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Akron in 4 Numbers
Veteran-Approved Assisted Living in Akron
The community below is a Patriot Angels partner in Akron, ready to work with veterans and surviving spouses on VA benefits.
Other Options for Veterans Near Akron
Compare a few more partner communities a short drive from Akron.
Paying for Assisted Living in Akron
No separate Akron figure is published, so the best benchmark is the Ohio median of $6,102 a month (CareScout 2025), $98 under the U.S. median of $6,200. Before applying, review VA’s income and asset rules so the assisted living bill is counted the right way. Rates at each Akron community vary with the apartment and the care level in the service plan.
| Benchmark | Per month | Left after up to $3,845 |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio assisted living median | $6,102 | $2,257 |
| U.S. assisted living median | $6,200 | $2,355 |
| Ohio in-home care | $6,483 | $2,638 |
Find Out What an Akron Veteran or Surviving Spouse Could Receive
Assisted living is paid care, which is what Aid & Attendance is for. An Akron veteran or surviving spouse who needs help with daily activities may qualify for up to $3,845 a month. Veterans rated 100% service-connected may also qualify; see Aid & Attendance for 100% service-connected veterans.
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Veterans in Akron
About 9,649 veterans live in Akron, and 4,363 of them are 65 or older. Across Summit County, there are 25,976 veterans, 13,078 of them 65 or older. Figures come from the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
Choosing Assisted Living in Akron
Dementia down the road
This Akron partner also runs memory care, so a move may not be needed if memory declines.
Room to start independent
1 Akron partner also offers independent living, useful for a couple with different care needs.
Staffing at night
Ask Akron communities how many caregivers are on duty overnight and how fast they answer a call button.
Medical appointments
Ask whether the community’s transportation covers doctor visits from Akron and how far it goes.
Assisted Living in Cities Near Akron
Widen the search beyond Akron with these nearby Ohio cities.
Veteran Families We’ve Helped
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Akron Assisted Living Questions
Can an Akron veteran use Aid & Attendance for assisted living?
Yes. A qualifying wartime veteran or surviving spouse in Akron who needs help with daily activities can receive up to $3,845 a month toward the community’s bill.
What does assisted living cost in Akron?
No Akron-only figure is published. The Ohio median is $6,102 a month (CareScout 2025).
How many assisted living partners are in Akron?
Just one, in Akron, plus 106 across Ohio.
Which Akron communities also offer memory care?
Our Akron partner does. Look for the Memory Care tag on each card.
Can we apply after moving into an Akron community?
Yes. Many Akron families file after move-in, and the monthly care cost can help show financial need.
More Care Options in Akron
Independent living in Akron
For Akron veterans who don’t need daily care yet. One of these partners offers it too.
Memory care in Akron
Secure dementia care in Akron, offered by one of our partners here.
Related Patriot Angels guides
Looking beyond Akron? See Assisted Living in Ohio or the national guide.
