Windsong Nursing & Rehab is a nursing home community in Akron, OH.
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120 Brookmont Road, Akron, OH 44333
For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318
Residents’ families repeatedly describe staff as kind, responsive, and genuinely invested.
Many reviewers say staff treated them like family, with frequent friendliness and respectful day-to-day care. Several describe quick help when questions or issues came up, along with nurses and aides taking time to connect. A few also call out respectful communication and follow-up, and mention that leadership stayed visible during stays.
Cleanliness is a consistent point of praise, with many mentioning no lingering odors.
Multiple reviewers describe the building as clean and well-kept, including remarks about fresh-smelling or no-odor environments. Others mention residents looking clean and cared for during visits. Even one critical review still characterizes the facility as at least moderately clean, suggesting cleanliness is noticed across experiences.
Rehabilitation therapy is repeatedly described as strong and results-focused.
Several reviewers point to therapy as a standout part of the experience, especially with improvements during rehab stays. People mention occupational and physical therapy support, and one longer review specifically highlights PT, OT, and speech therapy as the facility’s real strength. Another reviewer credits a change in the therapy setup with better performance compared with what they experienced previously at the facility.
Some reviews raise concerns about staffing levels impacting responsiveness and follow-through.
A recurring criticism is that staffing may be too low for the workload, which reviewers say can slow direct care. Some families describe long waits when calling for help and report patients going unassisted for extended periods. Others mention cleanliness lapses tied to limited time for tasks like changing and monitoring, and one reviewer links problems to inconsistent staffing during shifts.
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82 resident community capacity
Skilled Nursing Facility
Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Akron-Canton Regional (18 miles away) Cleveland-Hopkins International (22 miles away)
Community operated transportation Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation to doctors appointments
12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system 24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions Diabetes diet Special dietary restrictions Community-sponsored activities
Concierge services Fitness programs
Planned day trips Resident-run activities Scheduled daily activitiesWindsong Nursing & Rehab is located at 120 Brookmont Road, Akron, OH 44333 in Summit County, Ohio
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