Situated along the Tuscarawas River in northwestern Ohio, Massillon houses 4 assisted living facilities for prospective residents. These facilities, along with the 20 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.
In our directory, we take a closer look at the quality of local assisted living facilities through 385 reviews unbiased reviews. Based on this feedback, we observe an average quality score of 4.0 out of 5 stars stars.
CARING STARS WINNER
2550 University Drive SE, Massillon, OH 44646
4.6
(23 reviews)
"Danbury Massillon is the best one I have visited. It's a little pricey though. The people were wonderful. They tried to do everything to get us in there, but my stepmom said she was not going to live there because it was like they would do everything..."
$3,532
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 mother was at Amherst Meadows. They cared more than the place where she is currently, and the quality of their people might have been a little bit better. What I didn't like about it was they didn't care if my mom did anything or not. They didn't ..."
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205 Rohr Ave NW, Massillon, OH 44646
Sprenger Health Care Of Massillon is an “aging in place” retirement community. Our home-like campus includes Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation and Assisted Living options so when a resident’s needs change they can remain in the circle of care they trust. We are located just off Lincoln Way in Perry Township for convenient access to Massillon, Canton, and surrounding areas. The location is close to area hospitals and a full range of medical services, and is convenient for visits from family and friends. For those who need minimal support but want the comfort and security of a caring community, Sprenger Health Care Of Massillon also offers Independent Living. The efficiency apartments offer amenities including delicious meals, privacy, free parking, social activities, and much more. Nursing staff are available 24/7 on site. Assisted living offers ground level private rooms feature ample closets, half baths, and lockable doors to encourage a more homelike experience. A full range of support services are offered, enabling each guest to retain their own level of independence. And, of course, 24-hour nursing care is available on-site should it become necessary. 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
$2,914
4041 Heritage Center Drive, Copley, OH 44321
5.0
(4 reviews)
"I toured Vitalia Senior Residences at Montrose. In the independent living, their townhouses and garages look like there is a lot of independence. The properties were beautiful and it's accessible. The staff was were very helpful. The food didn't seem..."
$2,620
251 N Cleveland Massillon Rd, Akron, OH 44333
5.0
(4 reviews)
"I toured Heritage Crossing. It's going to fit my needs very well for my mother. The rooms were nice. The pricing was fair from what I'm seeing with the market. I liked it because there were more individual residents versus couples, which made it easi..."
$3,650
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CARING STARS WINNER
190 West Bath Road, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223
5.0
(25 reviews)
"My sister had been ill and her dementia had worsened. We had secured an apartment at Maplewood but feared that she was too weak to be transferred there. I called Maplewood’s Director of Admissions to tell her of the situation. She informed me tha..."
$5,850
5511 Fishcreek Rd, Stow, OH 44224
5.0
(2 reviews)
"I went to Eden Vista of Stow. We liked that it looked clean and homey, not like a big, fancy hotel. The apartments had a living area, a kitchen area, a bedroom, and a bathroom. The person who took us around was very friendly and very informative...."
$3,500
CARING STARS WINNER
122 Medina Rd., Medina, OH 44256
4.9
(38 reviews)
"Dad moved into Story Point almost a year ago now. He is settling in and loves the community and friendships he has made. The menu is very nice and my wife and I often joke that we are going to move in so we can eat the food. The staff has been great..."
$3,500
CARING STARS WINNER
939 Portage Road, Wooster, OH 44691
4.8
(22 reviews)
"I visited with my mom, who may become a resident in the future. Brad gave us a great tour and answered all our questions. It seems like a great place, warm and inviting, with a great layout that is very accessible...."
$4,275
4245 Glen Dr., Millersburg, OH 44654
4.8
(14 reviews)
"Even though we only spent a short time at the facility due to our mom's rapidly declining health, we were blessed by the care the staff at Danbury provided. The administrative team, led by Tom, were incredibly helpful, kind, and considerate which he..."
$3,261
CARING STARS WINNER
850 Applegrove Street NE, Canton, OH 44721
4.8
(17 reviews)
"Our Dad has lived at the Sanctuary Grande for a little over a year, and we are extremely happy with the entire experience. The staff, including front desk personnel, dining room workers and cooks, nursing staff and aides, administration, and others..."
$3,820
4291 Allen Road, Stow, OH 44224
4.6
(13 reviews)
"I toured Vitalia Senior Residences at Stow. The place was gorgeous and very nice. Everything seemed like it was going to be great. It was very costly. It was probably going to be very costly for my mom's condition. She doesn't need two-person assist ..."
$2,740
CARING STARS WINNER
1691 Queens Gate Circle, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
4.6
(20 reviews)
"My church does ministry at Danbury in Cuyahoga Falls, OH. The residents seem very well cared for and they are always nice to us (there are 3 of us that go to Danbury in Cuyahoga Falls). I would give them a very high review. Lynn Bell Stow, OH..."
$3,960
1500 State Road, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223
4.6
(14 reviews)
"I toured Sunrise of Cuyahoga Falls. It was a little bit more money than the other place. The staff was great. They were very friendly. The only room they had left on my second visit seemed like in an area that could be congested at mealtimes and stuf..."
$5,380.8
141 Chestnut Dr., Ravenna, OH 44266
4.5
(15 reviews)
"My sister moved to Vista Veranda. The people are friendly, and so far, no complaints. The staff so far is pretty good. You have to keep calling. They don't respond when you call, but I just keep trying to get somebody to answer my questions. The main..."
$4,295
CARING STARS WINNER
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..."
$4,460
4515 22nd St NW, Canton, OH 44708
4.5
(6 reviews)
"We toured Canton Regency. Everything looked very clean. It was just beautiful. The lady we talked to who was in charge was very informative and very easy to talk to. She made my sister feel very comfortable. We got to see a room that would be a possi..."
$2,662
395 South Main Street, Munroe Falls, OH 44262
4.5
(12 reviews)
"I visited Mulberry Gardens Senior Living. Everything is assisted living there, and it was gorgeous. I liked everything about it. The people were super nice and helpful, and there was a lot of space. The rooms were also beautiful and very spacious. I ..."
$3,675
CARING STARS WINNER
100 High Point Drive, Medina, OH 44256
4.4
(23 reviews)
"My mother has been at Brookdale South Medina since early March in Memory Care with hospice. I am a frequent visitor and between the staff in Memory Care and hospice, I feel Mom is receiving excellent care. Although she is thin, she is high maintena..."
$3,915
Assisted Living
CathyMoore
5.0
Review of Danbury Massillon
The rooms are quite spacious. Plenty of closet and shelving space. There could be a few more outlets and spaced a little better. There is a variety of food choices and menus updated seasonally....
Provider response
Hi Cathy, Thank you for your review! We’re delighted to hear that your experience with our team has met your expectations.
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!
Assisted Living
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...
According 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. |
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 in Ohio page for more information about these laws.
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