HIGHLAND SQUARE NURSING AND REHABILITATION

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How HIGHLAND SQUARE NURSING AND REHABILITATION Compares

HIGHLAND SQUARE NURSING AND REHABILITATION is a 91-bed for-profit nursing facility in Akron, 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 falls resulting in major injury (0.5%) is below the Ohio average of 3.3%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 91 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 71% 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

• Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 11.6% — worse than the Ohio average of 9.4%.
• Falls with major injury: 0.5% — better than the Ohio average of 3.3% (85% lower).
• High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.3% — better than the Ohio average of 3.6% (35% lower).

CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon, indicating a recent citation involving abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of resident property. This is an important point to raise directly during any tour or call.

Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Ohio averages across 921 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.

Questions to Ask HIGHLAND SQUARE NURSING AND REHABILITATION

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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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