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Portage Lakes
615 Latham Lane, Akron, OH 44319
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Portage Lakes Description
Portage Lakes is a medium 30 bed community that offers assisted living, nursing care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation and is located in the town of New Franklin, Ohio and is part of the St. Luke Lutheran Community network of communities. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio room layouts.
The community has an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 making it the 8th highest rated community in the city out of 2 communities. See more information on reviews.
The Nursing Home at this community has a 4 star rating out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. To see more information from CMS you can check out the report here.
To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.
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Care Types at Community
This community offers the following types of care
Assisted Living
Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.
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Nursing Home
Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.
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Skilled Nursing
Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.
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Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
Positive Reviews:
- Facility praised for its beautiful view of Portage Lakes and warm, welcoming environment.
- New and improved administrative, nursing, and therapy staff receiving commendations.
- Staff described as sweet, caring, and professional, going the extra mile for residents.
- Special mention of efforts during the pandemic to keep residents connected with families and the successful management of COVID-19.
- Residents and their families appreciate the caring and attentive staff, with some noting it as a preferred facility compared to others.
- Facility noted for its cleanliness, maintenance, and the beautiful setting on the lake.
Negative Reviews:
- Concerns raised about resident safety, with reports of falls and injuries.
- Complaints about neglect by nursing staff, poor food quality, and overall resident care.
- Staff accused of being inattentive, with reports of them being distracted and not taking their jobs seriously.
- Issues with billing and communication from management, particularly regarding medication costs and ongoing charges.
Mixed Reviews:
- While many reviews highlight the facility's beauty and the staff's dedication, others express serious concerns about care and management.
- Recommendations to consider this facility are mixed, with some highly recommending it based on positive personal experiences, and others advising to look elsewhere due to negative experiences.
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Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Nursing Home Ratings
Overall rating: 4
Health inspection rating: 4
Staffing rating: 3
Quality measure rating: 4
Long-term quality measure rating:
4
Nursing Home Overview
Participation
date: Sept. 17, 2003
Ownership type: Non Profit
Provider
type: Medicare and Medicaid
Nursing home capacity: 56
Total current residents: 29
Facility is located in a hospital: No
Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
Resident and family council: Resident
Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines
Number of
facility
incidents: 0
Number of
substantiated complaints: 4
Number of payment denials: 0
Number of fines: 1
Total cost of fines: $663
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointHealth and Fire Safety Deficiencies
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.
| Scope | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Severity of Deficiency | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G | H | I |
| No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy | D | E | F |
| No actual harm with potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
Fire Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-06-22 | 2022-07-13 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. |
| 2022-06-22 | 2022-07-13 | E | Egress Deficiencies | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. |
| 2022-06-22 | 2022-07-13 | F | Egress Deficiencies | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. |
| 2022-06-22 | 2022-07-13 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. |
| 2022-06-22 | 2022-07-13 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. |
| 2022-06-22 | 2022-07-13 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2022-06-22 | 2022-07-13 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. |
| 2022-06-22 | 2022-07-13 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. |
| 2022-06-22 | 2022-07-13 | F | Services Deficiencies | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. |
| 2022-06-22 | 2022-07-13 | F | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. |
| 2022-06-22 | 2022-07-13 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. |
| 2022-06-22 | 2022-07-13 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. |
| 2022-06-22 | 2022-07-13 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. |
| 2022-06-22 | 2022-07-13 | E | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. |
| 2019-07-30 | 2019-09-16 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Establish an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). |
| 2019-07-30 | 2019-09-16 | F | Construction Deficiencies | Use approved construction type or materials. |
| 2019-07-30 | 2019-09-16 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. |
| 2019-07-30 | 2019-09-16 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. |
| 2019-07-30 | 2019-09-16 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2019-07-30 | 2019-09-16 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. |
| 2019-07-30 | 2019-09-16 | F | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. |
| 2019-07-30 | 2019-09-16 | F | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. |
| 2019-07-30 | 2019-09-16 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. |
| 2019-07-30 | 2019-09-16 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. |
| 2018-07-05 | 2018-08-20 | C | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). |
| 2018-07-05 | 2018-08-20 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. |
| 2018-07-05 | 2018-08-20 | E | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. |
| 2018-07-05 | 2018-08-20 | F | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. |
| 2018-07-05 | 2018-08-20 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. |
| 2018-07-05 | 2018-08-20 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. |
Fines
| Fine Date | Fine Amount |
|---|---|
| 2022-03-14 | $663 |
| 2022-03-14 | $658 |
What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is New Franklin which is 1.6 miles away and has a population of 14,275 (small town).
- The average income is $64,201, which is high compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 76
- Low Temperature: 29
- Average Temperature: 53.3
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 188 days of rain, 42 days of snow and 133 days of sun
- Precipitation: 2.5 inches a year
- The median age is 38.1 years old, high compared to other cities.
- 6.52% of the population are Veterans which is a high percentage of Veterans compared to other cities.
- 5.07% of the population are Foreign-born which is a very low percentage of Foreign-born compared to other cities.
- The population is 0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 4% Asian, 31% Black or African-American, 1% Hispanic or Latino, and 61% White.
- The crime rate is 10.11 per 100 people which is very high compared to other cities.
- Violent Crime: 3.13 incidents per 100 people
- Property Crime: 5.41 incidents per 100 people
- Drug-Related Crime: 0.68 incidents per 100 people
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 76.44 years old, which is low compared to other zip codes.
- Air Quality: Good Days 192.0, Moderate Days 58.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 3.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0
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Supermarkets
Shaffers Market
1.4 miles awayAcme Fresh Market #14
3.3 miles awayWalmart Supercenter
3.4 miles awayGiant Eagle
3.8 miles awayAcme Fresh Market
4.2 miles awayNone Found
None Found
Banks
Huntington Bank
2.9 miles awayPNC Bank
3.0 miles awayAmerican Crypto ATM
3.1 miles awayCitizens Bank
3.3 miles awayU.S. Bank
3.6 miles awayHospitals
Green Village Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation
2.6 miles awaySumma Health System – Barberton Campus
4.1 miles awayCleveland Clinic Akron General
7.8 miles awayAkron Children's Hospital
7.9 miles awaySumma Health System – Akron Campus
8.2 miles awayPharmacies
CVS Pharmacy
4.0 miles awayMarc's Pharmacy
4.7 miles awayRite Aid
4.7 miles awayWalgreens
4.8 miles awayAkron Health Mart
7.9 miles awayDentists
Great Expressions
2.9 miles awayThe Confi-Dent Smile
3.3 miles awayAkron Dental Society
3.8 miles awayGreen Family Dentistry
4.1 miles awayDentalWorks
4.7 miles awayParks
Portage Lakes State Park
0.1 miles awayDoth Park
2.0 miles awayEast Liberty Park
2.1 miles awayPortage Lakes Wetland State Nature Preserve
2.5 miles awayLockwood Park
2.6 miles awayNone Found
Shopping
Amherst Park Shopping Center
10.4 miles awayMeadows Plaza
11.5 miles awaySummit Mall
12.2 miles away30th St. Plaza Shopping Center
12.4 miles awayOakwood Square Plazza
12.8 miles awayCulture
Rialto Theater
5.4 miles awayNorth American Indian Cultural Center
6.1 miles awayGoodyear Theater
7.7 miles awayE.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall
8.0 miles awayLewis C. Turner Memorial Ampitheater
8.0 miles awayRestaurants
Wil's Grille and Pub
2.4 miles awayHoneymoon Grille
2.9 miles awayCicis
2.9 miles awayBob Evans
3.1 miles awayCoventry Diner
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