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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Akron, OH

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Memory care in Akron offers 24-hour care and supervision, trained staff, and specialized activities to accommodate the needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia. These communities typically offer advanced security features and engaging activities to help ensure residents’ well-being. The cost of memory care in Akron is about $6,635 per month.

To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 308 communities, read 6345 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Canton, Parma and Strongsville.

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My mom and our family loved Vista Springs. The facility and staff are wonderful. My mother unfortunately passed away last September. My mom was so happy there. The staff are so caring and wonderful. They...
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.
Welcome to StoryPoint Concord Township! This isn’t just a place to reside — it’s a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them. Our senior living options include assisted living and memory care. Throughout each service level, we strive to make...
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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.
Located in the Sandstone Center of the World, Sprenger Health Care Amherst Manor is a warm and inviting place you can call home. Delight in the scenic view of nine wooded acres while still having the convenience of access to the city's downtown venues. A 2018 US News & World Report Best...
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My wife has Alzheimer's she has been a resident at governor's pointe for 18 months. I have found governor's pointe to be a excellent place for my wife to be.if a problem arises they are addressed right...
Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
Quality senior care in elegant, residential-style surroundings is offered at Governor's Pointe. Personalized assistance with activities of daily living, such as dressing, bathing, eating and medication monitoring provides you with security and peace-of-mind. Residents can choose to participate in...
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It has been good. Director of Nursing is attentive and checks frequently not be sure I feel our needs are met. We picked this community because it was was rated the highest by the gentleman in your company...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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 senior assisted living facility in Ashland County, Ohio that believes in providing each senior resident an unconditional and personal experience. From senior care to memory care services our staff is caring, professional, and friendly.We treat your loved ones as our own “Mothers and...
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Both the staff and the residents at the facility are extremely friendly.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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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.
Otterbein Cortland offers a caring Independent living apartments and assisted living community for those who are looking to be a part of the growing Cortland, OH area. The city of Cortland offers many specialty shops as well as historic buildings and great natural beauty. This is a great place to...
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Small homelike senior living apartments are a good size for the price staff are always friendly and inviting and easy to talk to. Activities keep my mom engaged and I enjoy her telling me about the things...
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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.
Levy Gardens is a Jewish assisted living community located in the growing town of Youngstown, OH. Youngstown is located in Trumbull and Mahoning Counties, and home to just over 67,000 people. Youngstown has a lot of new shops, stores and great restaurants allowing residents the opportunity to do...
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I am very happy with the care that is given from a wonderful community. The staff is excellent in every day. The community is clean and enjoyable. They offer excellent meals. And the activities are wonderful...
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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.
The Commons of Greenbriar, one of the area's finest assisted living residences has been created to offer the luxury of service, the company of friends and the ease of worry-free living to discerning adults who deserve to live the good life. Dedicated, highly trained associates promote a sense of...
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The staff are phenomenal The AIDS The nurses The front desk And the directors Are all wonderful. The activities I would say are good but I would say that the others above are in the trenches it seems a lot...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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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All 5s honestly! I love how friendly and caring everyone is. The place is super clean, the staff is amazing, and it really feels like a safe, supportive home for my dad. They make everything easier for both...
Provides: Assisted Living
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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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Staff at Cherry creek well trained. Ever presented the have all the medical equipment available. Worth every penny! Cherry creek is run by Rn and staff are Nac trained in addition to elderly care training. ...
Provides: Assisted Living
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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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I would like to share my experience with Canterbury Senior Care Facility located at 9928 Vail Dr, Twinsburg, OH 44087. The members of the staff, including the doctors and nurses on staff, provide outstanding...
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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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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Such a lovely place. You can tell the place is cleaned often. The nursing staff are friendly and seem like they really care. The STNAs are quick to help. The therapy people are professional and helpful. I...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
Welcome to Legacy Place Parma! Legacy Place is located in Parma Ohio, close to shopping, restaurants, businesses, hospitals and all of the cultural amenities the greater Cleveland area has to offer. Our many services and caring staff make Legacy Place is the perfect choice for seniors who are no...
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Moving our grandmother into Wesleyan Village has been an exceptional experience. She’s blind in one eye and has limited vision in the other, so finding a comfortable, supportive place was crucial. [name...
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.
Whatever you're looking for in a retirement community, you'll find it at Wesleyan Village. With more than a century of experience behind us, our 17-acre campus offers beautiful residences, wonderful amenities and exceptional care for all levels of independence.Independent Living: Select from our...
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Everyone was nice and smiling for the most part. Spacious eating area. Daily activities. The big thing that stuck out was the minimum length of stay for respite. 2 weeks was the minimum which no other...
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.
Middleburg Heights Assisted Living is a privately-owned and operated Assisted Living and Memory Care community located in Middleburg Heights, Ohio. After purchasing the facility from Paramount Senior Living, Middleburg Heights Assisted Living was established in 2023.Middleburg Heights Assisted...
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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.
...Independence, Simplicity and Elegance. The Merriman is nestled on a 5acre historical estate. An idyllic setting including a 1917 mansion set in a beautiful West Akron neighborhood featuring Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing. For those seeking a long or short term living environment, The...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Senior Apartments
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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.
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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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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My MIL was 105 & days from passing ..all she wanted to do was sleep & we let her...only thing we noted was room wasn't cleaned daily...possibly due to consideration of her sleeping.
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, 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.
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I think Liberty Residence is typical of most Assisted Living communities. The food was not the greatest. The staff tried to be helpful and friendly. They were under staffed. The room sizes were adequate. It...
Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
Liberty Residence II offers the best in assisted senior living. Our around the clock nursing staff assists residents with medication management, bathing and dressing needs, continence care and much more. Liberty Residence II offers all private studio and one bedroom apartments with kitchenette,...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
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, 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.
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.
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.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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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Cost of memory care in Akron, OH

The average cost of senior living in Akron is $6,635 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Kent, OH with an average of $6,218 per month.

