Assisted Living Communities in Akron, OH

"Brookdale Montrose has some of the largest apartment styles for Independent Living that I have seen. The two-bedroom we saw was beautiful, smelled great and was about 900 square feet! The best part is that their Assisted Living floor plans are identical and have full kitchens. The vibe we got when we entered the building was most unique. I did not expect to see to many active and happy faces. We visited on a Wednesday and there were tons of people in the common area where there was a popcorn cart and a bookmobile set up. Their activities director was so sweet and went through all the different programs my Mom might enjoy. I am very impressed with Brookdale. They know what they are doing. "

"My aunt has moved into Heritage Crossing. The staff there seems to genuinely care about the quality of life for their clients. They seem genuinely concerned about what my aunt's specific interests are. My aunt has been there and I'm in another state, but they talk to my sister and my mom about what my aunt would like to do. My aunt likes to arrange flowers, so they said that they could maybe go to Hobby Lobby and get some flowers for her to arrange. There's a lot of sunlight in their common areas, and several different seating areas so that people can gather in groups. It's bright, sunny, and very inviting. They're the cleanest and most well cared for facility we visited. A couple of places that we looked at were not so nice, but I think Heritage Crossing is of excellent value."

"My mother is moving into Mulberry Gardens Senior Living. We chose them because of the amenities, the size of the room, and the food. The staff was phenomenal in helping us and answering all our questions. It impressed us as the most complete care and the nicest setting. They also offer a small discount for veterans' families, which is nice. The tour was great. They have a podiatrist who comes for their nails. They have a hair salon. It's well laid out. It's open, airy, and very pleasant. They seem to be very much on top of their game. They're very knowledgeable and very kind. We talked to a couple of the residents, and everyone seemed very happy. It's beautiful."

Nestled along the tranquil shores of South Turkeyfoot Lake, St. Luke Portage Lakes in Akron, OH, provides a welcoming and faith-based continuing care setting that offers Assisted Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing with short-term rehabilitation, and more. The community comprises 56 skilled nursing rooms and 15 assisted living apartments, thoughtfully designed to offer comfort and convenience amid its beautiful lakeside environment. Here, residents benefit from compassionate care available 24-7-365, delivering peace of mind for both seniors and their families. Life at St. Luke has a deeply homelike ambiance with features like an on-site beauty/barber shop, library, walking paths, garden, patio, and scenic common areas that invite both quiet reflection and social engagement. The community promotes vibrant social life through scheduled activities, resident-led outings, and movie nights, supporting both mental engagement and companionship. Residents receive personalized assistance with daily living—such as bathing, dressing, transfers, and medication management—coupled with housekeeping, linen and clothing laundry services, and resident transportation, ensuring everyday life is easy and dignified. St. Luke Portage Lakes operates as a nonprofit organization, committed to nurturing residents' physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being, reflecting its strong values and mission-driven care philosophy. It accepts Medicare for rehabilitation (typically covering 100 days after hospitalization) and Medicaid for longer-term stays, while assisted living remains private pay—offering flexible financial options. Just minutes away, Portage Lakes State Park spans over 2,000 acres of lakes ideal for boating, fishing, and swimming—perfect for scenic outings or family visits. The striking nearby Frank Mason Raymond House, a historic Tudor-Revival mansion, offers cultural interest and architectural St. Luke sits only 20 minutes from downtown Akron and Belden Village, blending peaceful lakeside living with easy access to urban amenities and attractions. To learn more about this provider's license and review other available state reports, please visit: Ohio Department of Health Long-Term Care Provider Search

"I had a very nice and informative tour at Vitalia Senior Residences at Stow. The girl's name that took me around was Kerry, she was very attentive and did a very good job. It's a very nice facility, I just didn't feel like right now it was for me, but maybe in the future. The rooms were nice, they were up to date, they were clean and they were good sized. They had studios and apartments. They had a good variety of nice activities that are very accommodating to everybody's interests. I had a snack there, it was nice."

"Rooms are nice, modern and well equipped. Common areas are also very modern and nice. Nice group of people to chat with most days. Food is average but free for light breakfast and dinner. Staff are nice, outgoing, and personable. Very helpful as well. Highly recommended!"

