Arbors at Fairlawn
575 S Cleveland Massillon Rd, Akron, OH 44333-3019

Arbors at Fairlawn is a leading provider of skilled nursing care and short-term rehabilitation solutions. Our 100 bed facility offers a full continuum of services and care focused around each individual in today’s ever-changing healthcare environment.
With 18 beds, Arbors at Fairlawn is smaller than most nearby options, senior care communities in Akron average about 88 beds. Smaller communities often mean more consistent day-to-day staffing and a calmer environment, while larger ones may have more specialized services on site. Which suits a particular person depends on the level of care needed.
Medicare rates this community 4 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Akron average about 3.2 stars. Its most recent standard health inspection was in June 2024 and recorded 5 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 3.6 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.4 hours from a registered nurse. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 46%.
The community is located in Summit County, OH.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 36 problems at Arbors at Fairlawn. 3 findings involved harm to a resident. 11 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Resident Rights
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Pharmacy Service
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Infection Control
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.
Arbors at Fairlawn offers assisted living and nursing home care.
Facility details
- Beds / units 18
- Nursing hours per resident/day 3.6
- Annual staff turnover 46%
- Last health inspection June 2024
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