Nursing Homes in Akron, OH
12 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Akron, Ohio are rated below using federal CMS inspection records, staffing levels, deficiency citations, and resident quality outcomes — translated into plain English. Average safety score: 63/100. Scores updated monthly. Most listed facilities are in Summit County.
4 facilities score Strong Safety Record or Generally Positive. 3 have Serious Concerns or Critical findings — compare carefully.
Data source and freshness
These Akron scores are generated from public CMS Care Compare and Provider Data Catalog records. Data is refreshed monthly; this page was generated in May 2026.
Use scores as a starting point
A safety score can narrow your list, but families should still review recent citations, ask administrators direct questions, and tour before choosing care.
Download the nursing home tour checklistSafety score distribution in Akron
This distribution helps families avoid relying on a single average. A city can have a reasonable average score while still containing individual facilities that deserve closer review.
Local safety snapshot
Use this Akron list to compare facilities before a tour or hospital discharge decision. Open individual reports to review inspection citations, staffing, enforcement actions, quality outcomes, and questions to ask administrators.
Top-scoring in Akron
- Ohio Living Rockynol — 87/100
- Regency Care Of Copley — 85/100
- Pebble Creek Healthcare Center — 81/100
Facilities to review carefully
- The Merriman — 28/100
- Wyant Woods Healthcare Center — 37/100
- Highland Square Nursing And Rehabilitation — 39/100
| Facility Name | Score | Rating | Beds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio Living Rockynol | 87 | Strong Safety Record | 36 |
| Regency Care Of Copley | 85 | Strong Safety Record | 70 |
| Pebble Creek Healthcare Center | 81 | Generally Positive | 150 |
| Green Village Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Ltd | 76 | Generally Positive | 69 |
| Hickory Ridge Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | 68 | Use Caution | 155 |
| St Luke Lutheran Community-portage Lakes | 67 | Use Caution | 56 |
| Phoenix Of Fairlawn | 65 | Use Caution | 80 |
| Bath Manor Special Care Centre | 60 | Use Caution | 130 |
| Divine Rehabilitation And Nursing At Canal Pointe | 57 | Use Caution | 120 |
| Highland Square Nursing And Rehabilitation | 39 | Critical Issues | 91 |
| Wyant Woods Healthcare Center | 37 | Critical Issues | 180 |
| The Merriman | 28 | Critical Issues | 55 |
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Frequently Asked Questions — Akron Nursing Homes
How many nursing homes are in Akron?
Senior Care Report Card lists 12 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Akron, Ohio, with safety scores based on federal CMS inspection, staffing, enforcement, and quality data.
What is the average nursing home safety score in Akron?
The average Senior Care Safety Score for listed Akron facilities is 63/100. Use the individual facility reports to compare the reasons behind each score.
How should families use this Akron nursing home list?
Use the table to shortlist facilities, then read each report's deficiency citations, staffing levels, penalties, and quality outcomes. Scores are a research starting point, not medical or legal advice.
Compare all 12 nursing homes in Akron, Ohio
Each report includes inspection history, deficiency citations, staffing data, penalty records, and resident quality outcomes — all pulled from CMS Care Compare and translated into a 0–100 safety score. Scores are informational and are not medical, legal, or placement advice.
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