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Provides: Senior Apartments
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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, 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.
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.
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.
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Provides: Assisted 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.
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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My wife and I have lived here almost two years now and it is everything we hoped for. We have a thee bedroom ranch and wonderful neighbors. There are lots of activities and we are busier than before we...
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.
Breckenridge VillageThe Breckenridge Village is found in Lake County located conveniently within the historic town of Willoughby, northeast of the state of Ohio. This assisted living community can be easily identified by anyone within Willoughby by its magnificent architecture and park-like...
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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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: 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.
Southwick Manor Southwick Manor senior housing is a 55 and over community in Brunswick, Medina County, OH. Brunswick is located just thirty minutes south of Cleveland and beautiful Lake Erie. Brunswick is surrounded by green parks like the Mill Stream Run Reservation and the Hinckley Reservation,...
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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
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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, 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.
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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My sister has been at Van Gorder for almost a year and has had a very good experience. I very much appreciate the helpfulness and kindness of the staff
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.
Van Gorder Manor is a 21,000 square foot mansion on 4 wooded acres in Willoughby. We offer 3 meals per day, medication assistance, personal assistance, laundry, housekeeping and activities at affordable monthly rate. We offer private and shared rooms. Our capacity is 25 which allows us to...
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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.
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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
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Forest Meadow Villas is a senior housing community nestled in the beautiful town of Medina, Medina County, Ohio. Our lovely community is located near a lake, offering wonderful views. Just moments away from a park, restaurants, and shops, there is always something to do when family comes to...
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My mother lived in Shurmer Place for three and half years. The staff were caring and responsive. Her apartment was clean and the facility was lovely.
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.
Shurmer Place at Altenheim is a senior living community located in dynamic Strongsville, Ohio. Over a century ago in 1892, our tradition of quality and care began we first opened in Cleveland. Since the beginning, our reputation has been built on providing the highest quality of care within a...
Provides: Senior Apartments
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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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Friendly staff, clean throughout, great amenities such as activities and hair salon. The exterior of facility is pleasing and the decor is excellent. There is a water fountain, a baby grand piano, and other...
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.
The success of all assisted living communities begins and ends with the satisfaction of residents and their families. Our goal is to create a comfortable and supportive environment where you can live your life the way you choose. By promoting individuality, Crystal Waters’ residents maintain...
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I like living at North Park. The staff I have met so far have been helpful. I have not yet tried the food they offer. The community is clean and they do offer daily activities. The residents in my area...
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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Located just minutes from the picturesque shores of Lake Erie and all it has to offer. When you're not busy enjoying Willo Vu Apartments' many conveniences, spend your day fishing or simply lounging on the beach. Eastlake's recreational parks and the scenic Chagrin River are both just a stone's...
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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.
St. Augustine TowersSt Augustine Towers in Cleveland Ohio is located conveniently so that our residents can be close to family and have a great independent lifestyle dedicated just for them. Our goal is that our senior residents have a great life with a relaxing atmosphere every day.Our...
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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.
Provides: Senior Apartments
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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 Portage County, OH

The average cost of senior living in Portage County is $3,737 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Aurora, OH with an average of $3,488 per month.

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

Portage County, OH
$3,737/mo
$3,737/mo
$3,948/mo

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

Portage County, OH
$3,737/mo
$3,739/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$4,448/mo
Independent Living
$3,737/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,411/mo
Studio
$4,706/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,359/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,191/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,777/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.
Independent Living$3,737/mo$3,739/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,321/mo$4,591/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,448/mo$4,573/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Portage County, OH:$3,737/mo
Ohio:$3,739/mo
U.S.:$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
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Independent living costs in Portage County, OH, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent 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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Independent living cost trends in Portage County, OH

The table below shows how monthly independent 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$2,779/mo$2,754/mo+0.9%
Ohio$2,832/mo$2,952/mo-4.0%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Portage County, OH
2024 average cost:$2,779/mo
2023 average cost:$2,754/mo
Percent change:+0.9%
Ohio
2024 average cost:$2,832/mo
2023 average cost:$2,952/mo
Percent change:-4.0%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Portage County

Recent reviews for independent living in Portage County

The Inn at University Village in Massillon, OH

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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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Westerly Apartments in Lakewood, OH

4.7
The Westerly has many resources and a community spirit. Maintenance items are addressed professionally and efficiently. I really like my walk in shower with grab bars!

Portage County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Portage County independent 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 dietary accommodations in Portage County 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 Portage County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
35.4%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
38.4%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
34.5%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
36.2%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.5%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Portage County 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 Portage County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Portage County, OHNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
31.2%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
34.8%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.4%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Portage County 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 Portage County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Portage County, OHNational
Activity director
Activity director
47.5%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.7%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35.4%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50.8%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
47.5%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
56.1%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.4%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35.9%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40.6%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
47.5%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
46.7%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
30.1%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.3%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Vista Veranda, Independence Village of Aurora and Danbury in Hudson are the top-rated independent living facilities near Portage County, Ohio. See full list of communities.
There are 453 independent living facilities near Portage County, Ohio. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Portage County, Ohio are Springwood Luxury Active Adult Living, Reward Senior Care of Lisbon and Danbury North Canton. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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