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Veteran-Approved Independent Living in Akron
This Akron community is a vetted Patriot Angels partner that welcomes veterans and surviving spouses. It offers independent living with assisted living on the same campus and memory care. VA Aid & Attendance can add up to $3,845 a month for a qualifying Akron veteran or spouse. Check eligibility free or call (844) 757-3047.
Akron by the Numbers
What Independent Living Costs in Akron
Independent living in Akron averages $3,505 a month, based on NIC MAP data published by Where You Live Matters. That is $60 below the Ohio average of $3,565. Aid & Attendance of up to $3,845 a month would equal about 110% of the Akron average for a veteran who also qualifies through care needs.
If an Akron resident needs more help later, assisted living in Ohio has a statewide median of $6,102 a month and non-medical in-home care $6,483 a month (CareScout 2025 Cost of Care Survey).
Could Aid & Attendance Help Cover Care in Akron?
Aid & Attendance pays toward care, not rent alone. A Akron veteran or surviving spouse who needs help with daily activities may qualify for up to $3,845 a month toward that care.
Prefer to talk it through? Call (844) 757-3047
Veterans in and Around Akron
About 9,649 veterans live in Akron, and 4,363 of them are 65 or older. Summit County, which includes Akron, is home to 25,976 veterans, 13,078 of them 65 or older. Figures come from the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
More Ohio Partner Cities Beyond Akron
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Veteran Families We’ve Helped
Families in Akron and across the country rate Patriot Angels 4.9 on Google (465 reviews). BBB A+ accredited. See all reviews
Questions Akron Families Ask
How many independent living communities are in Akron?
Patriot Angels lists 1 independent living partner community in Akron, OH, out of 37 across Ohio.
Can an Akron veteran use VA benefits toward independent living?
Not for rent alone. If an Akron veteran or surviving spouse also needs help with daily activities and pays for that care, Aid & Attendance may add up to $3,845 a month. Call (844) 757-3047 or use the form above to check.
What if we need more care later?
The Akron partner also offers assisted living and memory care on site. Ask each community what happens to your residence if needs change.
More Care Options in Akron
Assisted Living in Akron
Daily help with bathing, dressing, and medications in Akron.
Memory Care in Akron
Secure neighborhoods and dementia-trained staff near Akron.
In-Home Care in Akron
Caregivers who come to the house in Akron, for families not ready to move.
Related Patriot Angels guides
GuideHow Veterans Pay for Independent LivingComing soon
GuideQuestions to Ask When Touring Independent LivingComing soon
Guide2026 Aid and Attendance Benefit RatesRead guide →Looking beyond Akron? See Independent Living in Ohio or the complete guide to independent living.