Nursing Homes in ZIP 44820 (Bucyrus, OH)

In ZIP 44820, Bucyrus, OH, the latest CMS data lists 2 Medicare-certified nursing homes, with an average overall star rating of 3.0 / 5 among rated providers.

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Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) serve people who need continuous nursing care, rehabilitation after a hospital stay, or long-term residential care. CMS inspects them roughly annually and publishes Five-Star ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.

Provider-level CMS data

ProviderOverallHealth insp.StaffingQMCertified bedsOccupancyRN turnoverPenalties
ALTERCARE OF BUCYRUS CENTER FO4.03258066.2%57.1%1
UNGER PARK POST ACUTE2.02238666.3%36.4%0

All nursing homes in ZIP 44820

Nursing Home · For profit - Corporation ALTERCARE OF BUCYRUS CENTER FO Bucyrus, OH 44820 CMS rating 4.0 / 580 beds Nursing Home · For profit - Corporation UNGER PARK POST ACUTE Bucyrus, OH 44820 CMS rating 2.0 / 586 beds

Comparing nursing homes in ZIP 44820

The best comparison uses several signals at once: inspection history, nurse staffing, quality measures, and the specific services a person needs. Ratings summarize those signals but never replace a visit or a conversation with staff.

Visit candidates in ZIP 44820, Bucyrus, OH when possible, ask how care plans are set and reviewed, and confirm costs, coverage, and availability in writing. Staffing consistency and clear family communication matter as much as any published score.

ZIP 44820 at a glance

This ZIP-level profile covers 2 CMS-certified nursing homess in ZIP 44820, 2 of which report an overall star rating (100%). Ownership on record breaks down as 2 for-profit. The highest published overall rating in this ZIP is 4.0 out of 5 at ALTERCARE OF BUCYRUS CENTER FO (for-profit). Across rated providers the scores range from 2.0 to 4.0 out of 5. 166 certified beds are reported across 2 of these providers. Nurse staffing among reporting providers averages 3.30 hours per resident-day. Reported registered-nurse turnover averages 46.8%. 1 provider has at least one federal penalty on record, totaling $26,685 in fines.

Providers on record2
With a published overall rating2 of 2 (100%)
Average overall rating3.0 / 5
Highest-rated providerALTERCARE OF BUCYRUS CENTER FO (4.0 / 5)
Ownership mix2 for-profit
Certified beds (total)166
Providers with a federal penalty1
Total federal fines$26,685
Avg nurse hours / resident-day3.30
Avg RN turnover46.8%

Frequently asked questions

Do any providers in ZIP 44820 have federal penalties?
1 provider in ZIP 44820 has at least one federal penalty on record, with fines totaling $26,685. Penalty data is drawn from the CMS dataset shown on this page.
How many nursing homes in ZIP 44820 have a published rating?
2 of the 2 nursing homes in ZIP 44820 (100%) have a published CMS overall star rating in the current snapshot.
How many nursing homes are in ZIP 44820?
The current CMS snapshot lists 2 Medicare-certified nursing homes with a mailing address in ZIP 44820 (Bucyrus, OH).
Where does this information come from?
All figures come from the CMS Care Compare public dataset (processing date 2026-10-05). CMS has not reviewed or endorsed this site. Verify current details at Medicare.gov before making care decisions.
How do I choose a nursing home in ZIP 44820?
When comparing nursing homes, review the health inspection findings behind the star rating, check nurse staffing levels and turnover, and ask about rehabilitation services, memory care, and how care plans are reviewed.
How many certified beds are reported in ZIP 44820?
166 certified beds are reported across 2 providers in ZIP 44820. Bed counts are published for nursing homes; other provider types do not report them.

Data & methodology

This page is compiled from the CMS Provider Data Catalog public dataset, processing date 2026-10-05. See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is informational only and is not medical advice.

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