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Nursing homes and assisted living in Akron, Ohio

Our directory lists 21 places to live with care in Akron, Ohio: 12 nursing homes certified by Medicare or Medicaid and 9 assisted living communities. 12 of the nursing homes are certified by Medicaid, and 5 have 4 or 5 stars in Medicare’s overall rating. All of them are in Summit County.

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See only the 12 that accept Medicaid in Akron

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Sorted by Medicare’s overall rating (when there is one) and by name. Phone numbers and addresses come from the official records: confirm them when you call. Where the data comes from.

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Nearby cities

Fairlawn5 places · 4.3 miles awayBarberton4 places · 5.6 miles awayCopley6 places · 5.6 miles awayCuyahoga Falls10 places · 6.2 miles awayTallmadge5 places · 6.8 miles awayMunroe Falls2 places · 7.5 miles awayPeninsula1 place · 8.7 miles awayWadsworth8 places · 9.3 miles awayStow8 places · 9.3 miles awayDoylestown1 place · 11 miles away

Frequently asked questions

How many nursing homes and assisted living communities are in Akron?
Our directory lists 21 in Akron, Ohio: 12 nursing homes certified by Medicare or Medicaid and 9 state-licensed assisted living or residential care homes. The data comes from CMS and the state’s licensing records.
How many accept Medicaid in Akron?
12 of the 12 nursing homes are certified by Medicaid. Being certified doesn’t guarantee an open Medicaid spot: ask when you call. How Medicaid works.
How much does a nursing home cost in Akron?
Each place sets its own prices. As a reference, the median cost of a nursing home in Ohio is $302 a day for a semi-private room (about $9,186 a month), and assisted living is $6,103 a month, according to CareScout 2025. Costs in Ohio.
Are there places with Spanish-speaking staff in Akron?
No place in Akron has told us yet whether its staff speaks Spanish. Ask when you call: it’s on the list of questions on every listing.
What’s the difference between a nursing home and assisted living?
A nursing home provides nursing and personal care for people who need a lot of help or are recovering after a hospital stay. Assisted living is housing with help bathing, dressing and taking medications, for people who don’t need nursing care around the clock. Types of care, explained.

Family guide to Ohio: what care settings are called there and how Medicaid helps. Questions about Medicaid, Medicare or a license? Who to call in Ohio.

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