Hometown Urgent Care – Akron
472 E Waterloo Rd, Akron, OH 44319
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About This Location
Hometown Urgent Care – Akron is part of Hometown Urgent Care — a regional urgent care chain serving greater Cleveland, northeastern Ohio, and extending into the Akron metro. Hometown Urgent Care operates multiple locations across Cuyahoga, Lake, and Summit counties, providing walk-in access to quality care for everyday illness and injury. Hometown locations offer extended weekday and weekend hours, digital X-ray, and on-site lab testing, complementing the Cleveland Clinic and University Hospitals networks with convenient community-based urgent care across Greater Cleveland's diverse neighborhoods.
location_city About Akron
Akron is the seat of Summit County and the fifth-largest city in Ohio (190,000), located 40 miles south of Cleveland in the greater Cleveland-Akron Combined Statistical Area. Known as the 'Rubber Capital of the World' for its historic tire manufacturing industry (Goodyear Tire & Rubber is still headquartered here), Akron is home to the University of Akron and a growing polymer and materials science sector. Summa Health System is the dominant health system in Summit County, alongside Cleveland Clinic Akron General and Akron Children's Hospital. Urgent care in the Akron-Summit County area complements the Cleveland metro coverage.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hometown Urgent Care – Akron affiliated with Cleveland Clinic or University Hospitals?
Hometown Urgent Care is an independent regional chain — not affiliated with Cleveland Clinic, University Hospitals, or MetroHealth. For hospital-level care, Cleveland Clinic and MetroHealth (Level I Trauma) serve Greater Cleveland.
What insurance does Hometown Urgent Care – Akron accept?
Hometown Urgent Care accepts Medical Mutual of Ohio, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Humana, Medicare, and Ohio Medicaid. Self-pay options are available. Verify your plan before visiting.
What services are available at Hometown Urgent Care – Akron?
Walk-in treatment for illness and injury, X-ray, lab testing, and occupational health. No appointment needed. For life-threatening emergencies, MetroHealth Medical Center (Level I Trauma) is Cuyahoga County's highest-level trauma center.
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