AVENUE AT MEDINA
699 EAST SMITH ROAD, Medina, OH 44256
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Care Quality Indicators
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How AVENUE AT MEDINA Compares
AVENUE AT MEDINA is a 70-bed for-profit nursing facility in Medina, 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 quality measures (5 stars), while staffing (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (19.8%) is above the Ohio average of 9.4% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 70 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 90% occupied.
Among the 7 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Medina, 2 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.8 stars.
By the numbers vs. Ohio average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 19.8% — worse than the Ohio average of 9.4% (112% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 3.0% — better than the Ohio average of 3.3%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.2% — better than the Ohio average of 3.6%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 21.9% — better than the Ohio average of 24.9%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Ohio averages across 921 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask AVENUE AT MEDINA
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing AVENUE AT MEDINA with other nursing homes in Medina.
How is AVENUE AT MEDINA addressing its staffing levels rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is AVENUE AT MEDINA doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 19.8% here versus 9.4% across Ohio. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does AVENUE AT MEDINA maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 90% occupancy across 70 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at AVENUE AT MEDINA?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains AVENUE AT MEDINA's rating advantage in Medina?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 3.8 stars across 7 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at AVENUE AT MEDINA?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Medina
Medina sits in Medina County, where adults 65 and older make up about 17.9% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Ohio as a whole (17.0% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 32,011 (17.9%)
- Median age
- 42.5 years
- Median household income
- $77,784
- Median home value
- $205,800
Demographics for Medina County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Medina.
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