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Assisted Living Communities in Kent, Ohio

Situated on the outer edge of Ohio's Akron Metropolitan Area, Kent hosts 1 assisted living communities. Seniors have 154 options when considering surrounding suburbs. In 2024, older adults pay a baseline rate of $5,390 to live in one of these facilities. This cost slightly exceeds Ohio's $5,294 median and the $5,350 retirees pay nationwide.

While planning your retirement, read through the 1257 reviews reviews of assisted living communities in our directory below. Providers in Kent earn an average review rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars stars.

Directory of Assisted Living in Kent, OH

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The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

Genworth's 2024 Cost of Care Survey reveals that the $5,390 median cost of assisted living in Kent aligns with state and national baselines. However, expenses differ significantly in nearby cities. Care costs rise to $6,000 in Canton, but retirees save $1,147 if they relocate from Kent to Mansfield. For those considering moving farther away to Dayton, costs rise considerably to $6,750.

Kent

$5,390

Ohio

$5,294

The United States

$5,350

Canton

$6,000

Mansfield

$4,243

Dayton

$6,750

Paying for Assisted Living in Kent

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Kent

Ohio offers seniors an Assisted Living Waiver program that helps aging citizens pay for assisted living, as well as a residential state supplement.

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Ohio page.

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Kent

More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living

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 Care

Assisted living costs in Kent fall below what seniors pay for other types of care within the city. The nearest comparison is home care, which costs $6,101 and offers similar services but in-residence. At the same baseline rate of $6,101, home health care enables retirees to access skilled nursing at home. Seniors obtain additional medical care in nursing homes but pay a steep $9,049 rate for semi-private accommodations.

In-Home Care

$6,101

Home Health Care

$6,101

Assisted Living Facility

$5,390

Nursing Home Facility (semi-private room)

$9,049

Note: Since data for Kent is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Akron, instead.

Free Assisted Living Resources in Kent

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VA Aid and Attendance Benefits(330) 489-4600The VA Aid and Attendance benefit is a monthly payment made to U.S. military veterans residing in assisted living facilities. Its purpose is to help them pay some of their costs. It’s also available to spouses of vets. Maximum payments are $1,881 for a single vet, $2,230 for a couple and $1,209 for a surviving spouse. VeteranAid.org provides a useful free tool for vets to check if they are eligible.
Long-Term Care Ombudsman(800) 421-7277The Long-Term Care Ombudsman is a state program that exists to defend the rights of seniors residing in assisted living communities. Ombudsmen visit the facilities to check on the welfare of residents, listen to their concerns and investigate their complaints. The loved ones of seniors can also register grievances. If a complaint is of a serious nature, such as alleging abuse, the ombudsman will refer it to the relevant authorities. Additionally, families searching for the best assisted living community for their loved ones can get facility-specific information from the ombudsman.
Medicaid(800) 324-8680Medicaid in Ohio can contribute toward some of the costs of assisted living. State residents eligible for the Assisted Living Waiver Program may be able to have many of their costs paid but not room and board. To be eligible, the senior must be able to prove that they need intermediate health care services and have an annual income at or below 300% of the SSI Federal Benefit Rate.
Portage County Senior Services(330) 297-3456Portage County Senior Services exists to help residents aged 50+ in many areas, such as managing senior centers. The senior center welcomes county residents aged 60 and over. It’s a place to socialize with neighbors and friends, participate in fun activities and share lunch with other members. Hot drinks and donuts are also served throughout the day.
State Health Insurance Program (SHIP)(800) 686-1578SHIP is funded by the state and federal governments to help seniors who are Medicare beneficiaries get the most from their plans. Counselors provide unbiased information and support to seniors who may need more clarity about what their plan can help with and understand how supplementary plans may be useful. These may include private health care plans. However, the counselors will not try to promote one insurer over another; they exclusively represent seniors.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Kent

Kent-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.


Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Kent

Reviews of Communities Nearby

Assisted Living

Shirl

I visited this facility

Review of Kentridge Senior Living

Kentridge Senior Living was a very nice place. They have activities, and sometimes they have somebody who comes in and plays the piano. They have a little book club, you can choose to sit with the...

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Assisted Living

Patricia

I visited this facility

Review of Kentridge Senior Living

Kentridge Senior Living was very clean. The people I met there were very, very friendly. The staff was really nice and very helpful. They're still contacting me to make sure we don't have any...

Provider response

A search for the right place is a search for the right people. And we agree, we have some wonderful people who provide the services needed by so many. Thank you for leaving a review!

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Assisted Living

Lisa

I visited this facility

Review of Kentridge Senior Living

Kentridge Senior Living was beautiful. It felt more like home. The rooms were spacious. The lady that gave the tour was friendly and answered all of our questions. She also gave additional...

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