Akron Care Center

    991 IA-3, Akron, IA 51001
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care
    • Skilled Nursing
    4.8ยท24 reviews

    Clean, homey facility with care

    I'm very pleased with this clean, homey facility - staff are attentive, polite and well trained, the therapy team is wonderful, and the food is fantastic. Plenty of social activities and day trips, positive community feedback, and a new building underway make it a welcoming place I'd recommend.

    Current/former resident
    Jul 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Dining room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library

    Community services

    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    4.75ยท(24)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      4.8
    • Staff

      4.6
    • Meals

      5.0
    • Amenities

      4.8
    • Value

      4.8

    Pros

    • Pleasant, well-educated caregivers
    • Attentive and helpful staff
    • Clean, homey, and welcoming facility
    • Fantastic dining/food
    • Active social activities and day trips (bingo/cards)
    • Strong therapy services (therapy techs and physical therapists)
    • Convenient in-town physical therapy
    • Positive community reputation and feedback
    • New facility under construction/upgrades
    • Environment and staff seen as superior to other centers
    • Polite and caring staff

    Summary of reviews

    Overall sentiment across the reviews is strongly positive. Reviewers consistently highlight high-quality care and attentive staff, describing caregivers as pleasant, well-educated, polite and caring. Multiple comments emphasize that staff attend to residentsโ€™ every need and are helpful, contributing to an overall impression of reliable, compassionate service. One reviewer explicitly rated the facility 4/5, which suggests very good but not perfect satisfaction, though no specific recurring complaints are reported in the summaries provided.

    Care quality and clinical support receive frequent praise. Several reviews single out therapy personnel โ€” both therapy technicians and physical therapists โ€” as "wonderful," and note that physical therapy is convenient and available in-town. This suggests that rehabilitative services are a clear strength and are accessible to residents, which is important for short-term rehab and ongoing mobility support. The positive feedback about therapy staff complements the broader theme of clinically competent, attentive caregivers.

    Facility condition and cleanliness are repeatedly emphasized. Descriptions such as clean, beautiful, homey, and welcoming occur across summaries, and one review explicitly states the environment and cleanliness are superior to other centers. The consistent mention of a clean, attractive setting indicates that physical upkeep and a comfortable atmosphere are priorities at the center and are being executed well according to reviewers.

    Dining and activities are also notable positives. Food is described as "fantastic," and social programming is mentioned (bingo, cards, day trips), indicating an active social calendar and satisfying meal service. These elements contribute to quality of life for residents and appear to be meaningful differentiators in the reviewersโ€™ favorable impressions.

    Reputation and community perception are strong themes. Multiple summaries mention positive community feedback and that the facility is seen as nicer or superior relative to other centers. Additionally, a new facility under construction is noted, which can be read as an investment in improvement and expansion; this likely bolsters the centerโ€™s reputation and signals commitment to facility upgrades.

    Notable patterns and minor caveats: the reviews are uniformly positive and emphasize staff, cleanliness, therapy, dining, and activities. The lone explicit numeric rating (4/5) hints at occasional or minor issues for some reviewers, but the provided summaries do not specify consistent or substantive negatives to explain that less-than-perfect score. The mention of new construction is framed positively in these summaries, though external readers might reasonably view active construction as a potential temporary disruption โ€” nothing in the reviews provided identifies it as a complaint.

    In summary, Akron Care Center is portrayed across these reviews as a well-maintained, welcoming facility with compassionate, competent staff and strong therapy and activity offerings. Dining and cleanliness are repeatedly praised, and the center appears to enjoy a good reputation in the community. There are no specific recurring complaints in the summaries supplied; the overall picture is of a facility delivering high-quality day-to-day care with ongoing investments in its physical plant and programming.

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    Medicare Ratings

    4ยท/ 5
    • Overall

    • Health Inspection

    • Staffing

    • Quality Measures

    Ratings from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (Care Compare). View on Medicare.gov

    Location

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    Akron Care Center is located at 991 IA-3, Akron, IA, 51001.

    About Akron Care Center

    Akron Care Center is a skilled and intermediate care facility dedicated to providing high-quality services for seniors and individuals requiring rehabilitative support. The center opens its doors to individuals seeking short-term treatment, long-term care, or outpatient therapy, ensuring flexible options tailored to each resident's needs. As a certified provider that accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and approved insurance payments, Akron Care Center extends care to a diverse range of individuals within the community, and works to remove barriers to accessing essential health care.

    A distinctive feature of Akron Care Center is its robust Outpatient Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapy department. This resource is not only available to residents of the facility but also serves members of the broader community, allowing individuals to benefit from therapy services while continuing to live independently. The therapies offered focus on restoring and improving physical function, assisting with activities of daily living, and enhancing communication skills to facilitate the highest possible quality of life for each individual.

    Transitions into a care setting can be challenging, and Akron Care Center strives to make the process as smooth and comfortable as possible. The staff recognizes the importance of an environment where residents and guests feel informed and at ease. From the moment someone arrives, efforts are made to create a nurturing and welcoming atmosphere, helping individuals feel supported during their stay.

    Whether the need is for a brief period of rehabilitation or for ongoing residential care, Akron Care Center is committed to delivering a warm and positive experience for all. The dedication of the staff shines through in their consistent focus on comfort, dignity, and personalized attention. The goal of Akron Care Center is to ensure that every resident and guest feels valued and cared for throughout their time in the facility.

    People often ask...

    Akron Care Center offers assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing.

    The full address for this community is 991 IA-3, Akron, IA 51001.

    No, Akron Care Center does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

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