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Assisted living costs in Portage County average about $4,460 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 382 communities in Portage County. Our detailed directory has 5701 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.

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1313 Photos available
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9.8
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The employee and staff are genuinely concerned about the residents and their well-being. It is a content knowing that our mom is being taken care of.
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.
Vista Veranda provides both assisted living and memory care for those with Alzheimer's or other dementias. We are located at the north end of the small town of Ravenna in northeastern Ohio. We are a small single level community with many amenities and services to offer seniors in our area.Our...
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It's the people! Everyone here that takes care of me truly care about me. I feel very safe and comfortable here. Just a feeling I can't explain.
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.
Welcome to Independence Village of Aurora! 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 independent living and assisted living. Throughout each service level, we...
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9.6
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9.6
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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.
Welcome to Danbury Hudson! 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 every moment...
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9.4
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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.
Welcome to Danbury Tallmadge! 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 every...
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The food is great! Everyone knows her name, very friendly and helpful staff. She's getting physical therapy, and lots of exercise walking to the dining room, and a nice haircut.
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.
As author Mary Pipher says, "We believe the search for the right place is the search for the right people." Since 2005, KentRidge Senior Living has built a reputation for superior service and care for residents and their families that has made us into the premier choice for assisted living in...
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44 reviews
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Staff excellent, dining very good, could have done more activities in memory care, but having a very caring hospice staff on hand was also helpful
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.
Caring for Hudson area seniors since 2013, Hudson Grande Senior Living, formerly known as The Gables of Hudson, is locally owned and professionally managed by Arrow Senior Living.Before Hudson Grande Senior Living opened, locals knew the location as Lil Joe’s Pub and Waters Banquet and Event...
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What we like the most about the community is that it is beautiful and a very clean facility. Friendly staff. Food is varied and overall pretty good
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 Stow is Summit County's premier continuum of care community featuring Independent, Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Villas. At Vitalia at Stow, we understand that no matter the person's age, an active and engage lifestyle is critical for health and well-being. That...
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54 reviews
8.3
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Eden Stow staff are professional and mom has settled in nicely. The staff are friendly and attentive to residents. The only complaint is they don't do enough showers for residents and there slow on changing...
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.
Eden Vista of Stow is a luxurious senior living community offering assisted living and Alzheimer's and dementia care for seniors in the Stow, Ohio area. Stow is just north of Akron in a rural area known for its beautiful scenery and delightful shopping opportunities in downtown Stow and other...
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Coming into this facility, it allows an individual to feel like home when they’re in the presence of a great team from front to back. Excellent care plans put together as well as staffing appropriately with...
Provides: Memory Care
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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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They keep it very clean. Very festive and regularly updated decor. Home cooking and birthday celebrations are done very well. Is the same staff there? My remarks relate to Allay senior care with [name...
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.
At Allay Senior Care, we work to make every resident feel comfortable and independent,but we also know that making a major change at any point in life can be stressful.Our staff is available to make your transition to an assisted living community in Lisbon, OH, as peaceful — and even joyful — as...
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99 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.9
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The staff are very conscientious. They are proactive and will notify me with any changes or concerns. They will notify me of any equipment needs. My Dad enjoys the food and going to the dining room to eat....
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.
Follow your heart to Whispering Pines Village, where desired amenities and convenient services give our residents a sense of home the minute they arrive. Our Independent Living and Assisted Living community in Columbiana, OH offers a relaxed atmosphere of warmth and caring in the “City with the...
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9.8
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We chose this facility for our mom after terrible experiences at two other local facilities. Danbury of Mentor is far superior. The staff takes pride in their work, they are caring and certainly know how to...
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 Danbury Mentor! 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 every moment...
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9.8
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The things We were most concerned about -getting medication on time and support from aids has been so good Sister is eating so much better now. The facility is well maintained, light and many activities.
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 Danbury Wooster! 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 active adult, assisted living and memory care. Throughout each service level, we strive to...
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11 Floor plan available
9.8
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Staff is excellent, food is delicious, rooms are great size. Facility is well run, very clean, answers call buzzard asap. Salon service is excellent, great activities for the residents. Couldn’t be more...
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.
The Best YearsWhen you decide to move in here, you’re not only joining one of the best assisted living communities in Barberton, Ohio—you’re embarking one a brand new adventure full of wonderful people and exciting activities that push you to grow and savor every moment of your retirement years....
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The director, sales administrator, kitchen staff, aids, nurses, activity staff and rehab staff are all great. The only person we ever had problems was the property administrator with some billing. Mostly...
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.
Welcome to StoryPoint Medina! 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 independent living and assisted living. Throughout each service level, we strive to make...
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1111 Photos available
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9.8
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They are quick to respond. Very friendly and welcoming, and made the transition for my mother very pleasant and easy. The facilities crew is responsive.
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.
Reach a pinnacle in life at Summit Point, where thoughtfully designed floor plans and myriad recreational and social opportunities keep our residents happy and active. The Macedonia, Ohio, Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care community provides a relaxed atmosphere of warmth and...
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9.8
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This has been an excellent home for me. I like meeting people and hearing their stories. I have been living here for 3 yrs. The first year my husband was here and bath of us were glad we decided to move...
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.
Welcome to Independence Village of Avon Lake! 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 independent living, assisted living and memory care. Throughout each...
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My mom was resident of Broadway Creek. I don't have enough words to praise this community, staff and leadership. They are loving, caring, patient and dedicated to the resident and families.
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.
Located in a suburb between Akron and Cleveland, Ohio, Broadway Creek Senior Living, a Sinceri Senior Living community, provides family-centered programs and services to residents seeking assisted living and memory care . As a part of Sinceri Senior Living, the community is committed to enriching...
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The overall experience and staff gets a 5+. The aides there took care of our mother like she was their own. No place could compare. Always clean, bright and never smelled bad. (Lots do). Definitely have...
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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The facility is clean, the staff seem very friendly, they seem to offer a lot of activities and they have a nice dining room. I think my mom really likes it. She just moved to a bigger apartment. My mom is...
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.
Welcome to Sanctuary Grande! 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 every...
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33 Floor plans available
9.7
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31 reviews
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My mom was there they took care of her my mom is in memory care but has some mental illness all her life we feared that they would call us all the time with issues and they did not only when it was most...
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.
Welcome to Danbury Massillon! 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 every...
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All categories I would say are five except for number four and I would give that a four. Other veterans are there and food is 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.
Mulberry Gardens Assisted Living in beautiful Munroe Falls, Ohio, combines the care seniors need, the convenience they value, and the independence they cherish.Mulberry Gardens Assisted Living is beautifully designed with spacious common areas to enjoy with family and friends. Our elegant dining...
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The staff is wonderful, so caring! My husband loves the meals and homemade snacks! There is always activities everyday. The rooms are kept tidy everyday.. very pleased with Arden Court of Bath!!
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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9.6
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ALL of the people there are very kind, caring and sympathetic to my mom's needs... from the front desk greeting, to the kitchen staff, to activities, nurses and most of all aides...as challenging as it may...
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 Danbury Cuyahoga Woods! 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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11 Floor plan available
9.6
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47 reviews
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My aunt has been supported by compassionate, responsive staff who understand her individual needs. My aunt has positive social experiences everyday and staff ensure that she is connected with others around...
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.
Your Retirement, Your WayRetirement should never feel like a sacrifice; it should feel like an adventure. That’s exactly how you’ll feel when you make yourself at home at our assisted living community in Canton, Ohio. Because you no longer have to spend your days worrying about tasks like...
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Cost of assisted living in Portage County, OH

