Nursing homes in Akron, OH
Compare 12 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Akron, part of the Summit area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 3.2★ — above the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
Residents of Akron, Ohio, have access to 12 nursing homes located throughout Summit County, including facilities serving ZIP codes 44313, 44303, 44310, and 44321. Based on data from CMS Care Compare, these local facilities maintain an average overall rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars. Currently, three of these Akron centers hold a prestigious 5-star rating, with Ohio Living Rockynol standing out among them for its high quality of care.
Rating distribution
avg 3.2★ · 12 homesProvider mix in Akron
11 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
What to look for in Akron
- 5 homes score below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
- No home in Akron reaches 4★ on staffing. Ask each home about registered nurse coverage 24/7.
- 3 homes hold the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
- 8 of 12 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
Top 10 highest rated nursing homes in Akron
- 1OHIO LIVING ROCKYNOL5.0OHIO LIVING COMMUNITIES · Small
- 2REGENCY CARE OF COPLEY5.0SAPPHIRE HEALTH CARE LLC · Medium
- 3PEBBLE CREEK HEALTHCARE CENTER5.0COMMUNICARE HEALTH · Large
- 4GREEN VILLAGE SKILLED NURSING & REHABILITATION LTD4.0VRC MANAGEMENT · Medium
- 5HICKORY RIDGE NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER3.0FOUNDATIONS HEALTH SOLUTIONS · Large
- 6PHOENIX OF FAIRLAWN3.0PHOENIX FAIRLAWN OPERATING CO LLC · Medium
- 7ST LUKE LUTHERAN COMMUNITY-PORTAGE LAKES3.0ST. LUKE LUTHERAN COMMUNITY - PORTAGE LAKES · Medium
- 8DIVINE REHABILITATION AND NURSING AT CANAL POINTE2.0DIVINE HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT · Large
- 9HIGHLAND SQUARE NURSING AND REHABILITATION2.0BUCKEYE FOREST AT AKRON LLC · Medium
- 10WYANT WOODS HEALTHCARE CENTER2.0COMMUNICARE HEALTH · Large
All homes in Akron
| OHIO LIVING ROCKYNOL OHIO LIVING COMMUNITIES · Small · Not for Profit | 5.0 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| REGENCY CARE OF COPLEY SAPPHIRE HEALTH CARE LLC · Medium · For Profit | 5.0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 5 |
| PEBBLE CREEK HEALTHCARE CENTER COMMUNICARE HEALTH · Large · For Profit | 5.0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| GREEN VILLAGE SKILLED NURSING & REHABILITATION LTD VRC MANAGEMENT · Medium · For Profit | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 5 |
| HICKORY RIDGE NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER FOUNDATIONS HEALTH SOLUTIONS · Large · For Profit | 3.0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
| PHOENIX OF FAIRLAWN PHOENIX FAIRLAWN OPERATING CO LLC · Medium · For Profit | 3.0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
| ST LUKE LUTHERAN COMMUNITY-PORTAGE LAKES ST. LUKE LUTHERAN COMMUNITY - PORTAGE LAKES · Medium · Not for Profit | 3.0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
| DIVINE REHABILITATION AND NURSING AT CANAL POINTE DIVINE HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT · Large · For Profit | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 |
| HIGHLAND SQUARE NURSING AND REHABILITATION BUCKEYE FOREST AT AKRON LLC · Medium · For Profit | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
| WYANT WOODS HEALTHCARE CENTER COMMUNICARE HEALTH · Large · For Profit | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 |
| BATH MANOR SPECIAL CARE CENTRE SABER HEALTHCARE GROUP · Large · For Profit | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
| THE MERRIMAN LIONSTONE CARE · Medium · For Profit | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
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