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.