Altercare of Bucyrus Center Fo
1929 Whetstone Street, Bucyrus, OH 44820
Altercare of Bucyrus Center Fo is a nursing home in Bucyrus, Ohio. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
At a glance
- CMS overall star rating4 of 5
- Last standard health inspectionJuly 31, 2025 (1 year ago)
- Health citations since May 17, 202120 (Ohio average 31)
- Fines in the past three years1, $26,685 in total
- CMS flagsNone listed by CMS
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CMS flags
CMS does not list this home as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate. CMS does not show an abuse icon for it. CMS lists no change of ownership in the past 12 months.
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of October 28, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Health inspection on July 24, 2026
3 citationsCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0609. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 14, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0609 2 times since 2024.
Citation F0610. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 14, 2026.
Citation F0842. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 14, 2026.
Health inspection on March 16, 2026
1 citationCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0921. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 3, 2026.
Health inspection on February 5, 2026
1 citationCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0676. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 27, 2026.
January 7, 2026
FineCMS fine of $26,685 on January 7, 2026.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Staffing
Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 3.5 to 3.1 hours per resident per day.
Health inspection on October 28, 2025
1 citationCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.
177 of 924 Ohio homes (19%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2025.
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Citation F0689. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 7, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0689 4 times since 2021.
Health inspection on July 31, 2025
4 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0926. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have policies on smoking.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 22, 2025.
Citation F0689. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 22, 2025.
Citation F0695. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 22, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0695 3 times since 2021.
Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 22, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0880 2 times since 2021.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Health inspection on April 8, 2025
1 citationCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.
177 of 924 Ohio homes (19%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2025.
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Citation F0689. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 14, 2025.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
CMS update of April 25, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Health inspection on January 29, 2024
6 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 28, 2024.
Citation F0567. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 28, 2024.
Citation F0609. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 28, 2024.
Citation F0677. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 28, 2024.
Citation F0695. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 28, 2024.
Citation F0755. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 28, 2024.
Fire safety inspection on January 29, 2024
2 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0761. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 28, 2024.
Citation K0920. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 28, 2024.
Health inspection on May 17, 2021
3 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0689. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 9, 2021.
Citation F0695. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 9, 2021.
Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 9, 2021.
Fire safety inspection on May 17, 2021
2 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0345. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 9, 2021.
Citation K0343. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 9, 2021.
CMS star ratings
- 4 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 3 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 3 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 5 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (419) 562-7644
- Last standard health inspection
- July 31, 2025 (1 year ago)
- Certified beds
- 80
- Residents per day, on average
- 66.8
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- Altercare of Bucyrus Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing Care INC
- Chain
- Altercare
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the Ohio average (20 vs 31).
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- TSG NURSING CENTERS, INC5% or greater direct ownership interest · 100% · since 12/13/2002
- GERALD F SCHROER DYNASTY TR UA 12312009 FBO ANDREW M SCHROER5% or greater indirect ownership interest · no percentage provided · since 12/15/2015
- GERALD F SCHROER DYNASTY TR UA 12312009 FBO GERALD F SCHROER JR5% or greater indirect ownership interest · no percentage provided · since 12/15/2015
- GERALD F SCHROER DYNASTY TR UA 12312009 FBO MATTHEW SCHROER5% or greater indirect ownership interest · no percentage provided · since 12/15/2015
- GERALD F SCHROER DYNASTY TR UA 12312009 MARGARET S GOODMAN5% or greater indirect ownership interest · no percentage provided · since 12/15/2015
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- SUSANNE SCHROER DYNASTY TRUST U/A5% or greater indirect ownership interest · no percentage provided · since 12/15/2015
- THE SCHROER GROUP, INC.5% or greater indirect ownership interest · no percentage provided · since 10/01/2001
- ALTERCARE OF OHIO, INCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 10/01/2001
Questions
When was Altercare of Bucyrus Center Fo last inspected?
CMS lists July 31, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Altercare of Bucyrus Center Fo have?
CMS lists 20 health citations since May 17, 2021. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Altercare of Bucyrus Center Fo been fined?
CMS lists 1 fine in the past three years, $26,685 in total.
What is the CMS star rating of Altercare of Bucyrus Center Fo?
Its CMS overall star rating is 4 of 5.
Is Altercare of Bucyrus Center Fo a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.