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Photo of Lantern Of Madison
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Meadow Falls in Madison has been my home now for almost four months. I could not be in a better place; from staff to nursing and from dietary to housekeeping and maintenance, all have been right on the spot...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
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.
WELCOME TO THE LANTERN 'We believe in creating a world where memories are treasured, relationships are cherished and our elderly revered. Our deep seated conviction is, innovation and challenging the status quo. We challenge the status quo by creating a therapeutic care environment that not only...
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What we like the most about Divine Living is the staff. Their kindness, care level and cleanliness are a 10+ on your 1-5 scale. My Dad has always told me that the food, which is home made, is very good
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
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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9.7
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23 reviews
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Staff is very friendly and readily available. When my mother was just moving in they gave her extra attention so she acclimated to the living experience.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
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.
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22 Floor plans available
9.2
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We felt very comfortable there, at home. Food was great and the staff very friendly and helpful. Sad to leave there. What I would like to say to management to help future clients is to go over the house...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Tap into the serenity of The Residence of Chardon, where residents enjoy the peacefulness of country living with big-city luxuries less than an hour away. Our goal is to enrich the lives of our residents by providing an environment that is physically, mentally, spiritually and emotionally...
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8.4
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71 reviews
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We are paying the highest amount you can pay but my mom gets a lot of attention. What we like the most about the community is that the staff - both the nurses and the administrative staff. They seem to...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
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 That’s Right for YouLocated in the charming town of Mentor, Ohio, our assisted living and memory are community is a place where you can enjoy a full and rich lifestyle under the safety and security of our on-site care team. Whether you want to focus on improving your health or simply want to...
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33 Floor plans available
8.2
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21 reviews
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Nice place, well kept and good staff. Mom likes how quiet and peaceful it is. Many activities for residents daily if interested. Everyone at Salida has been friendly and quick to answer questions about...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
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.
Placing its focus on happiness, Salida Woods is the place to be for exceptional care, spacious living areas, meaningful activities, and good eats. As soon as you’re settled, you’ll want to rise early for a taste of the experienced culinary team’s loaded omelet and brioche French Toast, not to...
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My mom and our family loved Vista Springs. The facility and staff are wonderful. My mother unfortunately passed away last September. My mom was so happy there. The staff are so caring and wonderful. They...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
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.
Welcome to Vista Springs Quail Highlands!If you've enjoyed the best life has to offer, there's no reason to stop now...you will feel right at home at Vista Springs Quail Highlands in Painsville, Ohio. Nestled in a quiet corner of Concord Township, we welcome you to experience next generation,...
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Mom wasn't there long enough before she...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Welcome to Blossom Hill Health Care Residence. Our campus embraces the picturesque countryside that we call home. The calm and quiet nature of nearby rolling farmland transfers to our community. Large windows capture the natural outdoor beauty and sunlight, creating a warm and cozy environment...
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When my wife and I met [name removed] and her incredible team, they made the process really simple and inviting. We were looking for choices for my grandparents. My grandparents are blooming at Lantern, and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
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.
WELCOME TO THE LANTERN 'We believe in creating a world where memories are treasured, relationships are cherished and our elderly revered. Our deep seated conviction is, innovation and challenging the status quo. We challenge the status quo by creating a therapeutic care environment that not only...
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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
Care types provided by this community
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 loved one was at this facility for six years and received phenomenal care. It is an older building however they were always well staffed and compassionate.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Ivy House Assisted Living is an assisted living community located in beautiful Painesville, Ohio. When you choose our modern and upscale community for your next hope, you'll enjoy a home like setting with personal services that you select based on your needs. Our beautiful building is well cared...
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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.
Located in Painesville, Ohio just thirty miles from Cleveland, Starkey Place is one of the state's premiere residential care homes. From outside the white-picket-fence outside it looks more like a large single family home than what would be a group home setting. Spacious rooms and bright, cozy...
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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.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
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 wife has Alzheimer's she has been a resident at governor's pointe for 18 months. I have found governor's pointe to be a excellent place for my wife to be.if a problem arises they are addressed right...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Quality senior care in elegant, residential-style surroundings is offered at Governor's Pointe. Personalized assistance with activities of daily living, such as dressing, bathing, eating and medication monitoring provides you with security and peace-of-mind. Residents can choose to participate in...

