ALTERCARE POST-ACUTE REHAB CENTER
Over 2 years since last inspection. Current conditions may differ from available data.
Altercare Post-Acute Rehab Center in Kent, Ohio, has received an excellent Trust Grade of A, indicating a high level of care and reliability. It ranks #11 out of 913 facilities in Ohio, placing it in the top half, and is the best option among the 10 facilities in Portage County. The facility is improving, having reduced its issues from two in 2019 to just one in 2023. Staffing is a concern, with a rating of 2 out of 5 stars and a turnover rate of 40%, which is below the state average but still indicates some instability. Importantly, the facility has not incurred any fines, showing good compliance with regulations. However, there were specific incidents noted, such as a failure to provide catheter care to one resident, which could pose significant health risks. Additionally, there was a past issue where a resident did not receive an antidepressant for nine days, indicating lapses in medication management. Overall, while the facility boasts excellent health inspection and quality measures, the staffing challenges and past medication errors are important factors for families to consider.
- Trust Score
- A
- In Ohio
- #11/913
- Safety Record
- Low Risk
- Inspections
- Getting Better
- Staff Stability ○ Average
- 40% turnover. Near Ohio's 48% average. Typical for the industry.
- Penalties ✓ Good
- No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Ohio facilities.
- Skilled Nurses ✓ Good
- Each resident gets 50 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — more than average for Ohio. RNs are trained to catch health problems early.
- Violations ✓ Good
- Only 3 deficiencies on record. Cleaner than most facilities. Minor issues only.
The Good
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5-Star Quality Measures · Strong clinical quality outcomes
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Full Sprinkler Coverage · Fire safety systems throughout facility
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No fines on record
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Staff turnover below average (40%)
8 points below Ohio average of 48%
Facility shows strength in quality measures, fire safety.
The Bad
Near Ohio avg (46%)
Typical for the industry
Part of a multi-facility chain
Ask about local staffing decisions and management
The Ugly 3 deficiencies on record
Aug 2023
1 deficiency
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Incontinence Care
(Tag F0690)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure catheter care was provided to Resident #7. This affect...
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Apr 2019
2 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Notification of Changes
(Tag F0580)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure the physician was notified that an antidepressant medication...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Pharmacy Services
(Tag F0755)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure an antianxiety medication was obtained for one (Resident #13...
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Understanding Severity Codes (click to expand)
Questions to Ask on Your Visit
- "Can I speak with families of current residents?"
- "What's your RN coverage like on weekends and overnight?"
Our Honest Assessment
- • Grade A (90/100). Above average facility, better than most options in Ohio.
- • No major safety red flags. No abuse findings, life-threatening violations, or SFF status.
- • No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Ohio facilities.
- • Only 3 deficiencies on record. Cleaner than most facilities. Minor issues only.
- • No significant concerns identified. This facility shows no red flags across CMS ratings, staff turnover, or federal penalties.
About This Facility
What is Altercare Post-Acute Rehab Center's CMS Rating?
CMS assigns ALTERCARE POST-ACUTE REHAB CENTER an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, which is considered much above average nationally. Within Ohio, this rating places the facility higher than 99% of the state's 100 nursing homes. This rating reflects solid performance across the metrics CMS uses to evaluate nursing home quality.
How is Altercare Post-Acute Rehab Center Staffed?
CMS rates ALTERCARE POST-ACUTE REHAB CENTER's staffing level at 2 out of 5 stars, which is below average compared to other nursing homes. Staff turnover is 40%, compared to the Ohio average of 46%. This relatively stable workforce can support continuity of care.
What Have Inspectors Found at Altercare Post-Acute Rehab Center?
State health inspectors documented 3 deficiencies at ALTERCARE POST-ACUTE REHAB CENTER during 2019 to 2023. These included: 3 with potential for harm.
Who Owns and Operates Altercare Post-Acute Rehab Center?
ALTERCARE POST-ACUTE REHAB CENTER is owned by a for-profit company. For-profit facilities operate as businesses with obligations to shareholders or private owners. The facility is operated by ALTERCARE, a chain that manages multiple nursing homes. With 79 certified beds and approximately 69 residents (about 87% occupancy), it is a smaller facility located in KENT, Ohio.
How Does Altercare Post-Acute Rehab Center Compare to Other Ohio Nursing Homes?
Compared to the 100 nursing homes in Ohio, ALTERCARE POST-ACUTE REHAB CENTER's overall rating (5 stars) is above the state average of 3.2, staff turnover (40%) is near the state average of 46%, and health inspection rating (5 stars) is much above the national benchmark.
What Should Families Ask When Visiting Altercare Post-Acute Rehab Center?
Based on this facility's data, families visiting should ask: "Can you walk me through typical staffing levels on day, evening, and night shifts?" "Can I visit during a mealtime to observe dining assistance and food quality?" "How do you handle medical emergencies, and what is your hospital transfer rate?" "Can I speak with family members of current residents about their experience?" These questions are particularly relevant given the below-average staffing rating.
Is Altercare Post-Acute Rehab Center Safe?
Based on CMS inspection data, ALTERCARE POST-ACUTE REHAB CENTER has a clean safety record: no substantiated abuse findings (meaning no confirmed cases of resident harm), no Immediate Jeopardy citations (the most serious violation level indicating risk of serious injury or death), and is not on the Special Focus Facility watch list (a federal program monitoring the lowest-performing 1% of nursing homes). The facility has a 5-star overall rating and ranks #1 of 100 nursing homes in Ohio. While no facility is perfect, families should still ask about staff-to-resident ratios and recent inspection results during their visit.
Do Nurses at Altercare Post-Acute Rehab Center Stick Around?
ALTERCARE POST-ACUTE REHAB CENTER has a staff turnover rate of 40%, which is about average for Ohio nursing homes (state average: 46%). Moderate turnover is common in nursing homes, but families should still ask about staff tenure and how the facility maintains care continuity when employees leave.
Was Altercare Post-Acute Rehab Center Ever Fined?
ALTERCARE POST-ACUTE REHAB CENTER has no federal fines on record. CMS issues fines when nursing homes fail to meet care standards or don't correct problems found during inspections. The absence of fines suggests the facility has either maintained compliance or corrected any issues before penalties were assessed. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review recent inspection reports for the full picture.
Is Altercare Post-Acute Rehab Center on Any Federal Watch List?
ALTERCARE POST-ACUTE REHAB CENTER is not on any federal watch list. The most significant is the Special Focus Facility (SFF) program, which identifies the bottom 1% of nursing homes nationally based on persistent, serious quality problems. Not being on this list means the facility has avoided the pattern of deficiencies that triggers enhanced federal oversight. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review the facility's inspection history directly.