All citations for Altercare Thornville Inc.

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

February 19, 2026

Showing 1 to 13 of 13 citations

  1. Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

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

    Health citation F-0686, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of September 2, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 26, 2025).

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

    Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0341, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 19, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home has a plan to correct it.

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

    Have an externally vented heating system.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0522, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of February 19, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 31, 2026).

  4. 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 February 19, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 10, 2026).

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

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

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

    Health citation F-0684, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of February 19, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 10, 2026).

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

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

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

    Health citation F-0686, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of February 19, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 10, 2026).

  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.

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

    Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of February 19, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 10, 2026).

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

    Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

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

    Health citation F-0757, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of February 19, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 10, 2026).

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

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

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

    Health citation F-0684, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of September 2, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 16, 2025).

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

    Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

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

    Health citation F-0697, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of September 2, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 16, 2025).

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

    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

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

    Health citation F-0759, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of September 2, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 16, 2025).

  12. 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 September 2, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 26, 2025).

  13. 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 September 2, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 16, 2025).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of September 30, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.