Situated along the Tuscarawas River in northwestern Ohio, Massillon houses 5 assisted living facilities for prospective residents. These facilities, along with the 93 in adjacent communities, charge a baseline monthly rate of around $6,000 in 2024. This exceeds the state norm of $5,294 and the national median of $5,350.
In our directory, we take a closer look at the quality of local assisted living facilities through 825 reviews unbiased reviews. Based on this feedback, we observe an average quality score of 3.7 out of 5 stars stars.
98 Results
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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860 E Iron Ave, Dover, OH 44622
2.3
(6 reviews)
"Beautiful campus and wonderful community...."
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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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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 MORE1945 Portage Trl, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223
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300 E Bath Rd, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223
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1054 Freedom Drive, Wadsworth, OH 44281
"Beautiful, Well Established Assisted Living community in Wadsworth. Spacious apartments within walking distance to restaurants, Groceries,..."
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1882 Knob St, Louisville, OH 44641
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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 MORE263 S Main St, Akron, OH 44308
"The Mayflower Manor Apartments for low-income seniors 55 and older is located in the renovated Mayflower Hotel in Akron, once a celebrity A-..."
READ MORE2040 MCCREA STREET, Alliance, OH 44601
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READ MORE2631 Copley Rd, Akron, OH 44321
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READ MORE5166 Spanson Dr SE, Uhrichsville, OH 44683
"Claymont Health & Rehabilitation Center, situated in Uhrichsville, Ohio, provides memory care and assisted living options. The community fea..."
READ MORE540 Great Oaks Trl, Wadsworth, OH 44281
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READ MORE340 Southwest Ave, Tallmadge, OH 44278
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READ MORE230 SOUTH CROWN HILL ROAD, Orrville, OH 44667
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READ MORE11999 Klinger N.E., Alliance, OH 44601
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READ MOREAccording to costs in the 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, Massillon seniors anticipate assisted living costs of around $6,000 per month. This rate exceeds the state median of $5,294 as well as the national rate of about $5,350. It also tracks higher than costs in many nearby cities. For example, in Youngstown, fees run about $1,350 lower than in Massillon, and in Mansfield, assisted living facilities charge around $4,243.
Massillon
$6,000
Ohio
$5,294
United States
$5,350
Cleveland
$4,984
Akron
$5,390
Youngstown
$4,650
Mansfield
$4,243
Assisted living facilities in Massillon charge approximately $4,633 per month for services. This is about $300 higher than the state median of $4,350 and the national rate of $4,300. Â
Medicaid eligible seniors in Massillon may be able to get financial assistance with their assisted living expenses through one of Ohio’s two programs. These are known as MyCare Ohio and the Assisted Living Waiver Program.
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 fees in Massillon come in near $6,000 per month, tracking higher than nonresidential long-term care solutions but lower than institutional care. By comparison, seniors who need home health care pay about $280 less per month for services, while those attending adult day health care anticipate monthly expenses of around $1,788. On the other hand, nursing homes charge considerably higher fees of roughly $7,908 for semi-private accommodations.Â
Home Health Care
$5,720
Adult Day Health Care
$1,788
Assisted Living Facility
$6,000
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$7,908
Note: Since data for Massillon is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Canton, instead.
Several nonprofit agencies and organizations provide free and low-cost services to older adults in the Massillon region. These resources help older adults plan for current and future care needs, access community-based services and identify options for paying for assisted living. Â
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Direction Home Akron Canton | (800) 421-7277 | Direction Home Akron Canton is the Area Agency on Aging for Massillon. This nonprofit agency administers a range of services to complement or supplement what assisted living facilities provide, including social and recreational programs, congregate meals and information and referrals for community-based services. It also serves as the long-term care ombudsman for the region and can help older adults resolve issues with billing problems, intake or discharge procedures and substandard quality of care. |
| Senior Center | (330) 837-2784 | Massillon’s senior center is operated by the city’s Parks and Recreation Department and offers special programming for older adults. For a low annual fee, seniors can participate in weekly bowling, age-friendly flexibility classes, board and card games, movie afternoons and birthday and holiday celebrations. The center also provides seasonal tax assistance and monthly blood pressure screenings. |
| Veterans Service Commission | (330) 451-7457 | Stark County’s Veterans Service Commission helps veterans in the Massillon region access services and benefits such as nonemergency medical transportation, financial assistance and social programs. It can also help veterans determine whether they qualify for VA benefits such as pensions, Aid and Attendance or veterans’ home placement, which can help control care expenses. |
| Community Legal Aid Services | (866) 584-2350 | Community Legal Aid is a local nonprofit organization that provides free legal services to those aged 60 and over in Massillon. Through this agency, older adults can get one-on-one help with obtaining public benefits such as Social Security, Supplemental Security Income, Medicare and Medicaid. |
| Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program | (800) 686-1578 | OSHIIP is a statewide program that provides free health insurance options counseling to those eligible for Medicare. Older adults can call the program’s hotline for personalized help with understanding their Medicare benefits, determining Medicaid eligibility and comparing Medigap and Medicare Advantage plans. |
Massillon-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
CathyMoore
5.0
Review of Danbury Massillon
The rooms are quite spacious. Plenty of closet and shelving space. There could be a few more outlets and spaced a little better. There is a variety of food choices and menus updated seasonally....
Provider response
Hi Cathy, Thank you for your review! We’re delighted to hear that your experience with our team has met your expectations.
Assisted Living
Anita
5.0
Review of Danbury Massillon
The Danbury of Massillon has been a wonderful place for my dad to be at! The staff are professional but are also caring and kind and they take the time to get to know the residents and almost feel...
Provider response
Hi Anita, Thank you for your review!
Assisted Living
N. J. Weller & Family
4.0
Review of Danbury Massillon
Our parents resided in a 2 bedroom apartment at the Massillon Danbury for 6 1/2 years. During that time we found all of the staff (Nursing, Administration, Life Enrichment, Kitchen, Housekeeping...
Provider response
Hello, Thank you so much for your review of your parents' experience at Danbury Massillon. We're thrilled to hear that our team provided caring and compassionate service and that your parents...
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