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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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I looked at 3 other facilities and chose Gracewoods Niles because it had a more homey feel, it was not too big not too small, only has around 38 residents and they were very welcoming during the tour. All...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Grace Woods Senior Living, LLC Niles, Ohio  44446  Assisted Living Services at Grace Woods Senior Living are centered on the individual needs and unique preferences of the people who live here and provides a cost effective solution for the individual requiring Assisted Living...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Residential Care Home
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
    Assisted living, in beautiful modern facilities owned and operated by the Hutton family. The day of family operated health care facilities is almost gone, but the Hutton family continues with the tradition that nothing can substitute for hands-on personal care. At The...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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I think Liberty Residence is typical of most Assisted Living communities. The food was not the greatest. The staff tried to be helpful and friendly. They were under staffed. The room sizes were adequate. It...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Liberty Residence II offers the best in assisted senior living. Our around the clock nursing staff assists residents with medication management, bathing and dressing needs, continence care and much more. Liberty Residence II offers all private studio and one bedroom apartments with kitchenette,...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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My mom has mild/moderate dementia and requires help with medications and meals. I was in a panic to find a nice place for my Mom after my brother passed away who was taking care of her at the time. She was...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Royalton Woods Retirement Living is a place you can truly call home. You will enjoy the companionship of others and personal security in a comfortable environment, while family members rest easy knowing you are cared for by a team of professionals. The best part is that our personal care...
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Glenellen Senior Living Community strives to meet each resident’s individual needs by providing the highest quality of retirement lifestyle and services in a premier retirement community. Assisted living at Glenellen is designed for senior adults who wish to maintain their independent...
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Welcome to Legacy Place Parma! Legacy Place is located in Parma Ohio, close to shopping, restaurants, businesses, hospitals and all of the cultural amenities the greater Cleveland area has to offer. Our many services and caring staff make Legacy Place is the perfect choice for seniors who are no...

Cost of assisted living in Portage County, OH

The average cost of senior living in Portage County is $4,321 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lordstown, OH with an average of $3,930 per month.

Assisted living costs in Portage County, OH, vs. nearby counties

Portage County, OH
$4,321/mo
$4,340/mo
$4,717/mo

Assisted living costs in Portage County, OH, vs. state and national averages

Portage County, OH
$4,321/mo
$4,591/mo
U.S. national average
$4,558/mo

Assisted living costs in Portage County, OH, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,321/mo
$4,448/mo

Assisted living costs in Portage County, OH, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,438/mo
Private
$3,960/mo
Studio
$4,929/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,033/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,563/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,690/mo

Senior living costs in Portage County vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Portage County, OH
Column state: Ohio
Column national: U.S.
Community typePortage County, OHOhioU.S.
Assisted Living$4,321/mo$4,591/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,448/mo$4,573/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,737/mo$3,739/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Portage County, OH:$4,321/mo
Ohio:$4,591/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Portage County, OH:$4,448/mo
Ohio:$4,573/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Portage County, OH:$3,737/mo
Ohio:$3,739/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Portage County, OH, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Portage County and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Assisted living cost trends in Portage County, OH

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Portage County have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Portage County, OH$5,346/mo$4,959/mo+7.8%
Ohio$5,191/mo$5,027/mo+3.3%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Portage County, OH
2024 average cost:$5,346/mo
2023 average cost:$4,959/mo
Percent change:+7.8%
Ohio
2024 average cost:$5,191/mo
2023 average cost:$5,027/mo
Percent change:+3.3%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,129/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Portage County, OH

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Portage County.

What families are saying about assisted living in Portage County

Recent reviews for assisted living in Portage County

Devon Oaks Assisted Living in Westlake, OH

4.9
Everyone at Devon Oaks is incredibly kind and caring. They work closely with residents’ families. The food is fantastic and the residents are like family to each other. Everything is clean and well kept. It truly is a wonderful place. We feel so lucky to have found it and breathe a sigh of ...
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The Inn at University Village in Massillon, OH

5.0
The staff they have at this community are really nice and we could not be happier with them, however mom thinks they could use some more staff. The community is pretty active. Mom is the memory care unit and there are less activities available. She loves the food and the community is nice. ...
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The Shenango Inn in Sharon, PA

4.0
This community is an old hotel that they have converted into a senior community. The staff have been helpful, encouraging and understanding. The residents are friendly. Mom has not complained about the food. They have a nice outdoor porch for the residents to enjoy. This is a relaxed community ...
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Portage County review score based on 1,321 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 1321 reviews of 332 Portage County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Portage County review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Portage County review score compared against nearby cities

8.1
Portage County, OH332 facilities
8.1
Ravenna, OH387 facilities
7.1
Mantua, OH10 facilities

Review subcategories for Portage County assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 1,321 reviews of 332 Portage County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Portage County resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Portage County, OH averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.1
4.1
Friendliness
4.2
4.1
Care services
3.8
3.8
Staff
4.0
4.0
Meals & dining
3.8
3.6
Activities
3.8
3.7
Value for cost*
3.7
3.7
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Portage County assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Portage County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Portage County, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Portage County assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Portage County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
58.1%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
51.2%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.7%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.4%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
65.4%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
42.2%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
59.9%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
65.1%
54.5%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Portage County assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Portage County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Portage County, OHNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
60.5%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
41.9%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50.3%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
22%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Portage County assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Portage County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Portage County, OHNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
43.1%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
45.5%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
41.3%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
44.3%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
19.9%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Portage County assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Portage County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Portage County, OHNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.1%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
47%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
38%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
23.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Portage County assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Portage County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Portage County, OHNational
Activity director
Activity director
53.9%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40.1%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37.3%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
58.4%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
53.6%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
59.9%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
45.8%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
41.3%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44.9%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
53.6%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
52.1%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
33.4%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
24.7%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
52.4%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Portage County

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Ohio assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Portage County protect seniors.
Learn about Ohio assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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