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Photo of Coventry Meadows Assisted Living and Garden Homes
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I would tell others to take advantage of all your opportunities. Don't be afraid to ask questions. And be sure to ask for help, they are more than glad to assist you. My mom moved to a studio apartment...
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.
OUR COMMUNITY Coventry Meadows offers senior housing and health solutions with a multitude of premier services including: Garden Homes Assisted Living Apartments New Energy Wellness Moving Forward Rehabilitation Auguste's Cottage Memory Care Center Skilled Nursing Services Long Term Care Hospice...
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The staff is very friendly and welcoming! The activity director is wonderful and always has fun activities for the residents to do. Would definitely recommend Taylor Place to anyone looking for a small...
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.
Taylor Place is an assisted living community located in Findlay, Ohio. We are on the north edge of town, two miles northeast of Findlay University. Findlay is located approximately 50 miles south of Toledo in the quiet Ohio countryside. Here, you will find small town living at its best.Your loved...
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The grounds here are beautiful and there is a wooden walkway down toward Swan Creek that is wonderful for people to walk on where they may see deer, turkeys and other wildlife and there is also a large deck...
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.
Swan Creek Retirement Village is a retirement living community located in the populous town of Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio. Our lovely community is located nearby beautiful Swan Creek. Toledo is a wonderful place to live, being known as the water capital of the midwest. It is a great place to call...
Photo of Maumee Pointe Assisted Living and Memory Care
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I would not recommend the MC unit - it is much more like a long-term care facility where people get parked in front of the TV all day. They schedule 3 activities for the day, but they are almost always...
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.
Introducing Maumee Pointe, where our beautiful community becomes the backdrop to your new life and your fresh start. Be proud to call our community home with its well-designed, updated apartment homes with convenient features to delicious dining, enriching activity offerings, and beautiful...
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5 on all categories. I experienced good communication, [name removed] care was great, wonderful homey atmosphere, appropriate activities for the residents. The place is pricey, however I did learn the price...
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.
Hearth & Home at Van Wert is a Residential Care Community dedicated to providing high quality environments and services to elderly persons according to their needs. We offer a full range of services from independent living totally individualized care. The residents are provided an environment...
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[name removed] and the staff were very kind, and took good care of our family member. The facility is very nice, clean and cozy. The whole family was pleased with The Terrace.
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.
Welcome Home to Brookdale! As soon as you see the charming white picket fence and the enclosed courtyard brimming with fragrant flowers and beautiful garden spaces, you will fall in love with our assisted living and memory care community here in Fort Wayne, Indiana.You can savor the convenience...
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The staff and residents are all fantastic, helpful, caring, and give a friendly atmosphere. My loved one is in a single room and it is just right for her needs. All of the amenities they have to offer are...
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.
Photo of Aviva Glendale Assisted Living
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My loved one is currently a resident at Aviva Glendale Assisted Living and the experience has been great so far. The move in process went smoothly. The staff is great. My loved one likes the food. Based on...
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.
AVIVA Glendale is located in a wonderful spot in Toledo, Ohio, at the western tip of Lake Erie. Home to residents that value their independence, but may just need extra help around the house. AVIVA Glendale is an assisted living community and offers respite care. Our community is a place where...
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The staff is extremely nice and caring. There are certain ones that go above and beyond with my MIL. She only allows one of them to help fix her hair. They have all been helpful and accommodating as issues...
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.
Welcome to aplace where a comfortablelifestyle and services, youdeserve are providedWhere you find securityand companionshipWhere you and yourfamily/friends become partof our extended familycommunity is a beautiful thing.sometimes it even heals us andmakes us better than we wouldotherwise be.”-...
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When it comes to the friendliness of the staff some of them are great, and others are just ok. With the meals there is little variety, and there are very few activities but our loved one wouldn't join in...
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.
Welcome to aplace where a comfortablelifestyle and services, youdeserve are providedWhere you find securityand companionshipWhere you and yourfamily/friends become partof our extended familycommunity is a beautiful thing.sometimes it even heals us andmakes us better than we wouldotherwise be.”-...
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Photo of Fountain Park Assisted Living and Memory Care
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This community for sure made a difference in my father-in- laws view on his independence. They made it very important for him to still be able to do things on his own and made him feel like it was okay to...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Fountain Park Inn and Villas is an assistant living community located in Bryan, OH. We offer a wide range of services for senior citizens to provide them with the appropriate type of care for their situation. Our facilities are designed to allow our residents to maintain healthy lifestyles by...
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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.
We know that there are many choices when choosing an assisted living facility, and we respect the process you are going through. What we have found is that Antwerp Manor is Assisted Living Done Right and a place where your loved one will be cared for and treated with respect on a daily basis.Our...
