Best Assisted Living in Massillon, OH

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 3 assisted living communities in Massillon, OH using OH Dept. of Health data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in OH
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Info below is compiled from the OH Dept. of Health, senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
Total count of citations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
Sprenger Health Care Rose Lane Nursing and Rehabilitation
AL
IL
NH
RC
SNF
Massillon
171
Facility 171
OH AVG 68
Rank #5 / 219
No
6
Facility 6
OH AVG 41
Rank #408 / 425
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The Inn at University Village
AL
MC
Massillon
66
Facility 66
OH AVG 68
Rank #98 / 219
No
28
Facility 28
OH AVG 41
Rank #287 / 425
--Amy Joy
1
Facility 1
OH AVG 2
Rank #1 / 152
Danbury Senior Living Massillon
AL
MC
Massillon
-Yes
4
Facility 4
OH AVG 41
Rank #413 / 425
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+--

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other OH assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 3 analyzed for Massillon. See how we rank facilities

Overview of The Inn at University Village

The Inn at University Village provides assisted living and memory care in Massillon, Ohio. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps their own apartment. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Both care levels are available here. That may make the community a good fit for a resident whose needs may grow over time, because they can move between care levels without leaving the community. The community has 66 beds, and Amy Joy serves as the administrator.

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Overview of Sprenger Health Care Rose Lane Nursing and Rehabilitation

Sprenger Health Care Rose Lane Nursing and Rehabilitation in Massillon, Ohio, offers nursing home, assisted living, independent living, respite care, and skilled nursing. Nursing home and skilled nursing include licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Assisted living helps with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while the resident keeps an apartment.

Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while respite care offers a short stay for someone who needs temporary support. Having several care levels means a resident whose needs grow may be able to move to a different level without leaving the community or starting over socially. The range can suit someone who may need increasing support over time, as well as a family seeking a short-term stay while a primary caregiver travels or recovers.

The community has 171 beds, placing it among larger communities with more residents and staff and usually more programming. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 27 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time assigned to each resident. Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, giving families different ways to cover eligible care or residence costs.

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Overview of Danbury Senior Living Massillon

Built around assisted living and memory care, Danbury Senior Living Massillon is a single-story senior living community about 2.5 miles from downtown Massillon, Ohio. The community has cared for older adults in the region for 45 years, giving it a long-established presence in the local area.

Residents can choose from studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom homes ranging from about 350 to just under 1,000 square feet. The variety of floor plans makes it easier to find a space that suits different needs and budgets. The community is pet-friendly, so residents can keep a beloved companion animal. Transportation services are available for appointments and errands. Fitness and recreation programs are available for residents who want to stay active and engaged.

The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 4. It’s a car-dependent area where nearly all errands and outings require a vehicle. This is something to consider for residents who enjoy walking to nearby destinations. Still, shopping and leisure attractions are easy to reach by car. Paul Klaassen is the founder of Danbury Senior Living Massillon.

Families comparing Danbury Senior Living Massillon with other communities in the area should ask about current room availability, as apartment sizes differ across the available floor plans.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Assisted Living in Massillon at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 13/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Massillon, OH. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 119The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Massillon, OH. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Massillon, OH

What is the average cost of assisted living in Massillon, OH?

The average monthly cost of assisted living in Massillon, OH is approximately $4,500. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.

What is the price range for assisted living in Massillon, OH?

Assisted living in Massillon, OH typically ranges from $4,000–$6,000 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.

What is the typical staff-to-resident ratio at assisted living facilities in Massillon, OH?

Assisted living facilities in Massillon, OH typically operate with a staff-to-resident ratio in the range of 1:6 to 1:12.

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in Ohio?

Assisted living in Ohio supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Ohio?

Assisted living in Ohio is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does Ohio Medicaid cover assisted living?

Ohio Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for assisted living, but most states (including Ohio) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.

What is assisted living?

Assisted living combines private or semi-private apartments with help on activities of daily living (meals, bathing, dressing, medication management) and a social calendar — for residents who need some support but do not need 24/7 medical care.