Barberton Post Acute
Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise compassionate and attentive nursing staff. Still worth an in-person visit.
based on 15 Google reviews

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What this means for your family
This facility is praised for its friendly staff and active social calendar, making it a good fit for residents who benefit from engagement. However, families should be aware of reported issues with building maintenance and responsiveness to personal care needs; we recommend visiting during off-hours to assess cleanliness and staffing levels yourself.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
15 reviews on Google“Barberton Post Acute receives a mix of glowing praise for its dedicated nursing staff and significant criticism regarding facility maintenance and basic care standards. While many families appreciate the active social environment and compassionate caregivers, others report serious concerns about hygiene, odor, and delays in assistance with daily living tasks. Families should weigh the reported warmth of the staff against the visible wear and tear of the building and potential inconsistencies in care.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Compassionate and attentive nursing staff
- Active and engaging social programs
- Effective physical therapy services
- Proactive communication with families
Concerns
- Unpleasant odors and hygiene issues (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
- Delays in assistance with daily tasks like showering and toileting (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
- Visible wear and tear on the building (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 18 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1It is wonderful to see how much care you put into responding to family feedback; how do you use that communication to keep families updated on daily changes?
- 2We noticed your social programs are a highlight for residents; could you tell us more about the specific activities or outings planned for this month?
- 3With the physical therapy services being a strength here, how does the team coordinate therapy sessions with a resident's daily routine?
- 4How does the nursing team ensure that residents receive timely assistance with personal care, such as showering and toileting, throughout the day?
- 5What specific steps are being taken to maintain the cleanliness and freshness of the resident living areas and common spaces?
- 6In the event of a medical emergency during the night, what is the protocol for notifying the family and coordinating care?
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Key Review Excerpts
“The nurses, aides, and therapists were all great. The residents seem happy and were often to be found chatting and laughing with the staff at the nurses' desk.”
“They keep me informed about issues my loved one may have and I trust their care when I can't be there. They give me the peace of mind I need while my loved one is in a nursing home.”
“My mom's learning how to be a social butterfly I go up there I have to look for her because she's either in the activity room playing bingo playing cards so many activities to keep them busy”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents vaccinated for the flu
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
Barberton Post Acute has recurring issues with building safety systems and fire prevention across multiple surveys, with families filing four complaints about resident rights violations and medication management. The facility shows a concerning pattern of repeated deficiencies in electrical systems, smoke barriers, and exit doors spanning from 2019 to 2025, though all violations have correction dates on file.
Apr 28, 2025Complaint2
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Jan 15, 2025Routine13
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Services Deficiencies
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
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.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that waiting areas, nurse’s stations, gift shops, and cooking facilities, open to the corridor are properly protected.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Jan 15, 2025Complaint2
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Mar 10, 2023Routine14
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Services Deficiencies
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
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.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
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.
Smoke Deficiencies
Construct fire resistant interior walls.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Services Deficiencies
Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
Services Deficiencies
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Environmental Deficiencies
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Nov 7, 2019Routine11
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.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Services Deficiencies
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Establish methods for sharing information.
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Barberton Post Acute
for profit
Chain Affiliation
Pacs Group
279 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 2.9/5 · Rank 84 of 260
Ownership & Management
Key personnel
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