There are two facilities in Kent, Ohio, which at least gives you a few choices. This relatively small group of nursing homes in this city received a decent city grade of B-. We also assessed the facilities in the nearby city of Beachwood, which received a city grade of D. While we aren't writing glowing reviews about either city, we found the nursing homes in Kent to be a better bet. You can continue reading to learn more about how this city's nursing homes performed in our category grades.
It should also be noted that this city's nursing score outpaced its overall grade. In fact, we awarded Kent a B in this category, which is one of our better scores. Our short-term care scores are based on a facility's quantity of skilled highly skilled professionals. This means a vast spectrum of nursing services, spanning from registered nurses to physical and occupational therapists, in addition to other variations of therapy. In addition, the city also received favorable health inspections in recent years. As a result, we awarded them one of our higher scores in this area, with a B. In the last two categories, the city received grades of C and D for our nursing and long-term care areas respectively. Despite an otherwise respectable performance, this city's poor long-term care score could be a concern for many people.