St Luke Lutheran Community-Portage Lakes
Nursing Home Facility
615 Latham Ln, Akron, OH 44319
St Luke Lutheran Community-Portage Lakes is a senior care community located in Akron, OH. It provides assisted living, nursing home care, and senior living for older adults in the Akron area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (330) 644-3914.
With 30 beds, St Luke Lutheran Community-Portage Lakes 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.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 84% of its licensed beds.
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. The individual scores differ noticeably: 1 star for staffing against 4 stars for health inspections, so it is worth reading both before deciding. Its most recent standard health inspection was in November 2024 and recorded 3 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 3.2 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.2 hours from a registered nurse. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 81%, which is high and can affect continuity of care.
The community is located in Summit County, OH.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 24 problems at St Luke Lutheran Community-Portage Lakes. 1 finding involved harm to a resident. 16 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, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Nutrition and Dietary
Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
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.
St Luke Lutheran Community-Portage Lakes offers assisted living, nursing home care, and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type Non profit - Church related
- Beds / units 30
- Religious affiliation Lutheran
- Occupancy 84%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 3.2
- Annual staff turnover 81%
- Last health inspection November 2024
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