3/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
3/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
Hickory Ridge, nestled in Akron, Ohio, stands as a prominent 165-bed skilled nursing facility. This assisted living community also hosts a secured Alzheimer’s unit, complemented by licensed Social Workers, engaging activities, and a nurturing environment. A beacon of quality care, this assisted living community is committed to residents’ well-being through personalized attention and various services.
Hickory Ridge offers specialized units for those facing behavioral and emotional challenges, meticulously designed programs promoting well-being, family engagement, and a secure, comfortable atmosphere. Hickory Ridge empowers individuals to achieve their fullest potential with around-the-clock professional nursing care, comprehensive therapies, spiritual support, and tailored activities. The community’s dedication to enhancing quality of life and fostering independence is palpable through their compassionate service.
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
This home is ranked 175th out of 182 homes in Ohio for nurse hours. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
|
Registered Nurse (RN)
RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.
| 18m per day | ▼ 52% State avg: 38m per day · National avg: 41m per day |
|
LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.
| 1h 7m per day | ▲ 15% State avg: 58m per day · National avg: 52m per day |
|
Nurse Aide
Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.
| 1h 52m per day | ▼ 12% State avg: 2h 8m per day · National avg: 2h 21m per day |
|
Weekend Total Nursing
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 2h 58m per day | ▼ 9% State avg: 3h 17m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day |
|
Physical Therapist
Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
| 0m per day | ▼ 85% State avg: 3m per day · National avg: 4m per day |
|
Weekend RN
Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
| 12m per day | ▼ 51% State avg: 25m per day · National avg: 29m per day |
Average number of days residents stay at this facility, based on CMS cost report data. Shorter stays often reflect post-acute or rehab care; longer stays reflect long-term care.
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
In Ohio, the Department of Health, Bureau of Survey and Certification conducts unannounced onsite inspections to evaluate the quality of care and environment in all licensed facilities.
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.
Citations
| This Facility | OH Average | vs. OH Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 20 | 2 | This facility has 900% more total citations than a typical Ohio nursing home (20 vs. OH avg 2).↑ 900% worse |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
Ohio average 6.7
Last Health inspection on Jan 2025
Ohio average 30.9
Ohio average 4.59
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
14 of 21 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 7 of 21 resulted from complaint investigations.
100% better than Ohio averageOhio average: 0.3
100% better than Ohio averageOhio average: 0.9
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Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
39% fewer staff per resident than Ohio average
20% better than Ohio average
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Manages medical care and health needs.
All 9 RN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
9
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
10.5 hoursAssists with medical care and medications.
All 37 LPN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
37
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
10.6 hoursHelps with daily care and mobility.
All 68 CNA Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
68
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
10.6 hours
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
892 contractor hours this quarter
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 68 | 0 | 68 | 23,406 | 92 | 100% | 10.6 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 37 | 0 | 37 | 13,465 | 92 | 100% | 10.6 |
| Registered Nurse | 9 | 0 | 9 | 2,097 | 90 | 98% | 10.5 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 7 | 0 | 7 | 1,973 | 92 | 100% | 7.1 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,180 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 3 | 0 | 3 | 948 | 67 | 73% | 7.4 |
| Nurse Aide in Training | 5 | 0 | 5 | 728 | 51 | 55% | 10.4 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 6 | 0 | 6 | 640 | 59 | 64% | 8 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 3 | 0 | 3 | 560 | 64 | 70% | 7.5 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 456 | 57 | 62% | 8 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 451 | 60 | 65% | 7.5 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 328 | 42 | 46% | 7.8 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 198 | 27 | 29% | 7.3 |
| Therapeutic Recreation Specialist | 0 | 1 | 1 | 152 | 41 | 45% | 3.7 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 3 | 3 | 134 | 33 | 36% | 4.1 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 3 | 3 | 95 | 29 | 32% | 3.3 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 3 | 3 | 82 | 21 | 23% | 3.9 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 53 | 18 | 20% | 2.9 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 48 | 6 | 7% | 8 |
| Qualified Activities Professional | 1 | 0 | 1 | 26 | 4 | 4% | 6.4 |
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
2.8
52% better than Ohio averageOhio average: 5.8
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
9.2
27% better than Ohio averageOhio average: 12.7
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
1.0%
85% better than Ohio averageOhio average: 6.8%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
1.9%
78% better than Ohio averageOhio average: 8.9%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
24.6%
12% worse than Ohio averageOhio average: 22.0%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
2.4%
31% better than Ohio averageOhio average: 3.4%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
3.2%
18% better than Ohio averageOhio average: 3.9%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.6%
In line with Ohio averageOhio average: 0.5%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
5.5%
11% better than Ohio averageOhio average: 6.2%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
61.0%
154% worse than Ohio averageOhio average: 24.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
94.1%
In line with Ohio averageOhio average: 92.4%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
82.6%
13% worse than Ohio averageOhio average: 94.5%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
32.8%
58% worse than Ohio averageOhio average: 78.0%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
4.2%
232% worse than Ohio averageOhio average: 1.3%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
45.2%
40% worse than Ohio averageOhio average: 75.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
7% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
66% of new residents, often for short stays.
27% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
128Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Historical financial and operational data for Hickory Ridge Nursing & Rehab Center from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
Money the home earns outside of resident care — such as investments, grants, rentals and other non-operating sources (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It is tracked separately from net patient revenue: it is not part of that figure, and it is not included in net patient income.
Staff salaries plus wage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement — from the home's own accounting records (CMS cost report, Worksheet A). Contract or agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs.
