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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 350 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 $5,612, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase.

To learn more, browse our 6498 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area. You may also consider nearby communities such as Campbellsport, Charlestown and Black Horse.

 

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Mom has been at Canton Christian Home for 7 years. What a great place! They have all levels of care. Mom started out in Independent Living and as her health has changed she has been able to move on to...
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.
Canton Christian Home has been a fixture in Canton, Ohio's landscape for over 45 years. In these many years, we have grown and we have changed. However, the one thing that remains constant is the care that we provide to our elders.Situated on seven acres in Stark County, Ohio, we are...
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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.
Hospitality House includes a Skilled Nursing facility that is rated 4 stars by Medicare's 'Nursing Home Compare.' We offer 3 levels of service: Skilled Nursing, Assisted living, and Independent Living. Our small campus allows our residents to age in place and not face moves to other facilities as...
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Staff is really great and thee place is so nice look at the pictures, the team really does go above and beyond. i feel very relieved knowing we found a place for my mom bc we have been looking for a long...
Provides: 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.
Resorts at Daughters of Miriam is a secure, 25-apartment memory care assisted living community dedicated to providing compassionate, personalized care for individuals living with dementia. Our caring team creates a safe, supportive environment where residents can thrive while offering families...
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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.
Located in the upscale, welcoming community of North Olmsted, Ohio, Otterbein North Olmsted SeniorLife Community is an assisted living community that provides a wide range of benefits. Located minutes from the mall, hundreds of restaurants, and the MetroParks, our community is the ideal place to...
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After visiting other facilities The Ganzhorn did not have the same feeling of a nursing home/memory care place like the others. Felt comfortable and homelike. Have felt very comfortable having my mom there....
Provides: 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.
Located on the west side of Cleveland on the same campus as the Cleveland Clinic Avon, The Ganzhorn Suites is a highly specialized memory care assisted living community committed to meeting the evolving needs of residents with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. We understand that...
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The experience was good. My sweet mother passed away there. They were very compassionate and accommodating with the hospice process. They kind of all became like family to us.
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.
A central element of Keystone Senior is in our commitment to engage the interests, needs, wants and dreams of our residents which leads to experiencing an elevated life in seven key areas: Emotional: humor, celebrations, music and the friendships that are developed. Environmental: Miles of...
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We first visited Community Commons in March when our father was slipping into the later stages of Dementia. His move from his former facility was seamless as the staff thoughtfully & carefully helped him...
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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.
Community Commons is currently ranked #1 on the Residential Care and Family Satisfaction Surveys by the Ohio Department of Aging.At Community Commons, our residents can have all the comforts of home in their own private apartment. Our Commons family members have peace of mind knowing their loved...
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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.
At Aventura at Humility House, we focus on the unique needs and wants of our seniors, while working collaboratively with residents and their families. Our team of caregivers aim to design a custom person-centered approach to nurturing one's true self. Residences and communal areas at Aventura at...
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The staff was very good. The only issue we had was a misunderstanding in terms of what otc treatments were not permitted. Such as cbd gummies that are purchased at Walmart.
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.
Our continuum of care model embraces all lifestyles and levels of care, allowing our residents to enjoy maximum autonomy and independence in the most home-like setting possible.Check us out today and see why we say... there is really something special for everyone at Ashland Village Assisted Living.
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My wife has Alzheimer's she has been a resident at governor's pointe for 18 months. I have found governor's pointe to be a excellent place for my wife to be.if a problem arises they are addressed right...
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.
Quality senior care in elegant, residential-style surroundings is offered at Governor's Pointe. Personalized assistance with activities of daily living, such as dressing, bathing, eating and medication monitoring provides you with security and peace-of-mind. Residents can choose to participate in...
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I am very happy with the care that is given from a wonderful community. The staff is excellent in every day. The community is clean and enjoyable. They offer excellent meals. And the activities are wonderful...
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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 Commons of Greenbriar, one of the area's finest assisted living residences has been created to offer the luxury of service, the company of friends and the ease of worry-free living to discerning adults who deserve to live the good life. Dedicated, highly trained associates promote a sense of...
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Facility and staff are great. Only issue is that maintenance requests often take longer than I would like. Personally think there should be an additional maintenance person as the two maintenance men, who...
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.
Vitalia North Royalton opened Spring of 2022, in the heart of the community. This is a vivacious environment for seniors looking to thrive in a place with as little or as much care as necessary. Known in Northeast Ohio, for our burgeoning Active Adult Lifestyle, friends and families of Vitalia...
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The staff was amazing with my mom and provided much needed support for dad. Facility was clean and the residents well cared for. Once my mom passed, it was hard to get a refund for the rest of the month she...
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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The facility is very clean and comfortable with some nice cozy spots on the main floor. It has a beautiful chapel where mass is said 6 days a week. A library with a good assortment of topics. The staff is...
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.
Personalized care in scenic AvonOnce known as a farming town, the city of Avon has transformed into a vibrant and thriving area where the town’s residents can find everything they need. The Lorain County Metro Parks’ Miller Nature Preserve displays prehistoric ferns to exotic orchids in its new...
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Overall, it's been a pleasant experience, but the only thing they really have to improve on is the quality of their food. We really like that it's Catholic, because religion and having a relationship with...
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.
Mount Alverna Village – Parma, OhioSituated on 24 picturesque acres in Parma, Ohio, Mount Alverna Village offers a welcoming, faith-based senior living community where residents can enjoy an enriching lifestyle with access to the care they need—now and in the future.We provide a full continuum of...
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Everything is working out well for my uncle with his move to this community. They are taking very good care of him, and his needs. This is a lovely community, and I'am pleased with all they have done for us....
Provides: 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.
Kemper House As a licensed residential care facility, Kemper House is dedicated to caring for individuals with all stages and all types of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. We welcome tours seven days a week and encourage you to stop in anytime. Kemper House is designed to offer...
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The Belvedere is a hidden gem tucked away from the main roads of Westlake. The Tudor building is quaint and well kept, the grounds are peppered with beautiful flowers that bloom from early Spring to Fall,...
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.
Belvedere Assisted Living* Locally owned and operated near beautiful Crocker Park* Home-like atmosphere with hotel-like amenities * Beautiful English Tudor Estate with award winning landscaped grounds in a safe and secureenvironment* Charming town center, interior porches andbeautiful spaces for...
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This Independence Village has exceptional staff and my apartment has been just "right". My husband died in May of last year. The staff and residents could not have been more caring and supportive. Their...
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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.
Welcome to Independence Village! Our community offers independent living, assisted living and memory care services. With these specially designed living options, our residents can maintain their independence and also get the support they need when it’s the most essential. This is why we work to...
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The friendliness of the staff members are excellent, the weekday staff are very nice and generally very helpful. The weekend staff could be a little more helpful, but from what we are have seen the care...
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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Small homelike senior living apartments are a good size for the price staff are always friendly and inviting and easy to talk to. Activities keep my mom engaged and I enjoy her telling me about the things...
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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.
Levy Gardens is a Jewish assisted living community located in the growing town of Youngstown, OH. Youngstown is located in Trumbull and Mahoning Counties, and home to just over 67,000 people. Youngstown has a lot of new shops, stores and great restaurants allowing residents the opportunity to do...
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I can't score the food as I haven't had that. I believe all the others would be a 5. What we like the most about the community is The ease of getting in and out of the facility, friendliness of staff and the...
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.
The Gardens at Liberty Park sits on over five beautiful acres and is conveniently located within 20 minutes of Akron and Cleveland. We provide a tranquil setting, with close proximity to beautiful parks, shopping, and restaurants. Rooms are designed to provide comfort, natural light and...
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The staff is friendly, supportive, and always willing to help. The food is generally good, but it could benefit from a little more variety. At times, meals are not served as hot as they should be, which...
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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.
Pull up to Beachwood Commons, and you’ll see a beautiful community accented with dappled stone, majestic pillars, and a cinnamon-hued roof. Venture inside and you’ll find that same warmth in the remarkable care and stellar surroundings. Your comfort and fulfillment are top priorities here. Relax...
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The staff seemed attentive, the environment warm as I toured. Now that my Mom is a resident, that still holds true. Very easy to communicate needs and get things done.
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.
Forest Hills Place is a community with big heart, we offer personalized service for seniors needing assisted living and also memory care for those with dementia. We are located in a quiet wooded neighborhood in Cleveland, Ohio just east of Forest Hill Park. Your health and safety is a top...
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As of late they have hired contract nurses for weekend support. The contract nurses have been quick to send my father to the hospital for treatment/ evaluation when it's questionable if it's warranted. ...
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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The staff seemed amazing-the apartment fronts were really nice and it was just an overall good impression. We love the place - definitely a 5 - my mother in law is not happy with her stay - but the family...
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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.
Maplewood at Chardon provides a healthy, invigorating environment for all seniors, as well as specialized assistance for those in need of memory care. The heart of Maplewood is embodied through an approach to assisted living that offers premier care to seniors who need some support in their...
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Cost of nursing homes in Akron, OH

