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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Willa of the Woods has been a wonderful experience for my Mother and my wife and myself. My Mother is very happy with the service, food, activities and her room. The personalized staff is great. Jerry Sutte
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Villa of the Woods, under the direction of Catholic Charities, has been serving the Fort Wayne area since 1976. In 1983, our program became licensed with the Indiana State Board of Health - and we continually pass their annual surveys with no deficiencies. We are one of the few facilities that...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
If you're considering a retirement community, we invite you to compare value, comfort, security and amenities.Primrose Retirement Community is not only the best value in Findlay, but the Premier Retirement community, as well!  Our independent & assisted living apartments are more...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
We are a 125 bed nursing facility dedicated to Alzheimer's and related dementias.We accept Medicaid, Medicare, Long Term Insurance and Private Pay.Registered Nurses 24 hours a day in house. Good staff ratio.We also offer respite (short stay) .Staff is trained in dementia care and are...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Maplewood at Shane’s Village is an all-inclusive Assisted Living located outside of Rockford! We are dedicated to providing high quality services to seniors according to their needs. They offer a full range of senior living services, including assistance with activities of daily living and...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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My sister is doing well here at this community. She has adjusted well to it, and I'am satisfied. They have a lovely staff here, she is in good hands. The community looks great, they keep the community and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Oakleaf Village is a full service assisted living senior community located in the vibrant city of Toledo, Ohio. Fully certified by the state of Ohio, our beautifully landscaped village is located only a few miles from Wildwood Preserve Metropark and the Ottawa River. Oakleaf Village is an...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Sunrise Center is home to 12 seniors. We are located in Toledo, Ohio near Westfield Shopping Town just off I-475. Our home is 2800 square feet situated on a spacious lot. It has a large living room, large dinning room, and large family room in addition to 6 bedrooms and 2 ½ baths. It is...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
At SunBridge Care and Rehabilitation for West Toledo, we are dedicated to delivering quality individual service to every person entrusted to our care. Our state-of-the-art facility provides skilled nursing and rehabilitation therapy to adults of all ages who need short- or long-term care. To meet...

Cost of assisted living in Defiance, OH

The average cost of senior living in Defiance is $3,891 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include New Bavaria, OH with an average of $3,743 per month.

Assisted living costs in Defiance, OH, vs. nearby cities

Defiance, OH
$3,891/mo
$4,030/mo
$3,919/mo

Assisted living costs in Defiance, OH, vs. state and national averages

Defiance, OH
$3,891/mo
$4,591/mo
U.S. national average
$4,558/mo

Assisted living costs in Defiance, OH, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$3,891/mo
$3,946/mo

Assisted living costs in Defiance, OH, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,424/mo
Studio
$4,501/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,349/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,335/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,503/mo

Senior living costs in Defiance vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Defiance, OH
Column state: Ohio
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDefiance, OHOhioU.S.
Assisted Living$3,891/mo$4,591/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$3,946/mo$4,573/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,335/mo$3,739/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Defiance, OH:$3,891/mo
Ohio:$4,591/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Defiance, OH:$3,946/mo
Ohio:$4,573/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Defiance, OH:$3,335/mo
Ohio:$3,739/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Defiance, OH, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Defiance and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Assisted living cost trends in Defiance, OH

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Defiance have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Defiance, OH$5,198/mo$5,378/mo-3.4%
Ohio$5,191/mo$5,027/mo+3.3%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Defiance, OH
2024 average cost:$5,198/mo
2023 average cost:$5,378/mo
Percent change:-3.4%
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2024 average cost:$5,191/mo
2023 average cost:$5,027/mo
Percent change:+3.3%
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2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,129/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Defiance, OH

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What families are saying about assisted living in Defiance

Recent reviews for assisted living in Defiance

Aviva Glendale Assisted Living in Toledo, OH

3.8
My mother really liked it here for the time she stayed which was about 4 months. But I don't think she realized she didn't need to be in an assisted living facility from that point on. It was great for her when she got out of the hospital but not necessary for her to continue living there. All ...
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Otterbein Cridersville SeniorLife Community

5.0
From what my dad has told me, he really likes Otterbein Cridersville. He really likes the staff. They have exceeded our expectations for taking care of Dad. He had to spend some time in the rehab facility after being in the hospital for a bloodstream infection. He told me if he ever gets that ...
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Hampton Manor of Madison in Adrian, MI

5.0
Overall we are pretty happy with the activities and overall value -it is expensive but it is comparable to other communities in the area and yet were far superior in what they offer. We have already recommended Hampton Manor to families and will continue to do so

Defiance review score based on 417 family reviews

8.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 417 reviews of 100 Defiance assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Defiance review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Defiance review score compared against nearby cities

8.6
Defiance, OH100 facilities
8.5
Florida, OH127 facilities
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Ney, OH116 facilities

Review subcategories for Defiance assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 417 reviews of 100 Defiance assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Defiance resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
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Cleanliness
4.3
4.0
Friendliness
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Care services
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Meals & dining
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Activities
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Value for cost*
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Defiance assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Defiance assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Defiance, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Defiance assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Defiance that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
55%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
44%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
62%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
34%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
54%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
59%
54.5%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Defiance assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Defiance Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
57%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
39%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
47%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Defiance assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Defiance partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Defiance, OHNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
40%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
39%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
37%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
36%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Defiance assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Defiance communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
31%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
41%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Defiance assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Defiance offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Defiance, OHNational
Activity director
Activity director
52%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
36%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
29%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
49%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
43%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
48%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
49%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
39%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
47%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Defiance

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Ohio assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Defiance protect seniors.
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Trustwell Living at Kingsbury Place, Kessler Estates Senior Living and Park Place Senior Living are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Defiance, Ohio. See full list of communities.
There are 131 assisted living facilities near Defiance, Ohio. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Defiance, Ohio are Brookdale Adrian, The Waterford at Levis Commons and Charlotte Stephenson A ProMedica Senior Living Community. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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