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My experience has been great! I know that this is where I'm meant to be. I'm going to be 94 years old and to be in a community where you feel included and like family is a great feeling. Plenty of things to...
Provides: Independent Living
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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 North Canton! 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. Throughout each service level, we strive to make every moment of...
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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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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
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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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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
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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.
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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I like the combination of custodial care and personal medical attention for Ann. Occasional updates by phone have been very reassuring. I would recommend them to others based on the experience so far.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The Gables of Canton is deeply committed to fostering growth and innovation in senior living. Our senior living communities promote wellness and provide a safer, more enjoyable social home with full- service amenities. It is our mission to meet the physical, social, and emotional needs of...
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Honestly prices & the fact that it's 1.5 years private pay spend down then transition to Medicaid & you can stay in current apartment
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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.
Kick off the good life at Canton Regency, an Independent Living community in Canton, Ohio, that offers weekly happy hours, courtesy transportation and some of the most desired amenities around. Our goal is to enrich the lives of our residents by providing an environment that is physically,...
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My mom is in independent living, so a lot of that isn't a factor. The condos are spacious and definitely made leaving her home of nearly 60 years less of a trauma. She's still active on her life outside...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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.
At Chapel Hill Senior Living Community, our beautiful country campus is surrounded by nature. When you look out the windows you’ll see hills, trees and a pretty pond, yet you’re still just a short drive from charming and historic downtown Canal Fulton, Ohio. Our Life Plan Community offers options...
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It's a smaller place so my parents have become close with residents and staff. Huge turn around though. And recently the started only giving one choice per meal instead of two
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.
We offer a home like setting and cheerful smiles from our professional staff who greet you everyday. Our caring staff offers the assistance you need while respecting your independence. Our peaceful setting, restaurant style dining experience, activities and beautiful setting combine to create a...
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Our grandmother is there now and she is enjoying her stay at The Inn. The staff members have been very wonderful and help. They did such a great job keeping our loved one and all the residents safe during...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
We are a state of the art assisted living located minutes from downtown Massillon and Canton. University Village consists of 99 suites, 34 of which are considered 'Special Care' and 'Memory Care' that will meet the needs of individuals with Alzheimer's and Dementia. The suites range in size and...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Hospitality House includes a Skilled Nursing facility that is rated 4 stars by Medicare's 'Nursing Home Compare.' We offer 3 levels of service: Skilled Nursing, Assisted living, and Independent Living. Our small campus allows our residents to age in place and not face moves to other facilities as...
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I live in a 1 bedroom apartment, nice bathroom, a gally kitchen, and a large living area that can be sued for a living room, with a dining area towards the kitchen. I've heard some have 2 bedrooms, and there...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Our staff at Jackson Ridge Rehabilitation and Care works daily to make life for all of our residents joyful and vibrant. Our residents love our social and active environment, with structured activities and social events throughout the week. Each month is a new calendar of monthly activities,...
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My mother came to your facility just weeks after losing her husband of 68 years. She moved from her home of 65 years, five hours away. In other words....a lot of change suddenly. The Inn at Belden Village...
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.
In 2016 our community was completely renovated and updated adding 10 suites in our special memory care wing. The entire building was refurbished and elegantly appointed for the residents enjoyment and comfort. We have added a library, ladies tea room, sewing circle, sports lounge with game room....
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Brewster Parke offers comfortable living with efficiency apartments. They're currently in the process of building new independent living and assisted living buildings that are supposed to be larger and more...
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.
Brewster Parke is an assisted living community located in the eastern Ohio town of Brewster. Residents of Brewster Parke are able to enjoy daily local activities like walks around nearby Lake Brewster or a quick train trip up to Akron for a day of shopping and dining. Despite the mildly remote...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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 Oaks at Shady Lawn is an assisted living facility located in the beautiful rural lands of Wayne County, not far from the Wooster, Canton, and Massillon areas. The nearby schools, nature trails, state parks, and senior recreational centers offer state-of-the-art facilities and amenities for...
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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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.

Cost of independent living in Elms Acres, OH

The average cost of senior living in Elms Acres is $4,262 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Meyers Lake, OH with an average of $4,014 per month.

Independent living costs in Elms Acres, OH, vs. nearby cities

Elms Acres, OH
$4,262/mo
$4,145/mo
$4,221/mo

Independent living costs in Elms Acres, OH, vs. state and national averages

Elms Acres, OH
$4,262/mo
$3,967/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

Independent living costs in Elms Acres, OH, vs. other senior living options

$4,790/mo
Independent Living
$4,262/mo

Independent living costs in Elms Acres, OH, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$2,578/mo
Studio
$4,998/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,452/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,638/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,945/mo

Senior living costs in Elms Acres 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: Elms Acres, OH
Column state: Ohio
Column national: U.S.
Community typeElms Acres, OHOhioU.S.
Independent Living$4,262/mo$3,967/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$4,833/mo$4,881/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$4,790/mo$4,889/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Elms Acres, OH:$4,262/mo
Ohio:$3,967/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Elms Acres, OH:$4,833/mo
Ohio:$4,881/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Elms Acres, OH:$4,790/mo
Ohio:$4,889/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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Independent living costs in Elms Acres, OH, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Elms Acres 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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Independent living cost trends in Elms Acres, OH

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Elms Acres 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
Elms Acres, OH$3,121/mo$2,536/mo+23.1%
Ohio$2,775/mo$2,782/mo-0.3%
National$3,004/mo$2,867/mo+4.8%
Elms Acres, OH
2024 average cost:$3,121/mo
2023 average cost:$2,536/mo
Percent change:+23.1%
Ohio
2024 average cost:$2,775/mo
2023 average cost:$2,782/mo
Percent change:-0.3%
National
2024 average cost:$3,004/mo
2023 average cost:$2,867/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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What families are saying about independent living in Elms Acres

Recent reviews for independent living in Elms Acres

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 Inn at Whitewood Village in North Canton, OH

4.3
The people in assisted living are very nice. The residents are always happy to welcome a new resident in, introduce them, and invite them to sit at their table. They're very accepting of any disability a resident might have. There are a lot of activities for them on the assisted living side. ...
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Liberty Residence I in Wadsworth, OH

5.0
What we really like about this community is that my mom has found a place that she enjoys living at, being around people her age and keep busy with fun activities. We would also recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had so far. Everything was great at ...
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Elms Acres independent living services and amenities

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

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Elms Acres independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Elms Acres partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
50%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
55.6%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
55.6%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.1%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Elms Acres independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Elms Acres communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Elms Acres, OHNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
55.6%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
44.4%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.1%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Elms Acres independent 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 independent living communities in Elms Acres offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
61.1%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
38.9%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
72.2%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.7%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44.4%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
38.9%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
46.4%
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Danbury North Canton, Barberton Pointe Senior Living and Danbury Massillon are the top-rated independent living facilities near Elms Acres, Ohio. See full list of communities.
There are 20 independent living facilities near Elms Acres, Ohio. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Elms Acres, Ohio are Danbury North Canton, Danbury Wooster and StoryPoint Medina. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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