C

ALTERCARE OF BUCYRUS CENTER FO

1929 WHETSTONE STREET, BUCYRUS, OH 44820
Score: 63 / 100

With a score of 63 out of 100, Altercare Of Bucyrus Center Fo earns a C grade — placing it near the middle of Ohio nursing facilities. Families should review the detailed metrics below when considering this Bucyrus location.

Staffing levels are a potential concern at Altercare Of Bucyrus Center Fo, with 3.05 total nursing hours per resident per day — below the national average of 3.8 hours. Lower staffing can impact care quality and staff responsiveness.

Recent inspections identified 15 deficiencies at Altercare Of Bucyrus Center Fo. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 32 / 40 pts
4 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 15 / 25 pts
3 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 8 / 20 pts
2 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 15 / 15 pts
5 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.05 3.8 Below Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.41 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.80 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 1.84 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 2.63 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.19 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

15
Total Deficiencies
Oct 27, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 15 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0689 Severity G
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Oct 27, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0926 Severity F
    Have policies on smoking.
    Jul 30, 2025 · Environmental Deficiencies
  • Tag 0689 Severity E
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Jul 30, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0695 Severity D
    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
    Jul 30, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0880 Severity D
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    Jul 30, 2025 · Infection Control Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 3.5% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 3.5% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 2.8% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 0.0% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 8.1% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 3.6% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 21.8% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $26,685

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of C is based on a score of 63 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 4★ → 32 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 3★ → 15 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 2★ → 8 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 5★ → 15 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -2 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
80
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Jul 30, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
6