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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.
Located in quaint, picturesque Kalida, Ohio, near the banks of the Ottawa River, The Meadows of Kalida takes pride in providing its residents with a warm, welcoming place to call home. Residents interested in activities outside our campus can take advantage of Kalida’s natural beauty, or dine at...
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There could be less loud talking by aids in halls during afternoon nap times. Great, loving care is given.
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 a variety of places to eat, shop, and explore, The Meadows of Ottawa is proud to be a part of Ottawa, Ohio's close-knit community. Along with enjoying a variety of five-star amenities on our campus grounds, our residents can often be found on outings around Ottawa,...
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We went with Putnam Heritage because of the value for the money. We checked around at other places in the area and this seemed to be one of the most practical and economical, it is all one fee which was...
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.
The owner and creator behind this beautiful place is Dr. Charles David. Charles built this unique home with a vision to serve Christ, by serving those in our community who need assistance and care with staff members who have over 20 years combined experience with senior care. We specialize in...
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I brought my mom here about a year ago and she would never stop talking about how amazing the staff was and how they were very supportive! I can never thank them enough for the care they gave my mom! Caring...
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.
Photo of Edgewood Downs
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I would recommend you look elsewhere. This is an older community and it would be nice if they could update the community with décor and more maintenance staff. This is an affordable price for a community...
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.
Holiday Retirement provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Nestled in the heart of Fort Wayne, you'll love the comfort of our facilities, our caring staff and all the convenience of the town. We're close to shopping, dining, healthcare and entertainment. Our...
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My loved one has moved into Brentwood Senior Apartments, and we are so happy with the community. My loved one is really enjoying his time here. He loves his apartment, and is so thankful to have found it. We...
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.
1. Tranquil Residential Setting 2. Twenty-four hour emergency maintenance 3. Close to Shopping and Medical Care like Glenbrook Mall and Parkview Hospital 4. Transportation to Grocery stores such as Walmart and Meijer 5. Social Activities 6. Air conditioning and appliances furnished 7. Social room...
Photo of Cedar Ridge of Fort Wayne
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They did a great job and took great care of my dad while he was here. He really enjoyed the facility, food, and staff members - he always said they were really good to him. I would highly recommend Cedar...
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.
Experience life in a warm, inviting community at Apple Ridge, where day-to-day needs are taken care of so you can sit back and enjoy the surroundings. Our Assisted Living and Memory Care community in Fort Wayne, IN, provides a relaxed atmosphere of warmth that promotes companionship among...
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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.
When it comes to finding the right senior community for you or a loved one, we understand that the right care and cost can be an issue. Noble Senior Living at Fort Wayne is an assisted living and memory care community conveniently located in downtown Fort Wayne, Indiana, on the corner of East...
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Our loved one did really like it there, and they did take really good care of all of her needs.
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.
Welcome to aplace where a comfortablelifestyle and services youdeserve are providedWhere you find securityand companionshipWhere you and yourfamily/friends become partof our extended familycommunity is a beautiful thing;sometimes it even heals us andmakes us better than we wouldotherwise be.”-...
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I used this facility for a week for respite care for my Mother-in-law and everything went well. Anytime I called them, they responded very quickly. The staff interacted with my Mother-in-law very well. I...
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.
Welcome to exceptional senior living in Noble, County! Orchard Pointe Health Campus in located in Kendallville, Indiana, a city where a love of nostalgia is paired with an abundance of natural beauty. Our campus offers a variety of ways in which residents can spend their days, from exploring the...
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I thought it was a very good place. I would rate all categories a 5. We chose this place because the location was good. We also knew people that had been patients there and had been happy with the care that...
Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living
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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.
North Woods Village at Inverness Lakes in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana is a brand new, state-of-the-art memory care assisted living community that opened in August of 2015. It is located on the prestigious Southwest side of Fort Wayne, IN. It is very close to I-69, making it a very quick...
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Our Mom was treated with compassion and dignity, the caregivers were both professional and caring. The manager [name removed] was very good to work with and always paid attention to the “little things”....
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.
Just minutes outside of Toledo, The Lakes of Monclova offers residents the privacy of a rural setting paired with the amenities of a large city. Residents who are interested in activities outside the campus can explore Maumee's variety of local shops, restaurants, and parks, or travel to Toledo...
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What we really like about the St. Clare commons is that they help our loved one with her medication. We also like the house hold cleaning service and laundry services. We would recommend this community 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.
St. Clare Commons is an assisted living community nestled near St. John XXIII Catholic Community in the lively town of Perrysburg, Wood County, Ohio. Located near luxury shopping and dining within a thriving community, St. Clare Commons offers a unique lifestyle for our residents and visiting...