Memory care costs in Akron, OH, vs. state and national averages

Akron, OH
$6,635/mo
$6,894/mo
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$6,999/mo

Memory care costs in Akron, OH, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$6,635/mo

Memory care costs in Akron, OH, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,846/mo
Studio
$6,944/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,284/mo

Senior living costs in Akron 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: Akron, OH
Column state: Ohio
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAkron, OHOhioU.S.
Memory Care$6,635/mo$6,894/mo$6,999/mo
Assisted Living$5,390/mo$5,687/mo$5,830/mo
Independent Living$3,068/mo$3,241/mo$3,520/mo
Memory Care
Akron, OH:$6,635/mo
Ohio:$6,894/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Assisted Living
Akron, OH:$5,390/mo
Ohio:$5,687/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Independent Living
Akron, OH:$3,068/mo
Ohio:$3,241/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Memory care costs in Akron, OH, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Akron and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Memory care cost trends in Akron, OH

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Akron have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 average costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Akron, OH$6,332/mo$6,063/mo+4.4%
Ohio$6,524/mo$6,210/mo+5.0%
National$6,685/mo$6,446/mo+3.7%
Akron, OH
2024 average cost:$6,332/mo
2023 average cost:$6,063/mo
Percent change:+4.4%
Ohio
2024 average cost:$6,524/mo
2023 average cost:$6,210/mo
Percent change:+5.0%
National
2024 average cost:$6,685/mo
2023 average cost:$6,446/mo
Percent change:+3.7%
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What families are saying about memory care in Akron

Recent reviews for memory care in Akron

Meadow Falls of Bath in Akron, OH

4.2
The memory care unit is only part of the facility and the staff is there for all residents. I love the therapy cats and the staff is very friendly. I don't think they are fully trained for late stage dementia however.

The Atrium at Anna Maria in Aurora, OH

5.0
My loved one lives in The Atrium, and, I feel it is a very nice community. The staff is very kind and attentive, and I really like the way the community is set up. They have areas set up to mimic a kitchen and a home office to make the community look more cozy and homey. Overall, I feel that The ...
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The Inn at Whitewood Village in North Canton, OH

4.3
The people in assisted living are very nice. The residents are always happy to welcome a new resident in, introduce them, and invite them to sit at their table. They're very accepting of any disability a resident might have. There are a lot of activities for them on the assisted living side. ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Thoughtfully planned memory care units. Several reviews mention the importance of specialized memory care units, such as those at Arden Courts and Maplewood of CF. Residents and their families appreciate the attention given to their unique needs and the staff's expertise in handling memory issues.
Caring and engaged staff members. Reviews consistently praise the caring and attentive nature of staff members at various communities, like Greenfield Estates and Mulberry Gardens. Families express gratitude for the long-term relationships formed between their loved ones and the community's caregivers.
Varied activities and stimulating programs. Engaging activities are a significant factor in residents' satisfaction at senior living communities. At Danbury in Tallmadge and Gables of Green, residents enjoy a wide range of activities, including exercise, musical entertainment, and outings, that cater to their interests.
Delicious and accommodating meals. Throughout the reviews, residents and their families emphasize the importance of quality food in their overall happiness with their community. Facilities like Arden Courts and Maplewood Cuyahoga Falls accommodate dietary restrictions and individual preferences to ensure residents look forward to ...
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Properly maintained facilities and cleanliness. Proper maintenance and cleanliness are essential for residents' well-being and satisfaction with their community. At Mulberry Gardens and Maplewood Cuyahoga Falls, residents and their families appreciate the attention given to both the interior spaces and outdoor areas.
Dedicated and responsive management teams. Residents and their families value clear communication and understanding from their community's management teams. Facilities like Greenfield Estates and Maplewood Cuyahoga Falls have dedicated and responsive staff who address concerns effectively and keep families informed.
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Akron review score based on 1,483 family reviews

8.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 1483 reviews of 308 Akron memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Akron review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Akron review score compared against nearby cities

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Akron, OH308 facilities
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Kent, OH309 facilities
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Brunswick, OH162 facilities

Review subcategories for Akron memory care

When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 1,483 reviews of 308 Akron memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Akron resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
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Cleanliness
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Akron memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Akron memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Akron, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Akron memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Akron that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
61.7%
63.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
53.2%
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24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.1%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.4%
98.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
68.5%
69.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
45.5%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.7%
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Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
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Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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Availability of select dementia care services in Akron memory care

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Akron Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
63%
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Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
46.8%
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Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
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Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Akron memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Akron partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Akron, OHNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
50.6%
28%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
51%
44.8%
No sugar
No sugar
45.8%
41.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
46.4%
50.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
26.9%
22.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Akron memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Akron communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Akron, OHNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
38.6%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
55.2%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
46.1%
37.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
24.7%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Akron memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Akron offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Akron, OHNational
Activity director
Activity director
62%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
44.2%
33.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
43.8%
29%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
62.7%
53.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60.7%
51.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
64.6%
59.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
53.6%
39.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
47.7%
35.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
52.9%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60.4%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
59.4%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
39.3%
32.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
32.1%
22.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
59.1%
46.3%
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State regulations for memory care in Akron

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Ohio memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Akron protect seniors.
Learn about Ohio memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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