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Altercare Newark South Inc.
17 Forry Street, Newark, OH 43055 · Licking County · (740) 349-8175
Fewer inspection deficiencies (7) than 53% of nursing homes in Ohio. Rated #1 of 5 nursing homes in Newark by overall CMS stars. Nursing hours per resident day: 3.4 — below the Ohio average of 3.69.
Quality details (CMS data, Oct 2026 release)
| Certified beds | 47 |
| Average residents per day | 44.2 |
| Ownership | For-profit |
| Participation | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Provider chain | ALTERCARE |
| Nursing hours per resident per day | 3.43 (Ohio average: 3.69) |
| — of which RN hours | 0.60 |
| — of which nurse aide hours | 2.04 |
| Staff turnover | 67% |
| RN turnover | 83% |
| Most recent health inspection | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Deficiencies cited (latest cycle) | 7 (Ohio average: 10.3) |
| Weighted inspection score (lower is better) | 58.75 |
| Federal fines in past 3 years | 2 fine(s) totaling $252,477 |
| Payment denials / penalties | 2 |
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Source: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Provider Information dataset, Oct 2026 release (processing date Sep 1, 2026). Ratings reflect inspection cycles and reported staffing; visit any facility in person before deciding.