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The cost of independent living in Kent is about $4,245 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 33 options. Read 768 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.

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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: 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.
Community is located in a country setting across the street from a major hospital and medical offices. Community focusses on wellness and independence by offering Tai Chi classes. Activities included plus shopping trips, banking and outings. We offer physical therapy, occupational therapy and...
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My father lives in the Chapel Hill Towers, and he is very happy to be here. The complex is bright, and clean with nice, new appliances. The staff was helpful during move in. They showed us how to use the...
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.
The Chapel Hill Towers senior apartments is a picturesque community offering one, two, and three bedroom apartments for active seniors in Akron, Summit County, Ohio. Akron is a bustling city with no shortage of shopping, dining, and live entertainment options. Visitors flock to Akron every year...
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The cleanliness of the community was fine, and we do know they had some activities going on. This community was in a good location for us, and their rates were pretty reasonable compared to other places...
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.
Alpine House is dedicated to the health, dignity, and comfort of each of our potential 16 residents providing … ~Private room & bath~3 home-cooked diet friendly meals~Social activities~Laundry & Housekeeping~Monitored Meds & Showers~All our services for 1 reasonable monthly price (no...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Senior Apartments
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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.
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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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.
...Independence, Simplicity and Elegance. The Merriman is nestled on a 5acre historical estate. An idyllic setting including a 1917 mansion set in a beautiful West Akron neighborhood featuring Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing. For those seeking a long or short term living environment, The...
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Cost of independent living in Kent, OH

The average cost of senior living in Kent is $4,245 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Reminderville, OH with an average of $3,535 per month.

Independent living costs in Kent, OH, vs. nearby cities

Kent, OH
$4,245/mo

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

Kent, OH
$4,245/mo
$3,967/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

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

$4,857/mo
Independent Living
$4,245/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,227/mo
Studio
$4,689/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,761/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,739/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,235/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$4,245/mo$3,967/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$4,756/mo$4,881/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$4,857/mo$4,889/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Kent, OH:$4,245/mo
Ohio:$3,967/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Kent, OH:$4,756/mo
Ohio:$4,881/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Kent, OH:$4,857/mo
Ohio:$4,889/mo
U.S.:$5,004/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 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Kent, OH$3,298/mo$2,965/mo+11.2%
Ohio$2,895/mo$2,961/mo-2.2%
National$3,246/mo$3,151/mo+3.0%
Kent, OH
2024 average cost:$3,298/mo
2023 average cost:$2,965/mo
Percent change:+11.2%
Ohio
2024 average cost:$2,895/mo
2023 average cost:$2,961/mo
Percent change:-2.2%
National
2024 average cost:$3,246/mo
2023 average cost:$3,151/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Kent

Recent reviews for independent living in Kent

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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Vitalia Active Adult Community at Solon

4.7
Very friendly staff. Very helpful and compassionate. They need more help in the kitchen. Sometimes there is only 1 chef at dinner.

The Woodlands by Heritage Retirement Communities in Shaker Heights, OH

4.9
The memory floor is outstanding and everyone that works there is great. We picked this community, because It was closer to where our brother lives. Better and easier for him, actually. [name removed] the executive director has been more than accommodating to us. He's been kind and ...
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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
48.4%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
48.4%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
48.4%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
45.2%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.1%
10.5%
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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
48.4%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
61.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
48.4%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
38.7%
17.2%
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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
61.3%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
45.2%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
58.1%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
67.7%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
64.5%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
71%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
54.8%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
58.1%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
58.1%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
64.5%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
64.5%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
45.2%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
51.6%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
64.5%
46.4%
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