ALTERCARE POST-ACUTE REHAB CENTER
1463 TALLMADGE ROAD, Kent, OH 44240
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
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How ALTERCARE POST-ACUTE REHAB CENTER Compares
ALTERCARE POST-ACUTE REHAB CENTER is a 79-bed for-profit nursing facility in Kent, Ohio. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Ohio average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections, rated 5 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (6.7%) is above the Ohio average of 3.2% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 79 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 92% occupied.
Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Kent, 2 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 4.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Ohio average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 3.8% — better than the Ohio average of 8.8% (57% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 6.7% — worse than the Ohio average of 3.2% (111% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 5.1% — worse than the Ohio average of 3.4% (52% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 29.4% — worse than the Ohio average of 24.9%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Ohio averages across 922 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask ALTERCARE POST-ACUTE REHAB CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing ALTERCARE POST-ACUTE REHAB CENTER with other nursing homes in Kent.
What keeps ALTERCARE POST-ACUTE REHAB CENTER's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 5 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help ALTERCARE POST-ACUTE REHAB CENTER keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 3.8% here versus 8.8% across Ohio. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is ALTERCARE POST-ACUTE REHAB CENTER doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 6.7% here versus 3.2% across Ohio. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does ALTERCARE POST-ACUTE REHAB CENTER maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 92% occupancy across 79 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at ALTERCARE POST-ACUTE REHAB CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains ALTERCARE POST-ACUTE REHAB CENTER's rating advantage in Kent?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 4.0 stars across 3 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Kent
Kent sits in Portage County, where adults 65 and older make up about 16.5% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Ohio as a whole (17.0% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 26,780 (16.5%)
- Median age
- 38.3 years
- Median household income
- $59,485
- Median home value
- $160,300
Demographics for Portage County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Kent.
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