Francesca Residence sits at 39 N Portage Path, right in the heart of Akron, Ohio, in a walkable area close to shops, parks, dining, hospitals, and the Akron/Canton Airport about ten miles away, and you'll find one of those three-story buildings here that's part of the Daughters of Divine Charity's campus, run by sisters and experienced elder care staff who understand the needs of seniors and keep a quiet, peaceful atmosphere where it's easy to reflect or pray in the chapel where daily Holy Mass takes place. This place offers a mix of care types-there's independent living for those who want freedom and a maintenance-free life with help if needed, assisted living if someone needs more support with things like dressing, bathing, meals, medication, or laundry, and specialized memory care for those with Alzheimer's or dementia, including memory-enhancing activities, individualized programming, 24-hour support, and a secure setup, and there's even respite care for short stays when caregivers need a break, plus nursing care and rehabilitation as part of a full range of options. People can decorate their units with their own furniture to make things feel more like home, and all the rooms are private, spacious, and come with climate control, safety features, and no stairs to climb, just elevators to get to the chapel, dining area, or rooms, which is easier on everyone's knees-and everything from washers, dryers, and cable TV to WiFi and kitchens or kitchenettes comes included, so life stays convenient.
Residents here get three home-cooked meals every day in a dining room with big windows facing outside and can join in lots of social, educational, or recreational activities like arts and crafts, health and wellness programs, or events aimed at both bodies and minds, and there's a game room, fitness center, salon/barbershop with hair care, and even beautiful outdoor grounds, walking paths, a gazebo, and benches among gardens, flowers, and shady pine trees when someone wants to sit in the fresh air. Medical and personal care services cover nearly everything-nurses, medication help, wound care, podiatry, occupational therapy, help with bathing or toileting, housekeeping, and laundry or dry-cleaning, all offered by trained staff who make sure each person's needs are met using programs like the Assisted Living Waiver or PASSPORT Waiver as needed. The place's programs and care plans are personalized, so folks with dementia get special memory care routines and activities, and group activities help encourage friendships and keep everyone engaged. The atmosphere here is friendly, with both sisters and lay staff, and residents are encouraged to join whatever suits them, from chapel services to group outings using the property's transportation services, and everyone is welcome to personalize their living space with things from home, which helps it feel familiar and safe.
What sets Francesca Residence apart, besides its religious setting and connection to the Daughters of Divine Charity, is the easy access to both comfort and care under one roof-meaning people who want a community-focused life with both independence and support can find it, and those who need nursing, memory care, rehabilitation, or simply a quiet, safe space surrounded by nature, flowers, art, and friendly faces will likely feel at home. There's no hard sell here, just a steady routine, familiar faces, and all the comforts people usually enjoy at home, with the bonus of a supportive community and helpful staff ready to answer questions about floor plans or payment options, and tours are available Monday to Friday, or by appointment if needed.
