three residents reviewed for medication administration. The facility census was 66.
- D Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, review of manufacture's guidelines and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure a medication error rate of less than 5%. Four errors were observed in 34 opportunities resulting in a 11.76% medication error rate. This affected one (Resident #114) of four residents observed for medication administration. The facility census was 66.
- D Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, staff interviews and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure a complete and accurate medical record for Resident #169. This affected one (Resident #169) out of nine residents' records reviewed during a complaint investigation. The facility's census was 66.
July 1, 2025Standard inspection · 0 citations
August 17, 2023Standard inspection · 1 citation
- D Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure catheter care was provided to Resident #7. This affected one (Resident #7) of one resident reviewed for urinary catheter care. The census was 64.
July 6, 2021Standard inspection · 0 citations
Fire safety inspections
7 fire safety citations on file: 2 on July 1, 2025, 3 on August 17, 2023, 2 on July 6, 2021.
Every fire safety citation7 citations
- F Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- F Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- E Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
- E Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
- E Use approved construction type or materials.
- E Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
Staffing
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) | 3.96 | 3.69 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.78 | 0.64 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.48 | 3.28 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.54 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.64 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 39.5% | 48.7% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 35.7% | 43.9% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 4.64 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
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 4.16 on weekdays and 3.48 on weekends, 16% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 3.3% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.75 in April to June 2025 to 3.96 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 | 3.96 | 0.78 | 4.16 | 3.48 | 3.3% | 0 of 90 | 72 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.89 | 0.75 | 4.09 | 3.38 | 2.4% | 0 of 92 | 75 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.72 | 0.74 | 3.92 | 3.20 | 1.7% | 0 of 92 | 73 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.75 | 0.84 | 3.93 | 3.29 | 1.8% | 0 of 91 | 70 |
| 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.
Quality measures
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 | 3.0 | 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 | 6.7 | 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 | 0.0 | 6.1 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.8 | 8.8 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 29.4 | 24.9 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 6.4 | 12.9 | 12.0 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: ALTERCARE POST-ACUTE REHABILITATION CENTER, 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% | 12/13/2002 |
| Gerald F Schroer Dynasty Tr Ua 12312009 Fbo Andrew M Schroer | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 12/15/2015 | |
| Gerald F Schroer Dynasty Tr Ua 12312009 Fbo Gerald F Schroer Jr | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 12/15/2015 | |
| Gerald F Schroer Dynasty Tr Ua 12312009 Fbo Matthew Schroer | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 12/15/2015 | |
| Gerald F Schroer Dynasty Tr Ua 12312009 Margaret S Goodman | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 12/15/2015 | |
| Susanne Schroer Dynasty Trust U/a | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 12/15/2015 | |
| The Schroer Group, Inc. | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 10/01/2001 | |
| Mock, Douglas | W-2 managing employee | Individual | 09/20/2021 | |
| Mock, Douglas | Corporate director | Individual | 09/20/2021 | |
| Film, George | Corporate officer | Individual | 07/01/2019 | |
| Goodman, John | Corporate officer | Individual | 01/01/2003 | |
| 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 | 10/01/2001 |
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.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on March 12, 2026: "Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on March 12, 2026: "Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident."
- How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on March 12, 2026: "Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater."
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on March 12, 2026: "Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards."
Other nursing homes nearby
- Tamarack Ridge Health and Rehabilitation Kent, 2 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 7 citations
- The Colony Healthcare Center Tallmadge, 5 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 46 citations
- Majestic Care of Kent Kent, 5 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 40 citations
- Heather Knoll Retirement Village Tallmadge, 5.4 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 9 citations
- The Pinnacle Rehabilitation and Nursing Center Tallmadge, 5.7 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 8 citations
- Arbors at Stow Stow, 6 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 43 citations
- Tallmadge Health & Rehab Center Tallmadge, 6.1 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 37 citations
- Woodlands Health and Rehab Center Ravenna, 7.2 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 32 citations
Ohio contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in Ohio. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- Inspections and complaints: Ohio Department of Health, Nursing Homes and Facilities, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: Ohio Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman, 1-800-282-1206. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
- State inspection reports: Ohio Long-Term Care Quality Navigator (Ohio Department of Aging), where Ohio publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Altercare Post-Acute Rehab Center's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Altercare Post-Acute Rehab Center 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 5 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 5 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Altercare Post-Acute Rehab Center get at its last inspection?
- 0 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on July 1, 2025. The Ohio average is 10.5.
- Has Altercare Post-Acute Rehab Center been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Altercare Post-Acute Rehab Center accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Altercare Post-Acute Rehab Center?
- CMS lists 15 owners and managers, and links the home to Altercare. Legal business name: ALTERCARE POST-ACUTE REHABILITATION CENTER, INC..
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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