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Highland Square Nursing and Rehabilitation

1211 W Market St, Akron, OH 443133308678530WebsiteGoogle Maps
2.5on Google(46 reviews)
2/5Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
1/5
Staffing
1/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
91
certified
This facility has been flagged for abuse.
5 fine(s) totaling $299,782

How Highland Square Nursing and Rehabilitation Compares in Ohio

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Ohio. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
2/5
OH average
3.2/5
Below state average
Health inspection rating
1/5
OH average
2.8/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
1/5
OH average
2.4/5
Below state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.14 hrs/day
OH average
3.68 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.53 hrs/day
OH average
0.64 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
61.3%
OH average
48.7%
Higher than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 2/5 overall CMS rating is below the Ohio average of 3.2/5.
Its 1/5 health inspection rating is below the Ohio average of 2.8/5.
Reported nursing time is 3.14 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 3.68.
Reported RN time is 0.53 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 0.64.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
37
deficiency citations
Inspected May 20, 2022
Most recent cycle
7
deficiency citations
Inspected Feb 24, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 30 fewer deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$7,908/mo
Ohio median
Private Room
$8,821/mo
Ohio median
Summit County 65+
100,350
18.6% of county
County Population
539,361
Summit County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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Highland Square Nursing and Rehabilitation is a 2-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Akron, Ohio with 91 certified beds. It has been operating since 1974. Its overall CMS rating is 2 out of 5.

Beds
91
Avg Residents/Day
67.5
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Dec 6, 1974
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Summit
Last Inspection
Feb 24, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
7
Weighted Score
173.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (57)

F0600Immediate Jeopardy

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: Sep 18, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0921Potential for Harm

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Survey: Aug 20, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Aug 20, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0685Potential for Harm

Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

Survey: Aug 20, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Aug 20, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Feb 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Feb 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0678Immediate Jeopardy

Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.

Survey: May 21, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0600Potential for Harm

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: Apr 9, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Oct 1, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0825Potential for Harm

Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.

Survey: Oct 1, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Jul 25, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0926Potential for Harm

Have policies on smoking.

Survey: Jul 25, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0697Potential for Harm

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: Jul 25, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: May 20, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: May 20, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0623Potential for Harm

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Survey: May 20, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0640Potential for Harm

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

Survey: May 20, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: May 20, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: May 20, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: May 20, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0692Potential for Harm

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Survey: May 20, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0697Potential for Harm

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: Jun 27, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0689Immediate Jeopardy

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: May 24, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0576Potential for Harm

Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.

Survey: Feb 27, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0600Potential for Harm

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: Feb 27, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0744Potential for Harm

Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

Survey: Feb 27, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0689Immediate Jeopardy

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Feb 21, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0555Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to choose his or her attending physician.

Survey: Feb 21, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0567Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.

Survey: Feb 21, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3

+ 27 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$299,782
Number of Fines
5
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
5

Penalty History

FineJan 18, 2024
$11,023
FineApr 9, 2025
$16,396
FineMay 24, 2024
$16,801
FineJan 18, 2024
$63,783
FineAug 20, 2025
$191,779

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide1.85 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.76 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.53 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.14 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total2.86 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.02 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
61.3%
RN Turnover
37.5%
Administrators Left
1

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (12)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
KATZ, LARRYDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/ADec 31, 2021
BONYO, BENSONMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/ADec 31, 2021
KATZ, LARRYMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/ADec 31, 2021
PARKES, MATTHEWMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AAug 11, 2025
KATZ, LARRYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/ADec 31, 2021
KATZ, LARRYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ADec 31, 2021
BONYO, BENSONOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 1, 2021
KATZ, LARRYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 31, 2021
PARKES, MATTHEWOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 11, 2025
BONYO, BENSONADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ADec 1, 2021
KATZ, LARRYADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ADec 31, 2021
PARKES, MATTHEWADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AAug 11, 2025

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Highland Square Nursing and Rehabilitation and nearby alternatives.

All Ohio facilities
Highland Square Nursing and Rehabilitation
Akron, OHCurrent facilityAbuse flag
CMS
2/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $299,782
Ohio Living Rockynol
Akron, OH528 ft
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: None
The Merriman
Akron, OH4,224 ftAbuse flag
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $134,475
Hickory Ridge Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Akron, OH1.2 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: None
Divine Rehabilitation and Nursing at Canal Pointe
Akron, OH2.3 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
Wyant Woods Healthcare Center
Akron, OH3.1 miAbuse flag
CMS
2/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $153,317
Regency Care of Copley
Akron, OH3.2 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Highland Square Nursing and Rehabilitation
Akron, OH · Current facility
—2/51/51/5$299,782
Ohio Living Rockynol
Akron, OH
528 ft5/55/51/5None recorded
The Merriman
Akron, OH
4,224 ft1/51/51/5$134,475
Hickory Ridge Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Akron, OH
1.2 mi3/53/51/5None recorded
Divine Rehabilitation and Nursing at Canal Pointe
Akron, OH
2.3 mi2/51/52/5None recorded
Wyant Woods Healthcare Center
Akron, OH
3.1 mi2/51/52/5$153,317
Regency Care of Copley
Akron, OH
3.2 mi5/54/53/5None recorded

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Highland Square Nursing and Rehabilitation?▾
Highland Square Nursing and Rehabilitation has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 1/5, staffing rating of 1/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated below average.
How much does Highland Square Nursing and Rehabilitation cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Ohio is $7,908/month for a semi-private room and $8,821/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Highland Square Nursing and Rehabilitation participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Highland Square Nursing and Rehabilitation had any health inspection violations?▾
Highland Square Nursing and Rehabilitation had 7 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Feb 24, 2025). The current CMS dataset records 5 fine(s) totaling $299,782.
What are the staffing levels at Highland Square Nursing and Rehabilitation?▾
Highland Square Nursing and Rehabilitation provides 3.14 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.53 RN hours, 0.76 LPN hours, and 1.85 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 61.3%.
How many beds does Highland Square Nursing and Rehabilitation have?▾
Highland Square Nursing and Rehabilitation has 91 certified beds with an average of 67.5 residents per day, resulting in approximately 74% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned.
Are there other nursing homes near Highland Square Nursing and Rehabilitation?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Ohio, including 6 in Akron. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Highland Square Nursing and Rehabilitation?▾
On Google Maps, Highland Square Nursing and Rehabilitation has a rating of 2.5 out of 5 based on 46 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 2/5.