ALTERCARE CAMBRIDGE INC.
66731 OLD TWENTY-ONE ROAD, Cambridge, OH 43725
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How ALTERCARE CAMBRIDGE INC. Compares
ALTERCARE CAMBRIDGE INC. is a 50-bed for-profit nursing facility in Cambridge, Ohio. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Ohio average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (5 stars), while staffing (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (0.0%) is below the Ohio average of 9.4%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 50 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 94% occupied.
Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Cambridge, the local average is 2.3 stars.
By the numbers vs. Ohio average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 0.0% — better than the Ohio average of 9.4% (100% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 2.7% — better than the Ohio average of 3.3%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 1.3% — better than the Ohio average of 3.6% (63% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 21.3% — better than the Ohio average of 24.9%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Ohio averages across 921 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask ALTERCARE CAMBRIDGE INC.
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing ALTERCARE CAMBRIDGE INC. with other nursing homes in Cambridge.
How is ALTERCARE CAMBRIDGE INC. addressing its staffing levels rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help ALTERCARE CAMBRIDGE INC. keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 0.0% here versus 9.4% across Ohio. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help ALTERCARE CAMBRIDGE INC. keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.7% here versus 3.3% across Ohio. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does ALTERCARE CAMBRIDGE INC. maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 94% occupancy across 50 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at ALTERCARE CAMBRIDGE INC.?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains ALTERCARE CAMBRIDGE INC.'s rating advantage in Cambridge?
Its 4-star overall rating is above the local average of 2.3 stars across 3 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Cambridge
Cambridge sits in Guernsey County, where adults 65 and older make up about 19.4% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Ohio as a whole (17.0% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 7,582 (19.4%)
- Median age
- 42.6 years
- Median household income
- $46,352
- Median home value
- $122,800
Demographics for Guernsey County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Cambridge.
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