Public Record
Altercare Newark North Inc.
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Facility profile
- CMS overall rating
- 3 / 5
- Certified beds
- 75
- Avg. residents per day
- 62.8
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Inspection record
On record from CMS
- Citations on record
- 42
- Inspections on file
- 12
- Last inspection
- 2025-07-30
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Citations
42 citations on record
Each deficiency cited on a CMS health inspection of this facility, sourced from the federal record. Open a report for the raw CMS Scope and Severity grade on each finding.
What do CMS severity letters mean?
Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.
Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.
- 0695Generalpotential for harm
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
- 0880Generalpotential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- 0805Generalpotential for harm
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
- 0761Generalpotential for harm
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
- 0758Generalpotential for harm
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
- 0692Generalpotential for harm
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
- 0689Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- 0677Generalpotential for harm
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
- 0580Generalpotential for harm
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
- 0812Generalpotential for harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- 0773Generalpotential for harm
Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
- 0550Generalpotential for harm
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
- 0684Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- 0684Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- 0755Generalpotential for harm
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
- 0807Generalpotential for harm
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration.
- 0686Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
- 0812Generalpotential for harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- 0553Generalpotential for harm
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
- 0584Generalpotential for harm
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
- 0641Generalpotential for harm
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
- 0656Generalpotential for harm
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
- 0657Generalpotential for harm
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
- 0692Generalpotential for harm
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
- 0695Generalpotential for harm
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
- 0699Generalpotential for harm
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
- 0880Generalpotential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- 0925Generalpotential for harm
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
- 0361Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that waiting areas, nurse’s stations, gift shops, and cooking facilities, open to the corridor are properly protected.
- 0883Generalpotential for harm
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
- 0842Generalpotential for harm
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
- 0689Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- 0684Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- 0679Generalpotential for harm
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
- 0677Generalpotential for harm
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
- 0657Generalpotential for harm
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
- 0644Generalpotential for harm
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
- 0575Generalno actual harm
Post a list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all pertinent State agencies and advocacy groups and a statement that the resident may file a complaint with the State Survey Agency.
- 0558Generalpotential for harm
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
- 0550Generalpotential for harm
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
- 0222Generalpotential for harm
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.
- 0921Generalpotential for harm
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Inspection findings
What the surveyors documented
The verbatim CMS Form 2567 statement of deficiencies for each survey, straight from the federal record. Open a report for the full findings and plan of correction.
- Inspection9 deficiencies
F 0580 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT…
Read full statement of deficiencies - Inspection1 deficiency
F 0773 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results. Based on medical record review, staff interview, review of facility contracts, and review of…
Read full statement of deficiencies - Inspection1 deficiency
F 0550 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on…
Read full statement of deficiencies - Inspection1 deficiency
F 0684 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on review of the medical record and staff interview, the…
Read full statement of deficiencies - Inspection2 deficiencies
F 0755 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on…
Read full statement of deficiencies - Inspection1 deficiency
F 0686 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review, observation, staff interview, and policy review, the…
Read full statement of deficiencies - Inspection12 deficiencies
F 0553 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review…
Read full statement of deficiencies - Inspection13 deficiencies
F 0550 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on…
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FAQ
Questions and answers
- What is Altercare Newark North Inc.?
- Altercare Newark North Inc. is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Newark, OH, tracked by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Its CMS Certification Number (CCN) is 365481.
- What is the CMS rating for Altercare Newark North Inc.?
- Altercare Newark North Inc. has a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars. CMS rates nursing homes on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
- How many beds does Altercare Newark North Inc. have?
- Altercare Newark North Inc. is certified for 75 beds. It serves an average of 62.8 residents per day.
- How many citations does Altercare Newark North Inc. have?
- Altercare Newark North Inc. has 42 citations on record from CMS health inspections, each tied to a federal deficiency tag.
- When was Altercare Newark North Inc. last inspected?
- Altercare Newark North Inc. was last inspected on July 30, 2025. CMS surveys nursing homes about once a year and after complaints.
- What can I do if I have concerns about care at this facility?
- Start by raising the concern with the facility administrator or director of nursing. Every state also runs a free long-term care ombudsman program that advocates for residents and families; the federal Eldercare Locator at eldercare.acl.gov can connect you with yours. Complaints about quality of care can also be filed with your state survey agency.
*Sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). See the official record on CMS Care Compare. If you believe any information is inaccurate, report it here.
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