Amherst Meadows
Nursing Home Facility
1610 First Street Ne, Massillon, OH 44646
Amherst Meadows is a senior care community located in Massillon, OH. It provides assisted living, nursing home care, and senior living for older adults in the Massillon area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (330) 830-8500.
With 44 beds, Amherst Meadows is smaller than most nearby options, senior care communities in Massillon average about 91 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 95% of its licensed beds, which is high; communities this full often maintain a waiting list, so it is worth calling well before you need a place.
Medicare rates this community 5 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Massillon average about 3.2 stars. The individual scores differ noticeably: 2 stars for staffing against 5 stars for health inspections, so it is worth reading both before deciding. Its most recent standard health inspection was in April 2025 and recorded 4 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 4.0 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.6 hours from a registered nurse. Communities in Massillon average about 3.5 hours. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 55%.
The community is located in Stark County, OH.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 7 problems at Amherst Meadows. None of them caused harm to a resident. 1 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
Quality of Life and Care
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Nutrition and Dietary
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Infection Control
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
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.
Amherst Meadows offers assisted living, nursing home care, and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type for-profit corporation
- Beds / units 44
- Occupancy 95%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 4.0
- Annual staff turnover 55%
- Last health inspection April 2025
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