All citations for Altercare of Bucyrus Center Fo

State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.

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Last standard health inspection on record

July 31, 2025

Showing 1 to 24 of 24 citations

  1. Harm to a resident

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level G.

    Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of October 28, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 7, 2025).

  2. Harm to a resident

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level G.

    Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of April 8, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    Past non-compliance: already corrected by the time of the inspection (March 14, 2025).

  3. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have policies on smoking.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0926, Environmental Deficiencies. Inspection of July 31, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 22, 2025).

  4. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of January 29, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 28, 2024).

  5. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0761, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of January 29, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 28, 2024).

  6. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 17, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 9, 2021).

  7. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of July 31, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 22, 2025).

  8. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of January 29, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 28, 2024).

  9. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of May 17, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 9, 2021).

  10. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0343, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 17, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 9, 2021).

  11. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0609, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of July 24, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 14, 2026).

  12. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0610, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of July 24, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 14, 2026).

  13. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0842, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of July 24, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 14, 2026).

  14. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0921, Environmental Deficiencies. Inspection of March 16, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 3, 2026).

  15. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0676, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of February 5, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 27, 2026).

  16. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0695, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of July 31, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 22, 2025).

  17. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of July 31, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 22, 2025).

  18. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0567, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of January 29, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 28, 2024).

  19. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0609, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of January 29, 2024. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 28, 2024).

  20. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0677, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of January 29, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 28, 2024).

  21. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0695, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of January 29, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 28, 2024).

  22. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0755, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of January 29, 2024. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 28, 2024).

  23. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0695, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of May 17, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 9, 2021).

  24. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of May 17, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 9, 2021).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of October 1, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.