Amherst Meadows Skilled Nursing and Rehab sits in a tranquil, country-like setting in Massillon, Ohio, and serves seniors who need assisted living, long-term care, or short-term rehabilitation. The facility has 89 certified beds and usually has about 78 residents each day, offering both semi-private and private rooms with options for cozy studio or one-bedroom apartments; there are even private rehab suites set up like you'd find in a hotel for those staying short-term. Residents can expect comfort with amenities like a cafe snack area, a big dining room with restaurant-style meals guided by a dietitian, a social hall for gatherings, and outdoor areas to enjoy. There's a chapel with chaplain services, a hair salon, a library, a lounge, accessible bathrooms, regular housekeeping, and laundry help.
Staff at Amherst Meadows provide 24/7 skilled nursing care and focus on helping each resident keep as much independence as possible, while caregivers support daily tasks and aim to tailor plans to each person's needs. Nurses here spend about 4.34 hours per resident each day, which is more than the state average, but the nurse turnover rate is also slightly higher than most. There's a steady structure for daily life, with art therapy, exercise classes, movies, music and dance, educational programs, and planned activities like happy hour and crafts, making sure people have a chance to socialize and form friendships.
Medicare, Medicaid, Medi-Cal, and most private insurance plans are accepted for fees, making the facility an option for various financial situations. Amherst Meadows offers medical services such as home infusion therapy, physician and podiatry care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation from occupational, physical, and speech therapists, wound care, medical supplies and equipment, and therapeutic activities. Residents also have private spaces for therapy or relaxation and get support through family-focused care that encourages relatives to join care planning.
Amherst Meadows is run as a for-profit corporation, with Allegiance Healthcare Holdco LLC as the direct owner and major stakeholders holding smaller shares. Over recent inspections, the home received nine deficiencies, including a few about infection control (like failing to monitor antibiotic use), not always meeting resident rights for dignity or self-determination, and some problems with dietary services and keeping food quality up to professional standards. The facility tries to give seniors both safety and a homelike environment, but like many places, has had to address challenges found in state inspections.
