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Photo of The Inn at Whitewood Village
2222 Photos available
8.5
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25 reviews
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All the employees have all been so accommodating and helpful. Very nice rooms that are always clean. Laundry is always done Food looks very good and they always get dessert. A lot of area to walk around....
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...
Photo of Cedar Living
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You listened and didn't push. Truly supportive. I felt like more than just a potential commission. Would definitely recommend and do!
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.
Cedar Living at Mayfield Heights is part of the Aria Senior Living family of residential Assisted Living homes. Unlike typical assisted living community, Cedar Living is designed to accommodate only 16 units, in a beautiful neighborhood home. Studies have demonstrated that small group living...
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Photo of Hilltop Village
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8.5
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75 reviews
8.5
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There is hardly any parking spaces. Specially in the evenings. Otherwise I like living here. I already told 2 other people about Hilltop. I like it alot here. It's just parking spaces. There aren't enough....
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.
Hilltop Village is a unique community, located on 17 acres with all of the apartments on one level. Each apartment includes not only a full kitchen, but also a screened in patio and a private attic storage area. Hilltop Village apartments also ALLOW PETS. Hilltop Village residents place a...
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Photo of Brookdale Bath (Offering HealthPlus)
88 Photos available
1515 Floor plans available
8.5
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43 reviews
8.5
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This facility has been a blessing for our loved one. It's nice to know that they can stay in the facility even on Medicaid. We looked at so many facilities that took waiver and this one was the nicest in the...
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.
Quality Care Designed for YouWouldn’t it be nice to redefine what it means to be independent? When you decide to move into our assisted living and memory care community, you have the opportunity to do just that. We handle the burdens of everything from cooking and cleaning to maintaining the...
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Photo of Brookdale Medina South
88 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.5
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40 reviews
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I thought they did a nice job of calming my father who was very angry initially about being there. He was only there 5 months before he passed but had begun to open up. Also they had very nice family events...
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 Right Balance of Care and FreedomOur assisted living and memory care community in Media, Ohio may be located conveniently near shopping areas, local restaurants and medical offices, but those are hardly the reasons we stand out among the crowd. Between the warm and welcoming environment and...
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8.4
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33 reviews
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It is a home-like setting, cozy and comfortable. The staff takes the time to get to know what their residents respond to; how to get their attention to engage them to take their meals and medications. They...
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.
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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The facility is great outside of the old elevators, the musky smell and how hot it always is in there, but the rooms are great! Everything works as it should. The staff when my mother in law was there were...
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.
Park Vista, A Youngstown Tradition—Redefined!Park Vista has provided services to the Youngstown Community for over 70 years. Our 5-Star Rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services was a direct result of our focus on patient care in all programs. When experience matters, Park Vista...
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88 Photos available
11 Floor plan available
8.4
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37 reviews
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They were very accommodating to my mom and they always made sure she had what she needed. Absolutely would recommend this place. Even my husband said if he was in need of extended care he would choose this...
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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Photo of Poland Village Assisted Living
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It seemed very pleasant. Although I have heard. Since the change in owner. They may be placing people into assisted living who may need more supervision. Sometimes the levels get mixed in. The rooms were...
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.
At Wickshire Poland, it’s not about age. It’s about life. If you’re searching for an outstanding assisted living or memory care community in Poland, Ohio, look no further than Wickshire Poland. Our highly trained team, which has been with our community for years, offers residents a warm and...
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I like the room she got, very clean and cozy and private, and the staff was always ready to help and checking on her to may sure that she was fine. Everyone was very friendly. It was an excellent...
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.
If you think there’s not much going on in a senior living community, you’ve never been to Bickford. Imagine your loved one enjoying delicious, scratch-made meals, having a friendly caregiver always nearby, and a calendar chock-full of social activities. Our family of caregivers will do whatever...
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Photo of Rose Senior Living Avon
1818 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
8.4
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33 reviews
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33 reviews
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99% of the staff (especially the aids), are excellent. I do have issues with one nurse who refuses to communicate well. But the aids more than make up for her lacking professionalism/care. I don’t consider...
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.
Rose Senior Living is ideally located adjacent to the Cleveland Clinic, Avon Campus and opened In December of 2016. The Avon community offers a wide variety of shopping, entertainment and restaurants, all within a five mile radius. Rose Senior Living is owned by Edward Rose and Sons and is...
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Photo of Vitalia Rockside
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The full-time staff included a few good employees. However, in my experience, agency workers did not seem as invested and often appeared to be there just for the paycheck. Cleanliness was decent overall. I...
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.
Vitalia Senior Residences at Rockside is an Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care community in Seven Hills, Ohio. A life of leisure is what awaits you at VITALIA Active Adult Community® at Rockside. We have villas and apartments available that will meet the needs of whatever your...
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Photo of Garden Way Place
99 Photos available
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30 reviews
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It took awhile to get things situated like cleaning and laundry. It also took a few weeks to get the home health visits established. The food was very good.
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.