The average cost of senior living in Portage County is $4,460 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lordstown, OH with an average of $3,893 per month.

Assisted living costs in Portage County, OH, vs. nearby counties

Portage County, OH
$4,460/mo
$4,692/mo
$4,928/mo

Assisted living costs in Portage County, OH, vs. state and national averages

Portage County, OH
$4,460/mo
$4,881/mo
U.S. national average
$4,740/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,460/mo
$4,594/mo

Assisted living costs in Portage County, OH, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,554/mo
Private
$4,500/mo
Studio
$5,146/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,222/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,982/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,802/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.
Assisted Living$4,460/mo$4,881/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$4,594/mo$4,889/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living$4,206/mo$3,967/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Portage County, OH:$4,460/mo
Ohio:$4,881/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Portage County, OH:$4,594/mo
Ohio:$4,889/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Portage County, OH:$4,206/mo
Ohio:$3,967/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Assisted living costs in Portage County, OH, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living 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.

Portage County, OHOH stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in Portage County, OH

The table below shows how monthly assisted living 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 median 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$5,332/mo$4,959/mo+7.5%
Ohio$5,191/mo$5,027/mo+3.3%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Portage County, OH
2024 average cost:$5,332/mo
2023 average cost:$4,959/mo
Percent change:+7.5%
Ohio
2024 average cost:$5,191/mo
2023 average cost:$5,027/mo
Percent change:+3.3%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,129/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Portage County, OH

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Portage County.

What families are saying about assisted living in Portage County

Recent reviews for assisted living in Portage County

Devon Oaks Assisted Living in Westlake, OH

4.9
Everyone at Devon Oaks is incredibly kind and caring. They work closely with residents’ families. The food is fantastic and the residents are like family to each other. Everything is clean and well kept. It truly is a wonderful place. We feel so lucky to have found it and breathe a sigh of ...
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The Inn at University Village in Massillon, OH

5.0
The staff they have at this community are really nice and we could not be happier with them, however mom thinks they could use some more staff. The community is pretty active. Mom is the memory care unit and there are less activities available. She loves the food and the community is nice. ...
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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 1,334 family reviews

8.1
Review score343 facilities1334 reviewsWrite a review
This proprietary review score is based on 1334 reviews of 343 Portage County assisted living 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 assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living 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

8.1
Portage County, OH343 facilities
8.8
Ravenna, OH7 facilities
7.1
Mantua, OH10 facilities

Review subcategories for Portage County assisted living

When assisted living 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 1,334 reviews of 343 Portage County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Portage County resident and family assisted living 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
4.1
4.1
Friendliness
4.2
4.2
Care services
3.8
3.8
Staff
4.1
4.0
Meals & dining
3.8
3.7
Activities
3.8
3.7
Value for cost*
3.7
3.7
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Portage County assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Portage County assisted living 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 assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living 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
59.5%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
51.3%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.6%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.5%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
66.8%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
42.9%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93.9%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
60.9%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
67.1%
52.4%
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 assisted living

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 Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Portage County, OHNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
63.6%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
41.4%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
48.7%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
21.3%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Portage County assisted living

Assisted living 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
43.7%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
47.2%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
42.6%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
45.5%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
21.6%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Portage County assisted living

Our assisted living 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
33.5%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
47.2%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
40.2%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
23%
18%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Portage County assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living 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
54.5%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40.8%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
38.8%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60.6%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
54.5%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.2%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
47.2%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
46.1%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
54.5%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
53.4%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
34.4%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25.9%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
53.1%
46%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

State regulations for assisted living in Portage County

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. 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 assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Portage County protect seniors.
Learn about Ohio assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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