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Assisted living costs in Portage County average about $4,539 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 380 communities in Portage County. Our detailed directory has 6003 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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Photo of Clearview Lantern Suites Keystone Senior
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22 Floor plans available
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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...
Photo of The Inn at Whitewood Village
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My mother-in-law was at Whitewood for almost 3 years. She loved the staff, and the food!! We could not have asked for a better place for [name removed] to be at the end of her life. Thank you for taking such...
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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Photo of The Reserve at Brentwood
44 Photos available
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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Photo of The Inn at Apple Ridge
88 Photos available
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She fell on [date removed] and never returned to the facility. It would be helpful for others looking to know that it's 100% private pay- no Medicaid waiver beds. They need to offer fresh fruit on each...
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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Today is [date removed]. I moved into Marymount Place on [date removed]. Marymount Place is the Perfect Place for me. The administrator [name removed] is very personable. He is eager to help and work out any...
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.
Marymount Place, a three story Dutch Colonial on the campus of Marymount Hospital, offers the retirement alternatives of both independent and assisted living. Services range from three meals a day to individualized personal care assistance in the privacy of ones own apartment. Private one and...
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Photo of Cedar Living
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Cedar Living is a happy place! The staff are wonderful. They love the residents and each other. They are truly emotionally attached to the residents. They do anything to accommodate and help people to be...
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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I recommend Deer Creek Lodge. The people or individuals who work there are great! Everyone is nice. It's the food I don't agree with. Still, I give it a 5
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.
Spread across a six-acre wooded area, Deer Creek Lodge is an assisted living community full of rustic styles and designs. Residents can rest easy knowing they’ll receive quality care and reside within driving distance of the local hospital in Beachwood, Ohio.The community provides quality care...
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They have a lot of activities-bingo, happy hour, etc. The room is very comfortable like a hotel room with a sitting area & small kitchen. There's an adjacent pond with ducks & geese all year round.
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 Western Reserve Masonic Community
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Talk to people, staff should acknowledge you and encourage questions and be helpful. Also talk to residents. I suggest visiting on more than one occasion, if you have the opportunity. I started looking at...
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.
Western Reserve Masonic Community is located Right off I-71 and Route 18, just minutes from Medina’s Public Square sitting and sits on a total of 229 acres. WRMC is the only Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) in Medina County making it the only community that offers a full spectrum of...
Photo of Vista Springs Greenbriar
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5's across the board in every category. Her quality of life has improved 100%! They keep the rooms very clean there. There's never any foul smells in the air. They seem to personally care about the people...
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 Vista Springs Greenbriar Village!Vista Springs Greenbriar Village combines our resort-style environments with expertise in the health and security of your loved one. Memory care specialists and 24-hour nursing staff are on hand to make sure residents get the support they need.Imagine a...
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Photo of StoryPoint Medina West
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I was another AL for 5 year plus never felt like home. As soon as I walked through the doors the ambulance, friendly staff and willingness to involve me in the process of living here, made me feel like 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.
Welcome to StoryPoint Medina West! 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 service level, we...
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Photo of Independence Village Memory Care of Avon Lake
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This Independence Village has exceptional staff and my apartment has been just "right". My husband died in May of last year. The staff and residents could not have been more caring and supportive. Their...
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.
Welcome to Independence Village! Our community offers independent living, assisted living and memory care services. With these specially designed living options, our residents can maintain their independence and also get the support they need when it’s the most essential. This is why we work to...
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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.
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Photo of Meadow Falls of Bath
88 Photos available
1515 Floor plans available
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The staff at this building are very caring. Facility is clean. The kitchen serves a wide variety of comfort foods. It's nice that we are also able to eat a meal with my mom when we come to visit. Location is...
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.
Quality Care Designed for YouWouldn’t it be nice to redefine what it means to be independent? When you decide to move into our assisted living and memory care community, you have the opportunity to do just that. We handle the burdens of everything from cooking and cleaning to maintaining the...
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Photo of Ohio Living Rockynol
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My brother [name removed] was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease almost 2years ago now. We (his family) are spread out across the country, but, as the and the one sibling located in his home town, and he...
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.
Ohio Living Rockynol is one of 12 life plan communities owned and operated by Ohio Living, headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. As a life plan community located in the heart of West Akron, Ohio Living Rockynol offers independent living apartments, assisted living, short-term rehabilitation, long-term...
Photo of The Preserve Senior Living Mentor Ridge
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My dad has been there for a year. He seems happy. He seems to be well cared for. He sometimes complains about the food. That is pretty minor as far as I am concerned.
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.
Thank you for exploring The Preserve at Mentor Ridge. Experience around-the-clock care in a lavish setting at Mentor’s premier assisted living community – The Preserve at Mentor Ridge. Nestled into a healthcare community on Mentor’s Newell Creek Preserve, the property provides assisted living...
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Photo of Vitalia Senior Residences Westlake
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The value for cost is a borderline 5. Vitalia is a bit pricier than some similar facilities, but also would deal with my mom's gluten allergy when others wouldn't. What we like the most about the community...
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.
Vitalia Senior Residences at Westlake is an Assisted Living and Memory Care community in Westlake, Ohio that also offers the option to move in independently. We have an age in place model and take pride in supporting our residents while also encouraging their independence. Life at Vitalia...
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Photo of Maplewood at Chardon
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22 Floor plans available
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Clean, kind, taken care of well, good interaction with the family. Business side was very helpful and made it easy to do the paperwork and all that was needed.
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 Chardon provides a healthy, invigorating environment for all seniors, as well as specialized assistance for those in need of memory care. The heart of Maplewood is embodied through an approach to assisted living that offers premier care to seniors who need some support in their...
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Photo of The Gardens At Liberty Park
66 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
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I will say overall we were very happy with The Gardens they were I was very responsive kept us updated on our moms situation and health. The facility could use a little bit of a face lift however, the...
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 Gardens at Liberty Park sits on over five beautiful acres and is conveniently located within 20 minutes of Akron and Cleveland. We provide a tranquil setting, with close proximity to beautiful parks, shopping, and restaurants. Rooms are designed to provide comfort, natural light and...
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Photo of The Ashton at Mayfield Heights
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I think there is always room for improvement. These places have a hard time keeping good people employed. They are not easy jobs. We are working through the wrinkles. Once everything is ironed out I think it...
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 Aria at Gates Mills
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Excellent caring place. It's a small facility. The entire staff and owner are extremely caring about every resident. Wished we went there sooner.
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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Photo of Aberdeen Crossings by New Perspective
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There is good engagement from the staff, but there is frequent turnovers. It is very clean here. The majority of the staff are friendly - the front office, and admin people, and the main nurses are great....
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.
A backdrop of mature trees and a fountain at the front entrance set the stage for the cozy and relaxing environment you’ll discover inside Aberdeen Crossings. Known for providing exceptional care and attentive service, our friendly and compassionate team will get to know you and your...
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Have and Lakewood is a great facility. It is expensive, but staff is responsive and top notch. I cannot say enough. And I mean that from the caring and responsive mgmnt/staff right down to the quality of...
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.
Haven at Lakewood is a senior living residence located on tree-lined Marlowe Avenue in the heart of historic, vibrant Lakewood, Ohio. We compassionately serve our residents and their families each day by providing residences that offer the space, privacy, and amenities of home, personalized...
Photo of The Abbewood Senior Living Community
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My mother-in-law is very content at The Abbewood. She thinks the staff is very nice and they take care of her needs. The fact that there is a salon to get her hair done , makes her very happy , because it's...
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.
Located in Elyria, Ohio, The AbbeWood is a dynamic retirement community that offers the comforts of home with the luxuries of resort-style living.Offering both independent living and assisted living options, The AbbeWood is dedicated to providing outstanding service to each resident while...
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My mother only lived at Story Point Shaker Heights two weeks before she died. But it was an important time for her, for us, for visitors. Most of that time she was fully interactive although she didn't get...
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 Shaker Heights! 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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Cost of assisted living in Portage County, OH

