St Luke Lutheran Community-Portage Lakes
Akron, OH · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 366280) · 56 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (330) 644-3914 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
St Luke Lutheran Community-Portage Lakes holds a CMS overall rating of 4 stars, above the Ohio state average of 3.15 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars, while its staffing rating is 1 star.
CMS reports total nurse staffing hours of 3.15 per resident per day, with RN hours at just 0.21 per resident per day, and a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 81.0%, which is notably high.
St Luke Lutheran Community-Portage Lakes has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials. There is no abuse icon flag or Special Focus program designation noted for this facility in CMS data.
About this facility
St Luke Lutheran Community-Portage Lakes is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Akron, Summit County, Ohio, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since September 2003. The facility is licensed for 56 certified beds and has an average daily census of 47.0 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare data, St Luke Lutheran Community-Portage Lakes holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Ohio state average of 3.15. Its component ratings are: 4 stars for health inspections, 5 stars for quality measures, and 1 star for staffing. This mixed staffing rating stands in contrast to its otherwise above-average inspection and quality outcomes.
On nurse staffing, CMS reports total nurse staffing hours of 3.15 hours per resident per day, with registered nurse (RN) hours at 0.21 hours per resident per day. The facility's nursing staff turnover rate is reported at 81.0%, a notably high figure relative to typical benchmarks.
Regarding penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials on file. There is no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus Facility designation noted in the available data for this facility.
No chain affiliation or recent ownership change is indicated in the available data; CMS records show no ownership change in the past 12 months, meaning current ratings reflect the present operator. Families should independently verify current details on Medicare Care Compare, as this profile is based on a snapshot of CMS data and ratings and staffing figures can change over time.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The facility has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is above the Ohio state average of 3.15 stars.
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 3.15 hours per resident per day, with RN hours at 0.21 per resident per day, and a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5; nursing turnover is reported at 81.0%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is noted for this facility in the available CMS data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 56 beds and has an average daily census of 47.0 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation; the data provided does not indicate any chain affiliation.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on September 17, 2003.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS assigns separate star ratings for overall performance, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures (QM); this facility scores 4, 4, 1, and 5 stars respectively in those categories.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types such as short-term rehabilitation; please contact the facility at 3306443914 or 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 3306443914 or check the Medicare Care Compare listing for more information.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/366280?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.