Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in Akron, OH below include 179 Assisted Living facilities with 1450 reviews. On average in Akron, residents and their loved ones rate Assisted Living options 3.8 out of 5 stars.
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"I toured Brookdale Montrose. They have no pool, but they have two meals a day. It was very nice. I had lunch there and I had a hamburger. It was very good. As for activities, they have everything. They have an exercise room...."
"I toured Heritage Crossing. It's going to fit my needs very well for my mother. The rooms were nice. The pricing was fair from what I'm seeing with the market. I liked it because there were more individual residents versus couples, which made it easi..."
"I loved Brookdale Bath, but they wouldn't accept my sister. The facility was very clean and attractive. The atmosphere was attractive and friendly. The dining area was open and attractive...."
"Pebble Creek is well staffed with strong leaders who make quality care their priority. I was impressed with their professionalism and caring nature. I would highly recommend sending a loved one here. ..."
"This is a beautiful and newish facility. The assisted living staff has been great with my mom even during this horrible pandemic. They are thoughtful and trying to make the best of a very tough situation. The restaurant staff is over the top and d..."
"Lorantffy Care Center is a wonderful assisted living facility and I would recommend it to anyone looking to put loved ones into a new home. It is a very clean facility and the residents as well as staff are very friendly in manner and willing to help..."
"My mom was at this facility and received very good care. She worked with great therapists to gain her strength back to get her back home. Windsong has new owners and is now a small family owned facility with very personalized care...."
"I’ve been at the Merriman almost a year now in assisted living. The staff treat me really well here and are on time with everything. The facility offers many activities to choose from. Dr kerek has been seeing me while I’ve lived here and is a great ..."
"Staff is ok. Place isn't cleaned often & the meals are served in basically kiddie portions. I wouldn't recommend anyone to send a family to live there or let alone work there. The people also only care about getting their money at the end of the day ..."
"My sister had been ill and her dementia had worsened. We had secured an apartment at Maplewood but feared that she was too weak to be transferred there.
I called Maplewood’s Director of Admissions to tell her of the situation. She informed me tha..."
"I looked at The Villas at King David. It was a beautiful facility. They had very nice spacious suites. I liked everything about it; it was just too far away from family for me. But they have beautiful rooms. They supply refrigerators and microwaves. ..."
"Summit Corners has very good customer service. They also have very good facilities that are kept up well. It's a beautiful setting/environment. There was one room, and I took some pictures of it. It's not too bad. It's a little bit small, but it has ..."
"We toured Vitalia Senior Residences at Montrose. It's gorgeous. It's very high-end. The staff seems wonderful. We did eat food there. Their food was excellent and it's like a menu. They have regular China, silverware, cloth napkins, and menus so you ..."
"We checked on them. The assisted living area there was smaller than the other facility. The rooms were very nice. They didn't have a shop or a deli there. Food-wise, they're about the same as with the other facility...."
"My sister has moved into Light of Hearts Villa. It's a faith-based community. It was formed by the Sisters of Charity, which appealed to my sister. They're into Bible study and their whole attitude is not all about money, so that appealed to us very ..."
"I went to Eden Vista of Stow. We liked that it looked clean and homey, not like a big, fancy hotel. The apartments had a living area, a kitchen area, a bedroom, and a bathroom. The person who took us around was very friendly and very informative...."
"My sister moved into here. The place is beautiful. The rooms are small, like all of them, but it's very clean. When you walk in the door of their restaurant, it's almost like a restaurant. So, you don't get a lot of the smell that you get at some of ..."
"I had lunch at Deer Creek Lodge and it was OK. The facility was very nice. The people and the staff were really friendly. The rooms were a very nice size compared to other rooms that I've seen. It was very clean...."
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Akron, OH and Nearby Cities
Based on assisted living fees in the 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, seniors in Akron pay around $5,390 per month, a little higher than Ohio’s norm of approximately $5,294. Local care costs also track higher than rates in many other cities in northern Ohio, such as Mansfield, where facilities charge roughly $4,243. However, in Canton, rates run higher at about $6,000.
Akron
$5,390
Ohio
$5,294
United States
$5,350
Cleveland
$4,984
Youngstown
$4,650
Canton
$6,000
Mansfield
$4,243
Paying for Assisted Living in Akron, OH
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Akron
Akron seniors who need help paying the monthly costs of assisted living can apply for one or both of Ohio’s financial assistance programs: a Medicaid waiver program and the supplemental SSI payment program.
