Pebble Creek Healthcare Center in Akron has a 5 out of 5 star overall rating, with 5-star health inspection and quality measures ratings, but a 3-star staffing rating and reported nurse staffing below the federal benchmark (3.58 vs. 4.1 hours per resident per day). It had $0 in fines in the last 24 months; recent inspection areas cited included communication of resident changes, reporting suspected abuse/neglect/theft, and continence/catheter/UTI care.
Last inspection: February 24, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.5825.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.55
Licensed practical nurses
1.01
Nurse aides
2.03
Weekend nursing
3.11
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 29%
Registered nurse turnover: 15%
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).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
7%5.8%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
0.9%0%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
1.6%2.3%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0.9%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
3.7%1%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
8.7%2%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
12.8%2.3%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
29%26.7%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%1.1%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
32.5%26.7%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
18.4%28.8%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—99.2%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
98.3%99.1%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—95.8%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
98.4%98.3%No change
What the inspectors found
The home failed to promptly tell the resident, doctor, and family about changes or problems affecting the resident. Cited December 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 580 — 42 CFR §483.10(g)(14) — S/S: D
The home failed to promptly report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and share the investigation results with the proper authorities. Cited November 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 609 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: D
The home failed to provide proper bladder and bowel care, including catheter care and steps to prevent urinary tract infections. Cited March 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 690 — 42 CFR §483.25(e) — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited March 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to provide proper pressure ulcer care and failed to prevent new pressure sores from developing. Cited March 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 686 — 42 CFR §483.25(b) — S/S: D
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Chain
Part of COMMUNICARE HEALTH · 122 homes · 3 stars avg
Occupancy
145.1 residents on an average day (97% of 150 beds)
Resident voice
Resident & family councils
Medicare history
Certified for 37 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.