Highland Square Nursing And Rehabilitation
Akron, OH · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 365316) · 91 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 5 totaling $299,782
Phone: (330) 867-8530 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Highland Square Nursing And Rehabilitation has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Ohio state average of 3.15. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is 1 star.
Highland Square reports total nurse staffing of about 3.14 hours per resident per day, including 0.53 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 61.3%.
CMS records show 5 federal fines totaling $299,782.00 against Highland Square Nursing And Rehabilitation, with no payment denials on record. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, so families should review the inspection record on Care Compare for details.
About this facility
Highland Square Nursing And Rehabilitation is a for-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Akron, Summit County, Ohio, certified for 91 beds with an average of 67.5 residents. The facility has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since December 6, 1974.
According to CMS Care Compare, Highland Square holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Ohio state average of 3.15. This overall score is composed of four CMS ratings: a health inspection rating of 1 star, a quality measure (QM) rating of 5 stars, and a staffing rating of 1 star.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing hours of 3.14 hours per resident per day, with registered nurse (RN) hours at 0.53 hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 61.3%.
On the penalty record, CMS lists 5 federal fines totaling $299,782.00 against this facility. There have been no payment denials recorded. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, meaning families should review the detailed inspection record on Care Compare for specifics regarding this designation.
No Special Focus Facility status is indicated in the available data, and there is no record of a chain affiliation in the data provided. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details, including any updates to ratings, staffing, or penalties, directly on Medicare Care Compare or by contacting the facility.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Highland Square has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Ohio state average of 3.15.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.14 hours per resident per day, including 0.53 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 1 star; nursing turnover is 61.3%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 5 fines totaling $299,782.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
Yes, CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility; no Special Focus status is indicated in the data provided.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 91 beds and has an average of 67.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation; no chain affiliation is listed in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since December 6, 1974.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 1, 1, and 5 stars respectively in those categories, with an overall of 2 stars.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify rehabilitation services; please contact the facility at 3308678530 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; please contact the facility at 3308678530 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the full current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/365316?state=OH.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.