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The cost of independent living in Kent is about $3,068 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 378 options.

Read 6423 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance. You may also consider nearby communities such as North Canton, Chagrin Falls and Akron.

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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.
Once a modern, luxury hotel, Warner House has been transformed into housing for the elderly and disabled. Offering comfortable, private apartments with a great view, conveniently located in the central business district of Warren, Ohio. Each apartments is fully equipped with emergency pull cords,...
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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.
Photo of Grace Woods Senior Living Of Salem
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Photo of Generations Senor Living of Berea
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.
The success of all assisted living communities begins and ends with the satisfaction of residents and their families. Our goal is to create a comfortable and supportive environment where you can live your life the way you choose. By promoting individuality, Berea Lake Towers’ residents maintain...
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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.
Upside is truly an exclusive opportunity to live independently on your own terms. We offer luxury living options with over 2,500+ apartments in our network across the country alongside a dedicated and experienced personal concierge support system. Upside is a uniquely designed senior...
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: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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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.
St. Augustine TowersSt Augustine Towers in Cleveland Ohio is located conveniently so that our residents can be close to family and have a great independent lifestyle dedicated just for them. Our goal is that our senior residents have a great life with a relaxing atmosphere every day.Our...
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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
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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.
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Photo of White Oak Manor
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.
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, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
Photo of Euclid Villa Apartments
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.
Photo of Victoria House
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.
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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.
Kirby Manor is 55+ senior only independent living. We offer free underground attached garage parking and all electric utilities, meaning no expensive gas heating bill in the cold winters! Kirby Manor is nationally owned and operated by National Church Residences, based out of Columbus Ohio, and...
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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.
Photo of Briarfield Manor
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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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
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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.
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...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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I do not know what else that they can improve on. They are just welcoming and they spend time with the elderly, and make sure they are comfortable. The neighbors introduce themselves. It is just a wonderful...
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.
Westerly Apartments is a senior housing community for active senior housing in Lakewood, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. Lakewood is located on the coast of Lake Erie and is just a short drive away from Cleveland. Enjoy all of the comforts of suburban living, while still keeping all the excitement of the...
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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.
Welcome to Fairview Village, where sophisticated amenities, unmatched comfort, and convenient location combine to provide a worry-free lifestyle.At Fairview Village there’s a choice of nine spacious floor plans including studios and one, two, or three bedrooms. Each suite features a modern...
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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.
    Assisted living, in beautiful modern facilities owned and operated by the Hutton family. The day of family operated health care facilities is almost gone, but the Hutton family continues with the tradition that nothing can substitute for hands-on personal care. At The...

Cost of independent living in Kent, OH

The average cost of senior living in Kent is $3,068 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Chardon, OH with an average of $2,887 per month.

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

Kent, OH
$3,068/mo
$3,241/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

Independent living costs in Kent, OH, vs. other senior living options

$6,635/mo
Independent Living
$3,068/mo

Independent living costs in Kent, OH, by floor plan type

Studio
$2,803/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,278/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,411/mo

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

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Kent 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 Kent, OH

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

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 average costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Kent, OH$3,021/mo$3,033/mo-0.4%
Ohio$2,966/mo$3,007/mo-1.4%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Kent, OH
2024 average cost:$3,021/mo
2023 average cost:$3,033/mo
Percent change:-0.4%
Ohio
2024 average cost:$2,966/mo
2023 average cost:$3,007/mo
Percent change:-1.4%
National
2024 average cost:$3,416/mo
2023 average cost:$3,319/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Kent

Recent reviews for independent living in Kent

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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Westerly Apartments in Lakewood, OH

4.7
The Westerly has many resources and a community spirit. Maintenance items are addressed professionally and efficiently. I really like my walk in shower with grab bars!

Kent independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Kent independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Kent, 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 Kent 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 Kent partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Kent, OHNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
36.5%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
39.2%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
35.4%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.8%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Kent 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 Kent communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Kent, OHNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
31%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44.2%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
36.5%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.2%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Kent 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 Kent offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Kent, OHNational
Activity director
Activity director
49.2%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.6%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
36.8%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50.5%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
49.5%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
56.9%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.6%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.8%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
43.1%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
48.9%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
48.1%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
32%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
29.6%
40.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
47.9%
47.6%
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The Kentridge Senior Living, Springwood Hudson and Deer Creek Lodge are the top-rated independent living facilities near Kent, Ohio. See full list of communities.
There are 378 independent living facilities near Kent, Ohio. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Kent, Ohio are Springwood Hudson, Broadway Creek Senior Living and Summit Point. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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