ElderGrade
F

33/100

Poor

Altercare Of Canal Winchester Post-Acute Rc

6725 Thrush Drive, Canal Winchester, OH 43110

CMS 2/5 stars #52 of 57 in Franklin County (614) 834-2500
Certified beds
72
Occupancy
93%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • 5 citation(s) involving actual harm or immediate jeopardy

    Inspectors found violations at scope/severity G or above, meaning residents were harmed or placed in immediate jeopardy.

  • $66,791 in federal fines

    CMS has fined this facility across 2 penalty action(s).

  • Nursing staff turnover of 60%

    High turnover means residents rarely see the same caregiver twice. The national average is about 50%.

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection 0/30 Staffing 10/30 Stability 5/15 Outcomes 15/15 Enforcement 3/10

A full pentagon is full marks. The shape shows what kind of good or bad a home is — two homes can share a score and look nothing alike.

Inspection safety

0/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

  • -10 for 1 immediate-jeopardy citation(s) in the last 3 years
  • -12 for 4 actual-harm citation(s) in the last 3 years
  • -10 for 55 total citations against a national median of 17

Staffing

10/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 3.21 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.66 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 13% against weekdays

Staff stability

5/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 60% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

15/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 5 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

3/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • $66,791 in federal fines across 2 action(s)
  • -2 for 1 denial(s) of Medicare payment for new admissions

Grade ceiling applied

  • Capped at 64 (grade C) — immediate-jeopardy citation in the last 3 years

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 3.78 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.66 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 3.28 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 60.20%
National average 45.80% Below average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 61 citations

Last standard health inspection: April 21, 2026 (4 months ago).

J Apr 21, 2026 F0684 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety

G Apr 21, 2026 F0690 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Actual harm to a resident

F Apr 21, 2026 F0565

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F Apr 21, 2026 F0725 From a complaint

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F Apr 21, 2026 F0835 From a complaint

Administration Deficiencies

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Apr 21, 2026 F0677 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Apr 21, 2026 F0842 From a complaint

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Apr 21, 2026 F0880 From a complaint

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of ALTERCARE, which operates 22 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
MOCK, DOUGLAS Individual W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
MOCK, DOUGLAS Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
FILM, GEORGE Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
GOODMAN, JOHN Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
JOHNSON, KATHY Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
MOCK, DOUGLAS Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
NUTTER, ORIAN Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
ALTERCARE OF OHIO, INC Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
GERALD F SCHROER DYNASTY TR UA 12312009 FBO ANDREW M SCHROER Organization 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
GERALD F SCHROER DYNASTY TR UA 12312009 FBO GERALD F SCHROER JR Organization 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
GERALD F SCHROER DYNASTY TR UA 12312009 FBO MATTHEW SCHROER Organization 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
GERALD F SCHROER DYNASTY TR UA 12312009 MARGARET S GOODMAN Organization 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST

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Common questions about Altercare Of Canal Winchester Post-Acute Rc

What is the ElderGrade for Altercare Of Canal Winchester Post-Acute Rc? +

Altercare Of Canal Winchester Post-Acute Rc holds an ElderGrade of F (33 out of 100), which we describe as "poor". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Altercare Of Canal Winchester Post-Acute Rc? +

Residents receive an average of 3.78 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Altercare Of Canal Winchester Post-Acute Rc been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 5 of the 61 citations on record were scored at scope and severity G or above, meaning inspectors found actual harm to a resident or immediate jeopardy to resident safety.

Does Altercare Of Canal Winchester Post-Acute Rc accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Altercare Of Canal Winchester Post-Acute Rc is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.