ALTERCARE NEWARK SOUTH INC.
17 FORRY STREET, Newark, OH 43055
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How ALTERCARE NEWARK SOUTH INC. Compares
ALTERCARE NEWARK SOUTH INC. is a 47-bed for-profit nursing facility in Newark, Ohio. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Ohio average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (5 stars), while staffing (1 star) 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 47 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 91% 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: 0.0% — better than the Ohio average of 9.4% (100% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 1.4% — better than the Ohio average of 3.3% (59% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.9% — worse than the Ohio average of 3.6% (37% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 33.4% — worse than the Ohio average of 24.9% (34% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Ohio averages across 921 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask ALTERCARE NEWARK SOUTH INC.
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing ALTERCARE NEWARK SOUTH INC. with other nursing homes in Newark.
How is ALTERCARE NEWARK SOUTH INC. addressing its health inspections 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 NEWARK SOUTH 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 NEWARK SOUTH INC. keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.4% here versus 3.3% across Ohio. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does ALTERCARE NEWARK SOUTH INC. maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 91% occupancy across 47 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at ALTERCARE NEWARK SOUTH INC.?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does ALTERCARE NEWARK SOUTH INC. lag behind other Newark options?
Its 2-star overall rating is below the local average of 2.8 stars across 5 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
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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