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1010 Photos available
7.9
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40 reviews
7.9
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40 reviews
5 star
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My brother [name removed] was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease almost 2years ago now. We (his family) are spread out across the country, but, as the and the one sibling located in his home town, and he...
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.
Ohio Living Rockynol is one of 12 life plan communities owned and operated by Ohio Living, headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. As a life plan community located in the heart of West Akron, Ohio Living Rockynol offers independent living apartments, assisted living, short-term rehabilitation, long-term...
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Springwood is wonderful, the staff, the residents. I feel safe living here, people always check to see if your doing OK. So many activities and outing to go on.
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.
Locally owned and operated, Springwood- After 55 luxury living is a great option for people wanting to downsize and live maintenance free but enjoy their time doing the things they love to do. We offer heated covered parking on both sides of the building. Secure entrances to community which has a...
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22 Floor plans available
9.7
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97 reviews
9.7
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What we like the most about Maplewood at Cuyahoga Falls is the food. The food was excellent, and the staff were great. The accommodations were comfortable. I would certainly recommend that it be carefully...
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.
Maplewood at Cuyahoga Falls is a beautiful assisted living residence located in Cuyahoga Falls, Summit County, Ohio, just north of Akron. It provides both assisted living and memory care to area seniors. Maplewood is found just south of Cuyahoga Valley National Forest, the only national park in...
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1616 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.8
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34 reviews
9.8
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ALL of the people there are very kind, caring and sympathetic to my mom's needs... from the front desk greeting, to the kitchen staff, to activities, nurses and most of all aides...as challenging as it may...
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.
Danbury Woods is an assisted living and memory care community located in Cuyahoga Falls, Summit County, Ohio. The landscaped grounds of Danbury Woods provide a garden setting to compliment the nearby golf course and beautiful forests. We are strategically located close to the woodlands of the...
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9.8
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38 reviews
9.8
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The staff is pleasant. Mom is safe and has plenty of things to do and have two meals a. All with keeping her independent and autonomy.
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Danbury of North Canton is an independent senior living community. Our goal is to provide our residents with a carefree active independent life style. We are near shopping, banks, restaurants and offices. All apartments have spacious rooms equipped with fixtures that provide convenience and...
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9.7
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All categories I would say are five except for number four and I would give that a four. Other veterans are there and food is 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.
Mulberry Gardens Assisted Living in beautiful Munroe Falls, Ohio, combines the care seniors need, the convenience they value, and the independence they cherish.Mulberry Gardens Assisted Living is beautifully designed with spacious common areas to enjoy with family and friends. Our elegant dining...
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The facility is clean, the staff seem very friendly, they seem to offer a lot of activities and they have a nice dining room. I think my mom really likes it. She just moved to a bigger apartment. My mom 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.
At Sanctuary Grande in North Canton, we nurture lives filled with vitality, friendship, and plenty of activity. Our location is perfect, convenient to shopping and leisure activities in a beautiful setting, is a perfect match to our unique approach to independent senior living, assisted living,...
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9.6
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76 reviews
9.6
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The director, sales administrator, kitchen staff, aids, nurses, activity staff and rehab staff are all great. The only person we ever had problems was the property administrator with some billing. Mostly...
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.
Welcome to StoryPoint Medina. This isn’t just a place to reside — it’s a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them. Our various senior living options include independent living and enhanced living. Throughout each service level, we strive to...
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9.4
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57 reviews
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Staff worked out a great price. Everyone is quite friendly. My mom loves it there, and made a lot of friends and participates in a lot of activities. She loves the food options that they have. They didn't...
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.
Brookdale Montrose is a senior living community located in scenic and accessible Akron, Ohio. Our community boasts beautifully landscaped grounds offering peaceful and tranquil living while also offering all the conveniences that come being near a metropolitan area. Residents at Brookdale...
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29 reviews
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my mother in law has lived here for over 2 years. the staff has been very good to her. honestly the 1st 6 months or so may have been difficult with staff. mainly due to worker shortages and covid. But, 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.
At Danbury in Tallmadge, we nurture lives filled with vitality, friendship, and plenty of activity. Our location, convenient to shopping and leisure activities in a beautiful setting, is a perfect match to our unique approach to independent senior living, assisted living, and memory care...
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9.7
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39 reviews
9.7
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39 reviews
5 star
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The staff here has good hires, they are very good. They are cordial and go out of their way to be helpful. We have the luxury to pick and choose what events we want to attend. I like my bingo and poker....
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.
Danbury of Cuyahoga Falls is an independent senior living community that overlooks Brookledge Golf Course. Our goal is to provide our residents with a carefree active independent life style. We are near shopping, banks, restaurants and offices. All apartments have spacious rooms equipped with...
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33 Floor plans available
9.7
