HICKORY RIDGE NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER
721 HICKORY ST, Akron, OH 44303
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Frequency & severity of deficiencies
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Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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How HICKORY RIDGE NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER Compares
HICKORY RIDGE NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER is a 155-bed for-profit nursing facility in Akron, Ohio. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the Ohio average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (5 stars), while staffing (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (1.1%) is below the Ohio average of 3.3%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 155 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 91% occupied.
Among the 12 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Akron, 3 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.2 stars.
By the numbers vs. Ohio average
- Falls with major injury: 1.1% — better than the Ohio average of 3.3% (66% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.2% — better than the Ohio average of 3.6% (39% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Ohio averages across 921 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask HICKORY RIDGE NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing HICKORY RIDGE NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER with other nursing homes in Akron.
How is HICKORY RIDGE NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER addressing its staffing levels 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 practices help HICKORY RIDGE NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.1% here versus 3.3% across Ohio. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help HICKORY RIDGE NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 2.2% here versus 3.6% across Ohio. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does HICKORY RIDGE NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 91% occupancy across 155 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at HICKORY RIDGE NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at HICKORY RIDGE NURSING & REHABILITATION 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 Akron
Akron sits in Summit 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 consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 96,986 (17.9%)
- Median age
- 40.9 years
- Median household income
- $59,253
- Median home value
- $151,300
Demographics for Summit County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Akron.
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