How can I afford a Care Advisor?

Anyone can afford an Assisted Living Locator Care Advisor. That’s because we are paid only when we help you make a decision about your senior’s living location and we are paid by the location you choose. And because we only receive payment when you’re paying the Care Community directly, we’ll also put you in touch with your state’s social service network to make sure that you receive the proper state support in the event that you are unable to pay for senior care and housing yourself.

What can a Care Advisor help me with?

An Assisted Living Locators® Care Advisor specializes in knowing your senior housing and in home care options, but via their referral network they can connect you with state resources in the event that you need to consider state resources to finance and secure senior housing, as well as a wide variety of specialists who focus on some aspect of the senior services industry- Eldercare Attorneys, Financial Specialists, Real Estate Agents, Downsizing Specialists, Home Health Experts, and just about any other senior service need you can think of.

Who is my Assisted Living Locators® Care Advisor?

Glad you asked. This site gives you a number of ways to find your local Assisted Living Locators® Care Advisor. Pick one and we’ll either get them on the phone, or make sure that they contact you in a timely fashion. Click here to get to our Care Advisor page.

How are Care Advisors trained?

Assisted Living Locators® Care Advisors are vetted for the right set of skills before they ever even buy a franchise. Once they do, we provide comprehensive initial training and a 13 week “in community” onboarding process. We ask all Assisted Living Locators® Care Advisors to become Certified Senior Advisors, a nationwide accreditation program that provides additional industry specific knowledge. Care Advisors also participate in continuing education provided by us and provided by local senior oriented industry associations to ensure that they understand the latest tools, techniques and industry rules and regulations to help you navigate the senior experience.

What does a Care Advisor do?

An Assisted Living Locators® Care Advisor spends time at each of the communities and homes in your local area. They understand how well the community is performing against state standards and they understand what the community is good at- in short, they understand what isn’t in the community’s glossy brochure. An Assisted Living Locators® Care Advisor networks to ensure that they have a broad array of qualified resource team members that they can call on to help deal with challenges beyond senior housing and care, which is their own area of expertise. And Assisted Living Locators® Care Advisors spend time with families and seniors. They can’t help if they don’t know and understand you and your family. Assisted Living Locators® Care Advisors have a structured way to identify important needs that you and your senior have, which they then use to match you to the best community choices or the best members of their resource network that can meet your needs.

Who is Assisted Living Locators®?

A franchise business based in Arizona, with local owners and operators across the US. Our Care Advisors bring problem solving skills and compassion to your local senior community, and we supply the training, processes and industry knowledge they need to provide you with the help you want.

Where are your Care Advisors located?

Everywhere. If we don’t have a Care Advisor yet in your local area, we’ll find you an affiliate advisor who can help. But every month we train more Care Advisors to meet the growing needs of seniors in every community across the US. You can find your local Care Advisor by using the tools on this website. And because we are nationwide, we can help you in your town or in towns all across the US.

When should I contact an Assisted Living Locators® Care Advisor?

Since Care Advisors understand the entire range of living options available to seniors, any family with a senior over 55 can benefit from their expertise. Use us to understand your independent living options if your senior wants more time for leisure pursuits after 55. Use us especially when you are concerned about the safety or health of your senior loved one. And it’s critically important that you reach out to us if your senior is in the hospital or rehabilitation facility so that we help you navigate the immediate next health care and housing steps that must be taken, giving you a voice in how the health care and insurance systems in your state manage your senior’s needs.

Assisted Living In Akron, OH

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Find the Best Assisted Living Near Akron, OH

Many seniors in Akron, OH, may be considering moving into an assisted living facility. With personal care and mobility, these communities provide as much support as residents require in a group setting with plenty of social opportunities. Skilled care workers are on hand 24-7 to help with resident needs or emergencies. Our guide addresses the costs of assisted living facilities in Akron and how families can pay for accommodations. We also offer more information about the city and what seniors can expect from an assisted living community in Akron, OH.
Many Akron seniors may not know where to start when deciding on the right fit for an assisted living property. A local Akron senior care advocate can help families find a suitable assisted living facility.

Your Akron, OH Senior Living Advisor

Mindi Bub

Serving Summit County, Western Portage County and Eastern Medina County, including Akron, Medina, Stow, Kent, Hudson, Cuyahoga Falls, and Barberton

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I have seen first-hand how difficult it is to navigate all the senior living options available today. Adding to that challenge is the stress of finding the appropriate care, in an ideal location, within a budget. That’s where I can help! I enjoy working with families in transition to find the best solution to their individual needs. Together we will find a safe, caring, enriching community for your loved one.

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What is the Cost of Assisted Living in Akron, OH

Seniors in Akron can expect to pay an average of $4,993 per month for an assisted living community. However, the rates for individual facilities will vary according to the amenities each one offers and its location. A local Akron senior care advocate can help you and your loved one find an affordable assisted living property.

To better understand how much your loved one can pay for assisted living facilities, add up their current monthly housing budget. Include rent or mortgage payments, utilities, groceries, transportation, and optional spending. Many assisted living properties will offer an inclusive price for a private apartment or suite, meals, utilities and light housekeeping service, and phone and Wi-Fi. Other communities may have different services at different price points. Local Akron senior care advocates can help you understand the fee structure of your chosen assisted living communities.

