Senior Living in Canton, OH: Every Licensed Community & 2026 Costs
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.
All senior living in Canton: 32 licensed communities by county
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 testimonials have phone-verified resident and family interviews on file.
Also listed from public records: 1 independent living, life plan or 55+ community and 18 income-restricted senior apartment buildings. Independent living is not licensed by the state, so they are listed apart on each county page.
Stark County, OH 30 communities
- Allay Senior Care of Meyers LakeCanton, OH · Assisted Living
- Amherst Meadows Care CenterMassillon, OH · Assisted Living
- Aviva HillsCanton, OH · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Bethany Health & Rehabilitation CenterCanton, OH · Assisted Living
- Brewster Park Assisted LivingBrewster, OH · Assisted Living
- Brookdale AllianceAlliance, OH · Assisted Living
- Brookdale CantonCanton, OH · Assisted Living
- Canton Christian Home, Cleveland AvenueCanton, OH · Assisted Living
- Canton Regency Residential Care FacilityCanton, OH · Assisted Living
- Chapel Hill Community, Strausser StreetCanal Fulton, OH · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Colonies at Windsor Medical CeNorth Canton, OH · Assisted Living
- Cphv Rcf 917North Canton, OH · Assisted Living
- Fox Chase of Bel AirAlliance, OH · Assisted Living
- Gables of CantonCanton, OH · Assisted Living
- Gables of GreenUniontown, OH · Assisted Living
- Hunters Run of Bel AirAlliance, OH · Assisted Living
- Inn of Bel AirAlliance, OH · Assisted Living
- Massillon DanburyMassillon, OH · Assisted Living
- North Canton Nursing and RehabNorth Canton, OH · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Rochester ParkNavarre, OH · Assisted Living
- Saint Joseph Assisted ResidenceLouisville, OH · Assisted Living
- Sanctuary GrandeNorth Canton, OH · Assisted Living
- St Luke Lutheran Community-MinervaMinerva, OH · Assisted Living
- Stone Creek Assisted Living and Memory CareAlliance, OH · Assisted Living
- The AlsatianLouisville, OH · Assisted Living
- The Homestead at GentlebrookHartville, OH · Assisted Living
- The Inn at Belden VillageCanton, OH · Assisted Living
- The Inn at University VillageMassillon, OH · Assisted Living
- The Inn at Whitewood VillageNorth Canton, OH · Assisted Living
- The Pavilion at Edgefield Assisted LivngCanton, OH · Assisted Living
Carroll County, OH 2 communities
- Centreville VillageCarrollton, OH · Assisted Living
- Senior Suites at Century FarmsCarrollton, OH · Assisted Living
How much does senior living cost in Canton?
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, November 2026. Ohio’s Medicaid waiver programs and VA Aid & Attendance can offset costs — see the FAQ below.
What are the highest-rated nursing homes in Canton?
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 Center 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 Center for | Hartville, OH | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 97 | Altercare |
| Amherst Meadows Skilled Nursing and Rehab | Massillon, OH | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 89 | Independent |
| Bethany Nursing Home | Canton, OH | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 86 | Independent |
| Carroll Healthcare Center | 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 |
| The Laurels of Massillon | Massillon, OH | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 130 | Ciena Healthcare/Laurel Health Care |
| Meadow Wind Health Care Center | Massillon, OH | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 99 | Cch Healthcare |
| Country Lawn Center for Rehab | Navarre, OH | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 88 | Altercare |
| The Pines Healthcare Center | Canton, OH | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 80 | Communicare Health |
| Altercare of Nobles Pond | Canton, OH | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 71 | Altercare |
| Bel Air Care Center | Alliance, OH | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 45 | Independent |
| Windsor Medical Center | North Canton, OH | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 20 | Independent |
| Green Meadows Skilled Nursing and Rehab | Louisville, OH | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 110 | Independent |
| Altercare of Navarre Center for Rehab & Nursing 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 Center for Rehab & NC | Alliance, OH | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 96 | Altercare |
| Altercare of Louisville Center for Rehab & Nursing Care | Louisville, OH | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 90 | Altercare |
| Chapel Hill Community, Strausser St Nw | Canal Fulton, OH | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 90 | United Church Homes |
| Canton Christian Home, Cleveland Avenue Nw | 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 Center | 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 November 2026. Lilisity republishes this government data unmodified; no facility can pay to change its rating.
Which Canton areas have senior living?
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.
Ohio
- Canton (18)
- Alliance (10)
- Massillon (9)
- North Canton (7)
- Louisville (6)
- Carrollton (3)
- Navarre (3)
- Canal Fulton (3)
- Minerva (3)
How these testimonials were collected and how we’re paid
- We interview residents and family members by phone, voice to voice — never web forms, never scraped from other sites.
- Every testimonial is named and dated, and verified against the community’s current resident or family list before publishing.
- Testimonials are published as given, including critical ones. The only scores or rankings we publish are the Top Communities list and the Excellence Awards.
How Lilisity is paid: Communities can pay Lilisity a flat monthly fee to manage their own listing: photos, prices, contact details, and receiving the inquiries families choose to send them. The fee is the same no matter how many families contact them or move in. Senior Living Alliance, which runs Lilisity, offers the same listing to its member communities as part of their membership; members pay SLA for its resident and family interview program. No community pays Lilisity per inquiry, per referral or per move-in. Payment never changes a testimonial, a rating, or the order of search results. The "Nearby Senior Living Alliance communities" box shows member communities only. CMS ratings come from the federal government, and testimonials come from residents. Read the full methodology → · How we are paid →
Assisted living and memory care by city
Canton senior living questions, answered
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. Ask each community about openings when you call.
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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