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The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Canton, OH for 2024

Canton, Ohio, is home to the Pro Football Hall of Fame and is located about 24 miles south of Akron and just 60 from the metropolis of Cleveland. It’s home to around 70,500 people, and approximately 14.6% of those residents are seniors ages 65 and older. With plenty of amenities and parks and a low cost of living, Canton has plenty to offer seniors looking for assisted living.

Assisted living is a great option for seniors who want to have ready access to support staff or who need help with the tasks of daily living, such as meal preparation or laundry, but still want to live as independently as possible. Seniors looking for assisted living facilities in Canton, Ohio, can expect to pay around $4,633 per month, according to the 2020 Genworth Cost of Care Survey. This is around $300 more than the average for Ohio and the United States as a whole.

This guide to assisted living in Canton covers what you can expect to pay for services and how that compares to surrounding cities, the pros and cons of retiring in Canton and local resources and organizations for seniors.

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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Canton

In Ohio, the Bureau of Regulatory Operations within the larger Ohio Department of Health is responsible for overseeing assisted living communities, also known as residential care facilities (RCF). This office keeps a record of all RCFs in the state and is responsible for ensuring these facilities abide by all the pertinent laws.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Canton

  • Canton has a host of hospitals and medical facilities. Mercy Hospital is part of the Cleveland Clinic health care system, and Aultman Hospital was ranked as No.10 in the state. Seniors also have access to the Summa Health system in neighboring Summit County as well as dozens of doctors’ offices, urgent cares and medical facilities in Canton and the surrounding areas.
  • One of the biggest advantages of retiring in Canton is the extremely low cost of living. It’s around 25% lower overall to live in Canton than the average U.S. city, and health care is around 18% lower in this area than the national average.
  • The Northeast Ohio area experiences all four seasons, which can benefit seniors who enjoy the spring flowers and beautiful fall foliage. However, it also means that summers can be warm, with the average July high coming in at 83 degrees F, and winters are cold and snowy, with January lows around 20 degrees F and 39 inches of snow per year on average.
  • Seniors can take advantage of Canton’s public transportation through SARTA. It takes riders to and from common destinations, including the hospitals, the Belden Village shopping area and the public library branches. Seniors over the age of 65 are also eligible for a discounted pass.
  • The Canton area does have higher crime rates for both property and violent crime when compared to the rest of the country. The U.S. average rate for violent crime is 22.7 while Canton’s is 51.7, and the national average for property crime is 35.4 while Canton’s is 74.5. However, most of the crime is in the downtown area, and assisted living facilities in Plain Township, Jackson Township and North Canton are in decidedly safer areas. Assisted living facilities also have security measures in place to ensure the safety of their residents.

Paying for Assisted Living in Canton

According to the 2020 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, assisted living costs an average of $4,633 per month in Canton. The state of Ohio is $4,350, and the national average is $4,300.

The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

Canton’s monthly cost for assisted living is only a few hundred dollars more than the state and national averages of $4,350 and $4,300, respectively. However, at $4,633 per month, Canton’s assisted living costs are some of the most expensive in the area, with only Akron having higher costs at $4,875. In the Northeast Ohio area, Cleveland comes in cheaper than Canton at $3,950 per month. On the eastern Ohio/West Virginia border, Youngstown’s assisted living averages $4,038.

Canton

$4,633

Ohio

$4,350

The United States

$4,300

Akron

$4,875

Cleveland

$3,950

Youngstown

$4,038

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

While there are several assisted living facilities in Canton, there are other options for seniors as well. Homemaker and home health aide services are both slightly cheaper at just $4,338 per month, and adult day care is only $975 per month in this area. A nursing home is the most expensive option, with a semiprivate room running around $6,540 and a private room coming in at $7,604 per month.

Homemaker Services

$4,338

Home Health Aide

$4,338

Adult Day Health Care

$975

Assisted Living Facility

$4,633

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$6,540

Nursing Home Facility (private room)

$7,604

Note: Care cost date for Canton was not available, so data for the Canton area was used instead.

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Canton

Seniors in Ohio who can use a state Assisted Living Waiver or the residential state supplement program to help pay assisted living costs.

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Ohio page.

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Canton

More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:

  • Veterans Benefits
  • Life Insurance Policy
  • Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Ohio page.

Free Assisted Living Resources in Canton

Canton has several resources and organizations for seniors who may need assistance. These services help seniors with matters such as understanding Medicare benefits, applying for government assistance, and taking advantage of any veterans benefits.

ResourceContactService
Direction Home Akron Canton Area Agency on Aging and Disabilities(800) 421-7277The Direction Home Akron Canton Area Agency on Aging and Disabilities is an organization run through the Ohio Department of Aging. It helps connect seniors with other area resources in Stark County as well as the surrounding counties.
Stark County Veterans Service Commission(330) 451-7457The Stark County Veterans Service Commission is the local agency for veterans. It helps connect veterans and their dependents with local resources, including those that can assist with health care and finances. They also help people understand veterans’ benefits and what they’re entitled to.
Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program(866) 243-5678The Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program helps Ohio seniors, including those in Canton, access fresh, nutritious vegetables and fruit to supplement their diets. To be eligible, seniors need to be at least 60 years old and may need to meet certain income requirements.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Canton

Canton-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in Ohio are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Ohio page for more information about these laws.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Canton

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Cynthia

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Brookdale Canton

My mother is staying at Brookdale Canton, and it's been wonderful. They provide three meals. They clean her room once a week. They do her laundry once a week. She has assistance in the bathroom...

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Peggy Stabholz

I am/was a resident of this facility

Review of Bethany

I was at Bethany for rehab for a month. I heard about the high ratings of Bethany and wanted to be there. They lived up to their excellent ratings! The room was comfortable, the food delicious...

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MCJC1

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Sanctuary Grande in North Canton

Facility is very clean All staff professional and caring Food is excellent Activities available throughout the day and evening. Wide variety of activities

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