ST LUKE LUTHERAN COMMUNITY-PORTAGE LAKES
615 LATHAM LN, Akron, OH 44319
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
Lower is better
Lower is better
How ST LUKE LUTHERAN COMMUNITY-PORTAGE LAKES Compares
ST LUKE LUTHERAN COMMUNITY-PORTAGE LAKES is a 56-bed nonprofit 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 (0.0%) is below the Ohio average of 3.3%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 56 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 78% 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: 9.0% — better than the Ohio average of 9.4%.
- Falls with major injury: 0.0% — better than the Ohio average of 3.3% (100% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.6% — about the same as the Ohio average of 3.6%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Ohio averages across 921 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask ST LUKE LUTHERAN COMMUNITY-PORTAGE LAKES
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing ST LUKE LUTHERAN COMMUNITY-PORTAGE LAKES with other nursing homes in Akron.
How is ST LUKE LUTHERAN COMMUNITY-PORTAGE LAKES 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 ST LUKE LUTHERAN COMMUNITY-PORTAGE LAKES keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 0.0% here versus 3.3% across Ohio. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at ST LUKE LUTHERAN COMMUNITY-PORTAGE LAKES?
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 ST LUKE LUTHERAN COMMUNITY-PORTAGE LAKES?
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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