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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Portage County, OH

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Memory care in Portage County 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 Portage County is about $6,218 per month.

To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 342 communities, read 6355 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Akron, Hudson and Stow.

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Photo of Vitalia Active Adult Community at Highland Heights
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They are short staffed currently and things that are promised are not happening timely. The activities are very oriented to women and are not overly enticing. There are definitely ways they could engage...
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.
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Photo of Meadow Falls of Wickliffe
1010 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.6
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51 reviews
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Greatful for the care Mom has received. The staff are kind and dedicated, and reassured our family. They made her feel welcomed, respected, and cared for. I appreciate the compassion and patience they show.
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.
Do What You LoveThanks to our wonderful assisted living and memory care community, you are officially off the hook for things like cooking, cleaning and maintaining a house. You never have to pick up another skillet or load of laundry—unless you really want to, of course. We’re here to handle all...
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88 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.6
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42 reviews
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Staff has seemed very unhappy since change in management. They no longer smile and laugh with my mom Activities director left and my mom no longer looks forward to any new activities Food: whenever we take...
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.
The Right Balance of Care and FreedomOur assisted living and memory care community in Media, Ohio may be located conveniently near shopping areas, local restaurants and medical offices, but those are hardly the reasons we stand out among the crowd. Between the warm and welcoming environment and...
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8.6
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Outstanding, however, we're not qualified for the level of hospice care needed. Outstanding for functional people with minimal care.
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.
Maplewood at Cuyahoga Falls is a beautiful assisted living residence located in Cuyahoga Falls, Summit County, Ohio, just north of Akron. It provides both assisted living and memory care to area seniors. Maplewood is found just south of Cuyahoga Valley National Forest, the only national park in...
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8.6
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14 reviews
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Was surprised by the add on services cost about [ Amount Removed]. Problem solvers , pleasant staff , No place is perfect but very pleased so far.
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.
The Inn at Apple Ridge is a premier assisted living residence. Each private suite has been designed to offer the optimum in comfort, security and privacy. Personalized services include 24 hour on site resident assistants and licensed nurse, three full meals daily, cable tv, electric, gas &...
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I like the apartments because they are very roomy and have a patio. Also the food seems to be pretty good. The only issue I have is the Wi-Fi that's supposed to be included but it's not working properly. My...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Gates Mills Club is an active senior living community located at 6759 Mayfield Heights, OH, providing independent and assisted living seniors with the environment to enjoy and active, engaging and dynamic lifestyle. GMC has been in Mayfield Hts. for 40 years, with complete updated amenities in...
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Photo of The Addison of Clen-Moore Place
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8.6
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29 reviews
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Love the staff .. Very caring ... The staffing on the weekends seems a lil thin but I think this is common in all assisted living /nursing home facilities...They have one of the larger suites Very nice. I...
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.
Clen-Moore Place is located in New Castle, Pennsylvania. We are on the north end of town, one mile east of Sunton Park. Our community is in a lovely wooded neighborhood and resident rooms overlook either our private enclosed courtyard or the trees which surround our property. Meals are a...
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Not much to tell. My husband has Alzheimer’s, and I got to the point where I couldn’t take care of him at home. When I first came here, I was scared, leary and feeling guilty all at once. To make the short,...
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.
Photo of The Inn at Whitewood Village
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25 reviews
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All the employees have all been so accommodating and helpful. Very nice rooms that are always clean. Laundry is always done Food looks very good and they always get dessert. A lot of area to walk around....
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.
The Inn at Whitewood Village is an assisted living residence located in the historic town of North Canton, Stark County, Ohio. Home to the original Hoover Vacuum Cleaner company, the town has a spirit of independence and entrepreneurial fervor that has been passed down to everyone to a small...
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You listened and didn't push. Truly supportive. I felt like more than just a potential commission. Would definitely recommend and do!
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.
Cedar Living at Mayfield Heights is part of the Aria Senior Living family of residential Assisted Living homes. Unlike typical assisted living community, Cedar Living is designed to accommodate only 16 units, in a beautiful neighborhood home. Studies have demonstrated that small group living...
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Photo of Heritage of Lyndhurst
1212 Photos available
8.5
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17 reviews
8.5
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17 reviews
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The director and staff clearly care about the residents and make the place feel like home for them. I recommend it. They have a lot of activities for residents to enjoy too.
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.
When you choose Kindred Assisted Living the Fountains as your assisted living community, you'll enjoy a beautiful setting located in the heart of Lyndhurst, Ohio. Our manicured lawns, pond, water fountain, and spacious walking areas all create a serene place for you to call home. More so, we're...
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Photo of Vitalia Rockside
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34 reviews
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The full-time staff included a few good employees. However, in my experience, agency workers did not seem as invested and often appeared to be there just for the paycheck. Cleanliness was decent overall. I...
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.
