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10 Best Nursing Homes in Akron, OH

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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 48 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 $4,760, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 978 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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All 5s honestly! I love how friendly and caring everyone is. The place is super clean, the staff is amazing, and it really feels like a safe, supportive home for my dad. They make everything easier for both...
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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Staff at Cherry creek well trained. Ever presented the have all the medical equipment available. Worth every penny! Cherry creek is run by Rn and staff are Nac trained in addition to elderly care training. ...
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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Excellent nurses and staff all caring treat you like family. Excellent therapy. Everyone very friendly, supportive and encouraging you on the journey to healing and recovery in the Rehab units. Very...
Provides: Nursing Homes
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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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It was very clean, and the social worker was really wonderful to come and help. All the therapy was excellent, but when it came to discharge, they had a specific number of days he could stay there, but they...
Provides: Nursing Homes
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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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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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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 was very pleased with the care my Uncle received . Staff went above and beyond to meet his needs. The activities were engaging and fun. Nursing care was professional and compassionate. I would ...
Provides: Nursing Homes
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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.
On behalf of our team of caregivers and support staff, thank you for considering our healthcare center. We offer a full range of medical services to meet the individual needs of our residents, including short-term rehabilitative services and long-term skilled care. Working with the resident’s...
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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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Provides: Nursing Homes
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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: Nursing Homes
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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: Nursing Homes
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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
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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: Nursing Homes
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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: Nursing Homes
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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 nursing homes in Akron, OH

The average cost of senior living in Akron is $4,760 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hartville, OH with an average of $4,547 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Akron, OH, vs. nearby cities

Akron, OH
$4,760/mo
$4,846/mo

Nursing homes costs in Akron, OH, vs. state and national averages

Akron, OH
$4,760/mo
$4,889/mo
U.S. national average
$5,004/mo

Nursing homes costs in Akron, OH, vs. other senior living options

$4,724/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,760/mo

Nursing homes costs in Akron, OH, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,593/mo
Studio
$5,002/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,798/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,305/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,773/mo

Senior living costs in Akron vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Akron, OH
Column state: Ohio
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAkron, OHOhioU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,760/mo$4,889/mo$5,004/mo
Assisted Living$4,683/mo$4,881/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$4,724/mo$4,889/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living$4,113/mo$3,967/mo$4,203/mo
Nursing Homes
Akron, OH:$4,760/mo
Ohio:$4,889/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Assisted Living
Akron, OH:$4,683/mo
Ohio:$4,881/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Akron, OH:$4,724/mo
Ohio:$4,889/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Akron, OH:$4,113/mo
Ohio:$3,967/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Akron, OH, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Akron 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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Nursing homes cost trends in Akron, OH

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Akron 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
Akron, OH$5,534/mo$5,167/mo+7.1%
Ohio$5,443/mo$5,236/mo+4.0%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Akron, OH
2024 average cost:$5,534/mo
2023 average cost:$5,167/mo
Percent change:+7.1%
Ohio
2024 average cost:$5,443/mo
2023 average cost:$5,236/mo
Percent change:+4.0%
National
2024 average cost:$5,667/mo
2023 average cost:$5,383/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Akron

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Akron

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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GreenView Assisted Living in Uniontown, OH

5.0
I can't say enough about the care that was given to my Mother in Assisted Living and Special Care Unit. The facility is very clean, the food hot and tasty with a nice variety of menu items. Any staff member, from Administrative, Nursing, Housekeeping/Laundry, Maintenance, Kitchen, Activities, ...
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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.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
64.1%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
61.5%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
82.1%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
82.1%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
69.2%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
53.8%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
82.1%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
61.5%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
69.2%
17.5%
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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
69.2%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
56.4%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
48.7%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.8%
1.3%
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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
53.8%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
56.4%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
53.8%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
43.6%
3.6%
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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
48.7%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
61.5%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
46.2%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
35.9%
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
64.1%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
48.7%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
53.8%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66.7%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
64.1%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.7%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
59%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
51.3%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
61.5%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
64.1%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
64.1%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
46.2%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
43.6%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
64.1%
0.4%
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