Residents in assisted living facilities receive help with the activities of daily living (ADLs) according to their needs. Assistance may be rendered with one or more of these:

Personal care, bathing, and getting dressed
Medication management and supervision
Preparing meals and cleaning up
Eating
Mobility assistance, such as transfers and lifts

Assisted living community residents are encouraged to be independent, but they’ll receive more support from caregivers if their needs or health conditions change.

Moving into an assisted living facility can be a difficult topic for families to address with their loved ones. You may wish to monitor their ability to complete chores around the house or take care of themselves to understand their level of independence. If you note that they’re having a hard time with mobility, or see a sudden change in their ability to take care of themselves, then it may be time to talk about moving to an assisted living property. Ask a local Akron senior care advocate to help your family find an assisted living community for your loved one.

What Should Every Senior Know About Living in Akron, OH?

Akron is in the northern part of the state, just south of the shores of Lake Erie. It’s close enough to the water for day trips to fish or boat. It’s the fifth-largest city in Ohio, with plenty of big-city amenities to benefit seniors, from lively museums to excellent health care. Ohio is pretty tax-friendly for retirees, allowing them to deduct certain medical and health care treatments, and there is no income tax on Social Security benefits or military pensions.

Akron Weather & Climate

Akron summers are pleasant and mild, although winters can get quite cold. The city receives an average of 42 inches of snow each year, with January lows in the 20s. Summer highs reach the low 80s, and Akron has about 164 days of sunshine each year.

Local Hospitals & Notable Medical Care

Akron seniors have plenty of options for medical care. Cleveland Clinic Akron General is ranked #1 in Akron and #7 in the state overall and offers comprehensive medical care, including telehealth appointments. Or, they may opt to receive treatment from Summa Health System – Akron Campus, which provides emergency treatment and specialty care.

Transportation

Akron METRO RTA is a fixed-route bus system with stops across the city and Summit County. Seniors and people with a qualifying disability may receive lower fares. People who need ADA accommodations can book services with the system’s complementary paratransit shuttles.

Arts, Culture & Recreation

Akron has a monthly Downtown Akron Artwalk, with rotating exhibits from local artists. Or, people may visit the Akron Art Museum and Summit Artspace to view fixed and rotating exhibits. Nature lovers might like strolling along the grounds of the Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens, a conservatory outside a Tudor Revival manor house.

Additional Senior Living Care Advisors near Akron, OH

David Koch

Serving a large area on Cleveland's east side including Mentor, Aurora, Independence and everything in between.

Meet Advisor 330-348-0957

As the owner of Assisted Living Locators Cleveland East, I provide a no-cost, placement and referral service to my community that offers the best senior care options, information, and resources available. After a successful 30-year career in the IT industry, I leverage my analytical skills and passion for helping others to advocate for seniors and their families. I provide a vital layer of support to help families navigate the ever-changing demands of caring for an aging loved one. As a Senior Living Advisor, I do all the groundwork to make the complex and time-consuming task of choosing senior living options a streamline process. With my expert knowledge of the northeast Ohio area, I will help families connect to the best assisted living communities for the right care solution.

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How Do I Pay for Akron, OH Assisted Living?

Families may be eligible for one or more benefits to help pay for their assisted living community fees. A local senior care advocate can help your family evaluate your loved one’s eligibility for one of these programs:

Veteran's Benefits

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs provides a benefit for qualifying veterans and their surviving spouses. It’s called the Improved Pension Program (IPP). If your loved one served in the military, they can get more information and help to apply for the IPP at an Akron VA Center.

Long-Term Care Insurance

Some seniors are enrolled in a long-term care insurance program, which may pay for some or all of assisted living facility costs. If your senior has long-term care coverage, call their insurance agent to get the details of the plan’s coverage and how you can use it to cover the cost of an assisted living community.

Home Equity

Akron homeowners may use their home’s equity to pay for assisted living properties. If you have paid off a substantial amount of your home, ask a local senior care advisor how to use home equity to pay for your assisted living facility.

Medicare

Traditional Medicare does not pay for assisted living communities. However, some Supplemental Medicare programs might. Ask your loved one about their coverage.

Medicaid

Ohio Medicaid has the Assisted Living Waiver Program to help pay for assisted living properties. It’s open to Medicaid participants who require a nursing home level of care but choose to reside in an assisted living facility instead. There are specific financial guidelines for eligibility, and applicants must demonstrate a particular need for services.

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FAQ About Assisted Living in Akron, OH

Yes! Many assisted living communities in Akron welcome pets to help residents settle in and feel comfortable. Ask your local senior care advocate about the policies for pets in your chosen assisted living property.

It’s usually best to schedule a tour and visit your top assisted living properties. Many people stay for a meal and talk to staff and residents to get a feel for what living there would be like. A local senior care advocate can help arrange a tour for you. When you visit the property, ask to see resident contracts and fee sheets and what kinds of medical documentation you’ll need to provide.

Nursing homes provide a higher level of care than assisted living communities and residents receive medical treatment on-site, plus help with ADLs. On the other hand, residents at assisted living facilities book their own medical treatments off-site and may not require as much medical oversight as those in nursing homes. However, ADL support is provided 24-7 in assisted living properties.