Rank #22 / 183Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 22nd out of 183 homes in Ohio for payroll. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Ohio average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Ohio that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Payroll as a share of revenue: staff salaries and wage-related benefits divided by net patient revenue. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay.
Rank #30 / 183Payroll % — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 30th out of 183 homes in Ohio for payroll %. Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the Ohio average. Well-run Ohio facilities typically land around 53–63% — the top third Statewide. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Ohio that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Everything it costs to run the home apart from payroll — food, utilities, supplies, maintenance, contract labor and administration. Calculated as total operating expense minus payroll (staff salaries and wage-related benefits).
The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
Most new residents arrive under private pay (66% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 1 - 2 years.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
1.5 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Akron's city center to Hickory Ridge Nursing & Rehab Center's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Info below is compiled from CMS reports & the OH Dept. of Health, senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
| Ohio Living Rockynol | NH AL IL MC SNF | Akron (Highland Square) | 79
Facility
79
OH AVG
75
Rank
#139 / 309 |
34.2%
Facility
34.2%
OH AVG
81.7
Rank
#137 / 138 | -58% | 3.99
Facility
3.99
OH AVG
3.54
Rank
#41 / 182 | -69% | +13% | $0
Facility
$0
OH AVG
$74.0k
Rank
#1 / 183 | 4
Facility
4
OH AVG
30.9
Rank
#4 / 183 | 2.0
Facility
2.0
OH AVG
4.6
Rank
#10 / 183 | - | 27 | A+ |
65
Facility
65
OH AVG
40
Rank
#107 / 704 | Laurence Gumina | $4.1MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$4.1MFiscal year ending 06/2024
OH AVG
$10.1M
Rank
#155 / 183 | $2.5MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$2.5MFiscal year ending 06/2024
OH AVG
$3.9M
Rank
#165 / 183 | 60.6%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
60.6%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
OH AVG
40.2%
Rank
#135 / 183 | 365051 | ||||
| Hickory Ridge Nursing & Rehab Center | NH SNF | Akron (Cascade Valley) | 155
Facility
155
OH AVG
75
Rank
#9 / 309 |
94.8%
Facility
94.8%
OH AVG
81.7
Rank
#14 / 138 | +16% | 2.66
Facility
2.66
OH AVG
3.54
Rank
#175 / 182 | -39% | -25% | $0
Facility
$0
OH AVG
$74.0k
Rank
#1 / 183 | 21
Facility
21
OH AVG
30.9
Rank
#63 / 183 | 3.5
Facility
3.5
OH AVG
4.6
Rank
#58 / 183 | - | 147 | A+ |
5
Facility
5
OH AVG
40
Rank
#648 / 704 | Foundations Health LLC | $14.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$14.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
OH AVG
$10.1M
Rank
#41 / 183 | $9.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$9.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
OH AVG
$3.9M
Rank
#22 / 183 | 63.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
63.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
OH AVG
40.2%
Rank
#30 / 183 | 365134 | ||||
| The Merriman | NH HOS PC RC SNF | Akron (Highland Square) | 55
Facility
55
OH AVG
75
Rank
#196 / 309 |
85.8%
Facility
85.8%
OH AVG
81.7
Rank
#74 / 138 | +5% | 3.52
Facility
3.52
OH AVG
3.54
Rank
#86 / 182 | +156% | -1% | $134.5k
Facility
$134.5k
OH AVG
$74.0k
Rank
#171 / 183 | 63
Facility
63
OH AVG
30.9
Rank
#173 / 183 | 3.9
Facility
3.9
OH AVG
4.6
Rank
#78 / 183 | 3 | 47 | - |
70
Facility
70
OH AVG
40
Rank
#67 / 704 | - | $5.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$5.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
OH AVG
$10.1M
Rank
#158 / 183 | $2.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$2.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
OH AVG
$3.9M
Rank
#156 / 183 | 47.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
47.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
OH AVG
40.2%
Rank
#45 / 183 | 365859 | ||||
| Highland Square Nursing & Rehabilitation | NH HOS RC SNF | Akron (Highland Square) | 91
Facility
91
OH AVG
75
Rank
#100 / 309 |
70.9%
Facility
70.9%
OH AVG
81.7
Rank
#117 / 138 | -13% | 2.98
Facility
2.98
OH AVG
3.54
Rank
#153 / 182 | -35% | -16% | $403.0k
Facility
$403.0k
OH AVG
$74.0k
Rank
#183 / 183 | 66
Facility
66
OH AVG
30.9
Rank
#175 / 183 | 3.0
Facility
3.0
OH AVG
4.6
Rank
#40 / 183 | 5 | 65 | - |
39
Facility
39
OH AVG
40
Rank
#370 / 704 | Amy Martin | $7.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$7.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
OH AVG
$10.1M
Rank
#120 / 183 | $3.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$3.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
OH AVG
$3.9M
Rank
#142 / 183 | 45.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
45.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
OH AVG
40.2%
Rank
#151 / 183 | 365316 |
Hickory Ridge Nursing & Rehab Center is located in Akron, Ohio.
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Hickory Ridge Nursing & Rehab Center is in the Cascade Valley neighborhood of Akron.
Hickory Ridge Nursing & Rehab Center has a walk score of 5. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
Hickory Ridge Nursing & Rehab Center's occupancy is 85.8%.
Hickory Ridge Nursing & Rehab Center has been operating for approximately 28 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
No, Hickory Ridge Nursing & Rehab Center has a no-pet policy.
Hickory Ridge Nursing & Rehab Center is registered as a for-profit in OH.
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