The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited September 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: G
Nursing home report
ST LUKE LUTHERAN COMMUNITY-PORTAGE LAKES
AKRON, OH · Medicare-certified · 56 beds
In good standing
Non-profit
3 of 5 overall
ST LUKE LUTHERAN COMMUNITY-PORTAGE LAKES (Akron, OH) has a 3 out of 5 overall star rating. Its staffing is low at 1 star, with reported nurse staffing below the federal benchmark (3.39 vs 4.1 hours per resident per day); health inspections are 3 stars, quality measures are 5 stars, and there were no fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.3919 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: January 29, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.3919.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.33
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.03
- Nurse aides
- 2.03
- Weekend nursing
- 3.19
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 83%
Registered nurse turnover: 60%
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
9.5%9.5%No change
Residents with a fall causing major injury
0%0%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
4.3%1.7%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
8.7%7.1%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
23.8%4%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—11.7%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
33.3%28.6%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
—5%—
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
17.7%42.6%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
28.6%66.7%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
—94.6%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%56.8%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—75%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
83.9%9.5%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to ensure a working call system was available in each resident’s bathroom and bathing area. Cited September 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 919 — 42 CFR §483.90 — S/S: F
The home failed to have a registered nurse on duty enough hours each day and to keep a registered nurse as the full-time director of nursing. Cited June 2022 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 727 — 42 CFR §483.35 — S/S: F
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited June 2022 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The home failed to provide pharmacy services and a licensed pharmacist needed to meet each resident’s medication needs. Cited October 2023 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 755 — 42 CFR §483.45 — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Occupancy
- 43.6 residents on an average day (78% of 56 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 22 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.