Cost of independent living in Defiance County, OH

The average cost of senior living in Defiance County is $3,469 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Stryker, OH with an average of $3,174 per month.

Independent living costs in Defiance County, OH, vs. nearby counties

Defiance County, OH
$3,469/mo
$3,411/mo
$3,335/mo

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

Defiance County, OH
$3,469/mo
$3,739/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Defiance County, OH, vs. other senior living options

$3,993/mo
Independent Living
$3,469/mo

Independent living costs in Defiance County, OH, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,351/mo
Studio
$4,379/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,096/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,114/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,503/mo

Senior living costs in Defiance County 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: Defiance County, OH
Column state: Ohio
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDefiance County, OHOhioU.S.
Independent Living$3,469/mo$3,739/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$3,952/mo$4,591/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$3,993/mo$4,573/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Defiance County, OH:$3,469/mo
Ohio:$3,739/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Defiance County, OH:$3,952/mo
Ohio:$4,591/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Defiance County, OH:$3,993/mo
Ohio:$4,573/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Defiance County, OH, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Defiance County 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
Defiance County, OH$2,600/mo$3,670/mo-29.1%
Ohio$2,832/mo$2,952/mo-4.0%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Defiance County, OH
2024 average cost:$2,600/mo
2023 average cost:$3,670/mo
Percent change:-29.1%
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 Defiance County

Recent reviews for independent living in Defiance County

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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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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The Village at Pine Valley in Fort Wayne, IN

5.0
Senior Living is not only a tough transition for the family, but it's also hard finding the community that fits mom or dad's needs. Is there activities for them to do? Is the food good? Is the staff nice? Here at Brightstar these questions are reassured right in front of your face. From the ...
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Defiance County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Defiance County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Defiance County, 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 Defiance County 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 Defiance County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Defiance County, OHNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
31.8%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
32.6%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
29.5%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.7%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.3%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Defiance County 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 Defiance County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Defiance County, OHNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
24.8%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
32.6%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.3%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Defiance County 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 Defiance County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Defiance County, OHNational
Activity director
Activity director
41.1%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.9%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.3%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38.8%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41.1%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
47.3%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.7%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
29.5%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
34.9%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
39.5%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
40.3%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
31%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25.6%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
38.8%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Trustwell Living at Kingsbury Place, Kessler Estates Senior Living and StoryPoint Fort Wayne North are the top-rated independent living facilities near Defiance County, Ohio. See full list of communities.
There are 159 independent living facilities near Defiance County, Ohio. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Defiance County, Ohio are StoryPoint Fort Wayne North, Genesis Village and The Waterford at Levis Commons. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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