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Altercare of Wadsworth

Meets baseline Medicare standards with room for improvement. A tour and talking to current residents' families is the best next step.

147 Garfield St, Wadsworth, OH 4428190 bedsLicensed & Active
3/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
3.6/5

based on 54 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

This facility's physical therapy department is frequently praised, making it a potential option for short-term rehab. However, families must be vigilant regarding basic care needs; multiple reviewers reported issues with call light response times and hygiene. We strongly recommend visiting during off-hours and weekends to observe staffing levels firsthand before committing.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

54 reviews on Google
Altercare of Wadsworth receives highly polarized feedback, with families either praising the facility as a compassionate, clean environment or condemning it for severe neglect and poor communication. While many reviewers highlight excellent physical therapy and specific, dedicated staff members, a recurring pattern of complaints involves slow response times to call lights, understaffing, and inconsistent care quality. Families should approach this facility with caution, as experiences appear to vary significantly based on the specific shift or staff members assigned.

Quality Themes

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Food3.0Staff5.0Clean6.0Activities7.0Meds3.0MemoryN/AComms2.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Effective physical and occupational therapy
  • Compassionate and attentive individual staff members
  • Clean and orderly facility appearance
  • Helpful admissions process

Concerns

  • Slow response times to call lights and patient needs (mentioned by 4 reviewers)
  • Poor communication and difficulty reaching staff/management (mentioned by 5 reviewers)
  • Inadequate hygiene and neglect of basic medical needs (mentioned by 4 reviewers)
  • High turnover or reliance on agency staff who lack familiarity with patients (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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234'16(2)'18(5)'20(2)'22(3)'24(4)'26(4)

Distribution · 54 analyzed

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32
4
1
3
2
2
5
1
14

How They Respond to Reviews

47%response rate

This facility responds to some reviews.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1I noticed that communication is a top priority for families; what is the best way for us to stay in touch with the nursing team and management regarding my loved one's daily status?
  • 2Given the feedback regarding response times to call lights, what specific protocols do you have in place to ensure residents receive timely assistance when they need help?
  • 3I see that the facility has a 3-star CMS rating; what specific steps is the leadership team currently taking to improve the health inspection and staffing outcomes?
  • 4Since therapy services are highlighted as a strength here, how do your physical and occupational therapists coordinate with the nursing staff to ensure consistent care throughout the day?
  • 5How do you manage the transition for new residents when utilizing agency staff to ensure they are familiar with my loved one's specific medical needs and personal preferences?
  • 6Regarding medication management and hygiene, what oversight measures are in place to ensure these daily tasks are consistently completed to a high standard?

Personalized based on this facility's data


Key Review Excerpts

The physical and occupational therapy were excellent—thoughtful, consistent, and tailored to his needs—which was crucial to his recovery.

Long-term resident's family · 2025★★★★★

They didn’t take care of my dad at all. If it wasn’t for hospice he would have suffered more. They gave him no attention and no medical care. They let him lay and suffer with wounds on his feet and buttocks.

Long-term resident's family · 2025☆☆☆☆

The communication and care is incredible!!! They contacted me about my father's care before. even got there from the hospital. Gave me accurate and timely information, the care is awesome!!

Long-term resident's family · 2025★★★★★
Source: 54 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.58hrs
77%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.51hrs
86%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
60%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
67%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating
5/ 5
Better Than Avg

8

measures

Worse Than Avg

7

measures

Mixed Results

2

measures

Long-Stay Residents
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility8.0%
Better than Avg
Here
8.0%
US
12.1%
OH
28.2%
Medina
21.9%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility2.5%
Better than Avg
Here
2.5%
US
15.3%
OH
6.9%
Medina
7.2%
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility1.7%
Better than Avg
Here
1.7%
US
14.4%
OH
5.8%
Medina
6.4%
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Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility29.0%
Worse than Avg
Here
29.0%
US
19.5%
OH
25.4%
Medina
24.1%
💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility89.0%
Worse than Avg
Here
89.0%
US
93.4%
OH
92.6%
Medina
94.2%
⚖️

Residents who lost too much weight

↓ Lower is better
This Facility9.5%
Worse than Avg
Here
9.5%
US
5.3%
OH
6.3%
Medina
5.4%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility32.7%
Worse than Avg
Here
32.7%
US
81.8%
OH
78.4%
Medina
78.6%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility44.6%
Worse than Avg
Here
44.6%
US
79.7%
OH
75.6%
Medina
75.0%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
US
1.6%
OH
1.2%
Medina
1.5%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

17deficiencies
Well above state avg (10.1)
7 complaint-triggered

Families have filed multiple complaints against this facility, with 8 complaint-triggered deficiencies in recent years. The facility shows recurring problems with quality of care, medication management, and infection control across multiple surveys from 2023 to 2025. While all issues have correction dates, the pattern of repeated problems in core care areas, particularly quality of life and treatment according to resident preferences, suggests ongoing challenges that families should carefully evaluate.

Jul 24, 2025Complaint
5
0804Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

0679Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0908Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Environmental Deficiencies

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

Mar 18, 2025Complaint
2
0761Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Apr 25, 2024Routine
13
0868Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

0131Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Construction Deficiencies

Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction.

0553Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.

0580Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

0676Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0688Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

0690Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0693Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

0695Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

0698Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

0758Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

0842Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

Jun 28, 2023Routine
13
0812Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0372Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

0355Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

0741Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

0558Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

0578Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

0600Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

0604Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

0607Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

0609Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

0610Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

0677Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Jan 2, 2020Routine
1
0812Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Altercare of Wadsworth

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Altercare

Chain Size

22 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 3.3/5 · Rank 16 of 22

Ownership & Management

Owners

Tsg Nursing Centers, INC

Owner · Organization

100%

Gerald F Schroer Dynasty Tr Ua 12312009 Fbo Andrew M Schroer

Owner (parent company) · Organization

Gerald F Schroer Dynasty Tr Ua 12312009 Fbo Gerald F Schroer Jr

Owner (parent company) · Organization

Gerald F Schroer Dynasty Tr Ua 12312009 Fbo Matthew Schroer

Owner (parent company) · Organization

Gerald F Schroer Dynasty Tr Ua 12312009 Margaret S Goodman

Owner (parent company) · Organization

Susanne Schroer Dynasty Trust U/a

Owner (parent company) · Organization

The Schroer Group, INC.

Owner (parent company) · Organization

Key personnel

Mock, DouglasW-2 Managing EmployeeMock, DouglasOfficer / DirectorFilm, GeorgeOfficer / DirectorGoodman, JohnOfficer / DirectorLogan, JustinOfficer / Director
Source: Medicare provider data

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