The Pinnacle Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
330 Southwest Ave, Tallmadge, OH 44278 · Summit County · (330) 633-0555
75 certified beds, about 70 residents a day · For profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1995
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 366010 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on March 12, 2026, inspectors cited 1 health deficiency (the Ohio average is 10.5, the national average 9.2).
None of its 8 health citations since September 2019 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.08 hours per resident per day, against 3.69 across Ohio and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.35 of those hours.
43.8% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Ohio average 48.7%).
CMS links it to Northwood Healthcare Group, an affiliated group of 6 nursing homes.
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 8 health citations on file.
April 23, 2026Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure Resident #73's right hip/femur staples were removed timely. This finding affected one (Resident #73) of three residents reviewed for wounds. The facility census was 71.
March 12, 2026Standard inspection · 1 citation
- D Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, observation, interview, manufactures guidelines and policy review, the facility failed to ensure Resident #13 rinsed her mouth after using a steroid inhaler. This affected one (Resident #13) of three residents observed for use of steroid inhalers. This also had the potential to affect seven (Residents #4, #9, #12, #33, #43, #59, and #87) identified by the facility as also receiving steroid inhaler treatments.
April 7, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure Resident #53's legal guardian was notified of the resident's refusal of a planned procedure. This finding affected one (Resident #53) of three residents reviewed for changes in condition.
October 3, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- F Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and review of manufacturer's safety data sheet , the facility failed to ensure that high touch surfaces were cleaned and disinfected to prevent the spread of infections in the facility. This affected all the residents in the facility. The facility census was 66.
February 28, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, interview, and facility policy review the facility failed to ensure Residents #31, #32, and #55 were treated with dignity and respect. This affected three residents (#31, #32 and #55) of six residents reviewed for dignity and respect and had the potential to affect all residents. The facility census was 67. Findings Include: 1. Review of the medical record for Resident #31 revealed an admission date of 02/16/24. Diagnoses included chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, adult failure to thrive, sleep apnea, and high cholesterol. Review of the comprehensive Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] revealed Resident #31 was cognitively intact. Resident #31 required substantial or maximum assistance for showering or bathing, partial or moderate assistance for toileting and personal hygiene, and set up help for eating and oral hygiene. 2. [...]
December 22, 2023Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure the abdominal binder used to secure Resident #99's percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube was in place at all times. This finding affected one (Resident #99) of three residents reviewed for care.
March 20, 2023Standard inspection · 0 citations
September 19, 2019Standard inspection · 2 citations
- F Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview the facility failed to prepare, store and maintain the kitchen in a clean and sanitary manner to prevent contamination and food borne illness. This had the potential to affect all 63 of 65 residents who received meals from the dietary department (Resident #27 and #57 received nothing by mouth (NPO)). The facility census was 65.
- D Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview the facility failed to implement nutritional recommendations for a dietary supplement for Resident #9 in a timely manner. This affected one resident (#9) of four residents reviewed for nutrition.
Fire safety inspections
24 fire safety citations on file: 6 on March 12, 2026, 4 on March 20, 2023, 14 on September 19, 2019.
Every fire safety citation24 citations
- F Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- F Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- F To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
- F Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- E Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- E Use approved construction type or materials.
- E Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
- E Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- F Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- F Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- F Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
- F Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- E Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
- E Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
- E Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
- E Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- C Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.
- C Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.
- C Establish methods for sharing information.
- C Provide a means of sharing information on occupancy/needs.
- C Provide family notifications of emergency plan.
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 3.08 | 3.69 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.35 | 0.64 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 2.74 | 3.28 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 1.83 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.89 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 43.8% | 48.7% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 33.3% | 43.9% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 4.75 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 3.21 on weekdays and 2.74 on weekends, 15% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.0% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.43 in April to June 2025 to 3.08 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.08 | 0.35 | 3.21 | 2.74 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 70 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.27 | 0.41 | 3.43 | 2.87 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 69 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.27 | 0.40 | 3.43 | 2.85 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 70 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.43 | 0.43 | 3.62 | 2.96 | 0.0% | 0 of 91 | 66 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Ohio, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.64 | 0.60 | 3.80 | 3.24 | 4.6% | 0.4% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Ohio | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 5.3 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.4 | 3.2 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.2 | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 6.1 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.3 | 3.4 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 13.5 | 8.8 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 18.6 | 24.9 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 10.7 | 12.9 | 12.0 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: SUMMIT VILLA CARE CENTER LLC. CMS links this home to Northwood Healthcare Group, a group of 6 nursing homes averaging 2.3 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dreifus, Ethan | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Individual | 8% | 09/18/2017 |
| McGonagle, Gerri | W-2 managing employee | Individual | 09/18/2017 | |
| Braunstein, Barry | Corporate officer | Individual | 09/18/2017 | |
| Feuer, Samuel | Corporate officer | Individual | 09/18/2017 | |
| Katz, Larry | Corporate officer | Individual | 09/18/2017 | |
| Lahasky, Ephram | Corporate officer | Individual | 09/18/2017 | |
| Leshkowitz, Eli | Corporate officer | Individual | 09/18/2017 | |
| Northwood Healthcare Group LLC | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 09/18/2017 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on April 23, 2026: "Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on April 7, 2025: "Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident."
- How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on March 12, 2026: "Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist."
- Can we see a resident room, a shower room and the dining room on this visit?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on October 3, 2024: "Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public."
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 2.74 hours per resident per day, below the Ohio average of 3.28.
Other nursing homes nearby
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- Tallmadge Health & Rehab Center Tallmadge, 1.4 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 37 citations
- Heather Knoll Retirement Village Tallmadge, 2.1 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 9 citations
- Falls Village Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Cuyahoga Falls, 3 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 15 citations
- Divine Rehabilitation and Nursing at Canal Pointe Akron, 3.1 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 50 citations
- Altercare of Cuyahoga Falls Ctr for Rehab & Nursin Cuyahoga Falls, 3.9 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 33 citations
- Hickory Ridge Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Akron, 4.1 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 23 citations
- The Merriman Akron, 4.6 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 73 citations
Ohio contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in Ohio. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- Inspections and complaints: Ohio Department of Health, Nursing Homes and Facilities, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: Ohio Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman, 1-800-282-1206. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
- State inspection reports: Ohio Long-Term Care Quality Navigator (Ohio Department of Aging), where Ohio publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is The Pinnacle Rehabilitation and Nursing Center's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates The Pinnacle Rehabilitation and Nursing Center 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 5 for health inspections, 1 for staffing and 5 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did The Pinnacle Rehabilitation and Nursing Center get at its last inspection?
- 1 health deficiency at the standard inspection on March 12, 2026. The Ohio average is 10.5.
- Has The Pinnacle Rehabilitation and Nursing Center been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does The Pinnacle Rehabilitation and Nursing Center accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns The Pinnacle Rehabilitation and Nursing Center?
- CMS lists 8 owners and managers, and links the home to Northwood Healthcare Group. Legal business name: SUMMIT VILLA CARE CENTER LLC.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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