Nursing homes in Newark, OH
Compare 5 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Newark, part of the Licking area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 2.8★ — below the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
Newark, Ohio, located within Licking County, currently hosts five nursing home facilities for residents requiring long-term or rehabilitative care. According to recent data from CMS Care Compare, these local institutions hold an average overall rating of 2.8 out of 5 stars. Among the facilities serving the 43055 ZIP code, Embassy of Newark currently maintains the highest performance mark with a 3-star rating, though no local homes have achieved a 5-star status.
Rating distribution
avg 2.8★ · 5 homesProvider mix in Newark
4 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
- ALTERCARE2 homes
- GARDEN SPRINGS HEALTHCARE1 home
- FOUNDATIONS HEALTH SOLUTIONS1 home
- CCH HEALTHCARE1 home
What to look for in Newark
- 4 homes score below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
- 1 of 5 home meets a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
- No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is EMBASSY OF NEWARK at 3★.
- 5 of 5 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
Top 5 highest rated nursing homes in Newark
- 1EMBASSY OF NEWARK3.0GARDEN SPRINGS HEALTHCARE · Large
- 2ARLINGTON CARE CENTER3.0FOUNDATIONS HEALTH SOLUTIONS · Medium
- 3ALTERCARE NEWARK NORTH INC.3.0ALTERCARE · Medium
- 4FLINT RIDGE NRSG & REHAB CTR3.0CCH HEALTHCARE · Medium
- 5ALTERCARE NEWARK SOUTH INC.2.0ALTERCARE · Small
All homes in Newark
| EMBASSY OF NEWARK GARDEN SPRINGS HEALTHCARE · Large · For Profit | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 |
| ARLINGTON CARE CENTER FOUNDATIONS HEALTH SOLUTIONS · Medium · For Profit | 3.0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| ALTERCARE NEWARK NORTH INC. ALTERCARE · Medium · For Profit | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 |
| FLINT RIDGE NRSG & REHAB CTR CCH HEALTHCARE · Medium · For Profit | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 5 |
| ALTERCARE NEWARK SOUTH INC. ALTERCARE · Small · For Profit | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
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Each home is scored 1–5★ across compliance, residents' experience, staffing, and quality measures, then combined into an overall rating.