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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Portage Lakes, OH
The cost of independent living in Portage Lakes is about $3,993 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 19 options. Read 360 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.
As you explore independent living near you, you may also want to consider options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Akron, North Canton and Wadsworth.
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9.9
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97 reviews
My loved one was previously a resident at Maplewood at Cuyahoga Falls and it was a great experience for her. The staff was great. The cleanliness and friendliness were also great. I was very pleased with 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.
Maplewood at Cuyahoga Falls is a beautiful assisted living residence located in Cuyahoga Falls, Summit County, Ohio, just north of Akron. It provides both assisted living and memory care to area seniors. Maplewood is found just south of Cuyahoga Valley National Forest, the only national park in...
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42 reviews
The staff at Danbury is always helpful and go above and beyond in departments. I do have some concerns about the rent increases of the last 2 years.
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.
Danbury of North Canton is an independent senior living community. Our goal is to provide our residents with a carefree active independent life style. We are near shopping, banks, restaurants and offices. All apartments have spacious rooms equipped with fixtures that provide convenience and...
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9.9
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39 reviews
I love the dining room experience and I am glad that I can sit and talk with my friends everyday! Staff are respectful and understands my feeling and wishes!
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.
Danbury Woods is an assisted living and memory care community located in Cuyahoga Falls, Summit County, Ohio. The landscaped grounds of Danbury Woods provide a garden setting to compliment the nearby golf course and beautiful forests. We are strategically located close to the woodlands of the...
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9.8
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23 reviews
Making the decision that it is time for a loved one to be cared for outside of their own home is an extremely difficult one. When that time arrives they deserve a place that provides quality care, feels like...
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.
At Sanctuary Grande in North Canton, we nurture lives filled with vitality, friendship, and plenty of activity. Our location is perfect, convenient to shopping and leisure activities in a beautiful setting, is a perfect match to our unique approach to independent senior living, assisted living,...
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9.8
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35 reviews
She's very happy there. The whole staff from office to kitchen and nurses always kind and friendly every time they see residents. She looks forward to meals and never complains about any of the food. Which...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Mulberry Gardens Assisted Living in beautiful Munroe Falls, Ohio, combines the care seniors need, the convenience they value, and the independence they cherish.Mulberry Gardens Assisted Living is beautifully designed with spacious common areas to enjoy with family and friends. Our elegant dining...
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9.8
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10 reviews
Glenwood Assisted Living saved my life. My [unreadable] kept letting me go when I told him I had a problem. The nurses kept advocating for me as I became weaker and they finally found I had cancer - it was...
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.
Glenwood Assisted Living has unprecedented employee tenure. The majority of our nurses have been employed with us for over ten years. We have 24/7 nurses on site to care for your loved one. We have spacious common areas, and our large two room apartments come with a private patio. We have a...
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9.6
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29 reviews
This has been the best thing for my mom. There are many options but this place has proven time and time again that they are the next best thing to "home."
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.
At Danbury in Tallmadge, we nurture lives filled with vitality, friendship, and plenty of activity. Our location, convenient to shopping and leisure activities in a beautiful setting, is a perfect match to our unique approach to independent senior living, assisted living, and memory care...
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9.6
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40 reviews
We moved my father-in-law into an apartment that is spacious, clean, and has a nice kitchenette. The bathroom is also big and roomy. There are lots of activities and things to do. The residents and the...
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.
Danbury of Cuyahoga Falls is an independent senior living community that overlooks Brookledge Golf Course. Our goal is to provide our residents with a carefree active independent life style. We are near shopping, banks, restaurants and offices. All apartments have spacious rooms equipped with...
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9.5
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35 reviews
Our loved one has been there for awhile now and my mom is enjoying her time there. I have great communication with everyone there, they listen to my concerns and or issues, they research and they get back to...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...
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9.1
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35 reviews
Very happy with the facility. Joyce is too ill to partake in activities. She is a vegetarian and it is difficult for them to accommodate that. She is doing well with eating side dishes but she is tired of...
