1929 Whetstone Street
3.5(16 ratings)· Bucyrus average: 4.3
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Families of residents at Altercare Bucyrus generally praise the nursing staff, aides, and therapy department for attentive, compassionate care, with several reviewers singling out specific nurses and the director for their knowledge and communication. However, one reviewer described a troubling short-stay experience involving delayed response to a medical need, and another noted the aides could use additional help.
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Altercare Bucyrus is a senior living community in Bucyrus, Ohio offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Families rate it 3.5 out of 5 across 16 reviews.
Altercare of Bucyrus Center provides long-term care and short-term rehabilitation in Bucyrus, Ohio. The community is conveniently located on Whetstone Street and has served Crawford County for years, combining home-like amenities with a supportive and safe environment.
The team is dedicated to creating a welcoming setting where residents feel at home and families feel confident in their loved one's care. Staff provide personalized care with focused attention from highly skilled caregivers committed to residents' health and well-being.
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Lori Marino
Jun 2025
..could not ask for better management...DON Elizabeth is the best she's very knowledgeable and I learned a lot from her..she is always there for the staff and for the residents....and 3rd shift nurse Malinda she is so sweet with the residents she takes her time with each of them and really gets to know them... There is a lot of great people that work there I am grateful for the time .
Karen Ehret
Nov 2024
My mother has been a resident at Altercare Bucyrus for the past 9 months. I have no complaints.The care she has received from every department has exceeded my expectations. I would especially like to acknowledge the aides and nurses who work on Speret Hall. The patience, kindness, and compassion you display to the residents and their families does not go unnoticed and is greatly appreciated.
Krista Gerhart
Oct 2019
We can't say enough for all of the care that has been provided our family members while they have been at Altercare! All of the nursing staff are very attentive and caring. The STNAs are amazing! They are so caring and go above and beyond with their patients! The attention given is top notch! They know each and every one of their patients well and know how to redirect and handle each situation in a respectful and appropriate manner. Dr. Becky Strickland has been amazing. She provides exceptional oversight and is always willing to meet with family upon requests. I appreciate her communication style in dealing with patients and families. The support staff is always friendly and helpful when requests are made and will address issues/challenges that come up with respect and a smile! The Director is very caring, kind and courteous. She has been so helpful and willing to spend time with clients until all questions are answered. Thanks to all for your kindness and care....you all are AMAZING! Krista Gerhart
Donna Wasilewski
Nov 2017
I particularly like the therapy department. They are doing a fantastic job with my mother. The nursing staff and the aids are doing a good job as well. They are nice. I do feel that the aids could use an extra hand or two, as with any nursing home.
Brenda Harris
Apr 2017
I was there for 24 hours. I was supposed to stay there for about 2 or 3 weeks for rehab. Im diabetic. The staff, including a nurse left me sitting in my room for over 4 hours. I hadnt eaten yet and wad having problems with my sugar going too low. I went out to the desk and told them I was having problems with my sugar going too low and that I needed to either eat something or drink some juice. They were laughing and talking and didnt seem to see me standing there nor heard me. Long story short...they finally brought me juice. The bed looked like it was from the 50's. Ive got a bad back and have had 3 surgeries...it was just a big flop. Very unprofessional. Never again will I use that establishment.
7 inspection visits in the last three years, 21 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 3, 2026
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 27, 2026
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Nov 7, 2025
Have policies on smoking.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 22, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 22, 2025
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 Aug 22, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 22, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Mar 14, 2025
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 Feb 28, 2024
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 28, 2024
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 28, 2024
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 28, 2024
Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 28, 2024
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 28, 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 Feb 28, 2024
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 28, 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 Jun 9, 2021
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 9, 2021
Have a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 9, 2021
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 9, 2021
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 Jun 9, 2021
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 Bucyrus offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
Altercare Bucyrus is located at 1929 Whetstone Street in Bucyrus, Ohio.
Families of residents at Altercare Bucyrus generally praise the nursing staff, aides, and therapy department for attentive, compassionate care, with several reviewers singling out specific nurses and the director for their knowledge and communication. However, one reviewer described a troubling short-stay experience involving delayed response to a medical need, and another noted the aides could use additional help.
Altercare Bucyrus had 7 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 21 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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