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Portage Lakes

615 Latham Lane, Akron, OH 44319

Assisted Living Nursing Home Skilled Nursing Rehabilitation
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(330) 644-3914

Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $3,283

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $3,265
  • Average State Price: $3,383
  • Average National Price: $3,754


  • Portage Lakes Description

    St. Luke - Portage Lakes provides a peaceful, setting on South Turkeyfoot Lake ready to support you in meeting your care needs. Our staff will provide the comfort and peace of mind you and your family are looking for, all within a secure environment.

    Our Portage Lakes Campus has 56 Skilled Nursing rooms, which can be utilized for Short Term Rehabilitation, as well as 15 Assisted Living apartments. We offer a beautiful lake setting, just a few minutes from Portage Lakes State Park, along with the convenience of being just 20 minutes from Downtown Akron and 20 minutes from Belden Village.

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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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    Community Reviews

    7.5
    Portage Lakes
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 26 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 8 out of 20 communities in Akron
  • Ranking in State: 1005 out of 1605 communities in OH
  • Facility and Grounds A

    Staff A


    Employee Reviews

    5.1
    St. Luke Lutheran Community
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 41 reviews across the web

    The following insights are from employees that work in Ohio

    Employee Pay B

    Employee Staff C

    Employee Culture B



    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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    Health

    Minimal Assistance With Activities Of Daily Living

    Administration Of Medication

    24-Hour Skilled Nursing

    Post-Hospital And Post-Surgical Care

    Restorative Nursing Programs

    Coordination Of Physician Services


    Activities

    Socialization Through Planned Activities And Outings

    Volunteer Opportunities


    Community Amenities

    Laundry And Housekeeping Services

    Security

    A Secure Environment


    Room Amenities

    Telephone

    Internet


    Dining

    Breakfast, Lunch, And Dinner Served Daily

    Meals Prepared To Meet Individual Diet Needs And Preferences

    Therapeutic And Specialized Dietary Services

    3 Nutritious Meals A Day

    Snacks



    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.

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    The 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.

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    Health 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

    General Area Overview
    • 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

    Demographic Overview
    • 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.

    Health and Safety Overview
    • 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 away
    Acme Fresh Market #14
    3.3 miles away
    Walmart Supercenter
    3.4 miles away
    Giant Eagle
    3.8 miles away
    Acme Fresh Market
    4.2 miles away

    None Found

    None Found

    Banks

    Huntington Bank
    2.9 miles away
    PNC Bank
    3.0 miles away
    American Crypto ATM
    3.1 miles away
    Citizens Bank
    3.3 miles away
    U.S. Bank
    3.6 miles away

    Hospitals

    Green Village Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation
    2.6 miles away
    Summa Health System – Barberton Campus
    4.1 miles away
    Cleveland Clinic Akron General
    7.8 miles away
    Akron Children's Hospital
    7.9 miles away
    Summa Health System – Akron Campus
    8.2 miles away

    Pharmacies

    CVS Pharmacy
    4.0 miles away
    Marc's Pharmacy
    4.7 miles away
    Rite Aid
    4.7 miles away
    Walgreens
    4.8 miles away
    Akron Health Mart
    7.9 miles away

    Dentists

    Great Expressions
    2.9 miles away
    The Confi-Dent Smile
    3.3 miles away
    Akron Dental Society
    3.8 miles away
    Green Family Dentistry
    4.1 miles away
    DentalWorks
    4.7 miles away

    Parks

    Portage Lakes State Park
    0.1 miles away
    Doth Park
    2.0 miles away
    East Liberty Park
    2.1 miles away
    Portage Lakes Wetland State Nature Preserve
    2.5 miles away
    Lockwood Park
    2.6 miles away

    None Found

    Shopping

    Amherst Park Shopping Center
    10.4 miles away
    Meadows Plaza
    11.5 miles away
    Summit Mall
    12.2 miles away
    30th St. Plaza Shopping Center
    12.4 miles away
    Oakwood Square Plazza
    12.8 miles away

    Culture

    Rialto Theater
    5.4 miles away
    North American Indian Cultural Center
    6.1 miles away
    Goodyear Theater
    7.7 miles away
    E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall
    8.0 miles away
    Lewis C. Turner Memorial Ampitheater
    8.0 miles away

    Restaurants

    Wil's Grille and Pub
    2.4 miles away
    Honeymoon Grille
    2.9 miles away
    Cicis
    2.9 miles away
    Bob Evans
    3.1 miles away
    Coventry Diner
    3.1 miles away

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    Licensing

    This community is licensed by the state of OH. It is a medium-sized community with 30 total beds.

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