"Regent of Stow was a nice place I would consider acceptable. They have good staff there. They have a good facility. They have a doctor and nurses that they employ. They have a movie theater and a nice dining hall. They play bingo, and they have recreational activities. The place seemed clean. We were there around lunchtime and people were being served. What I saw on the table looked all right, but we didn't have a chance to sample any of it. The staff during the tour was very nice and pleasant. She's a nurse and one of the management people there."

"Kentridge Senior Living was beautiful. It felt more like home. The rooms were spacious. The lady that gave the tour was friendly and answered all of our questions. She also gave additional information on organizations and veterans services/benefits that would pay for assisted living (and that was awesome!). They have games, music, films, and outings. If you're not ambulatory, they have chair fitness and chair volleyball as well."

"The rooms were of good size. I liked the size of the rooms, although my sister's in a two-bedroom, so she would prefer that, I'm sure. The rooms I saw were pretty much empty, so it's kind of hard to see what they'd be like when they're full of items, but they were very pleasant and roomy, and I liked them all. I know I didn't see anything I didn't like. The staff was very nice, very friendly, had a lot of information, and answered all my questions. They spent a lot of time talking to me. It went well. They showed me the dining area, and they gave me a treat. It was landscaped very nicely, and everything was very clean inside."

"I put my mother into Hudson Grande Senior Living. So far, I'm very pleased. My mother has been attending activities, and the food looks delicious. I've actually eaten there twice, and it is very good. My mom is getting the help she needs. The rooms are fine. For activities, they take them to movies. They make sure they get out of their rooms, and they show an appropriate older movie for the residents. They also have guessing games where they have to finish the end of the name of a movie show. They all play along on that, and they seem to enjoy it. They also have a thing where you would toss these large donut-shaped things over, and they were clapping for each other. Everybody was enjoying it. They take them to happy hour that doesn't involve alcohol unless they want that. The staff are all very friendly. They call me if there's a question about something. They're still getting to know my mother medically."

"We toured The Inn at Apple Ridge. They showed us the whole thing. We started in the assisted living and then we walked into the memory care area to see that whole section. It was all very nice. It was beautiful. When you walk in, the dining room is right there and the chapel is beautiful. They have a bar and it's just so clean. It's like you're in a five-star hotel. It was just unbelievable, but I felt it was too big of a facility for my aunt, that's why we didn't go with them. The staff was very informative, very friendly, answered all of our questions, and very knowledgeable. Their garden area was beautiful and they had a kitchen area. Everything was immaculate."

"I chose to be here. I picked the room I’m moving into. They explained the activities, and it sounded like they can keep me active. There were people talking to each other when I was there. I was very impressed with what I saw. The dining area looked big, it looked inviting, and you would think that it was a restaurant. It’s a nice looking, antsy place. They have an exercise room."

"My mom will be moving into Heritage Villas. It looked very nice. Stephanie was very knowledgeable, very caring, and very nice. We were taken to one of the villas and shown the room that she will have. It was like a house with a big living room, a kitchen, and an eating area. The residents were allowed access to the kitchen. They would provide 3 meals a day and snacks. All the residents of the villa met in the dining area, which was just like a regular house dining room. There was a community shower, so they just used that one shower, but all the rooms had their own private bathrooms. There was a nice patio that was enclosed with a lot of greenery around, bushes, and trees, so we didn't have to worry about her wandering."

"I just moved my sister in law yesterday at St. Luke, and they provide all the services we needed. They offer a lot of activities in house. They a full therapy on site, doctors that come on site, and they take care all the prescriptions to make sure her meds are always on a hand. They have three chefs there, and they treat them like they are in a restaurant. They sit down, order what they want on the menu, and are given an option of 4 entrees every dinner time. Actually, she moved in to what they called Dogwood Commons -- which is the assisted living part of it -- and they’re all brand new. The room she is in, she is the first one to stay there. The maintenance guys were helpful; they helped us move stuff in. They were right there to hook up the phone and the cable. The nursing staff was there right away to check on her and see if she needed anything. They have been wonderful."