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Pebble Creek Healthcare Center in Akron, OH

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

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Pebble Creek Healthcare Center in Akron, OH

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  • Interior

    A cozy hospital room with a bed, side table, and warm lighting.
  • Decor

    A cozy seating area with two chairs, a wooden table, decorative vases, and a wall mirror.
  • Living Room

    A cozy living room featuring a brown leather sofa, coffee table, and natural lighting from large windows.
  • Bedroom

    A cozy hotel room featuring modern furniture and warm lighting.
  • Trees

    A parking lot with a sign for Pebble Creek Advance Care Center surrounded by landscaped greenery.
  • Landscaping

    Entrance to a residential community with well-maintained landscaping.
  • Lighting

    A cozy and modern lounge area featuring comfortable seating and ambient lighting.
  • Lobby

    A modern lobby area featuring comfortable seating and stylish design elements.
  • Exercise Equipment

    A rehabilitation facility with exercise equipment and parallel bars.
  • Waiting Area

    A cozy waiting area featuring two plush chairs, a wooden table with a flower arrangement, and soft lighting.
  • Fitness

    A spacious physical therapy room equipped with exercise equipment and various therapy tools.

670 Jarvis Rd, Akron, OH 44319

To contact a resident: (330) 645-0200

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

3.7 from 120 reviews
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Overall Review of Pebble Creek Healthcare Center

differentiator 22 reviews mention this

Rehab therapy support stands out

Therapy staff support is a consistent theme across rehab reviews.

Many residents and family members describe the rehab experience in positive terms, especially physical, occupational, and speech therapy. Several reviewers mention encouragement and individualized therapy that helped with recovery goals like mobility and returning home. A few other reviews raise concerns about therapy consistency or overall care coordination, which suggests outcomes may vary by unit, shift, or situation. Overall, therapy is the most consistently discussed part of the stay.

common 16 reviews mention this

Cleanliness is a mixed picture

Residents and families mention cleanliness, with both praise and complaints.

Some reviewers say the facility is clean and well kept, including comments about not smelling like urine and housekeeping being on top of things. Others describe unsanitary conditions tied to neglect concerns, including residents staying in soiled conditions and hygiene not being addressed. A few accounts also describe room or medication issues that contributed to a feeling of poor attention. Taken together, cleanliness shows up frequently but not in one direction.

caveat 21 reviews mention this

Staffing and response concerns recur

Multiple reviews describe staffing and responsiveness problems.

A recurring negative theme is limited responsiveness—missed call bells, delayed medication, and long waits for pain relief. Some reviewers also say staffing felt short-handed, with residents not receiving showers or adequate help with basic care. There are also accounts of nighttime care being weaker than daytime. While other families describe nurses and aides as caring and attentive, enough reviews raise responsiveness and staffing concerns that it stands out as a caution.

common 18 reviews mention this

Food quality and delivery vary

Food comes up often, ranging from delicious to disappointing.

Several reviewers say the food is delicious and that residents enjoyed meals. Others report that food was not hot enough, items were missing from trays, or that meal quality was “wretched” or “horrible.” A few comments connect poor meal delivery to broader care issues, like difficulty getting help or delays. Overall, dining quality appears inconsistent across reviews.

common 28 reviews mention this

Nursing and aide care divides

Family members describe both excellent care and serious neglect concerns.

On the positive side, many reviews highlight caring, professional nurses and aides, and mention education and communication during the stay. Several also thank therapy aides, social services staff, and specific caregivers for support and guidance. On the negative side, other reviewers describe rude staff behavior, poor personal care, and serious medical neglect concerns. Because both experiences appear repeatedly, the caregiving tone is not uniform across all accounts.

caveat 3 reviews mention this

Business office and billing raise flags

Some families question how billing and the business office are handled.

A few reviews focus less on day-to-day care and more on billing processes, including pressure related to Medicaid or attorney handling. Others mention suspicion around billed therapy sessions or business-office practices. While most accounts concentrate on nursing, therapy, or food, these billing-focused comments are still specific enough to be worth noting. If you’re considering the facility, these reviews suggest confirming financial details directly with the business office.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes are displayed.

Features

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas

Transportation

  • Akron-Canton Regional (6 miles away) Akron-Canton Regional (6 miles away)

Care Services

  • Ambulatory care Ambulatory care
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care

Dining

  • Meals provided Meals provided

Activities

  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite

Nearby Places of Interest

Restaurants

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

Cafes

  • Starbucks (0.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (8.2 miles)
  • Starbucks (8.8 miles)
  • Nervous Dog Coffee Bar (9 miles)

Physicians

  • Womens Health Group (0.9 miles)
  • Akron General Family Medicine, South Central (1 miles)
  • Obstetrics & Gynecology of the Reserve (1 miles)
  • Children's Hospital Physicians Associates (1.9 miles)
  • Akron Children's Hospital Pediatrics - Green (2 miles)
  • Comprehensive Pain Management Specialists (2.2 miles)
  • Akron Children's Hospital Pediatrics - Ellet (4.8 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (2.6 miles)
  • Acme Fresh Market (2.7 miles)
  • Marc's Stores (2.9 miles)
  • Walgreens (3 miles)
  • Rite Aid (3.1 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.8 miles)
  • Marc's Stores (5 miles)

Parks

  • Ariss Park (4.3 miles)
  • Southgate Park (5.2 miles)
  • Summit Lake Park (5.5 miles)
  • Hartville Memorial Park (8.6 miles)
  • North Park (8.8 miles)
  • Dogwood Park (8.8 miles)

Transportation

  • Akron-Canton Airport (CAK) (5.9 miles)

Hospitals

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

Places of Worship

  • Faith Family Church (7 miles)

Theaters

  • Tinseltown (8.6 miles)
  • Cinemark (8.9 miles)

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