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I think the memory care staff was very caring but there were things that could have made my dad safer while he was there. I wouldn't put my dog at [communities removed]for skilled nursing facility.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...
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My father has been a resident of Vitalia for several months now. I never thought I would want to have my father live in memory care, but within a few weeks of moving in, he has become less agitated and...
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 Stow is Summit County's premier continuum of care community featuring Independent, Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Villas. At Vitalia at Stow, we understand that no matter the person's age, an active and engage lifestyle is critical for health and well-being. That...
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9.1
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9.1
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She loves it there. Good value for price. And so many nice people! While we were "shopping" facilities, they were so helpful. One of the big "pluses" for us is the Cardinal DOES accept Medicare for advanced...
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.
Since 1986 Cardinal Village has been offering large studio, one and two bedroom apartments for seniors looking for independent and assisted living options within a safe and secure environment. Pets are also welcome and activities are abundant with exercise programs, educational and cultural...
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Our family has been very pleased with Greenview. My mother is treated well. She is fed three wonderful meals a day, which my mother always is excited to tell us what she is having. The nurses assist her in...
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.
The GreenView Inn at Town Center is designed as a premier senior assisted living residence. With the finest in amenities and personal services, GreenView offers gracious living and unparalleled opportunities for our residents. Our goal at GreenView is to fulfill our resident's individual need and...
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66 Floor plans available
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Homey environment. Plenty of activities and opportunities for socialization. Good variety for meals. Convenient partnerships with PT OT ST rehab and primary care physician. There has been some staff turnover...
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.
Heritage Crossing is a senior living community located in Akron, Ohio, that offers assisted living and memory care services. We understand that each resident has unique needs and preferences, so we work with them and their family members to customize the level of care needed to ensure their...
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8.5
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34 reviews
8.5
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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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9.4
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9.4
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Dining is only ok. Activities and friendliness and accommodating is fantastic. Medicine management when not using their doctor/pharmacy is lacking...it's great if you use theirs but my grandma didn't want to...
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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88 Photos available
11 Floor plan available
9.5
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34 reviews
9.5
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34 reviews
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Only negative is that [name removed] is a vegetarian and they have been slow to adapt her food. We bring in vegetarian foods and they do prepare them for her. Nurses aides [name removed] and [name removed]...
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.
The Best YearsWhen you decide to move in here, you’re not only joining one of the best assisted living communities in Barberton, Ohio—you’re embarking one a brand new adventure full of wonderful people and exciting activities that push you to grow and savor every moment of your retirement years....
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8.7
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High turnover. I would often get calls letting me know that they couldn't redirect my mom when she was in an agitated state. I would come in and she would listen to me. She was very frightened the last few...
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® has the means to provide residents with a wide variety of things to learn, participate in, and enjoy. From an inviting restaurant to ample entertainment spaces, our senior community campus allows for exposure to new things regularly while still visiting favorites that you know and...
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I love Kentridge. The help, food, and surroundings are wonderful. I had my aunt at a [community removed]facility and this far exceeds them. I strongly recommend to others. We went several times before we...
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.
As author Mary Pipher says, "We believe the search for the right place is the search for the right people." Since 2005, KentRidge Senior Living has built a reputation for superior service and care for residents and their families that has made us into the premier choice for assisted living in...
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8.4
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48 reviews
8.4
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Eden Stow staff are professional and mom has settled in nicely. The staff are friendly and attentive to residents. The only complaint is they don't do enough showers for residents and there slow on changing...
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.
Eden Vista of Stow is a luxurious senior living community offering assisted living and Alzheimer's and dementia care for seniors in the Stow, Ohio area. Stow is just north of Akron in a rural area known for its beautiful scenery and delightful shopping opportunities in downtown Stow and other...
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33 Floor plans available
8.8
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My experience here at Copley Place is a number 5. I'm very pleased with this facility. They have everything that I was looking for in a community setting. I felt comfortable here and I came back many times...
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.
Copley Place provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment.Conveniently situated in the quiet suburbs, we're only minutes away from a major shopping area and top-notch healthcare. We offer an ideal place to get away from it all in the pastoral beauty of the Mid-West with...
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1515 Floor plans available
8.0
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28 reviews
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I was overall impressed with cleanliness of facility and lack of sterile feel or smell.. more like a hotel or nice resort. Staff has been incredibly friendly and willing to work with our needs.. only gave a...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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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My brother died, but [name removed] was great. Her and her staff was very understanding and helpful. I would recommend them - it's a really nice building. I wish I got him there before he got really sick.
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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Cost of independent living in Akron, OH

