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Glenwood Assisted Living saved my life. My [unreadable] kept letting me go when I told him I had a problem. The nurses kept advocating for me as I became weaker and they finally found I had cancer - it was...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Glenwood Assisted Living has unprecedented employee tenure. The majority of our nurses have been employed with us for over ten years. We have 24/7 nurses on site to care for your loved one. We have spacious common areas, and our large two room apartments come with a private patio. We have a...
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77 Floor plans available
9.7
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I give all 5s to the place where my dad is living, Canton Regency. He loves it! The people are so friendly and they treat my dad so nice. They welcome us each time we visit him.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Kick off the good life at Canton Regency, an Independent Living community in Canton, Ohio, that offers weekly happy hours, courtesy transportation and some of the most desired amenities around. Our goal is to enrich the lives of our residents by providing an environment that is physically,...
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The staff are great, my mother really likes them and says that they all are nice. The room is always clean. Laundry is washed almost daily. My mother does complain a lot about the food lately. They are often...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
The Gables of Canton is deeply committed to fostering growth and innovation in senior living. Our senior living communities promote wellness and provide a safer, more enjoyable social home with full- service amenities. It is our mission to meet the physical, social, and emotional needs of...
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11 Floor plan available
8.9
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Staff is very helpful. Overall a great experience. Only downside has been food. Both cooks left shortly after they arrived - new nes are learning the ropes I would recommend Brookdale Canton to others...
Provides: 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.
Your Retirement, Your WayRetirement should never feel like a sacrifice; it should feel like an adventure. That’s exactly how you’ll feel when you make yourself at home at our assisted living community in Canton, Ohio. Because you no longer have to spend your days worrying about tasks like...
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My mom states the food is not that good. I know they have lost kitchen help but feel like the quality of food could be a little better since they are paying over [removed] a month. They have a beautiful...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
We offer a home like setting and cheerful smiles from our professional staff who greet you everyday. Our caring staff offers the assistance you need while respecting your independence. Our peaceful setting, restaurant style dining experience, activities and beautiful setting combine to create a...
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11 Floor plan available
9.8
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Some confusion about money in time ability to take our pills but all worked out ok. Our cook very good other our younger and still learning. Good people here, but furnace a problem.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Enjoy Your RetirementWhen you want to trade the burden of chores like cooking, cleaning and maintaining a home for the luxuries of assistance and redefined independence, look no further. Our assisted living community as designed from the ground up to give you the dream retirement. Enjoy...
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9.8
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36 reviews
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Mom's experience has been mainly positive with some room for improvement. The staff is nice and friendly but not always efficient. Over all she is happy there.
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
Danbury of North Canton is an independent senior living community. Our goal is to provide our residents with a carefree active independent life style. We are near shopping, banks, restaurants and offices. All apartments have spacious rooms equipped with fixtures that provide convenience and...
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Everything is a 5 besides the value for cost because the cost is high. However, we what we like the most about Sanctuary Grande is that it is a caring community with good meals and activities for the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
At Sanctuary Grande in North Canton, we nurture lives filled with vitality, friendship, and plenty of activity. Our location is perfect, convenient to shopping and leisure activities in a beautiful setting, is a perfect match to our unique approach to independent senior living, assisted living,...
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Dad, my sister, & myself are very pleased with all areas of this Danbury. Staff & residents are all so very nice & helpful. We have always taken care of Dad & was worried how he would be. Each day is like a...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
At Danbury in Massillon, we nurture lives filled with vitality, friendship, and plenty of activity. Our location, convenient to shopping and leisure activities in a beautiful setting, is a perfect match to our unique approach to independent senior living, assisted living, and memory care...
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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.
Hospitality House includes a Skilled Nursing facility that is rated 4 stars by Medicare's 'Nursing Home Compare.' We offer 3 levels of service: Skilled Nursing, Assisted living, and Independent Living. Our small campus allows our residents to age in place and not face moves to other facilities as...
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My mother is getting very good care from the aids in her villa. The aids are caring, helpful, friendly and a delight to deal with. Stay in touch with them for any info/care needs, and it is affordable for...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Heritage Villas on Pittsburg Ave is a cornerstone of senior care in Stark County. Established in 1994 and rejuvenated by the Danbury Senior Living group in 2017, the 8 private villas on the campus are more welcoming to seniors today as they ever have been.Heritage Villas are snuggled in a...
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Our grandmother is there now and she is enjoying her stay at The Inn. The staff members have been very wonderful and help. They did such a great job keeping our loved one and all the residents safe during...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
We are a state of the art assisted living located minutes from downtown Massillon and Canton. University Village consists of 99 suites, 34 of which are considered 'Special Care' and 'Memory Care' that will meet the needs of individuals with Alzheimer's and Dementia. The suites range in size and...
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The people in assisted living are very nice. The residents are always happy to welcome a new resident in, introduce them, and invite them to sit at their table. They're very accepting of any disability a...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
The Inn at Whitewood Village is an assisted living residence located in the historic town of North Canton, Stark County, Ohio. Home to the original Hoover Vacuum Cleaner company, the town has a spirit of independence and entrepreneurial fervor that has been passed down to everyone to a small...
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Overall, The Inn At Belden Village is one of the best facilities that you will find. It's not perfect, no facility is. But they genuinely care about your family member and do accommodate your needs as much...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
In 2016 our community was completely renovated and updated adding 10 suites in our special memory care wing. The entire building was refurbished and elegantly appointed for the residents enjoyment and comfort. We have added a library, ladies tea room, sewing circle, sports lounge with game room....
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Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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
Care types provided by this community
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: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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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Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
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: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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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Provides: 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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Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.

Cost of independent living in Canton, OH

The average cost of senior living in Canton is $3,853 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Alliance, OH with an average of $3,689 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Canton, OH vs. nearby cities

Canton, OH
$3,853/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Canton, OH vs. the state and national average

Canton, OH
$3,853/mo
$3,751/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Canton vs. other types of senior living

$4,291/mo
Independent Living
$3,853/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Canton, OH by room type

Semi-Private
$2,548/mo
Studio
$4,424/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,551/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,202/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Canton over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Canton

Recent reviews for independent living in Canton

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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Chapel Hill Community in Canal Fulton, OH

5.0
The Property is kept up very well, the is food very well prepared,and tasty. The staff is very friendly, and professional. We picked this community for my loved one, because of the location.

Stow-Glen Retirement Village

4.0
We're very pleased with how things have turned out at Stow-Glen! It is clean and well kept, and everyone has been very friendly. We're entirely satisfied with the service!

Canton independent living services and amenities

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

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Canton independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Canton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Canton, OHNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
47.6%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
57.1%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
57.1%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
52.4%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.5%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Canton independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Canton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Canton, OHNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
42.9%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
57.1%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
47.6%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
23.8%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Canton independent 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 independent living communities in Canton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Canton, OHNational
Activity director
Activity director
61.9%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
47.6%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
47.6%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
71.4%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
57.1%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
71.4%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
61.9%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.9%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
47.6%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
61.9%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
57.1%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
38.1%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
57.1%
46.1%
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Maplewood at Cuyahoga Falls, Danbury Woods in Cuyahoga Falls and Brookdale Alliance are the top-rated independent living facilities near Canton, Ohio. See full list of communities.

There are 31 independent living facilities near Canton, Ohio. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Canton, Ohio are Maplewood at Cuyahoga Falls, Danbury Woods in Cuyahoga Falls and Brookdale Alliance. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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