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8 Assisted Living Communities in Portage County, Ohio

The average cost of assisted living in the county is $4,560 a month. This guide is a starting point covering the cost of assisted living care in the county, as well as financing options to pay for it. You'll find in-depth information on 7 assisted living facilities in Portage County and 30 in surrounding areas.

The Cost of Senior Care in Portage County, OH

  • Assisted Living: $4,560
  • Nursing Home Care: $7,733
  • In-Home Care: $3,813
  • Adult Day Health Services: $1,159

Assisted Living Facilities near Portage County, Ohio

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Reviews of Assisted Living Facilities in Portage County

ReviewerRD1252020x

5

January 15, 2021

I visited this facility

We went to Kentridge Senior Living. We had an in-person tour. We met them outside and then we got to look in the window. We only saw one room. I think it was in the assisted living side, but they said it would be pretty similar to what the memory care side looked like. We couldn't go inside because of COVID. We were on the grounds. They walked us down the sidewalk and we could look in at a window. We went around the back and we could look in the door and see the dining room a little bit. Because of COVID you can't really see anything much. The appearance of it looked nice, it looked inviting, and it looked comfortable. My biggest impression was of the people that we met with. They were very accommodating, very forthcoming, and very supportive. There was a lot of good information, too. Until you actually go there, you don't really know, but it seemed very family-oriented and there is really a lot of support for the families. They seemed to be very caring about the residents with memory care in providing the best service that they could. They were very cognizant of what the residents go through in a transition, moving from one place to another -- especially with dementia -- and how difficult that is. It sounded like they were attentive to the resident's needs to get them acclimated. Their memory care sounded very supportive and very involved as far as getting the residents up and out. They also have a schedule-type day, which is what my mother-in-law wasn't getting where we are now. However, circumstances have changed with her health. We just decided that it wasn't good to move her. We met two of the staff members. They were very attentive. They were very good at calling us back with any information.

ReviewerRD1252020x

5

January 13, 2021

I visited this facility

We went to Kentridge Senior Living. We had an in-person tour. We met them outside and then we got to look in the window. We only saw one room. I think it was in the assisted living side, but they said it would be pretty similar to what the memory care side looked like. We couldn't go inside because of COVID. We were on the grounds. They walked us down the sidewalk and we could look in at a window. We went around the back and we could look in the door and see the dining room a little bit. Because of COVID you can't really see anything much. The appearance of it looked nice, it looked inviting, and it looked comfortable. My biggest impression was of the people that we met with. They were very accommodating, very forthcoming, and very supportive. There was a lot of good information, too. Until you actually go there, you don't really know, but it seemed very family-oriented and there is really a lot of support for the families. They seemed to be very caring about the residents with memory care in providing the best service that they could. They were very cognizant of what the residents go through in a transition, moving from one place to another -- especially with dementia -- and how difficult that is. It sounded like they were attentive to the resident's needs to get them acclimated. Their memory care sounded very supportive and very involved as far as getting the residents up and out. They also have a schedule-type day, which is what my mother-in-law wasn't getting where we are now. However, circumstances have changed with her health. We just decided that it wasn't good to move her. We met two of the staff members. They were very attentive. They were very good at calling us back with any information.

Denise

5

March 23, 2019

I visited this facility

Independence Village of Aurora was a beautiful community. It's very comfortable and not clinical looking, and the staff seemed very friendly. The apartments were a nice size. The independent side had balconies and access to the courtyard. Small pets were allowed. The person who showed me around was fabulous and answered a lot of my questions. They had Bible study, but my mom would have liked more religious things. Their dining room was gorgeous. It's like a 5-star restaurant.

Robert

5

January 5, 2019

I visited this facility

We're going to choose Gables of KentRidge for our mother. My sister and I are both impressed with the memory care training that they have there. They have weekly memory care training. The place itself is nice, clean, and comfortable. The director talked with us, and he mentioned that he even had his mother staying there. The staff was very friendly and the memory care program they have looked good. We liked the room. It wasn't real big, but it was just the right size for my mother. They have motion detectors and stuff, and it was very secure as far as that goes. The food was really well-made just based on the appetizers that we had. The food was presented nicely, and we talked with the chef. The place was a little bigger and roomier than the other places. What I liked was that they have some rooms setup for occasions and get-togethers. They even have a so-called Country Kitchen that you can use if you want to for family gatherings and things like that.

ivauapt240

5

June 26, 2018

I Am/Was A Resident Of This Facility

Great food...Great friends. My apartment is my home, with a beautiful courtyard view. Very well kept community.

