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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Amherst, OH
If you’re looking for independent living in the Amherst area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Amherst. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 26 independent living facilities in Amherst, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Jefferson, Hopkins and Bellaire-Puritas.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Avon Lake, Elyria and Lorain.
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Staff overall kind and friendly, activities personal extremely personable, downside people with higher end medical needs might be better served elsewhere. They did make a effort to meet his medical needs,...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
The Assisted Living program at Fairmont of Westlake provides residents with a combination of security and freedom, making it an ideal environment for older individuals who value their autonomy and independence, but may find themselves needing help with certain activities on a day-to-day...
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Elegant atmosphere. Professional staff. The food is appetizing and tasty. Smells fresh and looks well kept. The residents are friendly with each other. Many activities that are engaging and fun. My parent...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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 Independence Village! Our community offers independent living, assisted living and memory care services. With these specially designed living options, our residents can maintain their independence and also get the support they need when it’s the most essential. This is why we work to...
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Have been here a short time. Spent my time on outings, exercise and balance classes, and arts and crafts. Everyone has been great, friendly and helpful. Will enjoy it more when weather is better and I can...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
Rose Senior Living is ideally located adjacent to the Cleveland Clinic, Avon Campus and opened In December of 2016. The Avon community offers a wide variety of shopping, entertainment and restaurants, all within a five mile radius. Rose Senior Living is owned by Edward Rose and Sons and is...
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Very Impressed with Quality of Services at Lorain Estates. Mom loves it there. First couple of weeks was tough because of the change but now she's got so many new friends. and the food is always good!
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.
Lorain Estates 3290 Cooper Foster Park Rd. Lorain OH 44053Southern side of Lorain across the road from Amherst.Newly renovated Lorain Estates continues to exceed the expectation of families and their loved-ones.Stop by M-F 9am to 6pm or call 440 - 960 - 2813 to schedule your appointment. Lorain...
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My mother-in-law loves the meals and the dining experience. We like the staff very much as well. Everyone there is very kind and helpful.
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
The Northridge Apartment is an independent living community that is located in North Ridgeville, OH. This community is located in an area that offers the beautiful Sandy Ridge Reservation, which is a great place to visit and to spend time outdoors. North Ridgeville is a part of Lorain County, and...
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1. Overall experience. My friend is very happy at St Mary on the Woods. 2. Cleanliness. The facility is spotless and her room is thoroughly cleaned weekly 3. Friendliness of staff. She loves her care team...
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.
Personalized care in scenic AvonOnce known as a farming town, the city of Avon has transformed into a vibrant and thriving area where the town’s residents can find everything they need. The Lorain County Metro Parks’ Miller Nature Preserve displays prehistoric ferns to exotic orchids in its new...
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Located in the Sandstone Center of the World, Sprenger Health Care Amherst Manor is a warm and inviting place you can call home. Delight in the scenic view of nine wooded acres while still having the convenience of access to the city's downtown venues. A 2018 US News & World Report Best...
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Wesleyan Meadows is a lovely place to live. Trees and flowers abound between the welcoming patio homes. Our home is comfortable and easy to keep up. All repairs and upkeep are done by the maintenance...
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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.
Wesleyan Meadows is a 55 and older active adult community. The community began in 1996 which is situated on 36 acres in a park like setting including walking paths and fishing ponds. It is located near Interstate 90, adjacent to Lorain Community College and across the street from a variety of...
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The friendliness of the staff members are excellent, the weekday staff are very nice and generally very helpful. The weekend staff could be a little more helpful, but from what we are have seen the care...
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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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This is a great facility. The food is good and they have professional staff. The maintenance is top tier and it is the best so far. There are a lot of activities but I have not participated just yet. This...
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
Discover a sense of community and take advantage of the many amenities offered at Commons Independent Living at Sprenger Health Care Towne Center Community Campus. With an on-site pool, social pub, putting green, billiard room, and library, there is something for everyone to enjoy.Commons...
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We chose Emerald Green because they are very clean. The Staff knew the residents by name. The staff went over and above to accommodate our care needs. The food was good. They could use more servers. We were...
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.
Located in the upscale, welcoming community of North Olmsted, Ohio, Emerald Village Retirement Community is an assisted living community that provides a wide range of benefits. Located minutes from the mall, hundreds of restaurants, and the MetroParks, our community is the ideal place to call...
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My stay at Danbury for the past 4 years has been excellent from the beginning to where we are today. I feel the staff has improved 100%. Better than 10 months ago. Since the new director has arrived it has...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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 mother has lived here for 3-4 yrs. There was a problem with her kitchen floor buckling but it was repaired. There may be other issues in the building that I don't know about. But for the cost of living...
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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.
Elyria Retirement CommunityElyria Retirement Community is an independent living community available to seniors in Elyria, OH. This community offers a beautiful home to those who are looking to become a part of all that Elyria offers. Elyria is a part of Lorain County, and it provides residents...
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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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All the staff at Wesleyan are so helpful & friendly. They made my Mom feel welcomed even before she moved in with a gift basket sent to her home, nice touch! Carol & Shelley in Marketing were great in...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
Whatever you're looking for in a retirement community, you'll find it at Wesleyan Village. With more than a century of experience behind us, our 17-acre campus offers beautiful residences, wonderful amenities and exceptional care for all levels of independence.Independent Living: Select from our...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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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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.
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.
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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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.
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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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.
Family owned by the Reidy family since 1966, Avon Oaks has served Avon and the surrounding communities for over 45 years.Avon Oaks Caring Community is located on a 22-acre health care campus of beautifully landscaped courtyards and gardens, in a natural wooded setting. Avon Oaks provides skilled...
Cost of independent living in Amherst, OH
The average cost of senior living in Amherst is $4,198 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Huron, OH with an average of $2,864 per month.
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What families are saying about independent living in Amherst
Recent reviews for independent living in Amherst
Westerly Apartments in Lakewood, OH
4.7
The Westerly has many resources and a community spirit.
Maintenance items are addressed professionally and efficiently.
I really like my walk in shower with grab bars!
Wesleyan Meadows in Sheffield Village, OH
4.5
Moving to Wesleyan Meadows was the biggest decision we have made in our 63 years of marriage. We lived our home in Elyria but we were finding that the necessary responsibilities were becoming difficult for us. So after a year of looking at retirement centers, small homes, and other options, we ...
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Bickford of Rocky River
4.6
the community is very homey and my parents really like the community. the staff is very friendly and caring. They are very accommodating to the residence, and the community is very clean. The staff go above and beyond and really care about the residence. I would recommend this community to ...
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Amherst independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Amherst independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Amherst, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select dietary accommodations in Amherst independent living
Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Amherst partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
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Availability of select dining options in Amherst independent living
Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Amherst communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
19.2%
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Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
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Room service
Room service
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Availability of select programs and activities in Amherst independent 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 independent living communities in Amherst offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
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Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
19.2%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
19.2%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38.5%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
26.9%
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Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.3%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
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Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
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Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
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Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
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Live performances
Live performances
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Dances
Dances
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Fitness center
Fitness center
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Westwood Place, Fairmont of Westlake and Independence Village of Avon Lake are the top-rated independent living facilities near Amherst, Ohio. See full list of communities.
There are 26 independent living facilities near Amherst, Ohio. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Amherst, Ohio are Fairmont of Westlake, Independence Village of Avon Lake and Danbury Brunswick. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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