The average cost of senior living in Akron is $5,612 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hartville, OH with an average of $5,568 per month.

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

Akron, OH
$5,612/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Akron, OH, vs. other senior living options

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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$5,612/mo$5,696/mo$5,847/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$3,068/mo$3,241/mo$3,520/mo
Nursing Homes
Akron, OH:$5,612/mo
Ohio:$5,696/mo
U.S.:$5,847/mo
Assisted Living
Akron, OH:$5,390/mo
Ohio:$5,687/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Akron, OH:$6,635/mo
Ohio:$6,894/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Akron, OH:$3,068/mo
Ohio:$3,241/mo
U.S.:$3,520/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 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Akron, OH$5,917/mo$5,557/mo+6.5%
Ohio$5,902/mo$5,691/mo+3.7%
National$6,098/mo$5,866/mo+4.0%
Akron, OH
2024 average cost:$5,917/mo
2023 average cost:$5,557/mo
Percent change:+6.5%
Ohio
2024 average cost:$5,902/mo
2023 average cost:$5,691/mo
Percent change:+3.7%
National
2024 average cost:$6,098/mo
2023 average cost:$5,866/mo
Percent change:+4.0%
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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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Lakeside Assisted Living at the Normandy in Rocky River, OH

4.7
My dad always speaks to the quality of the food and availability. My dad never did activities before and does them now. Enjoys himself and recreating with friends. I picked this facility because of the great incentive - fee off per month for 1st 5 months and the fact services are not tiered and ...
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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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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
54.3%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
47.7%
9.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
88.3%
23.7%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
90%
24%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
61.4%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
40%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
88.9%
20.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
52.9%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
59.7%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

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
55.4%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
41.1%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
44.6%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20%
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
44.6%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
44.9%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
40.3%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
41.4%
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
34%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
48.6%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
40.6%
0.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
21.7%
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
54.6%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
38.9%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
38.6%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55.7%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
53.4%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.1%
6.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
47.1%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
46.6%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
53.1%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
52.3%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
34.6%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.3%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
52%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

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