Worth Considering
4
Facilities graded B or better with zero fines
Best Nursing Homes in Akron, Ohio
4 of 12 nursing homes in Akron (33%) meet our strict criteria. The Ohio statewide average is 29%.
4 recommended · 3 caution · 5 avoid · data
City Average
3.3
★
+0.00 vs state
Total Beds
1,202
across 12 facilities
High Risk Facilities
5
5 Grade F
$330,259 in combined fines
Zero Fines
7
/12
passed all inspections
Nurse Availability
0 min
RN time per resident daily
Below CMS recommendation
Why These 4?
The nursing home market in Akron, Ohio, is strong, with 12 total facilities and 4 recommended options, representing 33%. Families should note that while the top-rated facility, Pebble Creek Healthcare Center, boasts a 5-star rating, five facilities have incurred a total of $325,337 in fines.
Exceptional (Grade A, Trust Score 90+)
- 1 PEBBLE CREEK HEALTHCARE CENTER (93) — Pebble Creek Healthcare Center stands out with its excellent CMS 5★ rating and a Trust Score of 93/100, showcasing top-notch care. With an A grade and zero fines, this facility prioritizes the well-being of its 150 residents, making it a reliable choice for quality nursing care.
- 2 OHIO LIVING ROCKYNOL (90) — Ohio Living Rockynol excels as a non-profit facility with a stellar CMS 5★ rating and a Trust Score of 90/100. Its A grade reflects a strong commitment to community-focused care, ensuring personalized attention for its 36 residents without any fines.
Qualified (Grade B, Trust Score 70-79)
- 3 HICKORY RIDGE NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER (70) — Hickory Ridge Nursing & Rehabilitation Center offers a solid CMS 4★ rating alongside a Trust Score of 70/100. While it has a B grade, it provides comprehensive care for 165 residents, making it a dependable option for rehabilitation and nursing services.
- 4 GREEN VILLAGE SKILLED NURSING & REHABILITATION LTD (70) — Green Village Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Ltd maintains a CMS 4★ rating and a Trust Score of 70/100, indicating consistent quality care. With a B grade and no fines, this facility accommodates 69 residents, ensuring they receive attentive and professional support.
The other 8 Akron facilities didn't qualify — 5 carry Grade D or F ratings and 5 have fines totaling $330K.
Recommended
Pebble Creek Healthcare Center stands out with its excellent CMS 5★ rating and a Trust Score of 93/100, showcasing top-notch care. With an A grade and zero fines, this facility prioritizes the well-being of its 150 residents, making it a reliable choice for quality nursing care.
Ohio Living Rockynol excels as a non-profit facility with a stellar CMS 5★ rating and a Trust Score of 90/100. Its A grade reflects a strong commitment to community-focused care, ensuring personalized attention for its 36 residents without any fines.
Hickory Ridge Nursing & Rehabilitation Center offers a solid CMS 4★ rating alongside a Trust Score of 70/100. While it has a B grade, it provides comprehensive care for 165 residents, making it a dependable option for rehabilitation and nursing services.
Green Village Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Ltd maintains a CMS 4★ rating and a Trust Score of 70/100, indicating consistent quality care. With a B grade and no fines, this facility accommodates 69 residents, ensuring they receive attentive and professional support.
Proceed with Caution
These facilities don't meet our recommendation criteria but may still be viable options.
Best Available Alternative
Staffing Comparison
Staffing levels are the strongest predictor of care quality
| Metric | Top Facility | Akron Avg | CMS Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours / Resident / Day | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.75 |
| CMS Star Rating | 5 stars | 3.3 stars | — |
| Deficiencies / Inspection | 0 | 0.0 | — |
Facilities to Avoid
These facilities have significant quality concerns.
What Disqualified the Other 8?
Our criteria: Trust Grade B or better (score 70+) AND zero fines in 3 years
- Grade F facilities
- 5 Grade F — critical inspection failures
- Facilities with fines
- 5 Have fines totaling $330,259
- Low-scoring facilities
- 3 Scored below B — Trust Scores under 70
- Caution group
- 3 Had good grades but fines disqualified them
Questions Akron Families Should Ask
Based on what we found in local inspection data
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1
"What is your current CMS star rating and Trust Score?"
Akron's city average is 3.3 stars
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2
"Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?"
5 of 12 Akron facilities have fines
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3
"How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?"
CMS recommends 45 min; Akron avg is 0 min
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4
"What were your most recent inspection findings?"
Akron facilities average 0.0 deficiencies per inspection
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Houston at a Glance
Good News
- 12 facilities meet our strict criteria—20% of the market
- 3 exceptional A-grade facilities with 5-star CMS ratings
- 24 facilities with zero fines in the past 3 years
Be Aware
- 30 facilities carry Grade F—nearly half the market
- $3.2M+ in total fines across 37 facilities
- Worst facility has $448,216 in fines alone
Key Numbers
- Average Trust Score: 48.6 (dragged down by 30 F-grades)
- 82% for-profit, 13% non-profit, 5% government
- 9.4 average deficiencies per facility
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing homes in Akron, OH are recommended?
4 of 12 nursing homes in Akron (33%) meet our strict criteria of excellent inspection results and a clean record with no fines.
What makes a nursing home in Akron "recommended"?
A facility earns our recommendation when it achieves a Trust Grade of B or better (score of 70+) AND has zero fines in the past three years. This combination indicates consistent quality care and regulatory compliance.
How should I evaluate nursing homes in Akron?
Look beyond star ratings. Check for recent fines, abuse citations, staffing levels (especially RN hours), and inspection deficiencies. Visit in person during different times of day to observe care quality firsthand.