Amherst Meadows Care Center

Q: Is Amherst Meadows Care Center in a walkable area?

Amherst Meadows Care Center has a walk score of 28. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

Q: What is the best email address for Amherst Meadows Care Center?

The team at Amherst Meadows Care Center can be reached at ADODGE@AMHERSTMEADOWSHC.COM.

Q: How many beds does Amherst Meadows Care Center have?

Amherst Meadows Care Center has 44 beds.

Q: Has Amherst Meadows Care Center had any recent deficiencies or citations?

Amherst Meadows Care Center has had 1 recently reported deficiency.

Q: What is the address of Amherst Meadows Care Center?

Amherst Meadows Care Center is located at 1610 FIRST STREET.

Q: What is the phone number of Amherst Meadows Care Center?

(330) 830-8500 will put you in contact with the team at Amherst Meadows Care Center.

Q: What county is Amherst Meadows Care Center located in?

Amherst Meadows Care Center is in Stark County.

Overview of Amherst Meadows Care Center

Amherst Meadows Care Center is a 44-bed licensed Residential Care Facility at 1610 First Street NE in Massillon, Ohio, in Stark County, independently owned as a for-profit corporation and operated since 1991. The facility holds CMS certification for skilled nursing care and a 5 out of 5 overall rating from US News, with short-term rehabilitation designated High Performing. Medicaid and Medicare are accepted. The facility operates 24-hour admissions.

The named programs include skilled nursing, rehabilitation, long-term care, assisted living, memory care, respite care, on-site psychiatric care, stroke recovery care, hospice and palliative care, therapeutic recreation, and nutrition services. On-site psychiatric care and stroke recovery care are not uniformly present at comparable residential care facilities in this collection. A nutrition specialist is on-site with diabetic and specialty dietary accommodations. Rehabilitation suites are configured as hotel-like environments for short-stay residents.

Nine confirmed amenities include hotel-style private suites, cable television and telephone, outdoor garden, fine dining, inviting lounges, laundry and housekeeping, religious services, and a beauty salon. A chapel with chaplain services, a library, and a social hall are referenced in third-party documentation.

The Ohio Department of Health, Bureau of Survey and Certification conducted its most recent inspection on August 26, 2025, identifying 1 citation against the state average of 2 citations per inspection. Zero severe citations appear on file. Prior per-inspection citation rates are 0.0.

Amherst Meadows Care Center is suited for Stark County seniors and short-stay patients seeking a CMS-certified 5-star skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility with on-site psychiatric services. Families should ask about the scope of on-site psychiatric services, stroke recovery program protocols, specialty dietary accommodations, and current staffing levels before placement.

(330) 830-8500 info@amherstmeadowshc.com

44-bed community

A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.

Walk Score: 28 / 100

Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

Facility TypeResidential Care Facility

StatusActive

CountyStark

Accept Medicaid

Rehabilitation Services

Respite Care

Short-Term Rehab

24-Hour Staffing

Email [email protected]

Fax(330) 830-8555

Hotel-Like Private Suites

Cable

Tv & Phone

Charming Outdoor Garden

Fine Dining

Inviting Lounges

Laundry & Housekeeping

Religious Services

Beauty Salon

Specific ProgramsOn-Site Psychiatric Care, Stroke Recovery Care, Hospice/Palliative Care, Therapeutic Recreation, Nutrition Services.

Religious ServicesYes

Operating Hours24/7 Admissions

Food DescriptionDining together with friends for hearty nourishment.

Inspection Scorecard This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Ohio state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Overall vs. OH average

Latest Inspection August 26, 2025

Citations Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	OH Average	vs. OH Avg
Total citations Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	1	2	This facility has 50% fewer total citations than a typical Ohio nursing home (1 vs. OH avg 2).↓ 50% better

1.7 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Ne Massillon's city center to Amherst Meadows Care Center's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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PASSPORT Waiver

Ohio Medicaid PASSPORT

Age 60+

General Ohio resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual

Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Administered through regional agencies; waitlists possible.

Benefits

Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care ($65/day) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.)

Ohio Home Care Program (non-Medicaid)

OH HCP

Age 60+

General Ohio resident, at risk of decline.

Income Limits ~$2,000/month individual, varies

Asset Limits $5,000 individual

Limited funding; regional variation.

Benefits

In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite (up to 10 days/year) Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)

Ohio Assisted Living Waiver

Age 21+ (65+ prioritized)

General OH resident, Medicaid-eligible, NFLOC.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month (individual); QIT required.

Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Covers ~300 facilities; room/board not included (separate cost).

Benefits

Personal care Meals Medication management Transportation (~$3,000-$4,000/month value)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Ohio PACE (e.g., McGregor PACE)

Age 55+

General OH resident (specific counties), NFLOC, safe with PACE support.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month (Medicaid-eligible); private pay option available.

Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) for Medicaid enrollees.

Available in 9 counties (e.g., Cuyahoga, Franklin); expanding via Healthy Aging Grants.

Benefits

Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Respite Therapies

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Ohio Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled

General OH resident, Medicare Part A/B.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

Three tiers; includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Benefits

Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)

Ohio HEAP

Age 60+ prioritized

General OH resident, low-income household.

Income Limits (2025) ~$3,970/month individual, 185% FPL

Asset Limits Not assessed; income-focused.

Covers gas, electric, oil; emergency aid via Winter/Summer Crisis Programs.

Benefits

Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season) Emergency aid ($500 max)

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

Ohio Family Caregiver Support Program

Age —

General Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; OH resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).

Income Limits (2025) Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.

Asset Limits Not assessed; need-based.

12 AAAs; rural/low-income priority; volunteer respite option.

Benefits

Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Training Supplies (~$500/year)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Ohio VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse

General OH resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit

High veteran demand; supports care in multiple settings.

Benefits

Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Homestead Exemption

Ohio Homestead Exemption

Age 65+ (or disabled)

General OH resident, homeowner, low-income.

Income Limits (2025) ~$38,500/year individual, adjusted annually

Asset Limits Not assessed; home ownership required.

Reduces taxable value by $25,000; applies to primary residence.

Benefits

Tax reduction (~$400-$800/year avg., varies by county)

Save the Dream Ohio (Homeowner Assistance Fund)

Ohio Save the Dream

Age 60+ prioritized

General OH resident, homeowner, hardship post-Jan 21, 2020.

Income Limits (2025) ~$147,600/year family of 4, 150% AMI; varies by county

Asset Limits Not assessed; hardship-focused.

Covers delinquent mortgages, utilities, taxes; max $25,000 mortgage aid.

Benefits

Mortgage aid ($25,000 max) Utility/property tax aid ($5,000 avg.)

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Is Amherst Meadows Care Center in a walkable area?

Amherst Meadows Care Center has a walk score of 28. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the best email address for Amherst Meadows Care Center?

The team at Amherst Meadows Care Center can be reached at [email protected].

How many beds does Amherst Meadows Care Center have?

Amherst Meadows Care Center has 44 beds.

Has Amherst Meadows Care Center had any recent deficiencies or citations?

Amherst Meadows Care Center has had 1 recently reported deficiency.

What is the address of Amherst Meadows Care Center?

Amherst Meadows Care Center is located at 1610 FIRST STREET.

What is the phone number of Amherst Meadows Care Center?

(330) 830-8500 will put you in contact with the team at Amherst Meadows Care Center.

What county is Amherst Meadows Care Center located in?

Amherst Meadows Care Center is in Stark County.

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