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.
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330 BROADWAY EAST, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
2.5
(6 reviews)
"We transferred my dad to Falls Village Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation. It's a clean facility and it's good, but he complains about not getting service when he pushes his button. They leave him in his diapers for 42 hours before they change him. The..."
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1610 First Street Ne, Massillon, OH 44646
2.4
(10 reviews)
"My mother was at Amherst Meadows. They cared more than the place where she is currently, and the quality of their people might have been a little bit better. What I didn't like about it was they didn't care if my mom did anything or not. They didn't ..."
READ MORE2801 East Royalton Road, Broadview Heights, OH 44147
2.2
(8 reviews)
"Beautiful renovated facility! Friendly staff and excellent management!..."
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147 Garfield St, Wadsworth, OH 44281
2.1
(8 reviews)
"Great Home with a caring staff - they cared for my best friend's mother while she recouped from a major surgery - His Mother loved the attention they gave her - and said the Food wasn't bad!..."
READ MORE220 applegrove street, northeast, North Canton, OH 44720
2.0
(2 reviews)
"The things I like most about St. Luke Lutheran Community - North Canton is the friendliness and the caring staff. I have a room that's a little more spacious than most of them. So, I'm very happy about that. They really could use some improvement on ..."
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12340 bass lake road, Chardon, OH 44024
1.8
(6 reviews)
"The staff and especially the therapists were excellent! I went to Heather Hill unable to stand or walk, and ten weeks later I walked out under my own power. I highly recommend them. I am very grateful to the people of Heather Hill for helping me get ..."
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1140 south hawkins avenue, Akron, OH 44320
1.0
(3 reviews)
"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 ..."
READ MORE3529 E 118th St, Cleveland, OH 44105
"Mary Rox Group Home is located in Cleveland, the second-largest city in the state of Ohio. The city offers a wealth of local attractions for..."
READ MORE2631 Copley Rd, Akron, OH 44321
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Ohio Department of Health Long-Term Care..."
READ MORE5200 Marymount Village Dr, Cleveland, OH 44125
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Ohio Department of Health Long-Term Care..."
READ MORE540 Great Oaks Trl, Wadsworth, OH 44281
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Ohio Department of Health Long-Term Care..."
READ MORE2626 E Aurora Rd, Twinsburg, OH 44087
"Grande Village The Villas Assisted Living is located in Twinsburg, Ohio, a historic city that offers seniors a peaceful, scenic environment...."
READ MORE300 E Bath Rd, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Ohio Department of Health Long-Term Care..."
READ MORE185 Ledge Rd, Northfield, OH 44067
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Ohio Department of Health Long-Term Care..."
READ MORE12222 Mayfield Rd, Chardon, OH 44024
"Joy's Place is situated next to Sand Ridge Golf Club and has a charming park-like setting on U.S. Route 322 in Munson Township, Ohio, just s..."
READ MORE13500 Ridge Rd, Cleveland, OH 44133
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Ohio Department of Health Long-Term Care..."
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205 Rohr Ave NW, Massillon, OH 44646
"Sprenger Health Care Of Massillon is an “aging in place” retirement community. Our home-like campus includes Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitat..."
READ MORE1945 Portage Trl, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Ohio Department of Health Long-Term Care..."
READ MORE19109 Nitra Ave, Maple Heights, OH 44137
"Nurturing Care Adult Family Home is a cozy residence set on professionally maintained grounds in a peaceful residential neighborhood of Mapl..."
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122 E College St, Alliance, OH 44601
"We are a family owned, 16 bed facility conveniently located across the street from Alliance Community Hospital and a block from Mt. Union Co..."
READ MOREGenworth'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
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.
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:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Ohio page.
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.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| VA Aid and Attendance Benefits | (330) 489-4600 | The 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) 421-7277 | The 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) 324-8680 | Medicaid 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) 297-3456 | Portage 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) 686-1578 | SHIP 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. |
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
Shirl
5.0
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...
Assisted Living
Patricia
5.0
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
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Assisted Living
Lisa
5.0
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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