Highland Square Nursing & Rehabilitation

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Highland Square Nursing & Rehabilitation

1211 W Market St, Akron, OH 44313 View Map
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Overview of Highland Square Nursing & Rehabilitation

Settled in the neighborhood of Akron, OH, Highland Square Nursing & Rehabilitation is a trusted senior care provider, offering an array of rehabilitation services, nursing care, and long-term care. Residents here are offered access to physical, speech, and occupational therapy services to make sure they are able to maintain or improve their mobility and overall functionality to continue living the lifestyle they want. An on-site medical director is available to facilitate residents’ care plans and ensure they are provided with the care they need.

Various activities and programs are also offered, such as social functions, live entertainment, celebrations, and more for residents’ enjoyment and enrichment. Home-style meals made fresh are served daily to make sure residents stay nourished and energized the whole day. An array of convenient amenities are also available to further enhance residents’ comfort and convenience.

(330) 867-8530

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
2/5
Ohio average: 3.2/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
1/5
Ohio average: 2.8/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
1/5
Ohio average: 2.4/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
5/5
Ohio average: 4.4/5

Nursing care per resident

Info Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
2h 59m per day

This home provides 16% less nursing time per resident than the state average.

Ohio average: 3h 32m per day

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Hours of care per resident per day, broken down by staff type. Data from CMS Medicare.
Staff type Facility State avg National avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info Registered nurse hours per resident per day. 29m per day 38m per day 41m per day
LPN / LVN Info Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse hours per resident per day. 56m per day 58m per day 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info Nurse aide hours per resident per day. 2h 0m per day 2h 8m per day 2h 21m per day
Total Nursing (Weekend) Info Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends. 3h 1m per day 3h 17m per day 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Info Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day. 2m per day 3m per day 4m per day
RN (Weekend) Info Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends. 19m per day 25m per day 29m per day

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 117

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the Ohio average
Occupancy rate 71.5%
Residents per day (avg) 62
Occupancy rate
71.5%
Residents per day (avg)
62

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Primarily long-term care, limited rehab

Most residents stay long-term, while a smaller portion are admitted for short-term rehab.

Might be optimal for
Long-term residence Daily assistance Occasional rehab needs

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

12% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 months

Private pay

73% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 2 - 3 months

Medicaid

16% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 5 - 6 months

Finances and operations

Proprietary home
Corporation
Home revenue
$9.1M
Profit
$872.5K
Proprietary home Corporation
Home revenue
$9,055,492.00
Profit
$872,517.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$3.0M
33.2% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$5.2M
Total costs $8.2M

What does this home offer?

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Accept Medicaid: Yes

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Total Residents: 117

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Building Type: Single-story

Types of Care at Highland Square Nursing & Rehabilitation

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The information below is reported by the Ohio Department of Health, Bureau of Survey and Certification.
Ohio Living Rockynol
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

SNF

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36
No
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$6,039,836.00
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AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

SNF

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99
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Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

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Places of interest near Highland Square Nursing & Rehabilitation

Address 2.6 miles from city center — 2.17 miles to nearest hospital (Akron Children's Hospital)

Address 1211 W Market St, Akron, OH 44313

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

103
Total Staff
86
Employees
17
Contractors
23,690
Total Hours (Quarter)
34
Avg Staff/Day
7.7
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse410.9 No
Licensed Practical Nurse198.3 No
Certified Nursing Assistant497.3 Yes
Staff by Category
Administration
3 staff
6.8hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
75 staff
7.9hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
4 staff
7.9hs shift avg
Therapy Services
14 staff
4.8hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
1 staff
4.7hs shift avg
Dietary Services
4 staff
7.3hs shift avg
Other Services
2 staff
7.9hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
6.3%
of total hours from contractors
1,493 contractor hours this quarter
Certified Nursing Assistant: 1 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1 Qualified Social Worker: 1 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 2 Speech Language Pathologist: 2 Physical Therapy Aide: 5 Physical Therapy Assistant: 3 Medical Director: 1
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant4814912,09991100%7.3
Licensed Practical Nurse190194,26591100%8.3
Registered Nurse4041,90991100%10.9
RN Director of Nursing3037886976%9.5
Clinical Nurse Specialist2027286571%8
Other Dietary Services Staff3036297684%7
Mental Health Service Worker2025076369%7.9
Dietitian1014966470%7.8
Nurse Practitioner2024885864%7.9
Speech Language Pathologist0224756066%7.8
Administrator2022963741%8
Physical Therapy Aide0552807279%3.4
Qualified Social Worker0112154651%4.7
Respiratory Therapy Technician0221423842%3.7
Medical Director0111322629%5.1
Occupational Therapy Aide011981314%7.5
Physical Therapy Assistant033752831%2.7
Occupational Therapy Assistant011721314%5.5

