Skilled nursing · Akron, OH

Phoenix Of Fairlawn

120 BROOKMONT RD, Akron, OH 44333

3 / 5CMS 80 bedsCapacity Apr 2026Inspected

PALMELLE

Below median

Federal · State

Concerns

The Palmelle read

Worth a closer look. Phoenix Of Fairlawn carries a Palmelle Clarity Score of 42 out of 100, derived from federal CMS Care Compare data plus Ohio state records. Health inspection rating sits at 3-star, staffing at 3-star, quality measures at 4-star. Long-stay antipsychotic prescribing is at 15.1 percent, above the 14 percent national median. Long-stay sedative prescribing is at 29.9 percent, above the 15 percent national median. RN coverage is 0.38 hours per resident per day. Nurse turnover 45 percent.

Generated by Palmelle · updated monthly · sources: federal CMS Care Compare, Ohio DPH

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Services

What they offer.

Levels of care

Skilled nursing

Amenities

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What the data shows

The safety record, by the numbers.

Going right

5-star health inspection

Top federal score on the most recent inspection.

RN hours per resident, daily

This

0.38

National

0.78

Annual nurse turnover

This

45%

National

53%

Worth asking about

Antipsychotic, long-stay

This

15.1%

National

14%

Ask what behaviors the medication targets and what non-medication options were tried first.

Federal CMS + Ohio state data

The full inspection record.

Federal CMS ratings

Overall★★★★★3 / 5

Health inspection★★★★★3 / 5

Staffing★★★★★3 / 5

Quality measures★★★★★4 / 5

Staffing

RN hours per resident, daily

This

0.38

Nat

0.78

Total nurse hours / resident, daily

This

4.13

Nat

3.62

Annual nurse turnover

This

45%

Nat

53%

Annual RN turnover

This

33%

Nat

47%

Quality measures · long-stay residents

Antipsychotic

This

15.1%

Nat

14%

Sedative / sleep med

This

29.9%

Nat

15%

Physical restraint

This

0.0%

Nat

1.1%

Falls with major injury

This

1.0%

Nat

1.6%

Penalties & status

No abuse iconNot special focusInspection current$4,922 in fines (2)

Identity & licensing

CMS ID365707

OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company

ChainIndependent

Beds80

Avg residents55

Citations · last 36 months

Flagged by CMS data
Registered nurse hours are 0.38 per resident per day — below the recommended minimum of 0.75 hours. RNs are responsible for clinical assessments and oversight. Low RN coverage is associated with higher rates of hospitalization and missed diagnoses.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile
Flagged by CMS data
Long-stay antianxiety / sleep medication rate is 30%. This category often shifts up when antipsychotic prescribing is restricted — different drug class, same effect on the resident. Worth asking the facility's prescribing rate for both classes side by side.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile

Sources: federal CMS Care Compare, Ohio DPH · Last reconciled May 5, 2026

Questions families ask

Common questions.

What is the CMS rating for Phoenix Of Fairlawn?

Phoenix Of Fairlawn has an overall CMS Care Compare rating of 3 out of 5 stars. It scores 3 of 5 on health inspection, 3 of 5 on staffing, and 4 of 5 on quality measures. The overall rating averages these subscores with health inspection weighted more heavily.

Has Phoenix Of Fairlawn been cited for resident harm?

It has $4,922 in federal fines across 2 penalties on record in the last 36 months. CMS data flagged 2 concerns on the latest reconcile. The full record for Phoenix Of Fairlawn appears in the record section above.

Does Phoenix Of Fairlawn use antipsychotic medications?

15.1 percent of long-stay residents at Phoenix Of Fairlawn are on antipsychotic medications, above the 14 percent national median (CMS measure 481). Sedative and sleep-medication use is elevated at 29.9 percent. Medications can be appropriate, but they are also commonly used to manage dementia-related behaviors instead of staffing or non-medication approaches. Worth asking on a tour: what behaviors the medication targets and what non-medication options were tried first.

What is Phoenix Of Fairlawn's Palmelle Clarity Score?

Phoenix Of Fairlawn has a Palmelle Clarity Score of 42 out of 100, putting it below the national median. The score is a composite of federal CMS and Ohio state inspection data. Higher is better.

How can I tour or contact Phoenix Of Fairlawn?

Phoenix Of Fairlawn is located at 120 BROOKMONT RD, Akron, OH 44333. Phone: (330) 666-7373. Tour hours: contact facility for current schedule. If you would like a Palmelle senior placement advisor to compare this facility with two others on your shortlist and call them on your behalf, use Help Me Choose.

Is Phoenix Of Fairlawn a special focus facility?

Phoenix Of Fairlawn is not on the federal Special Focus Facility list, but it does have $4,922 in federal fines on record. See the penalties and status section above.

What does F-689 mean on Phoenix Of Fairlawn's record?

F-689 is a federal CMS deficiency code for inadequate supervision resulting in actual resident harm. If Phoenix Of Fairlawn has any active citations or CMS conflict flags, they appear with their details in the record section above, along with any operator response.

How does Phoenix Of Fairlawn compare to other Akron skilled nursing facilities?

Phoenix Of Fairlawn holds a Palmelle Clarity Score of 42. Browse the full Akron directory to compare more facilities by score, staffing, and inspection record.

Can Palmelle help with hospital discharge to skilled nursing at Phoenix Of Fairlawn?

Yes. Palmelle handles hospital discharge placement and emergency senior placement with a single Placement Specialist owning the case from intake to recommendation. Typical timeline: intake Monday, written recommendation Thursday, follow-up Friday. Call (888) 282-7256 to start, or use Help Me Choose for a comparison report on Phoenix Of Fairlawn and two other facilities on your shortlist.

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