Nursing home · Newark, OH
Altercare Newark South INC.
17 Forry Street, Newark, OH 43055 · (740) 349-8175
Altercare Newark South INC. is a 47-bed for-profit nursing home in Newark, Ohio (Licking County). It has been certified to provide Medicare and Medicaid services since 2000. On average it cares for 43 residents a day (about 92% of its certified beds). It is part of Altercare, a group of 22 nursing homes. CMS gives it an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars; the average in Ohio is 3.2.
Ratings
| CMS rating | Stars |
|---|---|
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Health inspections | ★★★★★ |
| Staffing | ★★★★★ |
| Quality measures | ★★★★★ |
Staffing
| Staffing | This home | Ohio avg | US avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse hours per resident per day | 3.57 | 3.71 | 3.90 |
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.53 | 0.64 | 0.69 |
| Nurse hours per resident per day, weekends | 3.13 | – | – |
| Nursing staff turnover | 67% | 49% | 45% |
| RN turnover | 78% | – | – |
| Administrators who left | 1 | – | – |
Inspections and penalties
| Inspections & penalties | This home |
|---|---|
| Most recent standard health inspection | June 30, 2026 |
| Health deficiencies cited (most recent cycle) | 8 below the state average of 10 |
| …of which from complaint inspections | 3 |
| Federal fines (as reported by CMS) | 2 totalling $252,477 |
| Medicare payment denials | 0 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home provider information, Oct 2026 release (CMS Provider Data Catalog: Nursing homes). Ownership: For profit - Corporation. Legal business name: Altercare Newark South INC. Check the latest details and full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare. How to read these ratings →
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Common questions
What is the star rating of Altercare Newark South INC.?
CMS rates Altercare Newark South INC. 3 out of 5 stars overall, with 3 stars for health inspections, 1 for staffing and 5 for quality measures (Medicare Care Compare).
How many beds does Altercare Newark South INC. have?
47 certified beds, with an average of 43 residents a day.
Does Altercare Newark South INC. accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for Medicare and Medicaid. Ask the nursing home about current availability for your coverage.
What is the phone number for Altercare Newark South INC.?
(740) 349-8175. Address: 17 Forry Street, Newark, OH 43055.
Before you choose
- Visit at different times, including evenings and weekends.
- Ask how many residents each nurse and aide cares for on each shift.
- Read the latest inspection report and ask what has been fixed.
- Ask whether a bed is available for your coverage (Medicare, Medicaid or private pay).