Bentley Place is located in Hermitage Pennsylvania just two blocks west of Hillcrest Memorial Park. Our community is small, homelike and full of laughter. Everywhere you go there is a new friend and we encourage residents to keep up old hobbies or learn new ones. We offer many activities to help...
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Photo of Gables of Green
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37 reviews
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The price is very competitive for comparable facilities in our area. And, overall, we are happy with the care our Mom is receiving. She's safe, getting the medical attention she needs, and is doing 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.
The Gables of Green has been recognized by the state of Ohio, for having a Covid free environment. Here at the Gables, we offer a complete range of assisted living options, including studio floor plans, one bedroom, and two bedrooms units. For the last four years, all of our assisted living...
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Photo of Brookdale Wickliffe (Offering HealthPlus)
88 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
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The location is good. Medications could be improved on skipping meds giving wrong meds running out of meds and the price of the co-pays from there pharmacy is much higher
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.
Do What You LoveThanks to our wonderful assisted living and memory care community, you are officially off the hook for things like cooking, cleaning and maintaining a house. You never have to pick up another skillet or load of laundry—unless you really want to, of course. We’re here to handle all...
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Photo of Southwest Commons by New Perspective
1010 Photos available
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PROS: *[name removed] is AMAZING about communication, so helpful, answering/ replying to any email questions we had!!! *The daily medicine distributing staff was very kind, caring, fun & positive while...
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.
At SouthWest Commons, you’ll experience a sense of place that brings about feelings of belonging. From the energy of our caring team to the lovely appointments inside and out, the atmosphere will make you feel right at home. Established more than 15 years ago, this community celebrates the...
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Photo of Vitalia Active Adult Community at Mentor
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My mom is very happy there. she's made friends, takes advantage of all the activities and likes her accommodations. Little pricey. I was a little shocked by the rent increase this year. kinda wish they would...
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.
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Photo of Vitalia Active Adult Community North Royalton
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Facility and staff are great. Only issue is that maintenance requests often take longer than I would like. Personally think there should be an additional maintenance person as the two maintenance men, who...
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.
Vitalia North Royalton opened Spring of 2022, in the heart of the community. This is a vivacious environment for seniors looking to thrive in a place with as little or as much care as necessary. Known in Northeast Ohio, for our burgeoning Active Adult Lifestyle, friends and families of Vitalia...
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Photo of The Ashton at Mayfield Heights
2222 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
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The staff is attentive, they have many activities available, the rooms are nice. Happy Hour every day at 4pm is a favorite. The facility is clean and the staff is friendly.
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.
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Photo of Stone Creek Assisted Living and Memory Care
1515 Photos available
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We placed my father in Stone Creek over a year ago. The staff and facility are very nice. They take good care of my father and keep my mom informed of what is going on with my dad. All the staff like and...
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.
Come visit Stone Creek where "It’s all about living!” Our assisted living continues to redefine the concept of senior living, with regular updates and enhancements designed to meet the ever-changing needs of our residents.Stone Creek offers a modern campus and resort-style amenities with private...
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Photo of Clearview Lantern Suites | Keystone Senior
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22 Floor plans available
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The experience was good. My sweet mother passed away there. They were very compassionate and accommodating with the hospice process. They kind of all became like family to us.
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.
A central element of Keystone Senior is in our commitment to engage the interests, needs, wants and dreams of our residents which leads to experiencing an elevated life in seven key areas: Emotional: humor, celebrations, music and the friendships that are developed. Environmental: Miles of...
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Today is [date removed]. I moved into Marymount Place on [date removed]. Marymount Place is the Perfect Place for me. The administrator [name removed] is very personable. He is eager to help and work out any...
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.
Marymount Place, a three story Dutch Colonial on the campus of Marymount Hospital, offers the retirement alternatives of both independent and assisted living. Services range from three meals a day to individualized personal care assistance in the privacy of ones own apartment. Private one and...
Photo of Gates Mills Club
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8.0
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This is a decent, clean facility with a population of friendly residents. Highly recommend!!It's a great place, in a convenient location with many amenities 5 minutes away, including a hospital (across the...
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.
Gates Mills Club is an active senior living community located at 6759 Mayfield Heights, OH, providing independent and assisted living seniors with the environment to enjoy and active, engaging and dynamic lifestyle. GMC has been in Mayfield Hts. for 40 years, with complete updated amenities in...
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Talk to people, staff should acknowledge you and encourage questions and be helpful. Also talk to residents. I suggest visiting on more than one occasion, if you have the opportunity. I started looking at...
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.
Welcome home to Western Reserve Masonic Community where comfort, independence, and special moments matter. Stroll through our lush campus situated on over 220 acres, including a stocked fishing pond. Enjoy life in a one of a kind location in desirable Medina , Ohio. With first-class amenities,...
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Photo of Vista Springs Greenbriar
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8.0
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22 reviews
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5's across the board in every category. Her quality of life has improved 100%! They keep the rooms very clean there. There's never any foul smells in the air. They seem to personally care about the people...
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.
Welcome to Vista Springs Greenbriar Village!Vista Springs Greenbriar Village combines our resort-style environments with expertise in the health and security of your loved one. Memory care specialists and 24-hour nursing staff are on hand to make sure residents get the support they need.Imagine a...
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Cost of independent living in Portage County, OH