The average cost of senior living in Portage County is $4,539 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lordstown, OH with an average of $3,943 per month.

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

Portage County, OH
$4,539/mo
$4,789/mo
$5,007/mo

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

Portage County, OH
$4,539/mo
$4,929/mo
U.S. national average
$4,752/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,539/mo
$4,684/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,394/mo
Studio
$4,558/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,384/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,677/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,093/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$4,539/mo$4,929/mo$4,752/mo
Memory Care$4,684/mo$4,942/mo$5,014/mo
Independent Living$4,309/mo$4,018/mo$4,211/mo
Assisted Living
Portage County, OH:$4,539/mo
Ohio:$4,929/mo
U.S.:$4,752/mo
Memory Care
Portage County, OH:$4,684/mo
Ohio:$4,942/mo
U.S.:$5,014/mo
Independent Living
Portage County, OH:$4,309/mo
Ohio:$4,018/mo
U.S.:$4,211/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$5,359/mo$4,983/mo+7.6%
Ohio$5,221/mo$5,048/mo+3.4%
National$5,374/mo$5,126/mo+4.8%
Portage County, OH
2024 average cost:$5,359/mo
2023 average cost:$4,983/mo
Percent change:+7.6%
Ohio
2024 average cost:$5,221/mo
2023 average cost:$5,048/mo
Percent change:+3.4%
National
2024 average cost:$5,374/mo
2023 average cost:$5,126/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 1,403 family reviews

8.1
Review score342 facilities1403 reviewsWrite a review
This proprietary review score is based on 1403 reviews of 342 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, OH342 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 1,403 reviews of 342 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
4.0
3.9
Friendliness
4.1
4.0
Care services
3.7
3.6
Staff
4.0
3.9
Meals & dining
3.7
3.5
Activities
3.7
3.5
Value for cost*
3.6
3.6
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
59.6%
52.6%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
51.8%
33.9%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.9%
96%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.8%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
67.3%
56.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
43%
30.1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.2%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
61.4%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
67%
52.5%
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*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
64%
51.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
41.8%
32.7%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
48.8%
41.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
21.6%
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
44.4%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
47.7%
41.2%
No sugar
No sugar
42.7%
37.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
46.2%
36.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
22.5%
17.9%
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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
34.2%
31.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
48.2%
42.5%
Room service
Room service
40.9%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
23.1%
18.2%
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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
55.6%
46.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
41.2%
31.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
39.5%
30.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60.8%
49.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
55.3%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.7%
52.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
47.4%
41.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.1%
35.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
46.8%
38.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
55.3%
47%
Live performances
Live performances
54.1%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
34.8%
30.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.6%
24.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
54.1%
46.2%
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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

Frequently Asked Questions

Vista Veranda, Independence Village of Aurora and The Kentridge Senior Living are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Portage County, Ohio. See full list of communities.
There are 380 assisted living facilities near Portage County, Ohio. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Portage County, Ohio are Arden Courts Parma, A Memory Care Community, Whispering Pines Village and Summit Point. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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