Establishment profile
ALTERCARE OF WADSWORTH
147 GARFIELD STREET, WADSWORTH, OH, 44281
Operated by Altercare
623110 — Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities)
Summary
ALTERCARE OF WADSWORTH has accumulated 2 OSHA violations across 1 inspection over 17 years of recorded history, with $600 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 51st percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 450 employers. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 17 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
ALTERCARE OF WADSWORTH appears in OSHA workplace safety, NLRB labor relations, and CMS nursing home enforcement records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
100% of inspections at this establishment produced violations,
Most-cited OSHA standards
Top OSHA standards cited at this employer, ranked by citation count. Standards (CFR sections) cluster citations into safety themes -- machine guarding, lockout-tagout, hazard communication, fall protection, process safety, etc. A concentration on one or two sections reveals a pattern that individual citations don’t. 2 distinct standards shown · 2 citations in this view · $600 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.1030 F01 IID | 1 | 1 | $600 | Dec 2008 | Dec 2008 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1030 F01 IIB | 1 | 1 | — | Dec 2008 | Dec 2008 |
Source: OSHA inspection citations (violation_detail). CFR section codes can be looked up at osha.gov/laws-regs for the formal standard text. Per-inspection detail and the specific violation descriptions are available by expanding individual inspections below.
Peer comparison
Above average violations in NAICS 6231 within OH. Peer group: 450 employers. This establishment has 2 OSHA violations; peer median is 1.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
Recordable injury rates the employer filed with OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application. DART covers cases with days away, restricted, or transferred; TRIR is the total recordable case rate.
Reported for 119 average annual employees at this establishment.
Source: OSHA ITA Form 300A (employer self-reported). Rates are per 100 full-time equivalent workers. Establishments below the ~10-FTE threshold are not required to report.
Industry benchmark
BLS rates reflect industry-wide averages. Self-reported figures come from OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application; absence of self-reported data does not necessarily indicate non-compliance — many establishments fall below the ITA reporting threshold.
Inspection breakdown
Complaint- and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
OSHA severe injury reports
No severe injury reports (hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) on file under 29 CFR 1904.39 for ALTERCARE OF WADSWORTH. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 17+ years. Most recent activity: 17 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for ALTERCARE OF WADSWORTH. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for ALTERCARE OF WADSWORTH. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
Company-level in OH — for Altercare, not this location alone
National Labor Relations Board — unfair labor practice charges and union representation cases. The NLRB records cases at the company/regional level (no worksite address), so these are matched by company name and state and may span other Altercare locations in the same state.
NLRB cases
National Labor Relations Board cases involving this employer. Includes unfair labor practice (ULP) filings and representation election proceedings. NLRB enforcement is process-driven; no per-case monetary penalty is assessed (remedies are case-by-case backpay orders, posting requirements, election re-runs, etc.). 6 cases · 5 ULP
| Case number | Type | Filed | Closed | Status | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08-UD-103506 | UD | Apr 2013 | Aug 2013 | Closed | Region 08, Cleveland, Ohio |
| 08-CA-039501 | Unfair labor practice | Jun 2011 | Jul 2011 | Closed | Region 08, Cleveland, Ohio |
| 08-CA-038529 | Unfair labor practice | Aug 2009 | Oct 2009 | Closed | Region 08, Cleveland, Ohio |
| 08-CA-036370 | Unfair labor practice | Jan 2006 | Aug 2006 | Closed | Region 08, Cleveland, Ohio |
| 08-CA-036369 | Unfair labor practice | Jan 2006 | Feb 2006 | Closed | Region 08, Cleveland, Ohio |
| 08-CA-035819 | Unfair labor practice | May 2005 | May 2005 | Closed | Region 08, Cleveland, Ohio |
Source: NLRB case files. Rows shown are those the agency has published. Region numbers (1–31) correspond to NLRB's geographic offices.
Visa & labor certification (OFLC) — historical
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file (historical data only — DOL ended OFLC publication) for ALTERCARE OF WADSWORTH. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for ALTERCARE OF WADSWORTH. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
CMS nursing-home record
CCN 365268 · Chain: ALTERCARE
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (Care Compare) — health-inspection deficiencies, fines, and ratings. Full nursing-home record →
CMS Care Compare deficiencies
Every Health Deficiency citation issued by CMS surveyors during this facility’s annual and complaint-triggered surveys. F-tags reference 42 CFR 483 regulatory requirements (resident rights, staffing, infection control, medication management, etc.). Scope-severity letters grade citations from A (isolated potential harm) through L (widespread immediate jeopardy); immediate-jeopardy citations are the critical signal. 30 citations across 5 surveys · 7 complaint-triggered.
| Survey date | F-Tag | Severity | Description | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | 0804 | F | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Complaint | — |
| Jul 2025 | 0679 | D | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Complaint | — |
| Jul 2025 | 0684 | D | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Complaint | — |
| Jul 2025 | 0880 | D | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies | Complaint | — |
| Jul 2025 | 0908 | D | Keep all essential equipment working safely. Environmental Deficiencies | Complaint | — |
| Mar 2025 | 0761 | D | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Complaint | — |
| Mar 2025 | 0880 | D | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies | Complaint | — |
| Apr 2024 | 0868 | F | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly Administration Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Apr 2024 | 0553 | D | Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Apr 2024 | 0580 | D | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Apr 2024 | 0676 | D | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Apr 2024 | 0684 | D | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Apr 2024 | 0688 | D | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Apr 2024 | 0690 | D | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Apr 2024 | 0693 | D | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Apr 2024 | 0695 | D | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Apr 2024 | 0698 | D | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Apr 2024 | 0758 | D | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Apr 2024 | 0842 | D | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Jun 2023 | 0812 | F | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Jun 2023 | 0558 | D | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Jun 2023 | 0578 | D | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Jun 2023 | 0600 | D | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Jun 2023 | 0604 | D | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Jun 2023 | 0607 | D | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Jun 2023 | 0609 | D | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Jun 2023 | 0610 | D | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Jun 2023 | 0677 | D | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Jun 2023 | 0684 | D | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Jan 2020 | 0812 | F | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Standard | — |
Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies dataset. Standard survey citations come from routine annual inspections; complaint citations come from CMS investigations of resident or family complaints; infection control citations come from focused infection-prevention surveys. F-tag definitions are at cms.gov/medicare/quality-initiatives-patient-assessment-instruments/nursinghomequalityinits.
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for ALTERCARE OF WADSWORTH. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-12-02 | Planned | 2 | 1 | $600 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
Part of a larger organization
ALTERCARE OF WADSWORTH is one of 1 establishments rolled up under the parent organization Altercare.
Federal enforcement records on this page represent activity at this specific establishment only. The full enforcement footprint of Altercare across all 1 of its tracked locations is viewable on the parent profile.
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on ALTERCARE OF WADSWORTH from every major federal compliance and enforcement source plus the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. OSHA workplace safety inspections, WHD wage cases, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental enforcement, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa/labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov debarments, CMS nursing-home records, BLS industry safety benchmarks, OSHA ITA self-reported injury rates, SEC enforcement and financial disclosures, CPSC and NHTSA recalls.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is ALTERCARE OF WADSWORTH's OSHA violation history?
- ALTERCARE OF WADSWORTH has 1 OSHA inspection on record with 2 violations and $600 in total penalties.
- How does ALTERCARE OF WADSWORTH's safety record compare to its industry?
- ALTERCARE OF WADSWORTH operates in the nursing care facilities (skilled nursing facilities) industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 6.3. ALTERCARE OF WADSWORTH's self-reported DART rate is 36.21 compared to an industry average of 4.5.