Gables of Canton, located in Canton, Ohio, is an assisted living and memory care community designed to support seniors who require help with daily activities or are living with conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia. The facility offers a combination of assisted living services and nursing home support on site. Residents have access to 24-hour personalized assistance, including medication management and specialized programming tailored to memory care needs. The community places an emphasis on safety and engagement, with secure areas and spaces designed to accommodate residents with memory loss.
Medical and care support at Gables of Canton includes comprehensive nursing oversight, with registered nurses available to deliver routine health monitoring and respond to emergent needs. The facility offers incontinence care, ambulatory support, full assistance with bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting, as well as services for diabetes management and medication administration. Memory care services are delivered in secured areas specifically designed to meet the needs of residents with cognitive impairments; these areas feature indoor and outdoor walking paths, environments structured to reduce confusion, and programming to encourage cognitive stimulation. Occupational, physical, and speech therapies are available to residents, along with podiatry services. The facility accepts residents with psychiatric conditions and supports a range of medical and behavioral needs.
Residents have access to a variety of amenities and activities, including club programs and community groups, a full-service barber and beauty salon, and yoga or chair yoga classes. Both English-speaking staff and activity programming are provided. Although reviews from families and residents highlight the kindness, compassion, and responsiveness of staff—particularly in memory care and end-of-life care scenarios—some concerns have been noted regarding wait times for assistance, variability in staff experience, and the provision of stimulating activities in memory care. Food service receives mixed feedback, with varying opinions about quality and selection, and families sometimes report challenges related to dietary accommodations and consistency when there are administrative changes or when using third-party providers.
Transportation services at Gables of Canton are offered at cost to residents for both medical appointments and non-medical outings. This enables residents to attend healthcare visits, participate in community events, or run personal errands as needed, though the expense is the responsibility of the resident or family. The facility continues to maintain its focus on safety and engagement while assisting with daily needs, but recent public information does not indicate significant changes or expansions in service. Suggestions from residents and families for ongoing improvement include enhanced staff training, quicker response times, improved food service, and clearer communication with outside providers.
Costs at this community start at $2,825 and range up to $6,965. The average price in the community is $4,895, which is less than the average price in the area of $5,066. The cost of assisted living in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.
