Hickory Ridge Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
721 Hickory St · Akron, OH · 44303 · 3307626486
155 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Foundations Health Solutions
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
The composite number cleared 71 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.29 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.30 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.97 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 36% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (24 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2026
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected February 11, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2026
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected February 11, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2026
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Corrected February 11, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F January 14, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected February 11, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2026
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected February 11, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E January 14, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 11, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2026 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected February 11, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2026 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected February 11, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 11, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected February 11, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected February 11, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 14, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration.
Corrected February 11, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D January 28, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected February 6, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 28, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected February 6, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 28, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 6, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 28, 2025 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected February 6, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E January 28, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 6, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D June 17, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected July 9, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 25, 2023 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected August 17, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · F January 12, 2023
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected March 11, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E January 15, 2020
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected March 31, 2020 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 15, 2020
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 31, 2020 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 15, 2020
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected March 31, 2020 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F January 15, 2020
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 31, 2020 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 365134 · certified since January 1, 1967. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.