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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.
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...
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
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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
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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
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
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I like it here. Everyone of the staff works very hard to keep us disease-free and I understand there are other homes who are not. Thank you all!
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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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
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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.
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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: 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
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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: 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.
If you're considering a retirement community, we invite you to compare value, comfort, security and amenities.Primrose Retirement Community is not only the best value in Findlay, but the Premier Retirement community, as well!  Our independent & assisted living apartments are more...
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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.
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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, 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.
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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
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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: 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.
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: 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: 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.
Located in historic North Baltimore, Briar Hill Health Campus is proud to provide community members with a welcoming place to call home in the Crossroads of the Heartland. Residents who are interested in activities outside our campus can practice their backswing at the Birch Run Golf Club, take a...
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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.

Cost of independent living in Colby, OH

The average cost of senior living in Colby is $3,177 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Port Clinton, OH with an average of $2,792 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Colby, OH vs. nearby cities

Colby, OH
$3,177/mo
$2,951/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Colby, OH vs. the state and national average

Colby, OH
$3,177/mo
$3,751/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Colby vs. other types of senior living

$4,052/mo
Independent Living
$3,177/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Colby, OH by room type

Semi-Private
$4,174/mo
Studio
$4,360/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,181/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,320/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$1,951/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Colby over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Colby

Recent reviews for independent living in Colby

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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Colby independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Colby independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Colby, 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 Colby 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 Colby 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
20.2%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
23.2%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
19.6%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.5%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Colby 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 Colby communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
16.7%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
26.8%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
25.6%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.7%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Colby 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 Colby offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
31.5%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
17.9%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
30.4%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
32.7%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
36.3%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23.8%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
24.4%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28.6%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
28.6%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
19.6%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.3%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
27.4%
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The Waterford at Mansfield, Brookdale Findlay and Genesis Village are the top-rated independent living facilities near Colby, Ohio. See full list of communities.

There are 193 independent living facilities near Colby, Ohio. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Colby, Ohio are The Waterford at Mansfield, Genesis Village and StoryPoint Waterville. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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