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The cost of independent living in Canton is about $3,921 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 29 options. Read 405 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.

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11 Floor plan available
9.5
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45 reviews
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45 reviews
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It is a small facility and I knew my mom would do better at it than a larger facility. It is Very easy to talk to staff to resolve issues. We have had a very good experience
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Your Retirement, Your WayRetirement should never feel like a sacrifice; it should feel like an adventure. That’s exactly how you’ll feel when you make yourself at home at our assisted living community in Canton, Ohio. Because you no longer have to spend your days worrying about tasks like...
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9.4
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I think staff is very friendly and accommodating and caring. Caring for my mother was challenging in the 14 weeks she spent at The Gables before passing. We were able to make the most of our time with her...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The Gables of Canton is deeply committed to fostering growth and innovation in senior living. Our senior living communities promote wellness and provide a safer, more enjoyable social home with full- service amenities. It is our mission to meet the physical, social, and emotional needs of...
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77 Floor plans available
9.1
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I give all 5s to the place where my dad is living, Canton Regency. He loves it! The people are so friendly and they treat my dad so nice. They welcome us each time we visit him.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Kick off the good life at Canton Regency, an Independent Living community in Canton, Ohio, that offers weekly happy hours, courtesy transportation and some of the most desired amenities around. Our goal is to enrich the lives of our residents by providing an environment that is physically,...
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45 reviews
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We recently relocated my dad from his home in Texas to an apartment at Danbury North Canton. From the very first interaction with the excellent staff at Danbury, we were convinced this was a good fit for my...
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Welcome to Danbury North Canton! This isn’t just a place to reside — it’s a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them. Our senior living options include independent living. Throughout each service level, we strive to make every moment of...
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9.7
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31 reviews
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31 reviews
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Everyone knows her name and always speaks to her. The staff rotates through the memory care wing and the independent living wing which made her recent transition from independent living to memory care...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Welcome to Sanctuary Grande! This isn’t just a place to reside — it’s a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them. Our senior living options include assisted living and memory care. Throughout each service level, we strive to make every...
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9.6
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27 reviews
9.6
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27 reviews
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This place is great. My mom loves it. They always call me and let me know what is going on. If anything happens. Everyone is so nice. The one bedroom with kitchenette is the perfect size. She has everything...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Welcome to Danbury Massillon! This isn’t just a place to reside — it’s a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them. Our senior living options include assisted living and memory care. Throughout each service level, we strive to make every...
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1010 Photos available
7.9
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49 reviews
7.9
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49 reviews
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I can’t say enough good things about Aviva Hills. My mom was sold on it when she first walked in by the atmosphere and then secondly by the excellent food. They have so many activities for the residence to...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
We offer a home like setting and cheerful smiles from our professional staff who greet you everyday. Our caring staff offers the assistance you need while respecting your independence. Our peaceful setting, restaurant style dining experience, activities and beautiful setting combine to create a...
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7.6
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25 reviews
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I felt the true compassion from the people Very meet and organized. [name removed] was so gracious at the signing him in. She talked to both of us and asked questions about us personally. The house Mom’s...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Heritage Villas on Pittsburg Ave is a cornerstone of senior care in Stark County. Established in 1994 and rejuvenated by the Danbury Senior Living group in 2017, the 8 private villas on the campus are more welcoming to seniors today as they ever have been.Heritage Villas are snuggled in a...
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Mom has been at Canton Christian Home for 7 years. What a great place! They have all levels of care. Mom started out in Independent Living and as her health has changed she has been able to move on to...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Canton Christian Home has been a fixture in Canton, Ohio's landscape for over 45 years. In these many years, we have grown and we have changed. However, the one thing that remains constant is the care that we provide to our elders.Situated on seven acres in Stark County, Ohio, we are...
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11 reviews
1.0
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11 reviews
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Glenwood Assisted Living saved my life. My [unreadable] kept letting me go when I told him I had a problem. The nurses kept advocating for me as I became weaker and they finally found I had cancer - it was...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Glenwood Assisted Living has unprecedented employee tenure. The majority of our nurses have been employed with us for over ten years. We have 24/7 nurses on site to care for your loved one. We have spacious common areas, and our large two room apartments come with a private patio. We have a...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Hospitality House includes a Skilled Nursing facility that is rated 4 stars by Medicare's 'Nursing Home Compare.' We offer 3 levels of service: Skilled Nursing, Assisted living, and Independent Living. Our small campus allows our residents to age in place and not face moves to other facilities as...
Photo of The Inn at University Village
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5 star
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Our grandmother is there now and she is enjoying her stay at The Inn. The staff members have been very wonderful and help. They did such a great job keeping our loved one and all the residents safe during...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
We are a state of the art assisted living located minutes from downtown Massillon and Canton. University Village consists of 99 suites, 34 of which are considered 'Special Care' and 'Memory Care' that will meet the needs of individuals with Alzheimer's and Dementia. The suites range in size and...
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7.0
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My mother-in-law was at Whitewood for almost 3 years. She loved the staff, and the food!! We could not have asked for a better place for [name removed] to be at the end of her life. Thank you for taking such...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The Inn at Whitewood Village is an assisted living residence located in the historic town of North Canton, Stark County, Ohio. Home to the original Hoover Vacuum Cleaner company, the town has a spirit of independence and entrepreneurial fervor that has been passed down to everyone to a small...
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Overall, The Inn At Belden Village is one of the best facilities that you will find. It's not perfect, no facility is. But they genuinely care about your family member and do accommodate your needs as much...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
In 2016 our community was completely renovated and updated adding 10 suites in our special memory care wing. The entire building was refurbished and elegantly appointed for the residents enjoyment and comfort. We have added a library, ladies tea room, sewing circle, sports lounge with game room....
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Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.