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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9.0
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34 reviews
A very clean and friendly facility. Well staffed and the activities were plentiful. We picked this community because it was a nice facility, and of life care.
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 Gables of Green has been recognized by the state of Ohio, for having a Covid free environment. Here at the Gables, we offer a complete range of assisted living options, including studio floor plans, one bedroom, and two bedrooms units. For the last four years, all of our assisted living...
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8.4
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10 reviews
I would rate them all five. The community was very nice. Everyone was professional. They kept me very informed about my dads care. The staff will work with you so you feel very comforted knowing they are...
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.
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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8.0
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40 reviews
Friendly and very helpful staff members. Meals need to have less sodium, less fried. Not very many good heart healthy options.
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...
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8.0
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3 reviews
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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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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23 reviews
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...
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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9.0
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4 reviews
I live in a different State so a lot of my communication is via email or phone. I feel the staff is conscientious and tries to provide best care. If my Sister or I Identify a problem the staff usually...
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.
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...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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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...
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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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Cost of independent living in Portage Lakes, OH
The average cost of senior living in Portage Lakes is $3,993 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Montrose-Ghent, OH with an average of $3,684 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Portage Lakes, OH vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Portage Lakes, OH vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Portage Lakes, OH by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Portage Lakes
Recent reviews for independent living in Portage Lakes
Vitalia Senior Residences of Montrose in Copley, OH
4.9
The food is exceptional and the kitchen staff are accommodating and nice. The amenities that Vitalia offers are beyond any other facility that I toured. The Forenight infared camara in the residents rooms have alerted the staff immediately when my mother has fallen. It's been a game changer and ...
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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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Brookdale Canton
4.8
Staff is very helpful. Overall a great experience. Only downside has been food. Both cooks left shortly after they arrived - new nes are learning the ropes
I would recommend Brookdale Canton to others looking.
Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Friendly and welcoming staff. Several reviews for Danbury of Cuyahoga Falls and Danbury North Canton praise the kindness and approachability of the staff members, making new residents and their families feel at home.
Flexible dining options. Reviews for StoryPoint Medina mention the variety of dining choices available, including free continental breakfast and meals for purchase, as well as included dinner for independent living residents.
Positive community atmosphere. Numerous reviews highlight the sense of camaraderie among residents and staff at communities like Danbury of Cuyahoga Falls and StoryPoint Medina, with several residents expressing gratitude for the new friendships they've made.
Accommodating caregivers and aides. Reviews for Danbury North Canton and Brier Creek Senior Independent Living mention the helpfulness of caregivers and aides, providing support that allows residents to age in place and feel comfortable in their new living arrangements.
Clean and well-maintained facilities. Reviews consistently note the importance of cleanliness for their overall satisfaction with their senior living communities, with several residents commenting on the upkeep of facilities like Jackson Ridge and Danbury North Canton.
Supportive management. Reviews for StoryPoint Medina and Danbury North Canton highlight the role of effective communication and supportive management in ensuring residents and their families have peace of mind about their loved ones' care and well-being.
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Portage Lakes independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Portage Lakes independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Portage Lakes, 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 Portage Lakes 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 Portage Lakes 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
57.9%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
52.6%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
57.9%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.1%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
26.3%
8.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Portage Lakes 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 Portage Lakes communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
57.9%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
63.2%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
57.9%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Portage Lakes 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 Portage Lakes offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
68.4%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
47.4%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
52.6%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
73.7%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
63.2%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
73.7%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
57.9%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
47.4%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
47.4%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
63.2%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
63.2%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
42.1%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
42.1%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
68.4%
45.7%
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Springwood Luxury Active Adult Living, Maplewood at Cuyahoga Falls and Vista Veranda are the top-rated independent living facilities near Portage Lakes, Ohio. See full list of communities.
There are 19 independent living facilities near Portage Lakes, Ohio. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Portage Lakes, Ohio are Maplewood at Cuyahoga Falls, Vista Veranda and Danbury North Canton. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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