The average cost of senior living in Akron is $4,421 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Peninsula, OH with an average of $3,797 per month.

Independent living costs in Akron, OH, vs. nearby cities

Akron, OH
$4,421/mo
$4,012/mo

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

Akron, OH
$4,421/mo
$3,809/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

Independent living costs in Akron, OH, vs. other senior living options

$4,514/mo
Independent Living
$4,421/mo

Independent living costs in Akron, OH, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,994/mo
Studio
$4,547/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,624/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,537/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,513/mo

Senior living costs in Akron 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: Akron, OH
Column state: Ohio
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAkron, OHOhioU.S.
Independent Living$4,421/mo$3,809/mo$3,951/mo
Assisted Living$4,495/mo$4,737/mo$4,515/mo
Memory Care$4,514/mo$4,744/mo$4,761/mo
Independent Living
Akron, OH:$4,421/mo
Ohio:$3,809/mo
U.S.:$3,951/mo
Assisted Living
Akron, OH:$4,495/mo
Ohio:$4,737/mo
U.S.:$4,515/mo
Memory Care
Akron, OH:$4,514/mo
Ohio:$4,744/mo
U.S.:$4,761/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Akron

Recent reviews for independent living in Akron

Vitalia Senior Residences of Montrose in Copley, OH

4.9
The food is exceptional and the kitchen staff are accommodating and nice. The amenities that Vitalia offers are beyond any other facility that I toured. The Forenight infared camara in the residents rooms have alerted the staff immediately when my mother has fallen. It's been a game changer and ...
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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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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.

Akron independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Akron independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Akron, 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 Akron 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 Akron partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Akron, OHNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
41.9%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
46.5%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
41.9%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.2%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
23.3%
6.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Akron 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 Akron communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Akron, OHNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
46.5%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
55.8%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
41.9%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
30.2%
14.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Akron 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 Akron offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Akron, OHNational
Activity director
Activity director
55.8%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
39.5%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
48.8%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55.8%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
55.8%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60.5%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
51.2%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
44.2%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
53.5%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
55.8%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
55.8%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
41.9%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
44.2%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
55.8%
40%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Springwood Luxury Active Adult Living, Westwood Place and Maplewood at Cuyahoga Falls are the top-rated independent living facilities near Akron, Ohio. See full list of communities.

There are 41 independent living facilities near Akron, Ohio. See the full list.

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

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