Cost of assisted living in South Madison, OH

The average cost of senior living in South Madison is $4,432 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Ashtabula, OH with an average of $3,231 per month.

Assisted living costs in South Madison, OH, vs. nearby cities

South Madison, OH
$4,432/mo
$4,366/mo
$4,359/mo

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

South Madison, OH
$4,432/mo
$4,591/mo
U.S. national average
$4,558/mo

Assisted living costs in South Madison, OH, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,432/mo
$4,557/mo

Assisted living costs in South Madison, OH, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,398/mo
Studio
$4,651/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,752/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,539/mo

Senior living costs in South Madison 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: South Madison, OH
Column state: Ohio
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSouth Madison, OHOhioU.S.
Assisted Living$4,432/mo$4,591/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,557/mo$4,573/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,698/mo$3,739/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
South Madison, OH:$4,432/mo
Ohio:$4,591/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
South Madison, OH:$4,557/mo
Ohio:$4,573/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
South Madison, OH:$3,698/mo
Ohio:$3,739/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in South Madison, OH, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in South Madison 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 South Madison, OH

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in South Madison 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
South Madison, OH$6,003/mo$4,892/mo+22.7%
Ohio$5,191/mo$5,027/mo+3.3%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
South Madison, OH
2024 average cost:$6,003/mo
2023 average cost:$4,892/mo
Percent change:+22.7%
Ohio
2024 average cost:$5,191/mo
2023 average cost:$5,027/mo
Percent change:+3.3%
National
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 South Madison, OH

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What families are saying about assisted living in South Madison

Recent reviews for assisted living in South Madison

Maplewood at Chardon

5.0
The entire staff from receptionist, housekeeping, STNA's, nurses, activities coordinators, and administrative have ALL been so genuinely friendly, caring, and welcoming. They truly listen to residents' and families' requests and concerns.

The Inn at the Pines in Hiram, OH

5.0
I think it's a good place to be and I didn't want to be here initially at the beginning, but I changed my mind really quick

The Enclave of Newell Creek in Mentor, OH

4.4
The meals are fair. They were better at the beginning. I think the kitchen staff changed. They could use a different chef. Food quality is fine. It's just the flavor of dishes can be lacking. Housekeeping is good during the week. Weekends can be tough. Hard to find and keep good help. The staff ...
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South Madison review score based on 46 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 46 reviews of 16 South Madison assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The South Madison 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

South Madison review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
South Madison, OH16 facilities
7.9
Madison, OH228 facilities
8.3
Perry, OH12 facilities

Review subcategories for South Madison 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 46 reviews of 16 South Madison assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare South Madison 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.
South Madison, OH averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.2
4.0
Friendliness
4.3
4.1
Care services
4.0
3.8
Staff
4.2
4.0
Meals & dining
3.8
3.6
Activities
3.5
3.7
Value for cost*
3.5
3.7
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South Madison assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Madison assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Madison, 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 South Madison 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 South Madison that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
South Madison, OHNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
56.3%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
37.5%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
87.5%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
62.5%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
37.5%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
87.5%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
43.8%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
62.5%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in South Madison 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 South Madison Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
South Madison, OHNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
62.5%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
37.5%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
37.5%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.5%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in South Madison 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 South Madison partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
South Madison, OHNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
31.3%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
56.3%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
31.3%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.8%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in South Madison 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 South Madison communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
South Madison, OHNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
56.3%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
37.5%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Madison 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 South Madison offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
South Madison, OHNational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
43.8%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.8%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
56.3%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
56.3%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
43.8%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
43.8%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
62.5%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
56.3%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
31.3%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.5%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
62.5%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in South Madison

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 South Madison protect seniors.
Learn about Ohio assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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