1 / 5CMS Care Compare
Reviews of Altercare Cambridge are sharply divided: some families praise the cleanliness, homey feel, and kindness of staff during rehab or hospice transitions, while others report serious lapses in care, including missed medication orders, slow response times, and an unresponsive administrator. The facility appears to serve both long-term residents and short-term rehab patients in Guernsey County, Ohio.
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Altercare Cambridge is a senior living community in Cambridge, Ohio offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 4.3 out of 5 across 40 reviews.
Altercare Cambridge is a long-term care and short-term rehabilitation facility located in Cambridge, Ohio. The community is situated on Old Twenty One Road and serves Guernsey County with a focus on creating a welcoming, home-like environment for its residents.
The facility provides personalized care with attention from skilled staff committed to residents' health and well-being. The community aims to create an atmosphere where residents feel at home while families have confidence in the quality of care provided.
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4.3★ on Google (40)
Dave Holdren
Jul 2026
My mother lives at Altercare Cambridge. I'm very satisfied with the care she receives.<br>The staff take good care of the residents.<br>Very clean building. Guided activities each day for those residing here.<br>Thank you Altercare for all you do!
Alexis Kerr
Apr 2026
Would give 0 stars if possible. They did not follow doctor's orders of holding certain pills before an upcoming surgery for my grandmother. Had to ask them to change my grandmother's sheets after a week of being there. Floors in the rooms need mopped. We took it upon ourselves as family to do so. Grandmother got pneumonia while there. There were days that I'd spend 6 hours with her and only see someone bring her food. No nurses except to pass pills at night. She would hit the call button and wait for 20 minutes. Short staffed? Lack of care?
Lisa Johnson
Nov 2025
My MIL spent a week here and I am grateful to everyone for their kindness from the moment we walked in the door from Sylvia at the front desk to the therapists, nurses and aides, and administrators. You know who you are and I appreciate you! Thank you for how you took care of her, and for all the time you spent listening to me and answering my questions. It made the transition back to hospice a little easier. I appreciated the cleanliness and that the facility had a homey and inviting feel.
Vicki Dennis
Nov 2025
I was not a consumer here, but some of my family members were. You walk in and most of the time I was greeted. First thing I noticed no horrible nursing home smell. The facility appeared to be very neat and clean. Recently my sister was in there for rehab and she just praised all the workers from nurses, aids,therapy,dining and cleaners. She said she really enjoyed her stay. Keep up the good work!!!
Cam
Oct 2025
Beware--they will take your loved ones off medication here so their facility isnt penalized for distributing too much of a certain type of medication. Then, when it comes time to ask who would make such and incredibly careless decision they wont hold anyone accountable for their actions. Sad place
8 inspection visits in the last three years, 34 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 26, 2026
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 26, 2026
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 26, 2026
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 26, 2026
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.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 26, 2026
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 26, 2026
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 26, 2026
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 26, 2026
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 26, 2026
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 19, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 19, 2025
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 14, 2025
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 14, 2025
Have an externally vented heating system.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 5, 2024
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 1, 2024
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 1, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 1, 2024
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 1, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 1, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 24, 2024
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 24, 2024
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.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 24, 2024
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.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 3, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 9, 2022
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 9, 2022
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 9, 2022
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 9, 2022
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 9, 2022
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 9, 2022
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 9, 2022
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 9, 2022
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 9, 2022
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 9, 2022
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 9, 2022
Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.
Altercare Cambridge offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
Altercare Cambridge is located at 66731 Old Twenty-one Road in Cambridge, Ohio.
Reviews of Altercare Cambridge are sharply divided: some families praise the cleanliness, homey feel, and kindness of staff during rehab or hospice transitions, while others report serious lapses in care, including missed medication orders, slow response times, and an unresponsive administrator. The facility appears to serve both long-term residents and short-term rehab patients in Guernsey County, Ohio.
Altercare Cambridge had 8 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 34 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.
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