The Assisted Living Waiver, which is part of the state’s Medicaid program, helps seniors residing in assisted living facilities pay for personal care services. Supplemental SSI payments are also available to seniors who qualify for regular SSI payments. Both programs can be applied for through the Summit County Department of Job and Family Services.
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
Veterans Benefits
Life Insurance Policy
Long-Term Care Insurance
Reverse Mortgage
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Ohio page.
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Living in Akron, OH
In Akron, assisted living communities charge roughly $5,390 per month for services, offering savings over other senior care solutions in the city. For example, seniors pay higher rates of approximately $6,101 for in-home care and home health care. Nursing home care is even pricier, with those in shared units paying about $3,660 more for care than assisted living residents.
In-Home Care
$6,101
Home Health Care
$6,101
Assisted Living Facility
$5,390
Nursing Home Facility (semi-private room)
$9,049
Free Assisted Living Resources in Akron
Seniors in Akron obtain a range of free programs and services through local nonprofit organizations. The following table features resources that can help older adults research local assisted living facilities and identify options for paying for care.
The Area Agency on Aging that serves Akron seniors administers nutrition programs, transportation and information and referral services to help older adults access community-based programs. The agency operates the region’s Aging and Disability Resource Center and the long-term care ombudsman program, which advocates on behalf of those in assisted living and educates residents of their rights.
The Veterans Service Commission of Summit County provides advocacy, information and assistance for veterans in the Akron region. Through this office, veterans can connect with social programs and service-based organizations, such as the American Legion. The office can also help veterans obtain VA benefits, including pension programs and the Aid and Attendance Benefit.
The Wellness Division of the city’s Recreation & Parks Department features clubs and programs for residents aged 50 and over. Through the division, older adults participate in weekly social and recreational activities and age-friendly fitness classes. The division also oversees the Senior Citizens Commission, which meets monthly to discuss topics, such as falls prevention and mental health, and gives city residents a forum for discussing measures that could improve their quality of life.
RSVP is a nationwide program that provides volunteer opportunities to those aged 55 and over. Through this program, seniors connect with volunteer opportunities in their communities that meet their interests, experiences and levels of ability. Volunteer opportunities in Akron vary but may include tutoring and mentoring children, making friendly phone calls to housebound individuals, participating in intergenerational activities and providing administrative support for local charities and nonprofit organizations. In exchange, seniors receive supplemental insurance, regular newsletters, one-on-one help with finding suitable volunteer opportunities and recognition at annual events.
Tri-County Independent Living Center, Inc., offers a loan closet program that provides mobility aids to older adults. Through this program, seniors can obtain walkers, wheelchairs, canes and durable medical equipment for up to three months.
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Akron
Akron-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in Ohio are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Ohio page for more information about these laws.
The crime rate, which is used as an indicator of how safe a particular area is, in Akron is 315, which is below the national average of 323.
There is low traffic congestion with an about average crash rate of 8.
At $788, the average cost of housing in Akron is below the nationwide average of $1,442
Akron offers a poor job market for older adults. There are typically less than 1 job available per worker and the rate of income inequality in the area is 0.47.
In Akron, 93.3% of public transportation stations and vehicles are ADA-accessible. Which is above the national average of 78.28%. On average, there are 0 local transit vehicles per hour. This is less than the national average of 8.
Patient satisfaction, which is a key indicator of the quality of health care in an area, averages 74.5% in Akron – this is higher the national average patient satisfaction. Additionally, there are 98 primary care physicians for every 100,000 people, which is more the national average of 82.
According to Caring.com’s 2022 Senior Living Report which graded 300 cities using 46 metrics across 5 categories, Akron ranked in the top of the pack. It’s overall rank was 38th, and it scored the best in Affordability, while it’s lowest score was for Health Care.
In Akron, the number of parks is less than the national average. Additionally, the number of cultural, arts, and entertainment options is below the average.
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Review of Brookdale Montrose
Brookdale Montrose was a very, very beautiful facility, but when I asked the question of what would happen if my sister's funds ran out/if she outlived her funds, I was told that they would help us...
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
Review of Brookdale Montrose
My mother moved into Brookdale Montrose. Some things are good, and some are not so good. She hates it there, and that's the bottom line. She's got one bedroom, a bathroom, a living room, 2 walk-in...
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I liked Brookdale Montrose. They had a nice outdoor area. They had a nice kitchen area and a nice dining area. What I didn't like about it was it was smaller, like there were not as many residents,...