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Altercare of Hartville Ctr for
Skilled nursing facility and nursing facility
1420 Smith Kramer Road
Hartville, OH 44632
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- Provider Category
- Nursing home
- Location
- Hartville, OH
- Record Period
- 2019–2025
- Source Documents
- 7
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The Essentials
Summary
Across 6 inspections from September 2019 to February 2025, state surveyors documented 16 findings at Altercare of Hartville Ctr for; 16 have a recorded correction; CMS lists no enforcement action in the window.
- Inspections
- 6
- 2019–2025, standard, infection control and complaint
- Findings
- 16
- Deficiencies cited by state inspectors
- Corrected
- 16
- Of 16 findings, with a recorded correction date
- Penalties
- 0
- No fines or payment denials in the window
Findings by Year
- Findings
- Of which, actual harm (level G or above)
* Partial year, through October 1, 2026.
| Year | Inspections | Findings | Of which, actual harm (level G or above) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 2026 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
What the Record Shows
- 16 of 16 findings have a recorded correction date.
- CMS lists no fines or payment denials in this window.
- 2 visits in this window included a complaint investigation. CMS publishes what a complaint investigation cited, not what the complaint alleged.
- The latest standard inspection, February 27, 2025, recorded 5 findings (most serious: Level D).
Report at a Glance
- Facility
- Altercare of Hartville Ctr for
- Address
- 1420 Smith Kramer Road, Hartville, OH 44632
- CMS Certification Number
- 366027
- Provider Type
- Skilled nursing facility and nursing facility
- Certified Beds
- 95
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Record Window
- September 12, 2019 to October 1, 2026
Chronology
Inspection History
Every inspection in the record window, newest first. A finding is a deficiency an inspector cited. CMS publishes what a complaint investigation cited, not what the complaint alleged.
- 2025
Standard health inspection
5 findings
- F584Honor 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.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 28, 2025
- F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 28, 2025
- F685Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 28, 2025
- F791Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 28, 2025
- F908Keep all essential equipment working safely.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 28, 2025
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
- 2024
Infection control inspection
No findings
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
- 2023
Complaint investigation
1 finding
- F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jan 11, 2024
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
- 2023
Complaint investigation
4 findings
- F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Nov 29, 2023
- F582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Nov 29, 2023
- F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Nov 29, 2023
- F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Nov 29, 2023
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
- 2022
Standard health inspection
4 findings
- F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Sep 20, 2022
- F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Sep 20, 2022
- F727Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.Level CPotential for minimal harmCorrected Sep 20, 2022
- F732Post nurse staffing information every day.Level CPotential for minimal harmCorrected Sep 20, 2022
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
- 2019
Standard health inspection
2 findings
- F947Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 3, 2019
- F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 3, 2019
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Severity levels follow the CMS scope and severity grid. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy.
Context
Patterns Worth Examining
A repeated citation can merit attention, but context and corrective action must be reviewed before drawing a conclusion.
No citation repeats across the 6 inspections in this window, and no finding is waiting on a verified correction. That is what the record shows; it is not a judgment of care. The questions that follow still apply.
For Your Next Visit
Questions to Ask on Your Visit
Bring these to the tour. Each one comes from something in the record; the reason is under the question.
- 01
How many nurses and aides are on each shift, including nights and weekends, for the unit we are considering?
No staffing citation appears in this window. Staffing levels are published separately by CMS and are worth asking about directly.
- 02
Has the home been fined or had payments denied before this record begins?
CMS lists no fines or payment denials in this window. The record starts September 12, 2019; anything earlier is not in it.
The Evidence
Sources and Coverage
Inspection results and penalties are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services from surveys conducted by the Ohio state survey agency.
- Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Ohio state survey agency
Inspection Sep 12, 2019 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Ohio state survey agency
Inspection Sep 1, 2022 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Ohio state survey agency
Inspection Nov 13, 2023 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Ohio state survey agency
Inspection Dec 20, 2023 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Ohio state survey agency
Inspection Sep 6, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Ohio state survey agency
Inspection Feb 27, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Provider Information, Provider Data CatalogView Dataset ↗
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · 366027
Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Coverage
Record windowSeptember 12, 2019 – October 1, 2026
- CMS publishes about three inspection cycles; inspections before September 2019 are not in this release.
- CMS refreshes these files monthly, after statements of deficiencies are processed, so an inspection from the last two months may not appear yet.
What This Report Cannot Tell You
- Complaints not investigated onsite
- Allegations screened out by the state before an onsite visit are not published.
- Complaint allegations
- CMS publishes the deficiencies a complaint survey cited, not the allegation itself.
- Facility-reported incidents
- Self-reported incidents appear only if they led to an inspection.
- Follow-up visits
- CMS's files list standard, complaint and infection control surveys, not revisits; a correction date is the one CMS records.
- Fire safety inspections
- Published by CMS separately and not included in this record yet.
- Staffing levels and ownership history
- Published by CMS separately and not included in this record.
Historical coverage varies by agency and location. Missing records do not mean that no complaint or violation occurred.
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