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Reviewed by Victoria Collier, VA-Accredited Attorney Patriot Angels has helped 1,870 families in Ohio access the VA benefits they've earned.
Veteran-Approved Independent Living in Kent
Patriot Angels has vetted 1 independent living partner in Kent, OH, chosen for veteran families. It offers independent living with assisted living on the same campus and memory care. Veterans who need daily help may qualify for VA Aid & Attendance of up to $3,845 a month. Check eligibility free or call (844) 757-3047.
Other Options for Veterans Near Kent
Compare a few more partner communities a short drive from Kent.
Kent by the Numbers
What Independent Living Costs in Kent
No Kent-specific figure has been published. Statewide, independent living in Ohio averages $3,565 a month, according to NIC MAP data published by Where You Live Matters, and prices in Kent can run above or below that. Ask each partner above for its current rates.
If a Kent 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 Kent?
Aid & Attendance pays toward care, not rent alone. A Kent veteran or surviving spouse who needs help with daily activities may qualify for up to $3,845 a month toward that care. For current rates and rules in one place, see the Aid & Attendance fact sheet. See which types of care qualify for Aid & Attendance, including paid help brought into an independent living apartment.
Prefer to talk it through? Call (844) 757-3047
Veterans in and Around Kent
Portage County, which includes Kent, is home to 8,134 veterans, 4,200 of them 65 or older. Figures come from the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
More Ohio Partner Cities Beyond Kent
See every city on Independent Living in Ohio.
Veteran Families We’ve Helped
Families in Kent and across the country rate Patriot Angels 4.9 on Google. BBB A+ accredited. See all reviews
Questions Kent Families Ask
How many independent living communities are in Kent?
Patriot Angels lists 1 independent living partner community in Kent, OH, out of 38 across Ohio.
Can a Kent veteran use VA benefits toward independent living?
Not for rent alone. If a Kent 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 Kent 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 Kent
Assisted Living in Kent
Daily help with bathing, dressing, and medications in Kent.
Memory Care in Kent
Secure neighborhoods and dementia-trained staff near Kent.
In-Home Care in Kent
Caregivers who come to the house in Kent, for families not ready to move.
Related Patriot Angels guides
Looking beyond Kent? See Independent Living in Ohio or the complete guide to independent living.
