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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Elyria, OH
If you’re looking for independent living in the Elyria area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Elyria. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 28 independent living facilities in Elyria, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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: Assisted 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.
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Assisted 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.
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Cost of independent living in Elyria, OH
The average cost of senior living in Elyria is $4,109 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Vermilion, OH with an average of $3,460 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Elyria, OH vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Elyria, OH vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Elyria vs. other types of senior living
Independent Living
Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Elyria, OH by room type
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Average cost of Independent Living in Elyria over time
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What families are saying about independent living in Elyria
Recent reviews for independent living in Elyria
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!
Wesleyan Meadows in Sheffield Village, OH
4.5
Moving to Wesleyan Meadows was the biggest decision we have made in our 63 years of marriage. We lived our home in Elyria but we were finding that the necessary responsibilities were becoming difficult for us. So after a year of looking at retirement centers, small homes, and other options, we ...
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Bickford of Rocky River
4.6
the community is very homey and my parents really like the community. the staff is very friendly and caring. They are very accommodating to the residence, and the community is very clean. The staff go above and beyond and really care about the residence. I would recommend this community to ...
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Elyria independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Elyria independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Elyria, 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 Elyria 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 Elyria 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
21.4%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
17.9%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
14.3%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
35.7%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.1%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Elyria 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 Elyria communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
25%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
35.7%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
28.6%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.7%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Elyria 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 Elyria offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
32.1%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
39.3%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
32.1%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.9%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
32.1%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
32.1%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
32.1%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
17.9%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
32.1%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
32.1%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Westwood Place, Fairmont of Westlake and Independence Village of Avon Lake are the top-rated independent living facilities near Elyria, Ohio. See full list of communities.
There are 28 independent living facilities near Elyria, Ohio. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Elyria, Ohio are Fairmont of Westlake, Independence Village of Avon Lake and Danbury of Broadview Heights. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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