Senior living in Canton, Ohio spans 32 state-licensed assisted living, memory care, and independent living communities and 36 Medicare-certified nursing homes across Stark and Carroll counties in Ohio. 6 area nursing homes hold a 5-star CMS rating. Lilisity publishes no score or ranking for any community that has not earned an award; the licensing and CMS data below are public records.
Every assisted living, memory care, and independent living community licensed by the state in Stark and Carroll counties in Ohio, from state licensing records. Listing here is not a rating: Lilisity publishes no score for any community that has not earned an award. Communities marked verified reviews have phone-verified resident and family interviews on file.
Assisted living in the Canton area typically runs $4,500–$6,500 per month, with memory care $1,000–$1,500 above that and independent living below it; skilled nursing is billed through Medicare, Medicaid, or private pay rather than monthly rent. Rates vary widely by apartment size and care level, so ask for the community’s current rate sheet.
| Care type | Typical Canton range | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Independent living | $3,000 – $4,500 | Private apartment or cottage, meals and services optional |
| Assisted living | $4,500 – $6,500 | Daily personal care, meals, medication management |
| Memory care | $5,500 – $8,000 | Secured neighborhood, dementia-trained staff |
| Skilled nursing | Payer-based | 24/7 medical care; Medicare/Medicaid/private pay |
Ranges reflect operator-published market rates for the region, September 2026. Ohio’s Medicaid waiver programs and VA Aid & Attendance can offset costs — see the FAQ below.
6 of the 36 Medicare-certified nursing homes in the Canton metro hold the highest possible 5-star overall rating from CMS — including Altercare Of Hartville Ctr For in Hartville. Every facility below links to its full inspection history, staffing hours, and deficiency record.
| Facility ↕ | Location ↕ | CMS rating ↕ | Beds ↕ | Operator ↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altercare Of Hartville Ctr For | Hartville, OH | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 97 | Altercare |
| Amherst Meadows Skilled Nursing And Rehab | Massillon, OH | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 89 | Independent |
| Bethany Nursing Home, Inc | Canton, OH | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 86 | Independent |
| Carroll Healthcare Center Inc | Carrollton, OH | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 52 | Independent |
| Roselawn Gardens Nursing & Rehabilitation | Alliance, OH | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 44 | Hillstone Healthcare |
| Bowerston Hills Nursing & Rehabilitation | Bowerston, OH | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 25 | Hillstone Healthcare |
| Laurels Of Massillon, The | Massillon, OH | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 130 | Ciena Healthcare/Laurel Health Care |
| Meadow Wind Health Care Center | Massillon, OH | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 99 | Cch Healthcare |
| Country Lawn Ctr For Rehab | Navarre, OH | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 88 | Altercare |
| The Pines Healthcare Center | Canton, OH | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 80 | Communicare Health |
| Altercare Of Nobles Pond, Inc | Canton, OH | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 71 | Altercare |
| Bel Air Care Center | Alliance, OH | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 45 | Independent |
| Windsor Medical Center Inc | North Canton, OH | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 20 | Independent |
| Green Meadows Skilled Nursing And Rehab | Louisville, OH | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 110 | Independent |
| Altercare Of Navarre Ctr For Rehab & Nrsg Care | Navarre, OH | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 99 | Altercare |
| Gardens Of Belden Village | Canton, OH | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 99 | Ephram Lahasky |
| Glenwood Care And Rehabilitation | Canton, OH | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 99 | Independent |
| Altercare Of Alliance Ctr For Rehab & Nc Inc | Alliance, OH | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 96 | Altercare |
| Altercare Of Louisville Ctr For Rehab & Nsg Care | Louisville, OH | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 90 | Altercare |
| Chapel Hill Community | Canal Fulton, OH | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 90 | United Church Homes |
| Canton Christian Home | Canton, OH | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 75 | Independent |
| Brewster Convalescent Center | Brewster, OH | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 60 | Independent |
| Saint Joseph Care Center | Louisville, OH | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 60 | Independent |
| Minerva Rehabilitation And Nursing Center | Minerva, OH | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 32 | Ephram Lahasky |
| Mckinley Nursing | Canton, OH | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 176 | Independent |
| Rose Lane Nursing And Rehabilitation | Massillon, OH | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 171 | Sprenger Health Care Systems |
| Hanover Healthcare Center | Massillon, OH | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 125 | Communicare Health |
| Louisville Gardens Care Center | Louisville, OH | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 99 | Cch Healthcare |
| Arbors At Minerva | Minerva, OH | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 92 | Arbors At Ohio |
| Mccrea Manor Nsng And Rehab Ctr Llc | Alliance, OH | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 84 | Lionstone Care |
| Hall Of Fame Rehabilitation And Nursing Center | Canton, OH | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 69 | Divine Healthcare Management |
| Legends Care Rehabilitation And Nursing Center | Massillon, OH | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 65 | Northwood Healthcare Group |
| The Pavilion At Canal Fulton For Nursing And Rehab | Canal Fulton, OH | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 60 | The Pavilion Group |
| Saint Luke Lutheran Home | North Canton, OH | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 | 166 | Independent |
| Astoria Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation | Canton, OH | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 | 83 | Michael Slyk |
| Canterbury Villa Of Alliance | Alliance, OH | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 | 82 | Foundations Health Solutions |
Source: CMS Care Compare, federal five-star quality rating system, retrieved September 2026. Lilisity republishes this government data unmodified; no facility can pay to change its rating.
Senior living in the Canton metro is spread across Stark and Carroll counties in Ohio. The cities with the most licensed communities and nursing homes are listed below; most sit within a short drive of the region’s hospital systems, which matters for families coordinating specialist care or hospital discharge.
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Most states, including Ohio, offer a Medicaid waiver that covers care costs (not room and board) at participating assisted living communities for people who qualify financially and medically. Not every community accepts the waiver, so ask early. Veterans and surviving spouses may also qualify for VA Aid & Attendance, worth up to roughly $2,300 per month toward care.
Assisted living provides housing, meals, and help with daily tasks like bathing and medications in an apartment setting, state-licensed and mostly private pay. Nursing homes (skilled nursing) provide 24/7 medical care, are federally certified and CMS-rated, and are typically paid through Medicare, Medicaid, or long-term-care insurance.
Every facility in the table above links to its full record — CMS star ratings, health-inspection findings, staffing hours per resident, and any fines or penalties, sourced from Medicare's Care Compare data. 6 Canton-area facilities currently hold a 5-star overall rating.
Assisted living moves can happen in days when a community has availability — after a nurse assessment and paperwork. Memory care placements after a crisis often complete within one to two weeks. Calling an advisor who knows current availability is the fastest path: (833) 612-4732.
Lilisity publishes scores and rankings only for the Top Communities list and the Excellence Awards, both built from phone-verified interviews. The 32 communities listed by county come from state licensing records; CMS ratings apply only to Medicare-certified nursing homes.
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