Vitalia Senior Residences at Rockside is an Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care community in Seven Hills, Ohio. A life of leisure is what awaits you at VITALIA Active Adult Community® at Rockside. We have villas and apartments available that will meet the needs of whatever your...
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Photo of Bloom at Rocky River
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I like the room she got, very clean and cozy and private, and the staff was always ready to help and checking on her to may sure that she was fine. Everyone was very friendly. It was an excellent...
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.
If you think there’s not much going on in a senior living community, you’ve never been to Bloom at Rocky River. Imagine your loved one enjoying delicious, scratch-made meals, having a friendly caregiver always nearby, and a calendar chock-full of social activities. Our family of caregivers will...
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Photo of Saint Therese at St. Mary of the Woods
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The facility is very clean and comfortable with some nice cozy spots on the main floor. It has a beautiful chapel where mass is said 6 days a week. A library with a good assortment of topics. The staff is...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Personalized care in scenic AvonOnce known as a farming town, the city of Avon has transformed into a vibrant and thriving area where the town’s residents can find everything they need. The Lorain County Metro Parks’ Miller Nature Preserve displays prehistoric ferns to exotic orchids in its new...
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Photo of Vitalia Active Adult Community at Mentor
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People are professional and compassionate. Dining room compares to many quality restaurants. Facility nicely designed and decorated.
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.
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Photo of Arden Courts Westlake, A Memory Care Community
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The staff is amazing. I am extremely pleased with the care he receives. I was, however, very disappointed that [Name Removed] is no longer there. He was the primary reason for my decision.
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
For nearly 25 years, Arden Courts Memory Care has catered to the special needs of individuals with memory loss. Staffed by specially trained caregivers, Arden Courts cares for individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. Each community features home like common areas,...
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Photo of The Addison of Garden Way Place
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It took awhile to get things situated like cleaning and laundry. It also took a few weeks to get the home health visits established. The food was very good.
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.
Bentley Place is located in Hermitage Pennsylvania just two blocks west of Hillcrest Memorial Park. Our community is small, homelike and full of laughter. Everywhere you go there is a new friend and we encourage residents to keep up old hobbies or learn new ones. We offer many activities to help...
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Overall, we enjoyed the staff with exception of one nurse. The AIDS went out of their way to be helpful for [Name Removed]. The food was excellent and [Name Removed] was very picky about her food with her...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Just outside of Akron, Ohio, Mulberry Gardens Memory Care provides engaging programs and around-the-clock personalized care to residents and families in need of memory care services. The community features garden areas, an outdoor patio, and plenty of cozy sitting areas. Adjacent to Munroe Falls...
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Photo of Brookdale Wooster
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55 Floor plans available
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Studio apartment size is an adequate space for visitors and belongings. Weekly housekeeping is ok but could be more thorough. Staff has been friendly and helpful. Activities daily help pass the time and are...
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.
Good Times with Good FriendsIf you are looking for a place that lets you embrace a new way of life, look no further. Located in a small neighborhood of Wooster, Ohio, our assisted living and memory care residents experience the best of everything senior living has to offer. From a warm and...
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Photo of Southwest Commons by New Perspective
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PROS: *[name removed] is AMAZING about communication, so helpful, answering/ replying to any email questions we had!!! *The daily medicine distributing staff was very kind, caring, fun & positive while...
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.
At SouthWest Commons, you’ll experience a sense of place that brings about feelings of belonging. From the energy of our caring team to the lovely appointments inside and out, the atmosphere will make you feel right at home. Established more than 15 years ago, this community celebrates the...
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The nurses in the memory care unit were great. I would recommend them to others who are searching for memory care for their loved one. I am pleasantly surprised at how caring all the nurses were.
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.
Seniors, at Prosper at Wickliffe, enjoy all the benefits of assisted living and memory care in an upscale community that features on-site amenities, a knowledgeable care team, and quick access to neighborhood amenities. Residents can maintain their daily lifestyles with access to 24-hour services...
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The staff is attentive, they have many activities available, the rooms are nice. Happy Hour every day at 4pm is a favorite. The facility is clean and the staff is friendly.
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.
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Photo of Stone Creek Assisted Living and Memory Care
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We placed my father in Stone Creek over a year ago. The staff and facility are very nice. They take good care of my father and keep my mom informed of what is going on with my dad. All the staff like and...
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.
Come visit Stone Creek where "It’s all about living!” Our assisted living continues to redefine the concept of senior living, with regular updates and enhancements designed to meet the ever-changing needs of our residents.Stone Creek offers a modern campus and resort-style amenities with private...
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The experience was good. My sweet mother passed away there. They were very compassionate and accommodating with the hospice process. They kind of all became like family to us.
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
A central element of Keystone Senior is in our commitment to engage the interests, needs, wants and dreams of our residents which leads to experiencing an elevated life in seven key areas: Emotional: humor, celebrations, music and the friendships that are developed. Environmental: Miles of...
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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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Cost of memory care in Portage County, OH

The average cost of senior living in Portage County is $6,218 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Craig Beach, OH with an average of $6,057 per month.

