ALTERCARE THORNVILLE INC.
14100 ZION ROAD, Thornville, OH 43076
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How ALTERCARE THORNVILLE INC. Compares
ALTERCARE THORNVILLE INC. is a 50-bed for-profit nursing facility in Thornville, 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 (1.3%) is below the Ohio average of 3.2%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 50 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 91% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Ohio average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 11.2% — worse than the Ohio average of 8.8% (27% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 1.3% — better than the Ohio average of 3.2% (61% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.1% — better than the Ohio average of 3.4% (38% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 17.3% — better than the Ohio average of 24.9% (31% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Ohio averages across 922 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask ALTERCARE THORNVILLE INC.
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing ALTERCARE THORNVILLE INC. with other nursing homes in Thornville.
How is ALTERCARE THORNVILLE 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 is ALTERCARE THORNVILLE INC. doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 11.2% here versus 8.8% across Ohio. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help ALTERCARE THORNVILLE INC. keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.3% here versus 3.2% across Ohio. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does ALTERCARE THORNVILLE INC. maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 91% 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 THORNVILLE INC.?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at ALTERCARE THORNVILLE INC.?
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 Thornville
Thornville sits in Perry County, where adults 65 and older make up about 16.9% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Ohio as a whole (17.0% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 6,081 (16.9%)
- Median age
- 40.7 years
- Median household income
- $52,978
- Median home value
- $120,200
Demographics for Perry County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Thornville.
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