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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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This applied to [name removed] who is the CSR at the facility. I can't say enough as to the work ethic and sincerity she displays. [Name removed] represents your company well and gives personal attention 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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
The Vineyard On Catawba is a beautiful assisted living community located on the shores of Lake Erie in scenic Port Clinton, OH. Offering a gorgeous 57-acre campus of sprawling lawns, lakeside gazebos, and paved walking paths, seniors looking for an idyllic atmosphere perfect for peacefully...
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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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.
At Creekside Village, you can enjoy the modern convenience of senior apartments in a park-like setting. Located on the Lutheran Home Monroe campus, in Monroe, Monroe County, MI, we offer independent living in senior apartments with amenities that will keep your lifestyle active as you make new...
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We are very happy with the care from this community. The staff is nice and the community offers a clean environment to live in. This is a new place to call home. We would recommend this apartment for others...
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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.
Stratford Place Apartments is an apartment complex for independently living seniors. At Stratford Place you have all of the comforts of home, without any of the work. We offer 1 & 2 bedroom apartments that come with all appliances, including dishwasher and garbage disposal. Stratford Place...
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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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.
Norman Towers Retirement Residence LLC is located in Monroe, Michigan, a city founded in 1785, counting about 25,000 people. Monroe is a part of Monroe County and located approximately 17 miles from Toledo and 35 miles from Detroit. Tourists come to Monroe to see the National Register of Historic...
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My mother had been a resident in AL for the past 6 years and everyone there met all our expectations and more. My mom has passed recently and now is resting in peace. Thank you everyone there at the Commons...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Designed by an internationally-known Interior Design firm. The Commons of Providence offers a distinctive living environment. Conveniently located between Cleveland and Toledo. The Commons of Providence is situated on 72 peaceful acres overlooking 5 1/2 A. lake. Here, residents can enjoy a...
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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.
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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Orchard Park is a nice place. The activities director is wonderful. Although my loved one doesn't participate, he keeps asking and trying to engage them. If your loved one would participate in activities,...
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.
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They all really work well with family members, it's actually not a bad place at all for an older elderly person. My mom is very happy there at 94 and she just went to the end of 2023 and she is still happy...
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.
Assisted Living Facilities have emerged as one of the most desirable and enjoyable alternatives to nursing homes and other forms of elder care. At ALCC, we understand that there are many choices available to you and your loved ones when it becomes necessary to find that extra help in caring for...
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Ridgewood Senior Villas invites you to live life on your own terms! Our choice location is perfectly situated within the pleasures of tranquil, country living; yet we’re only minutes away from major thoroughfares for easy access to life outside your home. Our first-rate design and great amenities...
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Kettle Run is a Ministry of Lutheran Homes Society that provides an attractive,affordable Senior Apartment Community for individuals age 62 and older. It offers a beautiful setting along with a caring staff.
Cost of independent living in Bays, OH
The average cost of senior living in Bays is $3,256 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Tontogany, OH with an average of $2,961 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Bays, OH vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Bays, OH vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about independent living in Bays
Recent reviews for independent living in Bays
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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Maumee Pointe Assisted Living and Memory Care
5.0
We are very happy. They care. They care about my mother they care about us being happy they care about how the room looks. They care about the activities. They are very understanding when my mom is upset, and they have no problem sitting with her for as long as it takes. I was so impressed. I ...
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Otterbein Cridersville SeniorLife Community
5.0
Our experience so far with Otterbein SeniorLife has been 5++. They had availability when we needed it and they made the entire process come together really easily. The meal are very good, they have plenty of choices to pick from. The activities are great - they offer up a really good variety. ...
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Bays independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bays independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bays, 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 Bays 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 Bays 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
Nutritionist / dietician
22.9%
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Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25.9%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
23.5%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
26.5%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.4%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Bays 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 Bays communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
16.9%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
26.5%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
27.1%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bays 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 Bays offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
31.9%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
21.1%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.7%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
31.9%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
34.3%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
38%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25.3%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23.5%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
24.7%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30.1%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
30.7%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
21.7%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.5%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Frequently Asked Questions
Brookdale Findlay, Gaslight Village Assisted Living and Memory Care and Genesis Village are the top-rated independent living facilities near Bays, Ohio. See full list of communities.
There are 199 independent living facilities near Bays, Ohio. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Bays, Ohio are Gaslight Village Assisted Living and Memory Care, Genesis Village and Trustwell Living at Blanchard Place. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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