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Tamarack Ridge Health and Rehabilitation

5113 State Route 43, Kent, OH 44240 · Portage County

Tamarack Ridge Health & Rehabilitation Center in Kent Ohio, Medicaid and Medicare certified, long-term care and rehab services.

4.0CMS overall rating(330) 593-5300Visit website ↗
70
Strong
Haven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates strong.
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Availability outlookVery limited availability

Typically 96% full (92 of 96 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast.

If this community is on your shortlist, checking current openings sooner rather than later genuinely matters here.

Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.

Our evaluation

An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.

A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Kent

Tamarack Ridge Health and Rehabilitation is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Kent, OH, with 96 certified beds and an average of about 92 residents per day. It operates as part of the Foundations Health Solutions network.

Medicare rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 4/5 on health inspections, 2/5 on staffing, 4/5 on quality measures.

Staff provide about 3.57 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.58 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 45.5%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 6 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.

Strengths

  • Strong health-inspection rating
  • No federal fines on record
  • Full sprinkler system
  • Active resident & family council

Things to ask about

  • Below-average nurse staffing (3.57 hrs/resident/day)
Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in Kent for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.

At a glance

Certified beds
96
Avg. residents/day
92
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Part of a chain
Foundations Health Solutions
Continuing care
No
CMS provider #
366497

Federal quality ratings

From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.

Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures

Pricing & cost

We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.

Level of careMonthly costSource
Skilled Nursing$8,640–$11,110/mo (median $9,600)Local market estimate

2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Akron prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs

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Staffing & care

More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.

Total nurse hrs / resident / day
3.57
National avg ≈ 3.9
RN hrs / resident / day
0.58
National avg ≈ 0.75
Nursing staff turnover
45.5%
National avg ≈ 52%

Safety & inspection record

Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.

Health deficiencies (last survey)
6
Federal fines
None on record
Total penalties
0
Last standard survey
2025-04-03
Sprinkler system
Yes
Resident & family council
Resident

What inspectors found

The most recent findings from federal health inspections (7 citations on record — showing the latest 7). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.

2025-12-23Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

2025-12-23Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

2025-04-03Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

2025-04-03Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

2025-04-03Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

2025-04-03Severity D — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

2024-02-06Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.

Services & amenities

  • Full automatic sprinkler system
  • Medicare & Medicaid certified
  • 24-hour licensed nursing
  • On-site rehabilitation therapy
  • Physical therapy
  • Occupational therapy
  • Rehabilitation services
  • Respite / short-term stays
  • Private rooms available
  • 24/7 staff

Location

5113 State Route 43, Kent, OH

  • Monday: Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Open 24 hours
  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: Open 24 hours

Reviews & reputation

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Common questions about Tamarack Ridge Health and Rehabilitation

How much does Tamarack Ridge Health and Rehabilitation cost?

Tamarack Ridge Health and Rehabilitation does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Kent, OH area typically runs $8,640–$11,110 per month (median $9,600, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.

What is Tamarack Ridge Health and Rehabilitation's Medicare rating?

Medicare (CMS) rates Tamarack Ridge Health and Rehabilitation 4 out of 5 stars overall, including 4/5 for health inspections, 2/5 for staffing, 4/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.

How is the staffing at Tamarack Ridge Health and Rehabilitation?

Staff provide about 3.57 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 45.5% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.

What did inspectors find at Tamarack Ridge Health and Rehabilitation?

Tamarack Ridge Health and Rehabilitation has 7 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-04-03). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.

Does Tamarack Ridge Health and Rehabilitation have availability?

Typically 96% full (92 of 96 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.

What types of care does Tamarack Ridge Health and Rehabilitation offer?

Tamarack Ridge Health and Rehabilitation in Kent, OH offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 96 beds.

The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you

Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.

  • Move-ins take time: assessments, paperwork, and preparation typically run 2–6 weeks in Akron.
  • The best communities fill first: top-rated communities often run a waitlist — touring early holds your place in line.
  • Touring costs nothing and commits you to nothing — but it turns a future emergency into a calm, informed choice.

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Data sources:CMS verifiedGoogleOfficial website

Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.

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