Daughter of current resident

4

June 2, 2018

I Am A Friend Or Relative Of A Current/Past Resident

The staff are warm and seem to really like what they do, however there is a high degree of turn over among the managers and care staff. The food is okay--not great. Dining services management tries hard, but seems to miss the mark. Activities plans a good variety of trips, and excellent educational opportunities. Exercise classes daily, but can some be in the afternoon? Evening activities in Independent Living section are poor, but attendance may be a determining factor. The building is clean, and repairs are made promptly.

Map of Portage County, Ohio

Assisted Living Costs in Portage County

Genworth’s 2018 Cost of Care study documents senior care costs throughout the country. The study shows that Portage County assisted living prices are higher than the national average of $4,000 and on par with the state average of $4,560. 

Costs for assisted living are notably lower in other areas of Northwest Ohio, such as Canton ($3,798), Youngstown ($3,600) and Cleveland ($3,400). Prices are higher than Portage County in many Southwestern Ohio cities including Dayton ($5,300) and Cincinnati ($4,998).

Note: Senior care cost data wasn’t available for Portage County, so data for the closest city, Akron, was used. 

Portage County/Akron Area

$4,560

National Average

$4,000

State Average

$4,560

Canton

$3,798

Youngstown

$3,600

Cleveland

$3,400

Dayton

$5,300

Toledo

$4,300

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Homemaker Services

$3,813

Home Health Aide

$3,813

Adult Day Health Services

$1,159

Nursing Home Care

$7,733

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Portage County

Medicaid in Ohio

More than 1 in 5 Ohio residents receive no-cost basic health care coverage through Medicaid, the national health insurance program that is jointly funded by the federal and state governments. The elderly and disabled make up 21% of Medicaid enrollees, and 3 of 5 nursing home beds in Ohio are funded through Medicaid.  Low-income Ohio seniors age 65 and older who need assistance with at least two activities of daily living may qualify for the Ohio Assisted Living waiver program. This Medicaid waiver is open to individual seniors who earn no more than $2,313 per month and own no more than $2,000 in countable assets or couples with joint incomes below $4,626 a month and countable assets valued at less than $3,000.  Seniors can own their own homes worth up to $585,000, one vehicle and an irrevocable burial trust along with personal clothing, household furnishing and effects without penalty.  Under the Ohio Assisted Living waiver program, seniors are responsible for the room-and-board portion of their monthly assisted living costs. The program covers care costs. The type of medical services provided under the ALW are based on an assessment conducted by an ALW-approved assessor.  Note that the Ohio ALW program has enrollment limits, and seniors who meet the requirements are not guaranteed acceptance.  For more information about Ohio Medicaid and the Assisted Living waiver contact the Ohio Medicaid Consumer Hotline at (800) 324-8680. 

Other Financial Assistance Programs for Assisted Living

VA Aid and Attendance Benefits and Housebound Allowance Veterans and their survivors who receive regular VA pension payments may qualify for a pension top-up through the VA Aid and Attendance Benefits and Housebound Allowance.  These two programs provide additional cash benefits that can be used for assisted care for pensioners who have a disability or disabilities that are not related to their military service.  To qualify for Aid and Attendance Benefits, applicants must meet at least one of the following criteria:

  • Have severely limited vision that is 5/200 or worse in both eyes, even with the use of corrective lenses
  • Live in a nursing home to access daily care as a result of a disability or mental or physical deterioration
  • Be bedridden for the majority of the time due to a prolonged illness or disability
  • Have concentric contraction of the visual field tested at 5 or fewer degrees
  • Require help every day to complete at least one task of daily living, such as managing a prosthesis, eating, grooming, using the toilet or dressing
To qualify for the Housebound Allowance, applicants must be both limited to their primary place of residence, which can include an assisted living facility, and have a VA disability rating of 100%.  Note that applicants may not combine benefits from these two programs, and people who currently receive the VA disability pension are not eligible for these benefits.  To apply for the VA Aid and Attendance and Housebound Allowance, contact the Portage County Veterans Service Commission at (330) 297-3545. 

Services for Veterans

Veterans in Portage County can access VA health care services at the Ravenna VA Outpatient Clinic, part of the VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System. The Portage County Veterans Service Commission provides veterans and survivors with information about VA pension and benefits programs and can help veterans complete benefit applications and appeals. There are also a number of active veteran service clubs, including both a VFW and American Legion post in Ravenna.  Ravenna VA Outpatient Clinic
6751 North Chestnut Street, Ravenna, OH 44266-3903
(330) 296-3641 Portage County Veterans Service Commission
449 South Meridian Street, 3rd Floor, Ravenna, OH 44266
(330) 297-3545

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