Memory care costs in Portage County, OH, vs. nearby counties

Portage County, OH
$6,218/mo

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

Portage County, OH
$6,218/mo
$6,894/mo
U.S. national average
$6,999/mo

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

Memory Care
$6,218/mo

Memory care costs in Portage County, OH, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,605/mo
Studio
$6,398/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,990/mo

Senior living costs in Portage County 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: Portage County, OH
Column state: Ohio
Column national: U.S.
Community typePortage County, OHOhioU.S.
Memory Care$6,218/mo$6,894/mo$6,999/mo
Assisted Living$5,246/mo$5,687/mo$5,830/mo
Independent Living$3,202/mo$3,241/mo$3,520/mo
Memory Care
Portage County, OH:$6,218/mo
Ohio:$6,894/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Assisted Living
Portage County, OH:$5,246/mo
Ohio:$5,687/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Independent Living
Portage County, OH:$3,202/mo
Ohio:$3,241/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Memory care costs in Portage County, OH, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Portage County 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 Portage County, OH

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Portage County 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
Portage County, OH$6,396/mo$6,122/mo+4.5%
Ohio$6,018/mo$5,571/mo+8.0%
National$6,222/mo$5,839/mo+6.6%
Portage County, OH
2024 average cost:$6,396/mo
2023 average cost:$6,122/mo
Percent change:+4.5%
Ohio
2024 average cost:$6,018/mo
2023 average cost:$5,571/mo
Percent change:+8.0%
National
2024 average cost:$6,222/mo
2023 average cost:$5,839/mo
Percent change:+6.6%
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What families are saying about memory care in Portage County

Recent reviews for memory care in Portage County

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 Shenango Inn in Sharon, PA

4.0
This community is an old hotel that they have converted into a senior community. The staff have been helpful, encouraging and understanding. The residents are friendly. Mom has not complained about the food. They have a nice outdoor porch for the residents to enjoy. This is a relaxed community ...
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Portage County review score based on 1,473 family reviews

8.2
Review score312 facilities1473 reviewsWrite a review
This proprietary review score is based on 1473 reviews of 312 Portage County memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Portage County 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

Portage County review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Portage County, OH312 facilities
9.0
Summit County, OH0 facilities
7.7
Geauga County, OH0 facilities

Review subcategories for Portage County 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 1,473 reviews of 312 Portage County memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Portage County 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.
Portage County, OH averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.8
3.8
Friendliness
3.9
3.9
Care services
3.5
3.6
Staff
3.7
3.7
Meals & dining
3.5
3.5
Activities
3.5
3.4
Value for cost*
3.4
3.5
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Portage County memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Portage County memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Portage County, 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 Portage County 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 Portage County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Portage County, OHNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
63.1%
63.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
53.5%
47.2%
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
70.5%
69.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
47.1%
28.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.8%
89.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
61.5%
59.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
67.6%
69.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Portage County 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 Portage County Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Portage County, OHNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
64.4%
72.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
45.5%
45.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50%
68%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
21.8%
26.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Portage County 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 Portage County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Portage County, OHNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
49.7%
28%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
51.9%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
46.8%
41.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
48.4%
50.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
26.9%
22.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Portage County 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 Portage County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Portage County, OHNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
38.8%
32%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
54.8%
40%
Room service
Room service
45.2%
37.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
24.4%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Portage County 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 Portage County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Portage County, OHNational
Activity director
Activity director
61.5%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
45.2%
33.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
44.6%
28.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
64.7%
53.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60.9%
51%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66%
59.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
53.2%
39.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
47.1%
35.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
52.9%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60.9%
47%
Live performances
Live performances
59.9%
47.1%
Dances
Dances
39.7%
32%
Fitness center
Fitness center
31.1%
22.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
59.9%
46.1%
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State regulations for memory care in Portage County

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 Portage County protect seniors.
Learn about Ohio memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

The Kentridge Senior Living, Vista Veranda and Independence Village of Aurora are the top-rated memory care facilities near Portage County, Ohio. See full list of communities.
There are 342 memory care facilities near Portage County, Ohio. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Portage County, Ohio are Arden Courts Parma, A Memory Care Community, Independence Village of Avon Lake and Summit Point. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 342 memory care facilities near you in Portage County, Ohio typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Portage County, Ohio, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.
Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Portage County, Ohio, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.
The cost of memory care facilities in Portage County, Ohio ranges from $4600 to $8195. The average Memory Care cost in Portage County, Ohio is $6,218. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Portage County, Ohio typically starts at $4600. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.
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