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Pebble Creek in Akron, OH

Pebble Creek is a nursing home community in Akron, OH.

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670 Jarvis Road, Akron, OH 44319

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3.8 from 105 reviews
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4 stars
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Overall Review of Pebble Creek

differentiator 22 reviews mention this

Rehab therapy drives progress

Therapy is a major focus here, and multiple residents describe meaningful recovery work.

Many reviewers talk specifically about rehabilitation—PT, OT, speech therapy, and structured daily programs—and connect it to progress like getting back on their feet and walking again. Several families also describe the therapy team as knowledgeable and supportive, helping manage recovery sessions and encouragement day to day. Even reviewers who were critical in other areas still single out parts of the clinical rehab experience as strong.

common 34 reviews mention this

Caring staff is frequently praised

Residents and families repeatedly describe staff as kind, professional, and attentive to needs.

Across the reviews, people come back to staff behavior—nurses, aides, social workers, and therapy team members greeting residents, checking in frequently, and providing education or updates to families. Social services is also mentioned as helpful for answering questions and easing uncertainty during transitions. While there are sharp negative reviews, the overall tone from the many positive comments is that the staff take care seriously.

caveat 13 reviews mention this

Night response and neglect concerns

Some reviewers report late call-bell response and serious neglect concerns.

A subset of reviews describe problems with timely response—especially at night—along with missed needs for pain medication and delayed attention after calling for help. Other critical reviews include heavier allegations about neglect and safety, such as being left without care, delayed recognition of worsening conditions, or concerns about hygiene and basic follow-through. These accounts are presented by families who urge people not to choose the facility.

caveat 9 reviews mention this

Food quality is mixed

Dining gets conflicting feedback, with some praising meals and others reporting problems.

Some reviewers call the food delicious or note that residents enjoyed meals, including during short-term stays. Other reviews say food items are missing from trays or that getting food and medications on schedule is difficult. A few critiques frame meals and related support as part of the broader day-to-day care issues.

caveat 6 reviews mention this

Communication varies by office

Several families describe communication issues, especially involving discharge and business processes.

Some reviewers report frustration with office follow-through—like discharge timing changes or unclear steps needed for equipment and supplies after leaving. Others raise concerns about business-office handling, including pressure around representation and billing questions. At the same time, multiple reviews also highlight social workers and nursing communication as supportive, suggesting the experience can depend on the team involved.

common 6 reviews mention this

Activities and daily engagement matter

Residents are described as staying engaged through daily activities and social support.

Several reviews mention an activities program, resident-run or scheduled events, and day-to-day engagement that helps make stays more enjoyable. Families also describe entertainment and outings, and one review highlights an activity-centered experience. These comments align with the community offering planned activities and organized day-to-day scheduling.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

  • 150 resident community capacity 150 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Akron-Canton Regional (6 miles away) Akron-Canton Regional (6 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Restaurants

  • McDonald's (0.4 miles)
  • Biggins' Big Dip (1.9 miles)
  • Dietz's Landing (2 miles)
  • Guiseppe's Pizza (2.7 miles)
  • Pav's Creamery (3.1 miles)
  • Lala's In The Lakes (3.2 miles)
  • The Basement Spor (3.3 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (0.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (8.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (8.9 miles)
  • Nervous Dog Coffee Bar (8.9 miles)

Physicians

  • Womens Health Group (1 miles)
  • Akron General Family Medicine, South Central (1 miles)
  • Obstetrics & Gynecology of the Reserve (1.1 miles)
  • Children's Hospital Physicians Associates (2 miles)
  • Akron Children's Hospital Pediatrics - Green (2 miles)
  • Comprehensive Pain Management Specialists (2.3 miles)
  • Akron Children's Hospital Pediatrics - Ellet (4.8 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (2.6 miles)
  • Acme Fresh Market (2.8 miles)
  • Marc's Stores (2.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (3 miles)
  • Rite Aid (3 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.7 miles)
  • Marc's Stores (5 miles)

Parks

  • Ariss Park (4.4 miles)
  • Southgate Park (5.3 miles)
  • Summit Lake Park (5.4 miles)
  • Hartville Memorial Park (8.6 miles)
  • North Park (8.8 miles)
  • Dogwood Park (8.9 miles)

Transportation

  • Akron-Canton Airport (CAK) (6 miles)

Hospitals

  • Summa Akron City Hospital (6.4 miles)
  • Akron Children's Hospital (6.5 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Faith Family Church (7.1 miles)

Theaters

  • Tinseltown (8.7 miles)
  • Cinemark (9 miles)

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