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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.
Welcome to the Orchard at Shiloh ... A special community designed especially for seniors 55 and over. Clusters of ranch-style homes invite you into your very own neighborhood, surrounded by trees and lush landscaping. You can enjoy the many benefits of community living without sacrificing your...
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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.
Welcome to Shiloh Villas... A special community designed especially for adults 55 & better. Clusters of ranch-style homes invite you into your very own neighborhood, surrounded by trees and lush landscaping. You can enjoy the many benefits of community living without sacrificing your...
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My mother just moved into Huffman Place apartments are very nice and affordable . Manager is very nice.
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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.
Huffman Place, located in the heart of the Huffman Historic District and the East Dayton community, combines the elegance of the past with the best of modern living. Part of Huffman Place is in the historic Huffman School, which is on the National Register of Historic Places. If you're 55 or...
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The owner of this community has been very helpful and accommodating. I like that they make the family feel welcome and encourage family to visit. They have a fifties style malt shop, a movie theater and a...
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.
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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.
Asbury Apartments is located in Dayton, Ohio. It offers studio and 1 bedroom, section 8 and tax credit unit. Rent is based on 30% of income and income limits apply.Floor PlanStudio, 1 Bath | 355 Sq. Ft.1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 454 Sq. Ft.Amenities and FeaturesAppliances IncludedCommunity RoomComputer...
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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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I would recommend this apartment complex any senior that is over 55 and older. The property manager is great and so is the maintenance. I never had any problem at all since he’s been there and my dad is...
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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.
If you're 55 or older and your income is less than $26,100 ($29,820 for a couple) you may be eligible for an apartment at Twin Towers Place. Apartment features s Spacious studio and one-bedroom apartments s Two-bedroom apartments with two baths s Some apartments with balconies s Fully-equipped...
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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.
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.
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: 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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The Hillside family provides care for those who need minor care for those in need, from medications, laundry, great food, activities, and a very clean facility. The administration is accommodating and...
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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.
You'll feel right at home at Hillside Retirement Home! We're located on a quiet residential street in a small, friendly Ohio community. Hillside is peaceful and secure, yet near to downtown shopping and other community amenities. At Hillside, you'll enjoy a private room and may either bring...
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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.
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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Legacy Village is awesome. It is a smaller facility with fewer people which allows more personal attention from the staff. The staff have all worked there 10 or 15 years which says a lot and you really...
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.
Legacy Assisted Living is a family style home nestled on a 253 acre campus with walking paths, and mature trees. The 22 unit home is known for family style care which accomodates your specific needs. The courtyard looks out on a tree-lined meadow where deer are seen in the mornings. Residents...
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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: 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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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.
Waterford Townhomes is an affordable senior housing community located in the metropolitan city of Lima, Allen County, OH. The community itself, is located nearby local Foundry Park; which includes a lake with relaxing views and beautiful scenery. Lima is in close proximity to the major free-way,...
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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.
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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.
Conveniently located near the Crossroads of America, Greenville, Ohio has been voted as Ohio Magazine's Best Hometown, making it the perfect place for Village Green Health Campus. At Village Green, our residents have ample opportunities to enjoy Greenville's historic charm; whether it's taking a...
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.

Cost of independent living in Crayon, OH

The average cost of senior living in Crayon is $4,270 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include North Lewisburg, OH with an average of $3,452 per month.

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

Crayon, OH
$4,270/mo
$4,658/mo
$4,576/mo

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

Crayon, OH
$4,270/mo
$3,739/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$5,507/mo
Independent Living
$4,270/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,552/mo
Studio
$4,966/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,420/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,495/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,550/mo

Senior living costs in Crayon 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: Crayon, OH
Column state: Ohio
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCrayon, OHOhioU.S.
Independent Living$4,270/mo$3,739/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$5,566/mo$4,591/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$5,507/mo$4,573/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Crayon, OH:$4,270/mo
Ohio:$3,739/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Crayon, OH:$5,566/mo
Ohio:$4,591/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Crayon, OH:$5,507/mo
Ohio:$4,573/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Crayon, OH, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Crayon 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 Crayon, OH

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Crayon 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
Crayon, OH$2,803/mo$2,629/mo+6.6%
Ohio$2,832/mo$2,952/mo-4.0%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Crayon, OH
2024 average cost:$2,803/mo
2023 average cost:$2,629/mo
Percent change:+6.6%
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 Crayon

Recent reviews for independent living in Crayon

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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Wellington Village in Hilliard, OH

5.0
I liked the amount of space in the apartment and it was close to my sister. And was impressed with the cleanliness of the place and the furnishings in the com spaces. I enjoy the activities and everyone is friendly and have made new friends.

Miller Farm Place in Dayton, OH

3.9
The care received is great, I the nurses and staff are wonderful. That is why I decided to take my Dad there. The facility needs to be updated for what the cost is. My experience has definitely been overwhelming, this was a very hard decision for me. I would recommend them.

Crayon independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Crayon independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Crayon, 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 Crayon 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 Crayon 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
32.9%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30.6%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
27.8%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30.6%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.9%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Crayon 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 Crayon communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Crayon, OHNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
29%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.7%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
31%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Crayon 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 Crayon offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
42.9%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.4%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26.2%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
39.3%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
49.6%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
54.8%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.9%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
32.1%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
34.5%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
46%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
43.7%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
26.2%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
32.1%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.9%
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Trustwell Living at Urbana Place, Trustwell Living at Oakley Place and Kessler Estates Senior Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Crayon, Ohio. See full list of communities.
There are 290 independent living facilities near Crayon, Ohio. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Crayon, Ohio are Trustwell Living at Oakley Place, Trustwell Living at Blanchard Place and 10 Wilmington Place. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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