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 22

Ohio average 6.7


Last Health inspection on Sep 2025

Total health citations 66
Citations per inspection
3

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

23 of 66 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 43 of 66 resulted from complaint investigations.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 5
1567% worse than Ohio average

Ohio average: 0.3


Serious Health citations More info 0
100% better than Ohio average

Ohio average: 0.9

5 critical citations More info Ohio average: 0.3

0 serious citations More info Ohio average: 0.9

61 moderate citations More info Ohio average: 29

0 minor citations More info Ohio average: 0.7
Citations history (last 3 years)
Abuse/Neglect critical citation Sep 18, 2025
Corrected

Environmental moderate citation Aug 20, 2025
Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Aug 20, 2025
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Aug 20, 2025
Corrected

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Ownership: For-Profit Corporation
Part of: Garden Health Care
Resident Census by Payment Source
59 Total Residents
Medicare 3 (5.1%)
Medicaid 55 (93.2%)
Private Pay/Other 1 (1.7%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 1.6
72% better than Ohio average

Ohio average: 5.8

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 8.8
30% better than Ohio average

Ohio average: 12.7

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 2.4%
66% better than Ohio average

Ohio average: 6.8%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 0.0%
100% better than Ohio average

Ohio average: 8.9%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 24.1%
10% worse than Ohio average

Ohio average: 22.0%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 0.5%
86% better than Ohio average

Ohio average: 3.4%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 3.1%
21% better than Ohio average

Ohio average: 3.9%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.0%
100% better than Ohio average

Ohio average: 0.5%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 2.2%
65% better than Ohio average

Ohio average: 6.2%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 48.9%
104% worse than Ohio average

Ohio average: 24.0%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 6.5%
24% better than Ohio average

Ohio average: 8.4%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 51.6%
44% worse than Ohio average

Ohio average: 92.4%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 91.8%
In line with Ohio average

Ohio average: 94.5%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 36.0%
54% worse than Ohio average

Ohio average: 78.0%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
100% better than Ohio average

Ohio average: 1.3%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 44.4%
41% worse than Ohio average

Ohio average: 75.6%

Penalties and fines

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 (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total fines amount $116K
69% higher than Ohio average

Ohio average: $69K

Number of fines 4
116% more fines than Ohio average

Ohio average: 1.9

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 0
100% fewer payment denials than Ohio average

Ohio average: 0.5

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $116K
Ohio average $69K
Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Apr 9, 2025
$25K
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. May 24, 2024
$17K
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Jan 18, 2024
$11K
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Jan 18, 2024
$64K

Last updated: Jan 2026

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PASSPORT Waiver

Ohio Medicaid PASSPORT

Age 60+, Ohio resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

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

Administered through regional agencies; waitlists possible.

Ohio Home Care Program (non-Medicaid)

OH HCP

Age 60+, Ohio resident, at risk of decline.

~$2,000/month (individual, varies).

$5,000 (individual).

Limited funding; regional variation.

Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)

Ohio Assisted Living Waiver

Age 21+ (65+ prioritized), OH resident, Medicaid-eligible, NFLOC.

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

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

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

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

Ohio PACE (e.g., McGregor PACE)

Age 55+, OH resident (specific counties), NFLOC, safe with PACE support.

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

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

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

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Ohio Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled, OH resident, Medicare Part A/B.

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

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

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

Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)

Ohio HEAP

Age 60+ prioritized, OH resident, low-income household.

~$3,970/month (individual, 185% FPL).

Not assessed; income-focused.

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

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

Ohio Family Caregiver Support Program

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

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

Not assessed; need-based.

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

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Ohio SCSEP

Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, OH resident.

~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Not specified; income-focused.

Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.

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

Ohio VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, OH resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

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

~$155,356 (net worth limit).

High veteran demand; supports care in multiple settings.

Homestead Exemption

Ohio Homestead Exemption

Age 65+ (or disabled), OH resident, homeowner, low-income.

~$38,500/year (individual, adjusted annually).

Not assessed; home ownership required.

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

Save the Dream Ohio (Homeowner Assistance Fund)

Ohio Save the Dream

Age 60+ prioritized, OH resident, homeowner, hardship post-Jan 21, 2020.

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

Not assessed; hardship-focused.

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

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