Portage Lakes
Overview
Portage Lakes is located in Akron, OH, part of Summit County.
According to United States census data, the city has a population of 189,347. 15.1% of residents are 65 years or older, 1.4% less than the U.S. population.
Three neighboring cities, towns, and the like are New Franklin, Manchester, and Portage Lakes.
Our network provides data for 18 senior living communities in Akron, OH with this community.
About the Community
A nonprofit corporation, Portage Lakes accepts Medicare and Medicaid. The facility contains 56 beds with an average occupancy rate of 50.9%.
Resident council is available. Portage Lakes is not a continuing care retirement community.
The most recent standard fire safety inspection saw automatic sprinklers in all required areas.
Quality Measures and Vaccination Rates
Portage Lakes reports the below data to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The Retirement Being team compares each datum to the nation’s and Ohio’s averages.
Long-Stay Quality Measures
Anti-Anxiety Medication
B
12% of residents received anti-anxiety or hypnotic medication, 7.5% less than the nation and 10.4% less than the state.
Antipsychotic Medication
B
7.5% of residents received antipsychotic medication, 7% less than the nation and 5.7% less than the state.
Bowels or Bladder Control
C
45.2% of low-risk residents lose control of their bowels or bladder, 1.8% less than the nation and 2.6% more than the state.
Depressive Symptoms
A
0% of residents have depressive symptoms, 7.5% less than the nation and 20.2% less than the state.
Falls with a Major Injury
D
4.3% of residents have one or more falls with a major injury, 0.9% more than the nation and 0.6% more than the state.
Increased Need for Help
F
20.3% of residents’ need for help with daily activities increased, 5.7% more than the nation and 5.4% more than the state.
Influenza Vaccine
A
100% of residents were given the influenza vaccine, 4.6% more than the nation and 6.5% more than the state.
Physical Restraints
A
0% of residents were physically restrained, 0.2% less than the nation and 0.1% less than the state.
Pneumococcal Vaccine
D
91.5% of residents were given the pneumococcal vaccine, 1.2% less than the nation and 0.9% more than the state.
Pressure Ulcers
C
8.3% of high-risk residents have pressure ulcers, 0.2% more than the nation and 0.7% more than the state.
UTI
B
1.1% of residents have a urinary tract infection, 1.3% less than the nation and 0.6% less than the state.
Urinary Catheter
F
2.6% of residents have or had a catheter inserted and left in their bladder, 1% more than the nation and 1.6% more than the state.
Weight Loss
D
8.3% of residents lose too much weight, 2.3% more than the nation and 1.7% more than the state.
Worsening Movability
D
24.2% of residents’ ability to move independently worsened, 6.2% more than the nation and 7.9% more than the state.
Short-Stay Quality Measures
Antipsychotic Medication
D
2.6% of residents received antipsychotic medication for the first time, 0.8% more than the nation and 0.8% more than the state.
Pneumococcal Vaccine
B
96.8% of residents were given the pneumococcal vaccine, 17.3% more than the nation and 21.8% more than the state.
Seasonal Influenza Vaccine
C
77.6% of residents were given the seasonal influenza vaccine, 0.9% more than the nation and 6.1% more than the state.
COVID-19 Vaccination Rates
Resident Primary Series
B
96% of residents were given the primary vaccination series, 8.7% more than the nation and 12.7% more than the state.
Resident Boosters
A
92% of residents were up-to-date on their vaccines, 34.7% more than the nation and 40.2% more than the state.
Staff Primary Series
F
68.3% of staff completed the primary vaccination series, 18.6% less than the nation and 8.9% less than the state.
Staff Boosters
C
39% of staff were up-to-date on their vaccines, 3.9% less than the nation and 8% more than the state.
Staffing Hours and Turnover Rates
Portage Lakes provides staffing information to the CMS, which the federal agency uses to calculate the below staffing data. Our team then sets each data point against the nation’s and Ohio’s averages.
Staffing Hours
Nurse Aide
C
Nurse aide hours total 2 hours and 6 minutes per resident daily, 5 minutes shorter than the nation and 8 minutes longer than the state.
Licensed Partial Nurse
A
Licensed partial nurse hours total 1 hour and 16 minutes per resident daily, 22 minutes longer than the nation and 19 minutes longer than the state.
Registered Nurse
C
Registered nurse hours total 36 minutes per resident daily, 4 minutes shorter than the nation and the same as the state.
On the weekend, registered nurse hours total 27 minutes per resident daily, the same as the nation and 3 minutes longer than the state.
Physical Therapist
C
Physical therapist hours total 2 minutes per resident daily, 1 minute shorter than the nation and the same as the state.
Staffing Turnover Rates
Total Nursing Staff
F
The total nursing staff turnover rate is 76.7%, 23.4% higher than the nation and 18.7% higher than the state.
Administrator
C
1 administrator left the facility within a recent one-year period, 0.3 more than the nation and 0.2 more than the state.
Local Businesses and Organizations
Healthcare
For Portage Lakes residents that require a hospital visit, Summa Barberton Hospital is the closest, 4.1 miles away. Akron General Health & Wellness Center-Green is the next nearest, 4.41 miles away.
The closest pharmacies are Rite Aid, 1.49 miles away, and Cope Pharmacy, 2.24 miles away. CVS Pharmacy and Acme Food and Pharmacy are two more in the area.
Should there be a need for dental care, William E Morisak DDS and Westhafer Todd W. Dds are 0.87 miles and 1.13 miles away. As for vision care, Nuvista Eye Center is 0.86 miles from the community.
Leisure Activities
If some fresh air or exercise is desired, Portage Lakes State Park is 2.1 miles away, and Portage Lakes Park is 2.22 miles away. Interstate Park Cinema 18 is 3.33 miles away for an activity with little physical movement. Bookworms can find solace in Akron-Summit County Public Library Special Services, 1.49 miles from Portage Lakes.
Nearby places of worship include Messiah Lutheran Church and Lakeview Christian Church. The former is 1.03 miles, and the latter is 1.14 miles from the community.
When the time comes for a haircut or trim, Signature Hair Studio is 0.96 miles away.
Sustenance
Seniors looking to dine out or order takeout have several choices, including Main Street Cones & Coneys and Guiseppe’s Pizza, 1.01 miles and 1.01 miles away. SUBWAY and McDonald’s are a couple of other establishments in the area.
To do some grocery shopping, Portage Lakes IGA is 1.53 miles away, and Portage Lakes IGA is 1.53 miles away. Daves Deep Discount and ACME Markets Fresh Market are two more nearby options.
Financial Services
Take care of financial needs at Apple Creek Banking Co, 1 mile away, or Chase Bank, 1.45 miles away. Beneficial Mortgage Co of Ohio and First Service Home Loans are also in the vicinity of the community.
The Weather in Akron
July was Akron’s warmest month of the last year, with an average high of 85°F. Conversely, its coldest month was January. The average low in January was 16°F.
The city saw 22.68 inches of precipitation, 67.85 inches of snowfall, and average humidity of 63% over the last 12 months.