HIGHLAND SQUARE NURSING AND REHABILITATION – AKRON, OH

CMS Verified | 2026-03-01

Highland Square Nursing And Rehabilitation

1211 W MARKET ST, Akron, OH 44313
(330) 867-8530
91 beds
All Akron facilities
2.0*
Overall
1.0*
Health Inspection
5.0*
Quality Care
1.0*
Staffing
65.74
Score /100
#10040
National Rank

#10040
of 14703 facilities
National
31.7% position
#785
of 922 in OH
State Rank
#33
of 43 in Summit
County Rank
#11
of 12 in Akron
City Rank
#3
of 3 in ZIP 44313
ZIP Rank






About Highland Square Nursing And RehabilitationHighland Square Nursing And Rehabilitation is located at 1211 W Market St, Akron, OH, reachable at (330) 867-8530. This For profit – Corporation facility operates 91.0 certified beds and serves an average of 61 residents per day. Medicare and Medicaid services have been provided since 1974-12-06. The facility currently holds a below average (2-star) overall CMS rating — families are encouraged to review inspection reports carefully before making a decision.
Facility

Highland Square Nursing And Rehabilitation

Address

1211 W Market St, Akron, OH 44313

Care Offered
  • Long-Term Care
  • Rehab / Short-Term Care
Medicare & Medicaid
  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
Facility Details
  • 91 Certified Beds
  • Ownership: For profit – Corporation
  • Resident Council: Resident
  • Automatic Sprinklers: Yes

Quick Verdict

Overall Quality
⚠️ Below Average (2★) overall rating
Health Inspection
❌ Poor (1★) health inspection
Staffing
❌ Poor (1★) staffing rating
Quality of Care
✅ Excellent (5★) quality of care
Compliance
❌ 15 fine(s) over 5 years
5-Year Trend
Improving over 5 years
65.74
Composite quality score out of 100 – how we calculate this
0 – Poor50 – Average100 – Best

#10040 of 14703 nationally – #785 of 922 in Ohio

Who Is This Facility Best For?

Highland Square Nursing And Rehabilitation may be considered for families with limited options in Akron, OH, but its lower CMS ratings suggest careful due diligence is warranted. Families should inquire about nurse-to-resident ratios, as the CMS Staffing Rating is currently 1 out of 5.

Overall Rating 2022-2026

Total Nurse Hours/Day 2022-2026

Current Ratings (2026)

Overall Rating

2 / 5
Health Inspection

1 / 5
Staffing Rating

1 / 5
Quality Measures (QM)

5 / 5
Long-Stay QM Rating

5 / 5
Short-Stay QM Rating

N/A

5-Year Rating Trends

Overall Rating

Health Inspection Rating

Quality of Care (QM)

Staffing Rating

Average Residents per Day

Occupancy % (Residents / Beds)

Staffing InsightHighland Square Nursing And Rehabilitation currently provides 3 hours 26 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 29 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) coverage. The CMS Staffing Rating of 1 out of 5 is below average — a point worth discussing with facility management before admission. Total nursing staff turnover is high at 56.7%, which can affect care continuity.

Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Total Nurse Staffing3 hours 26 minutes
Nurse Aide Hours2 hours
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours56 minutes
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours29 minutes
Physical Therapist Hours2 minutes

National average total nurse staffing is approximately 3.5 hours per day

Weekend Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Weekend Total Nurse Hours3 hours 1 minute
Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Hours19 minutes

Weekend staffing is typically lower than weekday levels. Ask the facility about their weekend nurse-to-resident ratios.

5-Year Staffing Trends

Total Nurse Hours/Day

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours/Day

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours/Day

Nurse Aide Hours/Day

Total Staff Turnover %

Registered Nurse (RN) Turnover %

Compliance Summary⚠️ CMS has flagged Highland Square Nursing And Rehabilitation with an abuse icon, indicating a history of reported abuse or neglect incidents. Families should review the detailed inspection reports on Medicare.gov before considering this facility. In the current reporting period, the facility received 4 fine(s) totaling $107,756. 123 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings.
Number of Fines (current period) 4
Total Fines Amount $107756.0
Payment Denials 0
Total Penalties 4
Abuse Flag on Record Y
Total Weighted Health Survey Score 188.0 (lower = better)

Substantiated Complaints / Year

Fines Issued ($) / Year

Composite Quality Rankings

#10,040
of 14,703
National
Bottom 32%
#785
of 922
OH State
Bottom 15% in OH
#33
of 43
️ Summit County
#33 of 43
#11
of 12
️ Akron
#11 of 12
#3
of 3
ZIP 44313
#3 of 3

Nationally, Highland Square Nursing And Rehabilitation ranks 10040th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 65.7/100), placing it in the below average nationwide. Within OH, it ranks 785th out of 922 nursing homes. In Akron, it ranks 11th out of 12 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 3rd of 3. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #9,710 nationally and RN hours rank #9,037 nationally (#622 in OH).

