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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Summit County, OH

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It is a Christian organization. The residents are treated with care and love. The staff is very authentic, they are caring. They have done a great job with communication during the pandemic. The food is...
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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All 5 stars for Regent of Stow! The place is fabulous and exceeded all expectations that I had. It is a very nice place for your loved ones.
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.
Newly renovated community in the heart of Stow Ohio, Nestled among the parks of Summit Seven spacious studio apartments , Open common areas and affordably priced.
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When you move into assisted living it is assumed you are going to need assistance. They don't go by levels, which is great. It's hard to get in unless you come from skilled nursing, or if you start in 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 Laurel Lake Retirement Community in Hudson, you'll find a remarkable lifestyle complemented by peace of mind and value. Laurel Lake's unique blend of prime location, natural beauty, customizable homes and outstanding amenities is designed to provide a rewarding lifestyle for you or your loved...
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All 5s honestly! I love how friendly and caring everyone is. The place is super clean, the staff is amazing, and it really feels like a safe, supportive home for my dad. They make everything easier for both...
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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Staff at Cherry creek well trained. Ever presented the have all the medical equipment available. Worth every penny! Cherry creek is run by Rn and staff are Nac trained in addition to elderly care training. ...
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, 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.
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.
...Independence, Simplicity and Elegance. The Merriman is nestled on a 5acre historical estate. An idyllic setting including a 1917 mansion set in a beautiful West Akron neighborhood featuring Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing. For those seeking a long or short term living environment, The...
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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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My father lives in the Chapel Hill Towers, and he is very happy to be here. The complex is bright, and clean with nice, new appliances. The staff was helpful during move in. They showed us how to use the...
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.
The Chapel Hill Towers senior apartments is a picturesque community offering one, two, and three bedroom apartments for active seniors in Akron, Summit County, Ohio. Akron is a bustling city with no shortage of shopping, dining, and live entertainment options. Visitors flock to Akron every year...
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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
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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.
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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: 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.
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.
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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Cost of independent living in Summit County, OH

The average cost of senior living in Summit County is $4,337 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Brecksville, OH with an average of $3,708 per month.

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

Summit County, OH
$4,337/mo
$4,419/mo

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

Summit County, OH
$4,337/mo
$3,739/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$4,606/mo
Independent Living
$4,337/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,942/mo
Studio
$4,514/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,537/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,563/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,513/mo

Senior living costs in Summit 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: Summit County, OH
Column state: Ohio
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSummit County, OHOhioU.S.
Independent Living$4,337/mo$3,739/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,525/mo$4,591/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,606/mo$4,573/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Summit County, OH:$4,337/mo
Ohio:$3,739/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Summit County, OH:$4,525/mo
Ohio:$4,591/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Summit County, OH:$4,606/mo
Ohio:$4,573/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Summit County, OH, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Summit 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 Summit County, OH

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Summit 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
Summit County, OH$2,995/mo$2,878/mo+4.1%
Ohio$2,832/mo$2,952/mo-4.0%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Summit County, OH
2024 average cost:$2,995/mo
2023 average cost:$2,878/mo
Percent change:+4.1%
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 Summit County

Recent reviews for independent living in Summit 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 Inn at Whitewood Village in North Canton, OH

4.3
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 resident might have. There are a lot of activities for them on the assisted living side. ...
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Vitalia Active Adult Community at Solon

4.7
Very friendly staff. Very helpful and compassionate. They need more help in the kitchen. Sometimes there is only 1 chef at dinner.

Summit County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Summit County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Summit 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 Summit 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 Summit 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
53.7%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
53.7%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
48.8%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
46.3%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
26.8%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Summit 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 Summit County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Summit County, OHNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
58.5%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
68.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
53.7%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
39%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Summit 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 Summit County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
68.3%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
48.8%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
58.5%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
68.3%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
68.3%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
73.2%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
61%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
58.5%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
65.9%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
68.3%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
68.3%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
53.7%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
53.7%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
68.3%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale Barberton (Offering HealthPlus), StoryPoint Medina and Summit Point are the top-rated independent living facilities near Summit County, Ohio. See full list of communities.
There are 47 independent living facilities near Summit County, Ohio. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Summit County, Ohio are Springwood Luxury Active Adult Living, Danbury North Canton and StoryPoint Medina. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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