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HICKORY RIDGE NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER

AKRON, OH · Medicare-certified · 155 beds

In good standing
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
3 of 5 overall

3 out of 5 stars overall. Health inspections are 3 stars and quality measures are 5 stars, but staffing is very low at 1 star with 3.20 nurse hours per resident day versus the 4.1-hour federal benchmark; there were no fines in the last 24 months, and recent citations involved food service and hydration issues.

Facility ratings

Health inspections

Staffing

3.1993 hrs/resident/day

Quality measures

Last inspection: January 14, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0

Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.1993.

Staffing detail

Registered nurses
0.31
Licensed practical nurses
1.06
Nurse aides
1.83
Weekend nursing
2.99

Hours per resident per day.

Total staff turnover: 41%
Registered nurse turnover: 50%

Resident outcomes

Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.

Negative outcomes

Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).

Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication

22.8%14.8%Improving

Residents with a fall causing major injury

2.1%0.7%Improving

Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)

2.3%0.7%Improving

Residents with a urinary tract infection

0.7%0%Improving

Residents who lost too much weight

1.7%5%Worsening

Residents who were physically restrained

0%0%No change

Residents needing more help with daily activities

1.7%0%Improving

Residents whose ability to walk got worse

4.4%1.5%Improving

Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication

22.6%19.8%Improving

Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic

0%

Residents with a long-term catheter

0%0%No change

Residents with new or worsening incontinence

21.5%19.5%Improving

Residents with depressive symptoms

84.1%92.8%Worsening

Positive outcomes

Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).

Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine

82.6%

Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine

90%97.1%Improving

Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine

45.2%

Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine

42.9%33.3%Worsening

What the inspectors found

The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited January 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F

The home failed to make food and drinks appealing and served them at a safe, appetizing temperature. Cited January 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 804 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: F

The home failed to ensure residents got enough drinks to meet their needs and preferences and stay properly hydrated. Cited January 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 807 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: E

The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited January 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: E

The home failed to ensure residents had a safe, clean, comfortable, homelike environment and daily care supports were provided safely. Cited January 2020 — limited pattern, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 584 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E

Recent history

  1. STAFFING

    Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.

  2. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 12 health deficiencies.

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  3. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.

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  4. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.

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Operator & ownership

Recent ownership change · Jun 1, 2018

Now operated by Hickory Ridge Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, previously Hickory Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Chain
Part of FOUNDATIONS HEALTH SOLUTIONS · 63 homes · 4.2 stars avg
Occupancy
140.3 residents on an average day (91% of 155 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 59 years

Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.