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Altercare Of Hartville Center

Altercare Of Hartville Center is a nursing home community in Hartville, OH.

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Altercare Of Hartville Center

1420 Smith Kramer Road, Hartville, OH 44632

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3.7 from 65 reviews
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Overall Review of Altercare Of Hartville Center

common 29 reviews mention this

Staff care is the biggest draw

Residents and families most often praise the staff’s care and responsiveness.

Across the reviews, families describe the staff as kind, caring, and attentive—often noting updates, communication, and advocacy for loved ones. Several mention nurses, aides, and therapy staff treating people with respect and taking concerns seriously. Even when reviews are critical in other ways, many still single out particular caregivers or day-to-day support as strengths.

caveat 5 reviews mention this

Cleanliness concerns come up often

Some residents and visitors report serious cleanliness and odor problems.

Multiple reviewers describe conditions they felt were dirty or poorly maintained, including reports of nasty floors, overflowing trash, and strong urine odors. Others mention rooms not being cleaned and unkempt appearances, with complaints ranging from bathroom and toilet issues to overall disorganization. These comments stand out because they connect cleanliness directly to residents’ comfort and dignity.

caveat 6 reviews mention this

Call light delays and neglect allegations

Several reviews describe staffing shortfalls impacting care when help is needed.

Some families say help was delayed or inconsistent—particularly after call buttons were pressed—leading to frustration and concerns about safety and comfort. There are also reports of residents not being properly monitored during transitions, not receiving timely attention with hygiene, and care needs not being met as expected. A few reviewers tie these gaps to outcomes like pressure injuries or infections.

common 4 reviews mention this

Dining quality and diet attention

Dining experiences are mixed, with both positive variety and negative food complaints.

Some reviewers describe the dining area as clean and spacious, note that there are enough aides to help people eat, and mention special foods brought in on certain days. Others report problems with what is served on weekends and say dietary needs need more attention. The community also states it provides meal-related support for special dietary restrictions and diabetes diet needs.

common 6 reviews mention this

Activities help residents stay engaged

Residents and partners mention frequent activities and community involvement.

Reviews mention planned entertainment and games, plus access to a library, newspapers, and magazines. Several also highlight active programming through an activities director, support for senior groups, and organized outings and excursions. This aligns with the community’s focus on scheduled daily activities and community-sponsored events.

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Features

Housing

  • 97 resident community capacity 97 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 (5 miles away) Akron-Canton Regional (5 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

Parks

  • Hartville Memorial Park (1.6 miles)
  • Diamond Community Park (3.3 miles)
  • Ariss Park (4.7 miles)
  • Dogwood Park (4.7 miles)
  • Bors Field (5.2 miles)
  • Schneider Community Park (5.2 miles)
  • Southgate Park (6.2 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Marc's Stores (1.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.8 miles)
  • Rite Aid (4.1 miles)
  • Marc's Stores (4.1 miles)
  • Discount Drug Mart (4.2 miles)
  • Acme (4.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (4.5 miles)

Restaurants

  • McDonald's (1.8 miles)
  • Hartville Kitchen (2.2 miles)
  • Swensons Drive-In (4.3 miles)
  • Taco Bell (4.5 miles)
  • McDonald's (4.7 miles)
  • Pav's Creamery in North Canton (5.4 miles)
  • R O's Custard Creations (5.7 miles)

Places of Worship

  • First Christian Church (4.1 miles)
  • Faith Family Church (4.9 miles)
  • Grace United Methodist Church (5.2 miles)
  • First Baptist Church Of Canton (7.8 miles)

Physicians

  • Roholt Vision Institute (4.3 miles)
  • The Office (4.4 miles)
  • Spectrum (5.9 miles)
  • Akron Children's Hospital Pediatric Endocrinology (6.1 miles)
  • North Canton Medical Foundation (6.2 miles)
  • Comprehensive Pain Management Specialists (6.3 miles)
  • Akron Children's Hospital Pediatrics - Green (6.3 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (4.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.6 miles)
  • Starbucks (7.5 miles)
  • Ohio Roasting Company (7.8 miles)

Transportation

  • Akron-Canton Airport (CAK) (4.8 miles)

Theaters

  • Cinemark (6.2 miles)
  • Tinseltown (6.5 miles)

Hospitals

  • Gary D Becker (6.3 miles)
  • Summa Health System (7.8 miles)

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