Situated along the Tuscarawas River in northwestern Ohio, Massillon houses 4 assisted living facilities for prospective residents. These facilities, along with the 14 in adjacent communities, charge a baseline monthly rate of around $6,000 in 2024. This exceeds the state norm of $5,294 and the national median of $5,350.
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2550 University Drive SE, Massillon, OH, 44646
4.5
(20 reviews)
"The Danbury of Massillon has been a wonderful place for my dad to be at! The staff are professional but are also caring and kind and they take the time to get to know the residents and almost feel like they’re family! Maintenance and hospitality are ..."
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2650 Ohio State Drive Southeast, Massillon, OH, 44646
4.4
(5 reviews)
"I’m happy with The Inn at University Village. It’s nice and clean. The staff is friendly and professional. The food is good, and the dining room is nice. They’d play bingo. They have karaoke. They have a bus, and they take them out to eat sometimes. ..."
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1610 First Street Ne, Massillon, OH, 44646
2.4
(10 reviews)
"My sister-in-law is at Amherst Meadows, and it's been a very positive experience with them. The place is very clean and well taken care of. The nurses are always available on short notice to help if the residents need help. Her room has a small livin..."
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205 Rohr Ave NW, Massillon, OH, 44646
"Hospitality House is an “aging in place” retirement community. Our home-like campus includes Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation, Assisted Li..."
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1119 Perry Drive North West, Canton, OH, 44708
4.5
(23 reviews)
"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 when she needs it. And then there is a doctor on staff i..."
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4550 Hills and Dales Rd NW, Canton, OH, 44708
4.6
(18 reviews)
"I am moving my mom into AVIVA Hills. It was just a nice place. It was clean and everything was brand new. They were updating a few things, and it seemed like everything was really up to date and had the latest kind of equipment. All the people were n..."
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3328-3332 13th St. NW, Canton, OH, 44708
4.4
(12 reviews)
"We went to Allay Senior Care of Meyers and we liked it. It's a smaller place, but the rooms were awesome, Melissa was wonderful, and she couldn't have been nicer. The place was clean and the people were nice. She went out of her way to show us everyt..."
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4515 22nd St NW, Canton, OH, 44708
4.5
(4 reviews)
"I have chosen them for my parents. They accept Medicaid waivers after 18 months. It was renovated. It was very clean and inviting. It's a nice facility. The staff who assisted me was Stephanie, and she was wonderful. She helped us with every step in ..."
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905 Pittsburg Ave NW, North Canton, OH, 44720
3.8
(23 reviews)
"My mom will move into Heritage Villas. I like it. I like that the caregiver on duty makes homemade food for them. They don't eat like Meals on Wheels or something like that. The room that we chose for my mom is nice. I like the room that we got for h..."
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360 Wabash Avenue North, Brewster, OH, 44613
4.5
(11 reviews)
"My cousin is in Franklin Hall. It is very nice. He has his own room and a little deck to sit on and look at the wooded area. He has his own TV, refrigerator and really likes the other residents. The staff and the owner could not be nicer and my ..."
READ MORE2550 cleveland avenue, nw, Canton, OH, 44709
4.3
(11 reviews)
"My experience with Canton Christian Home was terrific, I can do what I want to do and that freedom is very important to me. ..."
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3927 38th street nw, Canton, OH, 44718
4.3
(10 reviews)
"The Inn At Belden Village was very, very clean, and there's lots of activity. My dad felt very welcomed there. The outdoor rooms were nice, but they didn't have a pretty view out of the windows. It was like a parking lot. The facility was nicely set ..."
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12200 strausser street, northwest, Canal Fulton, OH, 44614
3.0
(25 reviews)
"My mother was a resident who suffered from Parkinson’s Disease and the Lewey Body Dementia that is sometimes associated with it. She was in the Memory Support Unit, and I can’t say enough about the kindness of the care she received. Each resident h..."
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626 34th Street NW, Canton, OH, 44709
4.5
(5 reviews)
"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, the physical therapists were a dedicated and knowledge..."
READ MORE836 34th street, n.w., Canton, OH, 44709
3.2
(7 reviews)
"My mother needed just a little of help with her medications, but wanted to stay active with her friends. Glenwood provides this for her and more. We love she has her freedom but is still in a safe place. ..."
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800 Market Avenue North, Canton, OH, 44702
3.5
(4 reviews)
"I visited this facility for the first time with my mother as we looked for a place for my grandparents. It was beautiful. It had a very classy look to it. It looked like a fine home not a institutional home. The staff was very attentive and the resid..."
READ MORE517 Park St, Navarre, OH, 44662
3.0
(4 reviews)
"My father just spent time In the rehab section and the only good thing I can say about that stay for my father was an aid named Susan.. She went above and beyond and showed true compassion to the patients! The lack of communication between family mem..."
