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Glenwood Assisted Living saved my life. My [unreadable] kept letting me go when I told him I had a problem. The nurses kept advocating for me as I became weaker and they finally found I had cancer - it was...
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.
Glenwood Assisted Living has unprecedented employee tenure. The majority of our nurses have been employed with us for over ten years. We have 24/7 nurses on site to care for your loved one. We have spacious common areas, and our large two room apartments come with a private patio. We have a...
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Honestly prices & the fact that it's 1.5 years private pay spend down then transition to Medicaid & you can stay in current apartment
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.
Kick off the good life at Canton Regency, an Independent Living community in Canton, Ohio, that offers weekly happy hours, courtesy transportation and some of the most desired amenities around. Our goal is to enrich the lives of our residents by providing an environment that is physically,...
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Staff are excellent, very attentive and caring. Seems to be a lot of activities for residents. The food is per my mom ok, the few times i have been there it has been a little bland. . It always clean, great...
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 Canton is deeply committed to fostering growth and innovation in senior living. Our senior living communities promote wellness and provide a safer, more enjoyable social home with full- service amenities. It is our mission to meet the physical, social, and emotional needs of...
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9.6
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My aunt has been supported by compassionate, responsive staff who understand her individual needs. My aunt has positive social experiences everyday and staff ensure that she is connected with others around...
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.
Your Retirement, Your WayRetirement should never feel like a sacrifice; it should feel like an adventure. That’s exactly how you’ll feel when you make yourself at home at our assisted living community in Canton, Ohio. Because you no longer have to spend your days worrying about tasks like...
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5 to all, I love this place! One thing is every month they have a family night. Entertainment, and food. It's great when the weather is nice we all go outside. My mom is in the Memory Care Unit and they are...
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.
We offer a home like setting and cheerful smiles from our professional staff who greet you everyday. Our caring staff offers the assistance you need while respecting your independence. Our peaceful setting, restaurant style dining experience, activities and beautiful setting combine to create a...
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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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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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Some confusion about money in time ability to take our pills but all worked out ok. Our cook very good other our younger and still learning. Good people here, but furnace a problem.
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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They are wonderful there. You feel the difference between them and other Senior assisted living places as soon as you walk in the door. The staff, from the Director down to the food servers, are so 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.
At Danbury in Massillon, 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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Mom has been at Canton Christian Home for 7 years. What a great place! They have all levels of care. Mom started out in Independent Living and as her health has changed she has been able to move on to...
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.
Canton Christian Home has been a fixture in Canton, Ohio's landscape for over 45 years. In these many years, we have grown and we have changed. However, the one thing that remains constant is the care that we provide to our elders.Situated on seven acres in Stark County, Ohio, we are...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Hospitality House includes a Skilled Nursing facility that is rated 4 stars by Medicare's 'Nursing Home Compare.' We offer 3 levels of service: Skilled Nursing, Assisted living, and Independent Living. Our small campus allows our residents to age in place and not face moves to other facilities as...
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The staff of Heritage Villas have been more than helpful in assisting my brother. Staff is very kind & will often just sit with him to chat. His laundry is always done & staff accommodates him on days he...
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.
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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Our grandmother is there now and she is enjoying her stay at The Inn. The staff members have been very wonderful and help. They did such a great job keeping our loved one and all the residents safe during...
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.
We are a state of the art assisted living located minutes from downtown Massillon and Canton. University Village consists of 99 suites, 34 of which are considered 'Special Care' and 'Memory Care' that will meet the needs of individuals with Alzheimer's and Dementia. The suites range in size and...
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My mother-in-law was at Whitewood for almost 3 years. She loved the staff, and the food!! We could not have asked for a better place for [name removed] to be at the end of her life. Thank you for taking such...
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...
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Overall, The Inn At Belden Village is one of the best facilities that you will find. It's not perfect, no facility is. But they genuinely care about your family member and do accommodate your needs as 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.
In 2016 our community was completely renovated and updated adding 10 suites in our special memory care wing. The entire building was refurbished and elegantly appointed for the residents enjoyment and comfort. We have added a library, ladies tea room, sewing circle, sports lounge with game room....
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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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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
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.
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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, Nursing Homes
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.
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: 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
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.
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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.

Cost of independent living in Canton, OH

The average cost of senior living in Canton is $3,853 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Alliance, OH with an average of $3,689 per month.

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

Canton, OH
$3,853/mo

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

Canton, OH
$3,853/mo
$3,809/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

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

$4,291/mo
Independent Living
$3,853/mo

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

Semi-Private
$2,548/mo
Studio
$4,424/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,551/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,202/mo

Senior living costs in Canton 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: Canton, OH
Column state: Ohio
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCanton, OHOhioU.S.
Independent Living$3,853/mo$3,809/mo$3,951/mo
Assisted Living$4,225/mo$4,737/mo$4,515/mo
Memory Care$4,291/mo$4,744/mo$4,761/mo
Independent Living
Canton, OH:$3,853/mo
Ohio:$3,809/mo
U.S.:$3,951/mo
Assisted Living
Canton, OH:$4,225/mo
Ohio:$4,737/mo
U.S.:$4,515/mo
Memory Care
Canton, OH:$4,291/mo
Ohio:$4,744/mo
U.S.:$4,761/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Canton

Recent reviews for independent living in Canton

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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Chapel Hill Community in Canal Fulton, OH

5.0
The Property is kept up very well, the is food very well prepared,and tasty. The staff is very friendly, and professional. We picked this community for my loved one, because of the location.

The Gables of Canton

4.1
The staff are great, my mother really likes them and says that they all are nice. The room is always clean. Laundry is washed almost daily. My mother does complain a lot about the food lately. They are often out of things or offer items people her age don't know what it is. I've talked to others ...
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Canton independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Canton independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Canton, 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 Canton 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 Canton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Canton, OHNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
47.8%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
56.5%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
56.5%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
47.8%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.7%
6.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Canton 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 Canton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Canton, OHNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
39.1%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
56.5%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
43.5%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
26.1%
14.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Canton 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 Canton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Canton, OHNational
Activity director
Activity director
60.9%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
47.8%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
47.8%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
69.6%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
56.5%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
69.6%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
60.9%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
43.5%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
47.8%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60.9%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
56.5%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
34.8%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
34.8%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
56.5%
40%
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Maplewood at Cuyahoga Falls, Danbury Woods in Cuyahoga Falls and Danbury North Canton are the top-rated independent living facilities near Canton, Ohio. See full list of communities.

There are 31 independent living facilities near Canton, Ohio. See the full list.

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

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