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Akron is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 46 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Akron, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Akron is about $4,672, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 881 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
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9.9
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98 reviews
Maplewood is in everyway the next best place if you can't be home. The staff is wonderful, the food very good, the cleanliness is pristine. The patient care is excellent. We can highly recommend Maplewood.
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......Read more
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9.8
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41 reviews
I placed my mother in the memory care/assisted living area of Danbury. She has her own "apartment" where she sleeps, watches TV, and showers. The furniture in the room is all her's. The staff, with some...
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 Danbury Cuyahoga Woods! 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......Read more
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9.7
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37 reviews
My mom is 87 years old and was living by herself in her condo. She needed help with shopping, laundry, meal prep, bathing and cleaning. She started falling and was unable to get up without help. She often...
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......Read more
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9.6
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76 reviews
Lots of things to do people just need to take advantage n=morning and lunch services are great but dinner needs attention but the staff all try and overall its good.
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.
Welcome to StoryPoint Medina! 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 and assisted living. Throughout each service level, we strive to make......Read more
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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......Read more
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9.4
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28 reviews
After an accident on her scooter left my Step-mother with a broken hip and what had previously been manageable dementia behaviors, now raging uncontrollably, my father and I had to find the best place for...
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.
For nearly 25 years, Arden Courts Memory Care has catered to the special needs of individuals with memory loss. Staffed by specially trained caregivers, Arden Courts cares for individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. Each community features home like common areas,......Read more
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9.3
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33 reviews
The program at Danbury is good, and probably exceeds much of what is available elsewhere. However, there have been noticeable changes over the last 6 months that many attribute to the "new management". I...
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 Danbury Tallmadge! 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......Read more
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9.3
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43 reviews
She loves it there. Good value for price. And so many nice people! While we were "shopping" facilities, they were so helpful. One of the big "pluses" for us is the Cardinal DOES accept Medicare for advanced...
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.
Since 1986 Cardinal Village has been offering large studio, one and two bedroom apartments for seniors looking for independent and assisted living options within a safe and secure environment. Pets are also welcome and activities are abundant with exercise programs, educational and cultural......Read more
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9.3
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59 reviews
Apartment was beautiful with lots of light. ( 2 bedrooms - 2 bathrooms)Rooms can be a long walk. Food is very good. Staff is fabulous!
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.
Brookdale Montrose is a senior living community located in scenic and accessible Akron, Ohio. Our community boasts beautifully landscaped grounds offering peaceful and tranquil living while also offering all the conveniences that come being near a metropolitan area. Residents at Brookdale......Read more
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9.2
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36 reviews
My mother is a current resident at Brookdale Barberton. She very much likes living there and frequently compliments the staff and the food. Having spent quite a bit of time there, I can vouch for that...
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.
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.......Read more
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9.2
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25 reviews
What I like the most about Vitalia Senior Residences is the friendly staff and the fellow inmates. I would certainly recommend this community to other families based on the experience.
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.
Vitalia Senior Residences at Stow is Summit County's premier continuum of care community featuring Independent, Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Villas. At Vitalia at Stow, we understand that no matter the person's age, an active and engage lifestyle is critical for health and well-being. That......Read more
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9.1
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50 reviews
My only negative would be that the dining room service needs to be more efficient. Doesn't seem to be much order to how they wait on people. Numerous times I have ate meals with my friend and we have gone...
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.
Heritage Crossing is a senior living community located in Akron, Ohio, that offers assisted living and memory care services. We understand that each resident has unique needs and preferences, so we work with them and their family members to customize the level of care needed to ensure their......Read more
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9.1
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20 reviews
I have never met such loving caring care takers anywhere I've been. So friendly and very welcoming I always ask them to rent me a room when I'm there because I feel so comfortable I feel like I belong my...
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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8.9
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26 reviews
Honestly, I can answer pretty quickly. I would rate a 5 for all of those. My father has only been there for a couple of months. But, so far everything has exceeded expectations. We would absolutely recommend...
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.
As author Mary Pipher says, "We believe the search for the right place is the search for the right people." Since 2005, KentRidge Senior Living has built a reputation for superior service and care for residents and their families that has made us into the premier choice for assisted living in......Read more
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8.6
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13 reviews
Visit often. Don't let the little things slip. I have had to stay on them regularly about the cleaning of her room.. it appears dusty often. Don't be afraid to speak up for your loved one They could...
