Phoenix of Fairlawn
120 Brookmont Rd, Akron, OH 44333 · (330) 666-7373 · CMS certification number 365707
Phoenix of Fairlawn is a 80-bed for-profit nursing home in Akron, Ohio, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since 1988. CMS rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall. Its last three inspection cycles produced 31 health citations, 1 of them at the level CMS classes as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS star ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
|---|---|
| Health inspections | ★★★★★ |
| Staffing | ★★★★★ |
| Quality measures | ★★★★★ |
How it compares
| This facility | Ohio average | |
|---|---|---|
| Health citations, most recent inspection cycle | 13 | 10.5 |
| Nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 4.73 | 3.71 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 57.6% | 49.0% |
| Overall star rating | 3 | 3.2 |
Facility details
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
|---|---|
| Certified beds | 80 (about 52 residents a day) |
| County | Summit |
| Last standard inspection | April 28, 2025 |
Inspection history
31 citations from 5 inspections, 5 of them from complaint inspections. Newest first; select an inspection to see its citations.
April 28, 2025 13 citations · standard, complaint inspection Potential harm
Have policies on smoking.
Potential for more than minimal harm (widespread) Environmental
Tag F0926 · severity code F · corrected Jul 31, 2025
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.
Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Resident Rights Complaint
Tag F0584 · severity code E · corrected Jul 31, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Infection Control
Tag F0880 · severity code D · corrected Jul 31, 2025
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.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Nutrition and Dietary
Tag F0808 · severity code D · corrected Jul 31, 2025
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Pharmacy Service Complaint
Tag F0760 · severity code D · corrected Jul 31, 2025
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Pharmacy Service
Tag F0758 · severity code D · corrected Jul 31, 2025
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Pharmacy Service
Tag F0756 · severity code D · corrected Jul 31, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care
Tag F0697 · severity code D · corrected Jul 31, 2025
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Tag F0645 · severity code D · corrected Jul 31, 2025
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Tag F0604 · severity code D · corrected Jul 31, 2025
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Rights
Tag F0582 · severity code D · corrected Jul 31, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Rights Complaint
Tag F0550 · severity code D · corrected Jul 31, 2025
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Potential for minimal harm (widespread) Resident Rights
Tag F0577 · severity code C · corrected Jul 31, 2025
April 26, 2024 1 citation · complaint inspection Potential harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Infection Control Complaint
Tag F0880 · severity code E · corrected May 10, 2024
November 17, 2023 1 citation · complaint inspection Potential harm
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Rights Complaint
Tag F0580 · severity code D · corrected Dec 1, 2023
October 24, 2022 8 citations · standard inspection Actual harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Actual harm to residents (isolated) Quality of Life and Care
Tag F0689 · severity code G · corrected Nov 17, 2022
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Potential for more than minimal harm (widespread) Nutrition and Dietary
Tag F0812 · severity code F · corrected Nov 17, 2022
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Pharmacy Service
Tag F0759 · severity code D · corrected Nov 17, 2022
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care
Tag F0692 · severity code D · corrected Nov 17, 2022
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.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care
Tag F0688 · severity code D · corrected Nov 17, 2022
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care
Tag F0686 · severity code D · corrected Nov 17, 2022
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care
Tag F0684 · severity code D · corrected Nov 17, 2022
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Rights
Tag F0558 · severity code D · corrected Nov 17, 2022
November 26, 2019 8 citations · standard inspection Potential harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Potential for more than minimal harm (widespread) Nutrition and Dietary
Tag F0812 · severity code F · corrected Dec 20, 2019
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Potential for more than minimal harm (widespread) Infection Control
Tag F0880 · severity code F · corrected Dec 20, 2019
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Environmental
Tag F0921 · severity code E · corrected Dec 20, 2019
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Pharmacy Service
Tag F0758 · severity code D · corrected Dec 20, 2019
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Rights
Tag F0583 · severity code D · corrected Dec 20, 2019
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Potential for minimal harm (widespread) Nutrition and Dietary
Tag F0814 · severity code C · corrected Dec 20, 2019
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Potential for minimal harm (widespread) Nursing and Physician Services
Tag F0732 · severity code C · corrected Dec 20, 2019
Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
Potential for minimal harm (widespread) Resident Rights
Tag F0576 · severity code C · corrected Dec 20, 2019
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2025 | Payment Denial | 39 days of denied Medicare payment |
Covers roughly the last three years, as CMS publishes them.
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Source: the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) nursing home data published on data.cms.gov and Medicare's Care Compare, updated on Lawbamba November 12, 2026. Citations come from state health inspections, standard and complaint-driven, over each facility's last three inspection cycles. A citation describes what inspectors found on the inspection date; facilities can dispute citations, and most are corrected afterwards. Star ratings, fines and the abuse icon are CMS's own.
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