READ MORE220 applegrove street, northeast, North Canton, OH, 44720
1.0
(1 reviews)
"The assisted living at Saint Luke Lutheran Home was brand new. I think they've only opened about a month when I was there, so there weren't too many residents yet. They were still getting their feet underneath them. When I looked at the memory care u..."
READ MOREAccording to costs in the 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, Massillon seniors anticipate assisted living costs of around $6,000 per month. This rate exceeds the state median of $5,294 as well as the national rate of about $5,350. It also tracks higher than costs in many nearby cities. For example, in Youngstown, fees run about $1,350 lower than in Massillon, and in Mansfield, assisted living facilities charge around $4,243.
Massillon
$6,000
Ohio
$5,294
United States
$5,350
Cleveland
$4,984
Akron
$5,390
Youngstown
$4,650
Mansfield
$4,243
Assisted living facilities in Massillon charge approximately $4,633 per month for services. This is about $300 higher than the state median of $4,350 and the national rate of $4,300.
Medicaid eligible seniors in Massillon may be able to get financial assistance with their assisted living expenses through one of Ohio’s two programs. These are known as MyCare Ohio and the Assisted Living Waiver Program.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Ohio page.
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:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Ohio page.
Assisted living fees in Massillon come in near $6,000 per month, tracking higher than nonresidential long-term care solutions but lower than institutional care. By comparison, seniors who need home health care pay about $280 less per month for services, while those attending adult day health care anticipate monthly expenses of around $1,788. On the other hand, nursing homes charge considerably higher fees of roughly $7,908 for semi-private accommodations.
Home Health Care
$5,720
Adult Day Health Care
$1,788
Assisted Living Facility
$6,000
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$7,908
Note: Since data for Massillon is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Canton, instead.
Several nonprofit agencies and organizations provide free and low-cost services to older adults in the Massillon region. These resources help older adults plan for current and future care needs, access community-based services and identify options for paying for assisted living.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Direction Home Akron Canton | (800) 421-7277 | Direction Home Akron Canton is the Area Agency on Aging for Massillon. This nonprofit agency administers a range of services to complement or supplement what assisted living facilities provide, including social and recreational programs, congregate meals and information and referrals for community-based services. It also serves as the long-term care ombudsman for the region and can help older adults resolve issues with billing problems, intake or discharge procedures and substandard quality of care. |
| Senior Center | (330) 837-2784 | Massillon’s senior center is operated by the city’s Parks and Recreation Department and offers special programming for older adults. For a low annual fee, seniors can participate in weekly bowling, age-friendly flexibility classes, board and card games, movie afternoons and birthday and holiday celebrations. The center also provides seasonal tax assistance and monthly blood pressure screenings. |
| Veterans Service Commission | (330) 451-7457 | Stark County’s Veterans Service Commission helps veterans in the Massillon region access services and benefits such as nonemergency medical transportation, financial assistance and social programs. It can also help veterans determine whether they qualify for VA benefits such as pensions, Aid and Attendance or veterans’ home placement, which can help control care expenses. |
| Community Legal Aid Services | (866) 584-2350 | Community Legal Aid is a local nonprofit organization that provides free legal services to those aged 60 and over in Massillon. Through this agency, older adults can get one-on-one help with obtaining public benefits such as Social Security, Supplemental Security Income, Medicare and Medicaid. |
| Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program | (800) 686-1578 | OSHIIP is a statewide program that provides free health insurance options counseling to those eligible for Medicare. Older adults can call the program’s hotline for personalized help with understanding their Medicare benefits, determining Medicaid eligibility and comparing Medigap and Medicare Advantage plans. |
In Massillon, as in the rest of Ohio, assisted living communities are called residential care facilities and are overseen by the Ohio Department of Health. This agency outlines the scope of care facilities must provide and ensures high-quality services through initial and annual licensing processes. It also enforces rules regarding staffing and staff training, care planning and intake and discharge procedures.
Massillon-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
Anita
5.0
Review of Danbury Massillon
The Danbury of Massillon has been a wonderful place for my dad to be at! The staff are professional but are also caring and kind and they take the time to get to know the residents and almost feel...
Provider response
Hi Anita, Thank you for your review!
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N. J. Weller & Family
4.0
Review of Danbury Massillon
Our parents resided in a 2 bedroom apartment at the Massillon Danbury for 6 1/2 years. During that time we found all of the staff (Nursing, Administration, Life Enrichment, Kitchen, Housekeeping...
Provider response
Hello, Thank you so much for your review of your parents' experience at Danbury Massillon. We're thrilled to hear that our team provided caring and compassionate service and that your parents...
Assisted Living
VideoSteve
5.0
Review of Danbury Massillon
Without any siblings, not only was Danbury Massillon the absolute best place for my parents, it was also the best place for my peace of mind. My only regret is that they never planned for their...
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