Akron Assisted Living

The median cost of assisted living in Akron for a single-occupancy apartment is $4,225/month (Genworth - 2013). This monthly cost typically includes rent, utilities, dining, housekeeping and transportation.

Akron, Ohio is a beautiful city located in the Great Lakes Region of Ohio about 40 miles south of Lake Erie. Akron is situated along the banks of Cuyahoga River. This lovely northern city offers mild summers and picturesque winters. Seniors who move to Akron will also enjoy the beautiful autumn colors which bring in visitors from all over the country. Akron’s rich cultural offerings include three performance halls and several art galleries and museums. There is plenty to do on a weekend afternoon including walking the Erie Canalway or visiting the Akron zoo.

Local Hospitals in Akron

• Akron General
  1 Akron General Avenue, Akron, OH 44307
  (800) 221-4601
•  Suma Akron City Hospital
  525 East Market Street, Akron, OH 44309
  (330) 375-3000

Akron Mass Transit

• Metro RTA
  The Metro RTA is the transit authority for Akron, OH and all of Summit County. This bus system provides convenient transportation for Akron citizens. With easily accessible stop locations all throughout Akron, Metro RTA provides one of the easiest ways to get around in Summit County.

Discounts for Seniors in Akron

• Metro RTA
  The Metro RTA offers free mass transit transportation to seniors through their SCAT program. This program allows seniors to ride Monday-Friday, one-round trip per day. Additional trips for medical-related issues are also permitted.
• The Akron Zoo
  The Akron Zoo offers seniors discounted admission during the summer and winter season.

Akron Senior Centers

• Belcher Senior Center
  400 Locust St, Akron, OH 44307
  (330) 253-4571
• Boyd Esler Springfield Senior Center
  2491 Canfield Rd, Akron, OH 44312
  (330) 733-2556
• Coventry Senior Center
  335 Willowview E, Akron, OH 44319
  (330) 645-9089
• Kenmore Senior Center
  880 Kenmore Blvd, Akron, OH 44314
  (330) 375-2812

Akron Senior Services

• Mature Services Inc.
  This group offers a wide range of services for seniors living in the Akron  area. Services include nutritional support, meal delivery services, in-home care and cleaning services.
  415 South Portage Pass, Akron, OH 44320
  (330) 762-4597
• Senior Helpers
  Senior Helpers is one of Akron’s premier senior service providers. Senior Helpers is part of Summit Healthcare and offers a wide range for services including illness recovery, wellness watch, cleaning services and nutritional support.
  450 White Pond Drive, Suite 200, Akron, OH 44320
  (330) 835-9671