ALTERCARE OF WADSWORTH
147 GARFIELD ST, Wadsworth, OH 44281
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Care Quality Indicators
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How ALTERCARE OF WADSWORTH Compares
ALTERCARE OF WADSWORTH is a 90-bed for-profit nursing facility in Wadsworth, 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 (11.6%) is above the Ohio average of 8.8% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 90 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 73% occupied.
Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Wadsworth, 2 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 4.7 stars.
By the numbers vs. Ohio average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 11.6% — worse than the Ohio average of 8.8% (31% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 3.4% — worse than the Ohio average of 3.2%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.6% — worse than the Ohio average of 3.4%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Ohio averages across 922 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask ALTERCARE OF WADSWORTH
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing ALTERCARE OF WADSWORTH with other nursing homes in Wadsworth.
How is ALTERCARE OF WADSWORTH 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 is ALTERCARE OF WADSWORTH doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 11.6% here versus 8.8% across Ohio. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at ALTERCARE OF WADSWORTH?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does ALTERCARE OF WADSWORTH lag behind other Wadsworth options?
Its 4-star overall rating is below the local average of 4.7 stars across 3 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at ALTERCARE OF WADSWORTH?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Wadsworth
Wadsworth sits in Medina County, where adults 65 and older make up about 17.9% 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+
- 32,011 (17.9%)
- Median age
- 42.5 years
- Median household income
- $77,784
- Median home value
- $205,800
Demographics for Medina County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Wadsworth.
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