How do we calculate these rankings?

Total Nurse Staffing – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank OH State Rank Note
2022 3.61 #7,005 / 14,703 #296 / 922 Above average
2023 3.28 #9,772 / 14,703 #503 / 922 Below average
2024 2.96 #12,708 / 14,703 #830 / 922 ⚠️ Bottom 25%
2025 3.22 #11,532 / 14,703 #710 / 922 ⚠️ Bottom 25%
2026 3.44 #9,710 / 14,703 #554 / 922 Below average

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank OH State Rank Note
2022 0.53 #8,184 / 14,703 #504 / 922 Below average
2023 0.47 #8,678 / 14,703 #546 / 922 Below average
2024 0.61 #6,067 / 14,703 #352 / 922 Above average
2025 0.33 #12,027 / 14,703 #827 / 922 ⚠️ Bottom 25%
2026 0.49 #9,037 / 14,703 #622 / 922 Below average

Total Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Registered Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Frequently Asked Questions

Highland Square Nursing And Rehabilitation is certified as a Medicare and Medicaid facility and has been approved to provide these services since 1974-12-06. Medicare covers short-term skilled nursing care (typically up to 100 days after a qualifying hospital stay). Medicaid covers long-term care for residents who meet financial eligibility requirements. Contact the facility at (330) 867-8530 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.

Highland Square Nursing And Rehabilitation holds an overall CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) rating of 2 out of 5 stars. This is made up of three components: Health Inspection (1★), Staffing (1★), and Quality of Resident Care (5★). Our independent composite quality score — which uses the raw underlying CMS numbers to break ties between similarly-rated facilities — is 65.7/100, placing it #10040 of 14703 facilities nationally and #785 of 922 in Ohio. Star ratings are a useful starting point, but the composite score and individual sub-ratings give a more complete picture for families comparing facilities.

Each resident at Highland Square Nursing And Rehabilitation receives a reported average of 3 hours 26 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage — 29 minutes; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — 56 minutes; Nurse Aide — 2 hours. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 3 hours 1 minute per resident per day. The CMS Staffing Rating for this facility is 1 out of 5. The national average for total nursing hours is approximately 3.5 hrs/day. Total nursing staff turnover is 56.7%. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.

⚠️ CMS has flagged Highland Square Nursing And Rehabilitation with an abuse icon, indicating a history of reported abuse or neglect incidents. Families should review the detailed inspection reports on Medicare.gov before considering this facility. In the current reporting period, the facility received 4 fine(s) totaling $107,756. 123 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings. In the most recent CMS reporting period, the facility received 4 fine(s) totaling $107,756, and 0 Medicare payment denial(s). Total penalties: 4. The Total Weighted Health Survey Score is 188.0 (lower scores are better). IMPORTANT: CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon — indicating a reported history of abuse or neglect. Families should review the full inspection report on medicare.gov/care-compare before deciding. Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.

Nationally, Highland Square Nursing And Rehabilitation ranks 10040th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 65.7/100), placing it in the below average nationwide. Within OH, it ranks 785th out of 922 nursing homes. In Akron, it ranks 11th out of 12 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 3rd of 3. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #9,710 nationally and RN hours rank #9,037 nationally (#622 in OH). Our composite quality score of 65.7/100 weighs health inspections, quality of resident care, staffing hours, compliance record, and five-year performance trends — giving a more complete picture than CMS star ratings alone, which can place hundreds of facilities in the same 5-star bucket. To browse and compare all nursing homes in Akron, visit: https://nursinghomesnearme.org/ohio/akron/

Contact and Location

ADR
Address

1211 W MARKET ST, Akron, OH 44313
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LLC
Legal Name

BUCKEYE FOREST AT AKRON LLC

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Facility Details

Number of Certified Beds 91
Average Residents / Day 61 (68% occupancy)
Ownership Type For profit – Corporation
Provider Type Medicare and Medicaid
County Summit County, OH
City Akron, OH
ZIP Code 44313
Approved Since December 6, 1974
Resident Council ✅ Yes
Automatic Sprinklers ✅ All required areas
Ownership Changed (12 mo.) No
CMS Certification Number 365316
Data Processing Date March 1, 2026
Data Disclaimer: All data on this page is sourced exclusively from the official CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) Nursing Home Compare dataset, covering reporting periods from 2022 through 2026. This includes facility ratings, staffing hours, inspection scores, fines, complaints, and geographic coordinates. NursingHomesNearMe.org does not independently verify, collect, or alter this data. Composite scores and rankings are calculated by NursingHomesNearMe.org – learn how rankings are calculated. Information may not reflect current facility conditions. Always contact the facility directly and verify at medicare.gov/care-compare before making care decisions.
Data: CMS Nursing Home Compare – Processing Date: 2026-03-01 –
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