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All 5s honestly! I love how friendly and caring everyone is. The place is super clean, the staff is amazing, and it really feels like a safe, supportive home for my dad. They make everything easier for both...
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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My loved one is a resident at Saint Luke's Manor. This facility is perfect for her and we are grateful! It's an Independent Senior Living Facility. I would definitely recommend Saint Luke's Manor to others...
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.
Saint Luke's Manor features several different floor plans many with high ceilings and open floor plans. Modern kitchens with dishwashers, and microwaves. Resident controlled heating and cooling. Residents can stay fit by using our state of the art fitness room, and relax in our inviting Community...
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We visited seven facilities and took tours and met with staff in five. Three met our requirements as to meal plans, quality of the apartments and overall facilities, ease of transfer from independent living...
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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Moving our grandmother into Wesleyan Village has been an exceptional experience. She’s blind in one eye and has limited vision in the other, so finding a comfortable, supportive place was crucial. [name...
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.
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...
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I was another AL for 5 year plus never felt like home. As soon as I walked through the doors the ambulance, friendly staff and willingness to involve me in the process of living here, made me feel like I...
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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I'm really happy here and was hoping this would be my last move. I'm in the independent living apartments. My apartment is beautiful, I have a big, beautiful yard, nice neighbors and we're invited to join...
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.
East Park Memory Care is a senior community located within the peaceful, laid-back city of Brook Park, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. Because of its idealistic location, the community is able to provide an independent feel that is akin to a home away from home. The city itself offers a small town feel...
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I lived here for about 2 years. Enjoyed my time there. If physically able to return, I would. Maintenance response time was less than 1/2 hour to 2 hours. Never had problems with staff or other residents....
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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They have a lot of activities-bingo, happy hour, etc. The room is very comfortable like a hotel room with a sitting area & small kitchen. There's an adjacent pond with ducks & geese all year round.
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.
When you choose Kindred Assisted Living the Fountains as your assisted living community, you'll enjoy a beautiful setting located in the heart of Lyndhurst, Ohio. Our manicured lawns, pond, water fountain, and spacious walking areas all create a serene place for you to call home. More so, we're...
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I would like to share my experience with Canterbury Senior Care Facility located at 9928 Vail Dr, Twinsburg, OH 44087. The members of the staff, including the doctors and nurses on staff, provide outstanding...
Provides: Assisted 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.
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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Everyone was nice and smiling for the most part. Spacious eating area. Daily activities. The big thing that stuck out was the minimum length of stay for respite. 2 weeks was the minimum which no other...
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.
Middleburg Heights Assisted Living is a privately-owned and operated Assisted Living and Memory Care community located in Middleburg Heights, Ohio. After purchasing the facility from Paramount Senior Living, Middleburg Heights Assisted Living was established in 2023.Middleburg Heights Assisted...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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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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.
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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.
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: 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.
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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.
The Reserve at Lakeview Landing boasts 45 fully-equipped one- and two-bedroom apartment homes designed and built specifically for today's active adult 55 and older. This community includes an elevator-served midrise building amidst single-story cottages with attached garages. If professional...
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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...
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.
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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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: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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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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.
We've been expecting you at Bennett Pointe. There's no place like home, and that's the way you will feel when you live at Bennett Pointe. Our warm, friendly atmosphere is complemented by our distinctive two-bedroom, one-bath apartment homes. The spacious floor plans, beautiful landscaping and...
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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.
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, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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, 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.

Cost of independent living in Birmingham, OH

The average cost of senior living in Birmingham is $3,625 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Huron, OH with an average of $2,741 per month.

Independent living costs in Birmingham, OH, vs. nearby cities

Birmingham, OH
$3,625/mo
$4,647/mo
$2,947/mo

Independent living costs in Birmingham, OH, vs. state and national averages

Birmingham, OH
$3,625/mo
$3,739/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Birmingham, OH, vs. other senior living options

$4,488/mo
Independent Living
$3,625/mo

Independent living costs in Birmingham, OH, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,406/mo
Studio
$4,747/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,542/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,026/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,442/mo

Senior living costs in Birmingham 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: Birmingham, OH
Column state: Ohio
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBirmingham, OHOhioU.S.
Independent Living$3,625/mo$3,739/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,357/mo$4,591/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,488/mo$4,573/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Birmingham, OH:$3,625/mo
Ohio:$3,739/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Birmingham, OH:$4,357/mo
Ohio:$4,591/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Birmingham, OH:$4,488/mo
Ohio:$4,573/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Birmingham, OH, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Birmingham 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.

Birmingham, OHOH stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Birmingham, OH

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Birmingham 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
Birmingham, OH$2,711/mo$2,756/mo-1.6%
Ohio$2,832/mo$2,952/mo-4.0%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Birmingham, OH
2024 average cost:$2,711/mo
2023 average cost:$2,756/mo
Percent change:-1.6%
Ohio
2024 average cost:$2,832/mo
2023 average cost:$2,952/mo
Percent change:-4.0%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Birmingham

Recent reviews for independent living in Birmingham

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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Vitalia Active Adult Community at Solon

4.7
Very friendly staff. Very helpful and compassionate. They need more help in the kitchen. Sometimes there is only 1 chef at dinner.

Birmingham independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Birmingham independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Birmingham, 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 Birmingham 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 Birmingham partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Birmingham, OHNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.5%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
30.8%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
34.4%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.7%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Birmingham 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 Birmingham communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Birmingham, OHNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
31.9%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.8%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
35.1%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.8%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Birmingham 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 Birmingham offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Birmingham, OHNational
Activity director
Activity director
45.3%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31.2%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.7%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
46.4%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
52.5%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40.6%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35.5%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
39.5%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44.6%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
44.6%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
27.9%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.3%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Westwood Place, Brookdale Barberton (Offering HealthPlus) and StoryPoint Medina are the top-rated independent living facilities near Birmingham, Ohio. See full list of communities.
There are 335 independent living facilities near Birmingham, Ohio. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Birmingham, Ohio are Springwood Luxury Active Adult Living, StoryPoint Medina and Summit Point. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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