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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Chester Center, OH

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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 54 independent living facilities in Chester Center, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

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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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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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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: 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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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.
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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.
Gates Mills Villa ApartmentsMayfield Heights, OhioFloor Plan1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | $700/Month2 Bedroom, 1 Bath | $800/MonthAmenities and FeaturesBeauty SalonCommunity RoomComputer RoomElevatorFitness CenterLibraryMovie TheaterParkingPet FriendlyUtilities IncludedEqual Housing Opportunity.
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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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My wife and I have lived here almost two years now and it is everything we hoped for. We have a thee bedroom ranch and wonderful neighbors. There are lots of activities and we are busier than before we...
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.
Breckenridge VillageThe Breckenridge Village is found in Lake County located conveniently within the historic town of Willoughby, northeast of the state of Ohio. This assisted living community can be easily identified by anyone within Willoughby by its magnificent architecture and park-like...
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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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My sister has been at Van Gorder for almost a year and has had a very good experience. I very much appreciate the helpfulness and kindness of the staff
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.
Van Gorder Manor is a 21,000 square foot mansion on 4 wooded acres in Willoughby. We offer 3 meals per day, medication assistance, personal assistance, laundry, housekeeping and activities at affordable monthly rate. We offer private and shared rooms. Our capacity is 25 which allows us to...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Home 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.
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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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: 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.
Memory Care Assisted Living - The Weils is pleased to present The David and Freda Robinson Residence, a memory care assisted living community located on its campus in Chagrin Falls, Ohio. This beautiful new pavilion offers an alternative for individuals who need supervision and assistance with...
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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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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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Located just minutes from the picturesque shores of Lake Erie and all it has to offer. When you're not busy enjoying Willo Vu Apartments' many conveniences, spend your day fishing or simply lounging on the beach. Eastlake's recreational parks and the scenic Chagrin River are both just a stone's...

Cost of independent living in Chester Center, OH

The average cost of senior living in Chester Center is $3,365 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Willowick, OH with an average of $3,263 per month.

Independent living costs in Chester Center, OH, vs. nearby cities

Chester Center, OH
$3,365/mo
$3,356/mo

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

Chester Center, OH
$3,365/mo
$3,739/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Chester Center, OH, vs. other senior living options

$4,789/mo
Independent Living
$3,365/mo

Independent living costs in Chester Center, OH, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,784/mo
Studio
$5,075/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,152/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,620/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,557/mo

Senior living costs in Chester Center 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: Chester Center, OH
Column state: Ohio
Column national: U.S.
Community typeChester Center, OHOhioU.S.
Independent Living$3,365/mo$3,739/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,476/mo$4,591/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,789/mo$4,573/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Chester Center, OH:$3,365/mo
Ohio:$3,739/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Chester Center, OH:$4,476/mo
Ohio:$4,591/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Chester Center, OH:$4,789/mo
Ohio:$4,573/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Chester Center, OH, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Chester Center 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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Independent living cost trends in Chester Center, OH

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Chester Center 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Chester Center, OH$1,765/mo$2,170/mo-18.7%
Ohio$2,832/mo$2,952/mo-4.0%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Chester Center, OH
2024 average cost:$1,765/mo
2023 average cost:$2,170/mo
Percent change:-18.7%
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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What families are saying about independent living in Chester Center

Recent reviews for independent living in Chester Center

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!

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.

Cedar Living in Mayfield Heights, OH

4.0
During our loved ones stay they did a really good job keeping our loved one in a pretty good state and were really good about redirecting our loved one when needed. The activities from what we saw seemed to be fine and as far as the care and interaction that was all pretty good. They were ...
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Chester Center independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Chester Center independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Chester Center, 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 Chester Center 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 Chester Center 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
47.6%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
40.5%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
35.7%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
23.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Chester Center 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 Chester Center communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
35.7%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
54.8%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
52.4%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Chester Center 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 Chester Center offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
59.5%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
42.9%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
54.8%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
52.4%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
64.3%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
69%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
54.8%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
47.6%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
61.9%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
64.3%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
64.3%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
45.2%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.6%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Frequently Asked Questions

Maple Ridge Senior Living, Parker Place and The Residence of Chardon are the top-rated independent living facilities near Chester Center, Ohio. See full list of communities.
There are 54 independent living facilities near Chester Center, Ohio. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Chester Center, Ohio are Springwood Luxury Active Adult Living, Summit Point and Independence Village of Aurora. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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