ALTERCARE NEWARK NORTH INC.

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How ALTERCARE NEWARK NORTH INC. Compares

ALTERCARE NEWARK NORTH INC. is a 81-bed for-profit nursing facility in Newark, Ohio. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the Ohio average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (5 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (7.0%) is above the Ohio average of 3.3% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 81 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 78% occupied.

Among the 5 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Newark, the local average is 2.8 stars.

By the numbers vs. Ohio average

• Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 10.1% — worse than the Ohio average of 9.4%.
• Falls with major injury: 7.0% — worse than the Ohio average of 3.3% (114% higher).
• High-risk pressure ulcers: 1.2% — better than the Ohio average of 3.6% (65% lower).
• Short-stay rehospitalization: 14.5% — better than the Ohio average of 24.9% (42% lower).

Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated May 4, 2026) measured against Ohio averages across 922 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.

The Senior Community Around Newark

Newark sits in Licking County, where adults 65 and older make up about 16.4% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Ohio as a whole (17.0% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.

Residents 65+

28,771 (16.4%)

Median age

40.0 years

Median household income

$67,736

Median home value

$183,500

Demographics for Licking County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Newark.

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