HANOVER HEALTHCARE CENTER
435 AVIS AVENUE NW, Massillon, OH 44646
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How HANOVER HEALTHCARE CENTER Compares
HANOVER HEALTHCARE CENTER is a 125-bed for-profit nursing facility in Massillon, Ohio. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Ohio average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (5 stars), while health inspections (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (1.2%) is below the Ohio average of 3.6%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 125 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 85% occupied.
Among the 6 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Massillon, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.3 stars.
By the numbers vs. Ohio average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 12.0% — worse than the Ohio average of 9.4% (29% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 3.0% — better than the Ohio average of 3.3%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 1.2% — better than the Ohio average of 3.6% (66% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Ohio averages across 921 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask HANOVER HEALTHCARE CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing HANOVER HEALTHCARE CENTER with other nursing homes in Massillon.
How is HANOVER HEALTHCARE CENTER addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is HANOVER HEALTHCARE CENTER doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 12.0% here versus 9.4% across Ohio. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help HANOVER HEALTHCARE CENTER keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 1.2% here versus 3.6% across Ohio. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at HANOVER HEALTHCARE CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does HANOVER HEALTHCARE CENTER lag behind other Massillon options?
Its 2-star overall rating is below the local average of 3.3 stars across 6 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at HANOVER HEALTHCARE CENTER?
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 Massillon
Massillon sits in Stark County, where adults 65 and older make up about 19.4% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Ohio as a whole (17.0% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 72,224 (19.4%)
- Median age
- 42.1 years
- Median household income
- $55,045
- Median home value
- $139,000
Demographics for Stark County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Massillon.
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