Canton is a community of over 70,000 people, 14% of whom are seniors 65 years of age or older, located in the I-77 strip of communities south of Akron. Canton has several award-winning medical facilities and hospitals that accept Medicare, such as Mercy Medical Center, near Westbrook Veterans Memorial Park. According to the Genworth 2020 Cost of Care Survey, a semiprivate room in a Canton nursing home costs $6,540 a month, which is $1,216 a month less than the $7,756 national median.
Nursing care homes provide 24-hour medical care for seniors and people recovering from medical procedures. Common elements of nursing home care include skilled nursing services, medication assistance and coordination with residents’ personal doctors to provide therapy and rehab services. This can be an expensive option for many seniors. People with less intensive medical needs might prefer another living option, such as assisted living or home health care.
This guide covers the costs of these care types in more detail. It also has information on resources to help support seniors in Canton.