Ayden Healthcare

    5005 Higbee Ave NW, Canton, OH 44718
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care
    • Skilled Nursing
    3.2ยท50 reviews

    Loving staff, strong care, recommended

    I placed my loved one here and was impressed by the loving, long-tenured staff who truly treat residents like family. The facility is clean, well run, with strong rehab/therapy, active social programs, smooth visiting, and excellent communication-special thanks to aides Stefan, Dez and Tonya. Overall I felt well cared for and would recommend this community, with only minor reservations.

    Loved one of 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

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

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

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    3.24ยท(50)

    Overall rating

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

      3.1
    • Staff

      3.8
    • Meals

      2.1
    • Amenities

      3.3
    • Value

      1.2

    Pros

    • Compassionate and attentive nursing and aide staff
    • Long-tenured staff providing continuity of care
    • Strong rehabilitation and therapy services (physical and occupational)
    • Robust social and recreational programming (bingo, clubs, happy hour)
    • Private-room accommodations with in-room phone and TV options
    • Pleasant, comfortable common areas and outdoor dining space
    • Dining-room service
    • Supportive dementia-care programming
    • Smooth admission and visitor-access processes
    • Instances of clear and timely staffโ€“family communication

    Cons

    • Inconsistent cleanliness and sanitation practices (odor concerns, housekeeping lapses)
    • Inconsistent food quality and unreliable meal timing
    • Staffing shortages and uneven nursing coverage
    • Gaps in clinical-incident response and family communication
    • Weak resident-safety and transfer practices
    • Inconsistent physician availability and clinical oversight
    • Pest-control concerns in some units
    • Allegations of theft and billing irregularities
    • Variable staff conduct and communication tone

    Summary of reviews

    Reviewer feedback for this Ayden Healthcare location is mixed, with clear patterns of both strong caregiving and notable operational weaknesses. Many families and residents praised the compassion, professionalism, and continuity provided by long-tenured nursing and aide staff, and several accounts highlighted an effective rehabilitation program with daily physical and occupational therapy. The facility has visible strengths in social programming and communal lifeโ€”regular activities, clubs, large common areas, and outdoor dining were described as contributing to a positive atmosphere for residents, particularly those in memory-care units. Private-room options and dining-room service were also cited as positives by multiple reviewers.

    At the same time, a number of operational concerns recur across reviews. Cleanliness and sanitation practices were described as inconsistent, with some reviewers citing housekeeping lapses and odor issues in particular areas. Meal quality and service timing were uneven: some described good food and dining options, while others reported poorly prepared meals and significant delays. Staffing levels and coverage appear variable; reviewers described periods when nursing staff were stretched thin, call lights were delayed, and aides or activity staff filled clinical gaps. Related to staffing, several reports describe gaps in physician availability and clinical oversight, which can complicate care planning and responsiveness.

    Safety and incident response are prominent themes in the negative feedback. Reviewers described events that raised concerns about transfer and monitoring practices, including instances of falls or residents being left unattended in common areas; these comments point to potential weaknesses in resident-safety protocols and escalation procedures. In addition, there are multiple complaints about administrative and communication breakdownsโ€”delayed discharges, unexpected or disputed billing, Medicare-denial issues, and at least one allegation of post-discharge billing after a resident death. There are also allegations of theft of personal items in isolated accounts. Finally, a few reviewers cited pest-control concerns.

    Taken together, the pattern suggests a facility with strong interpersonal strengthsโ€”caring staff, effective therapy, and engaging activitiesโ€”but with operational and management inconsistencies that materially affect resident experience for some families. Prospective residents and their families may wish to verify current staffing ratios, housekeeping and pest-control protocols, physician coverage, meal-service scheduling, incident-response procedures, and billing practices during a tour. Asking for references, recent inspection or complaint history, and observing meal service and common-area cleanliness during a visit can help assess whether the facilityโ€™s operational execution aligns with the positive caregiving experiences described by many reviewers.

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    Medicare Ratings

    3ยท/ 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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    Ayden Healthcare is located at 5005 Higbee Ave NW, Canton, OH, 44718.

    About Ayden Healthcare

    Ayden Healthcare sits in Canton, Ohio, at 5005 Higbee Ave NW, and the place offers a range of care to older adults who need help, including independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, and long-term care. The nursing home has 99 beds, and the care team pays attention to both physical and emotional well-being, doing their best to make things feel more home-like for each resident. They run special programs with unique names, like Green Village Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation, Chapel Hill Retirement Community, Amherst Meadows Care Center, Falls Village Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation, Pebble Creek Healthcare Center, St. Luke Lutheran Community-Portage Lakes, Jackson Ridge Rehab & Care, St. Luke Lutheran North Canton, Altercare of Nobles Pond, Rose Lane Skilled Nursing, Altercare Hartville, Belden Village Health Care, Pleasant View Health Care Center, and Legacy Barberton Skilled Nursing and Rehab, which makes the place a bit different from others.

    Residents get skilled nursing, regular help with daily living, and several types of therapy, including physical, occupational, respiratory, and speech therapy. The team also cares for people needing memory care in a safe, secured unit for those with Alzheimer's or other memory problems, and they offer various therapies, including wound care, stroke care, pain management, and help for people with ventilator needs or who've had head trauma. People coming for short-term stays after hospital visits get post-hospital nursing, rehabilitation, and therapy right onsite, and long-term residents join in daily activities, social events, outings in the community, music therapy, and exercise groups when they feel up to it. Staff manage care plans and help with transitions, offering case management and support for families.

    Ayden Healthcare encourages a comfortable setting for those staying long-term or just recovering, with spaces for community gathering and attention to daily routines that suit different needs and abilities. Programs cover memory challenges, behavioral health, balance, and cognitive issues, making sure residents get specialized attention if required. Services go beyond basic health care by including adult day care, hospice care, respite stays, and help with discharge planning, so people and their families get support through changes and difficult times. The facility doesn't offer a resident council or family council, which some people might notice, but it does provide a variety of resources and activities.

    The place has a rating of 3.2 based on 21 reviews, and it's operated as a for-profit corporation. Ayden Healthcare belongs to a larger chain of care communities, offering a network of resources for older adults and their families.

    People often ask...

    Ayden Healthcare offers assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing.

    The full address for this community is 5005 Higbee Ave NW, Canton, OH 44718.

    No, Ayden Healthcare 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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