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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.
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.
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My loved one lives at the Creekside Villas in Moraine, Ohio. They are very responsive. The grounds is well taken care of. The location is good. Easy access to Shopping. The only thing is when someone goes to...
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.
Creekside Villas is an affordable housing community for adults that are 55 & better. Clusters of ranch-style homes invite you into your very own neighborhood, surrounded by trees and lush landscaping where you can enjoy the many benefits of community living without sacrificing your...
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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
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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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Both of my parents are at The Suites of Walnut Creek. Even though they are at different levels of care, they are are side by side and together most of the time. The staff is very caring and attentive. And,...
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.
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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 Richmond, Indiana, The Springs of Richmond provides a warm, home-like atmosphere in the Birthplace of Recorded Jazz. Tastefully decorated private suites, complete with amenities such as an electric bed, telephone, television, and a private dining-room, guarantee both comfort...
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I live here and I love the staff and nurses Very nice people here Good place.
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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I have a hard time understanding the negative reviews. We moved my 90 year old mother into Bethany Crossing, which was the brand new assisted living facility. It is gorgeous and the staff is truly beyond...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Community Summary:Bethany Village, a nationally accredited Continuing Care Retirement Community, is situated on 100 tree-lined acres in a quiet suburb of Dayton, Ohio. Since 1946, Bethany has faithfully cared for the needs of older adults. Bethany Village is sponsored by Graceworks Lutheran...
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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: 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.
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Serve as resident ambassador. I visit residents who are not well. Greet new residents to welcome them.
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: 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
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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.
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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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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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
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.
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...
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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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 Dawson, OH

The average cost of senior living in Dawson is $3,241 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lockington, OH with an average of $2,760 per month.

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

Dawson, OH
$3,241/mo
$3,241/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

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

$7,016/mo
Independent Living
$3,241/mo

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

1 Bedroom
$3,401/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,484/mo

Senior living costs in Dawson 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: Dawson, OH
Column state: Ohio
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDawson, OHOhioU.S.
Independent Living$3,241/mo$3,241/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$5,753/mo$5,687/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$7,016/mo$6,894/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Dawson, OH:$3,241/mo
Ohio:$3,241/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Dawson, OH:$5,753/mo
Ohio:$5,687/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Dawson, OH:$7,016/mo
Ohio:$6,894/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Dawson

Recent reviews for independent living in Dawson

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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Brookdale Richmond

5.0
My mom was previously a resident at Brookdale Richmond. The staff loved Mom and said they wanted to take her back when she left. The manager worked to get us the best deal on price. I didn't feel any anxiety when I couldn't be with her.

Trinity at Fairborn

5.0
We moved my loved one here after a negative experience at another memory care community, and they've been better in every way. It is a much more secure facility, and the staff are doing a much better job handling his wandering issues.

Dawson independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dawson independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dawson, 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 Dawson 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 Dawson partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dawson, OHNational
Nutritionist / dietician
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33.3%
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Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
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30.5%
No sugar
No sugar
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27.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.5%
29.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Dawson 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 Dawson communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dawson, OHNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
35.8%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40.9%
38.3%
Room service
Room service
36.3%
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Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dawson 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 Dawson offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dawson, OHNational
Activity director
Activity director
45.1%
39.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.3%
25.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
34.8%
29.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
43.2%
41.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.9%
43.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50.4%
47.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
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Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
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Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
41.3%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44.5%
41.6%
Live performances
Live performances
44.1%
41.2%
Dances
Dances
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Fitness center
Fitness center
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Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Frequently Asked Questions

Trustwell Living at Oakley Place, Trustwell Living at Miller Place and Kessler Estates Senior Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Dawson, Ohio. See full list of communities.
There are 159 independent living facilities near Dawson, Ohio. See the full list.
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The best independent living facilities near you in Dawson, Ohio are Trustwell Living at Miller Place, Kessler Estates Senior Living and Trustwell Living at Blanchard Place. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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