The average cost of senior living in Portage County is $3,063 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Craig Beach, OH with an average of $2,544 per month.

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

Portage County, OH
$3,063/mo
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Independent living costs in Portage County, OH, vs. state and national averages

Portage County, OH
$3,063/mo
$3,168/mo
U.S. national average
$3,509/mo

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

$6,661/mo
Independent Living
$3,063/mo

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

Studio
$2,823/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,336/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,369/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$3,063/mo$3,168/mo$3,509/mo
Assisted Living$5,327/mo$5,633/mo$5,793/mo
Memory Care$6,661/mo$6,918/mo$6,969/mo
Independent Living
Portage County, OH:$3,063/mo
Ohio:$3,168/mo
U.S.:$3,509/mo
Assisted Living
Portage County, OH:$5,327/mo
Ohio:$5,633/mo
U.S.:$5,793/mo
Memory Care
Portage County, OH:$6,661/mo
Ohio:$6,918/mo
U.S.:$6,969/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.

Portage County, OHOH stateNational

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$2,829/mo$2,768/mo+2.2%
Ohio$2,850/mo$2,964/mo-3.8%
National$3,257/mo$3,166/mo+2.9%
Portage County, OH
2024 average cost:$2,829/mo
2023 average cost:$2,768/mo
Percent change:+2.2%
Ohio
2024 average cost:$2,850/mo
2023 average cost:$2,964/mo
Percent change:-3.8%
National
2024 average cost:$3,257/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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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

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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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.
Portage County, OHNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
35.4%
20.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
38.4%
34%
No sugar
No sugar
34.5%
31.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
36.2%
33.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.5%
7.8%
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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%
36.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.3%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
34.8%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.4%
17.2%
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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%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35.4%
32.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50.8%
49.2%
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%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35.9%
37.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40.6%
41.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
47.5%
47.4%
Live performances
Live performances
46.7%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
30.1%
32.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.3%
39.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
46.4%
46.9%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Vista Veranda, Independence Village of Aurora and The Kentridge Senior Living 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, Independence Village of Avon Lake and Summit Point. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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