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Our experience with Ridgewood at Shenango Valley has been a positive one, overall. The facility is clean and well kept, and the staff is friendly, attentive, and responsive. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend...
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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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My loved one was at this facility for six years and received phenomenal care. It is an older building however they were always well staffed and compassionate.
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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.
Ivy House Assisted Living is an assisted living community located in beautiful Painesville, Ohio. When you choose our modern and upscale community for your next hope, you'll enjoy a home like setting with personal services that you select based on your needs. Our beautiful building is well cared...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Located in Painesville, Ohio just thirty miles from Cleveland, Starkey Place is one of the state's premiere residential care homes. From outside the white-picket-fence outside it looks more like a large single family home than what would be a group home setting. Spacious rooms and bright, cozy...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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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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.
Assisted living at Village of the Falls is designedfor senior adults who wish to maintain their independent lifestyle but may need some additional assistance to do so. Village of the Falls offers a wide array of services and amenities. Our on-site resident care team provides care and assistance...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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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, 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 parents moved in here a little over 2 months ago and they are so happy. They got a 2 bedroom 2 bathroom apartment that has a large living space, kitchenette, and a walk out patio. They also have washers...
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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Homely atmosphere, run by very friendly caring and loving family members. Excellent place with three dogs a cat. Very neat and clean.
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
River Crossing at Bradley WoodsRiver Crossing at Bradley Woods is a residential care home located in the beautiful city of North Olmsted, in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. Our wonderful home has a rich heritage and we encourage our seniors to visit some of our famous historical sites, such as the...
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.
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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I am in love with the staff who manage Our House. They are so friendly and helpful and really care about all their residents. My brother recently had renal failure and significant loss of sight. The...
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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.
Our House is an independent living community that is located in Westlake, OH. This community is a part of a great area. Westlake is located in Cuyahoga County, and it provides residents and guests with entertainment options. Those who visit Westlake or who choose to call it home will enjoy...
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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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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Home Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.

Cost of assisted living in Portage County, OH

The average cost of senior living in Portage County is $4,319 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lordstown, OH with an average of $3,930 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Portage County, OH vs. nearby counties

Portage County, OH
$4,319/mo
$4,518/mo
$4,719/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Portage County, OH vs. the state and national average

Portage County, OH
$4,319/mo
$4,737/mo
U.S. national average
$4,515/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Portage County vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$4,319/mo
$4,445/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Portage County, OH by room type

Semi-Private
$4,440/mo
Private
$3,960/mo
Studio
$4,930/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,034/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,567/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,690/mo

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Portage County, OH

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

What families are saying about assisted living in Portage County

Recent reviews for assisted living in Portage County

Devon Oaks Assisted Living in Westlake, OH

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

4.3
We picked this community because of the convenience, very suitable and will accept Medicaid after 2 years. I would recommend to others.

Brookdale Austintown

4.4
What our family likes the most about Brookdale Austintown is how all the staff members relate to the residents. Always respectful, sometimes joking always kind. We also like how we can come whenever we want, bring our pets and eat together in a separate area

Portage County review score based on 1,312 family reviews

7.8
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This proprietary review score is based on 1312 reviews of 359 Portage County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Portage County review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Portage County review score compared against nearby cities

7.8
Portage County, OH359 facilities
8.8
Ravenna, OH7 facilities
7.6
Mantua, OH10 facilities

Review subcategories for Portage County assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 1,312 reviews of 359 Portage County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Portage County resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
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Cleanliness
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Friendliness
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Meals & dining
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Portage County assisted living services and amenities

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

Availability of select care services in Portage County assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Portage County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Portage County, OHNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
48.9%
43.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
43.6%
28.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
84%
85.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
89%
85.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
56.6%
48.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
35.9%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
84.3%
85.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50.4%
39.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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Availability of select dementia care services in Portage County assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Portage County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Portage County, OHNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
52.6%
43.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
35.2%
27.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
41.4%
34.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Portage County assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Portage County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Portage County, OHNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
36.2%
22.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
39.2%
33.8%
No sugar
No sugar
35.4%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.9%
29.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.5%
10.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Portage County assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Portage County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Portage County, OHNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
27.7%
26%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38.7%
34.3%
Room service
Room service
31.9%
29.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
19%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Portage County assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Portage County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Portage County, OHNational
Activity director
Activity director
46.1%
38.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
34.2%
26.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32.7%
25.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50.9%
42.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
46.4%
41.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51.9%
44.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
39.4%
34.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
34.4%
28.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
38.4%
31.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
46.1%
39.2%
Live performances
Live performances
45.1%
39.5%
Dances
Dances
28.7%
24.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20.4%
20.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45.1%
38.5%
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State regulations for assisted living in Portage County

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Ohio assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Portage County protect seniors.

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Whispering Pines Village, Bowen Elderly and Reward Senior Care of Lisbon are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Portage County, Ohio. See full list of communities.

There are 411 assisted living facilities near Portage County, Ohio. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in Portage County, Ohio are Whispering Pines Village, Maplewood at Cuyahoga Falls and Danbury Mentor. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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