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Hickory Ridge Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
721 Hickory St, Akron, OH 44303
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Hickory Ridge Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is a For-profit, corporation nursing home in Akron, Ohio, certified for 155 beds and caring for about 140 residents a day.
CMS gives it 3 of 5 stars overall, equal to the Ohio median; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 1 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 23 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (12, 6, 5 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 14.8 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 33.3.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.2 hours per resident per day (0.3 RN), close to the Ohio median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 40.6%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Summit Co. median | Ohio median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 23 | 27 | 27 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 14.8 | 34.3 | 33.3 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.2 | 3.5 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 40.6% | 52.2% | 48.5% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (43 in the county, 922 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Ohio average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 14 Jan 2026, 12 Jan 2023.
Severity mix: D ×16 E ×4 F ×3
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Jan 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 11 Feb 2026 |
| 14 Jan 2026 | F0807 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration. | E | Complaint investigation | 11 Feb 2026 |
| 14 Jan 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 11 Feb 2026 |
| 14 Jan 2026 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Feb 2026 |
| 14 Jan 2026 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Standard survey | 11 Feb 2026 |
| 14 Jan 2026 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Feb 2026 |
| 14 Jan 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Feb 2026 |
| 14 Jan 2026 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Feb 2026 |
| 14 Jan 2026 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 11 Feb 2026 |
| 14 Jan 2026 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Feb 2026 |
| 14 Jan 2026 | F0740 | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. | D | Standard survey | 11 Feb 2026 |
| 14 Jan 2026 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 11 Feb 2026 |
| 28 Jan 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Complaint investigation | 6 Feb 2025 |
| 28 Jan 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Feb 2025 |
| 28 Jan 2025 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Feb 2025 |
| 28 Jan 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Feb 2025 |
| 28 Jan 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Feb 2025 |
| 17 Jun 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Jul 2024 |
| 12 Jan 2023 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | F | Standard survey | 11 Mar 2023 |
| 15 Jan 2020 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 31 Mar 2020 |
| 15 Jan 2020 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | E | Standard survey | 31 Mar 2020 |
| 15 Jan 2020 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 31 Mar 2020 |
| 15 Jan 2020 | F0693 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | D | Standard survey | 31 Mar 2020 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Ohio average. Turnover: nursing staff 40.6%, RNs 50.0%; 2 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Ohio median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 1.5% | 4.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 0.9% | 3.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 3.5% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 1.9% | 4.9% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 1.3% | 3.0% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 20.7% | 7.5% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Fhs Hickory Ridge Inc. Chain: Foundations Health Solutions (64 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foundations Health Solutions, LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2019 |
| Foundations Health Solutions, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/11/2025 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Summit County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concordia At Sumner | Copley | 48 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 18 | 37.5 | — | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Falls Village Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation | Cuyahoga Falls | 108 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 15 | 13.9 | — | 2 May 2025 |
| Heather Knoll Retirement Village | Tallmadge | 115 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 9 | 7.8 | — | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Northfield Village Retirement Community | Northfield | 70 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 18 | 25.7 | — | 30 Dec 2024 |
| Ohio Living Rockynol | Akron | 36 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 11.1 | — | 10 Aug 2023 |
| Pebble Creek Healthcare Center | Akron | 150 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 4.7 | — | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Regency Care of Copley | Akron | 70 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 26 | 37.1 | — | 2 Dec 2025 |
| The Pinnacle Rehabilitation and Nursing Center | Tallmadge | 75 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 10.7 | — | 23 Apr 2026 |
All 43 facilities in Summit County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Hickory Ridge Nursing & Rehabilitation Center been cited for?
23 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Ohio median is 27 per facility.
Has Hickory Ridge Nursing & Rehabilitation Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Hickory Ridge Nursing & Rehabilitation Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.2 hours per resident per day against a Ohio median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Hickory Ridge Nursing & Rehabilitation Center?
It is part of the Foundations Health Solutions chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Foundations Health Solutions, LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Hickory Ridge Nursing & Rehabilitation Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 14 Jan 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 14 Jan 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.