Wayside Farm Inc
Wayside Farm Inc – Medicare Certified Since 2005
Wayside Farm Inc is a Medicare and Medicaid certified skilled nursing facility located in Peninsula, Ohio. This facility has been serving the community for 21 years. A Medicare-certified skilled nursing facility provides 24-hour nursing care, rehabilitation services, and assistance with activities of daily living for patients who need skilled nursing or rehabilitation services on a daily basis.
This facility has 95 certified beds with a current occupancy rate of 94% (averaging 89 residents per day), which is high. Skilled nursing facilities provide 24-hour nursing care for patients who need rehabilitation services after a hospital stay or ongoing care for chronic conditions. Services include skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and assistance with daily activities.
Staffing Levels: Based on CMS payroll data, this facility provides approximately 2.92 hours of total nursing care per resident per day (1.63 hours from CNAs, 1.05 hours from LPNs, 0.24 hours from RNs). Physical therapy staffing is 0.04 hours per resident per day. Higher staffing levels are generally associated with better quality outcomes.
Medicare Quality Ratings: According to CMS, Wayside Farm Inc has an overall quality rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below average compared to other nursing homes nationwide. Individual category ratings are: health inspection: 2 stars, staffing: 1 stars, quality measures: 5 stars.
Medicare Coverage: Medicare covers skilled nursing facility care for up to 100 days following a qualifying hospital stay of at least 3 days. Days 1-20 are fully covered by Medicare, days 21-100 require a daily coinsurance payment. Many residents also use Medicaid, private insurance, or pay privately for long-term stays.
Questions to Ask: When visiting a nursing home, ask about: staff-to-resident ratios and RN coverage around the clock, how they handle medical emergencies, activities and therapy programs, how they communicate with families, their approach to falls prevention, and policies for managing resident complaints.
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Local Comparison Snapshot
How Wayside Farm Inc compares to 53 facilities in Akron, OH
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Data from CMS Medicare Compare and Payroll-Based Journal. Area averages based on 53 facilities in Akron, OH.
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Medicare Star Ratings
Official CMS ratings based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures
Data as of December 2025
Star Ratings History
Quarterly performance from 2013-2026
How Does This Facility Compare?
Compared to 53 other nursing homes in Akron, OH
Based on CMS Medicare star ratings. Higher ratings indicate better performance.
Staffing Hours per Resident Day
Staffing data from CMS Payroll-Based Journal. Higher hours generally indicate more direct care time.
Staff Turnover Rate
Lower turnover rates generally indicate a more stable workforce and better continuity of care.
Agency/Contract Staff Usage
Lower agency usage often indicates better staff retention. High agency rates (>30%) may suggest staffing challenges.
Agency Staff Trends
Historical agency/contract staff usage by role
Data from CMS Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ). Agency % = contractor hours / total hours.
Direct Care Staffing
Average minutes of direct nursing care per resident per day
Data as of December 2025
Staffing Trends
Direct care minutes per resident per day
Occupancy Rate History
Average daily residents as a percentage of certified beds
Data from CMS Provider Info files. Occupancy = Average Residents per Day / Certified Beds.
Staff Turnover History
Annual percentage of nursing staff who left the facility
Data as of December 2025
Data from CMS Payroll-Based Journal. Turnover = staff who left during the year / total staff.
Average Daily Rate
Average daily charge for care at this facility
Based on CMS Cost Report data (inpatient revenue ÷ total patient days)
Data Source: Financial data from CMS Skilled Nursing Facility Cost Reports. Data typically lags 1-2 years. This information is for educational purposes only and should not be the sole basis for financial or care decisions. CareListings does not guarantee accuracy.
Financial Health
Comprehensive financial indicators from CMS Cost Reports
Data from fiscal year 2023 (most recent available - cost report data lags ~2 years)
Staff Investment: Higher spending per resident often correlates with better care quality.
Payer Mix: Shows revenue sources. Higher Medicare % typically means more post-acute/rehab care; higher Medicaid % indicates more long-term care residents.
Nonprofit/Government: May operate with lower margins while still providing quality care due to community mission.
Data Source: All financial data on this page comes from CMS Skilled Nursing Facility Cost Reports submitted by the facility to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. This information is provided for educational purposes only and should not be the sole basis for any financial or care decisions. Cost report data typically lags 1-2 years. CareListings does not guarantee the accuracy of this data.
Who Stays Here
Breakdown of residents by payment type
Based on fiscal year 2023 cost report data
Average Length of Stay
How long residents typically stay at this facility
Based on fiscal year 2023 cost report data
Services
Comprehensive skilled nursing services, rehabilitation programs, and medical care in PENINSULA
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This place is two faced where they tell you one thing and then another. If a place like this doesn’t have consistency why bother.
I have been a nurse for ten years and I am currently in school for my bachelors. I attended clinicals here and was thoroughly impressed. From management to faculty to ancillary staff - everyone - truly showed that they wanted to be there and knew every patient like the back of their hand. The staff seemed like a little family and I never heard a single person complain. The facility was extremely clean, residents were WELL taken care of and they have PLENTY of activities to keep them engaged. I have worked in 3 different nursing homes (2 having perfect state surveys) during my career and this is BY FAR the cleanest and most professional nursing facility that I have EVER seen. They truly are a one of a kind facility and have excellent patient care. 100% recommend.
This place is unique compared to other facilities. They accept clients for who they are and are willing to provide care and dignity for clients who have serious mental illness or other issues. They have many daily activities and they encourage clients to make positive choices to earn points. There is a behavior modification program in place with the points. When clients have extra points they can turn them in for special extra items like extra hats, special soaps, cute puppy socks, make up, books, etc. This place is unique because it serves a different type of population that would otherwise not have a successful place to go. The culture and management is changing in a positive direction. They are upgrading the building and supporting staff members. It is an exciting time to be at Wayside. You will fall in love with the residents. It takes a special type of person to work here, someone who understands and empathizes with people with mental illness. They also offer training to all employees.
Wayside Farm Nursing is not just an ordinary residential rehabilitation health care; it is a place that truly embodies the essence of hope and better well-being for its residents, the Managements and staffs are amazing.
Awful Nursing Home. Overall poor environment. The atmosphere is not warm and inviting. It's basically like a prison for the workers and more so for the residents.There's an extremely high turnover rate in all departments.
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