Cost of independent living in Canton, OH

The average cost of senior living in Canton is $3,921 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Alliance, OH with an average of $3,784 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Canton, OH vs. nearby cities

Canton, OH
$3,921/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Canton, OH vs. the state and national average

Canton, OH
$3,921/mo
$4,087/mo
U.S. national average
$4,135/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Canton vs. other types of senior living

$4,368/mo
Independent Living
$3,921/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Canton, OH by room type

Semi-Private
$2,798/mo
Studio
$4,724/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,742/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,973/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Canton over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Canton

Recent reviews for independent living in Canton

The Inn at University Village in Massillon, OH

5.0
The staff they have at this community are really nice and we could not be happier with them, however mom thinks they could use some more staff. The community is pretty active. Mom is the memory care unit and there are less activities available. She loves the food and the community is nice. ...
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The Inn at Whitewood Village in North Canton, OH

4.3
The people in assisted living are very nice. The residents are always happy to welcome a new resident in, introduce them, and invite them to sit at their table. They're very accepting of any disability a resident might have. There are a lot of activities for them on the assisted living side. ...
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Stow-Glen Retirement Village

4.0
We're very pleased with how things have turned out at Stow-Glen! It is clean and well kept, and everyone has been very friendly. We're entirely satisfied with the service!

Canton independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Canton independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Canton, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Canton independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Canton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Canton, OHNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
47.8%
20.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
56.5%
34.6%
No sugar
No sugar
56.5%
31.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
47.8%
33.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13%
9.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Canton independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Canton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Canton, OHNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
39.1%
36.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
56.5%
43.7%
Room service
Room service
43.5%
37.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
26.1%
17.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Canton independent living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered independent living communities in Canton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Canton, OHNational
Activity director
Activity director
60.9%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
47.8%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
47.8%
32.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
69.6%
48.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
56.5%
49.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
69.6%
54.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
60.9%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
43.5%
38.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
52.2%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60.9%
47.4%
Live performances
Live performances
56.5%
47%
Dances
Dances
34.8%
32.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
34.8%
39.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
56.5%
46.6%
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Maplewood at Cuyahoga Falls, Danbury North Canton and Danbury Cuyahoga Woods are the top-rated independent living facilities near Canton, Ohio. See full list of communities.

There are 29 independent living facilities near Canton, Ohio. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Canton, Ohio are Danbury North Canton, Danbury Cuyahoga Woods and Sanctuary Grande. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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