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.
Just outside of Akron, Ohio, Mulberry Gardens Memory Care provides engaging programs and around-the-clock personalized care to residents and families in need of memory care services. The community features garden areas, an outdoor patio, and plenty of cozy sitting areas. Adjacent to Munroe Falls......Read more
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8.6
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36 reviews
The price is very competitive for comparable facilities in our area. And, overall, we are happy with the care our Mom is receiving. She's safe, getting the medical attention she needs, and is doing much...
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......Read more
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8.2
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52 reviews
Eden Vista has been a wonderful place for my mom. The staff is kind, attentive, and I feel as though this is the best place for her. The only problem is the kitchen food is good, but it is often late and...
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.
Eden Vista of Stow is a luxurious senior living community offering assisted living and Alzheimer's and dementia care for seniors in the Stow, Ohio area. Stow is just north of Akron in a rural area known for its beautiful scenery and delightful shopping opportunities in downtown Stow and other......Read more
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8.0
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9 reviews
The actual facility is in a completely different league than any of the others we looked at. Just beautiful FYI we looked into 8 places. All the staff at Vitalia from management to care givers to nurses to...
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.
VITALIA® has the means to provide residents with a wide variety of things to learn, participate in, and enjoy. From an inviting restaurant to ample entertainment spaces, our senior community campus allows for exposure to new things regularly while still visiting favorites that you know and......Read more
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8.0
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32 reviews
Brookdale Bath has been a life changing ( in the best of ways ) for my brother as a resident and for the rest of his family. The staff is professional and friendly as well as ready to answer questions and...
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......Read more
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It is a Christian organization. The residents are treated with care and love. The staff is very authentic, they are caring. They have done a great job with communication during the pandemic. The food is...
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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7.1
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8 reviews
All 5 stars for Regent of Stow! The place is fabulous and exceeded all expectations that I had. It is a very nice place for your loved ones.
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.
Newly renovated community in the heart of Stow Ohio, Nestled among the parks of Summit Seven spacious studio apartments , Open common areas and affordably priced....Read more
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7.0
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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......Read more
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2.3
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35 reviews
Greenfield Estates is a good value, but like all places in these circumstances, you must be vigilant of your loved one. Overall it has been a good experience in a difficult situation.
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.
Greenfield Estates is a unique memory care community dedicated to residents who are living with Alzheimer's and related dementia. Greenfield Estates is part of the Anthem Memory Care family of communities. The dedicated staff at Greenfield Estates provides a high level of personalized care as a......Read more
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I am very happy that we chose this community. The location is perfect its very close to me which makes it easy to take her to doctor appointments. So far she likes it there she said the food is good. She...
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.
Our Independent Living apartments offer an independent living lifestyle with support services. There are 140 individual one and two bedroom apartments. The outside entrance offers gardening opportunities on the private patio and inside entrances offer access to dining and social areas. Three......Read more
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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......Read more
Cost of nursing homes in Akron, OH
The average cost of senior living in Akron is $4,672 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hartville, OH with an average of $4,452 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Akron, OH vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Akron, OH vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Akron vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Akron, OH by room type
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Average cost of Nursing Homes in Akron over time
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Akron
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Akron
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.
Akron nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Akron nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Akron, 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 Akron nursing homes
Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Akron that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Akron, OHNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
65.8%
2.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
63.2%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
81.6%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
81.6%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
71.1%
9.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
55.3%
0.7%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
81.6%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
65.8%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
71.1%
17.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Akron nursing homes
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 Akron Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Akron, OHNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
68.4%
3.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
57.9%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
13.2%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Akron nursing homes
Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Akron partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Akron, OHNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
55.3%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
57.9%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
52.6%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
44.7%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Akron nursing homes
Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Akron communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Akron, OHNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
63.2%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
44.7%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
36.8%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Akron nursing homes
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Akron offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Akron, OHNational
Activity director
Activity director
65.8%
0.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
55.3%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
68.4%
6.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
65.8%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
68.4%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
60.5%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
52.6%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
63.2%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
65.8%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
65.8%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
47.4%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
44.7%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
65.8%
0.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
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