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I have to make sure that my mom gets showers. They struggle keeping staff and the food isn't great but for the price you can't beat it! Mom is safe and happy and that's all that matters to me. If you're on a...
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.
Experience Independent Living at Arrowood! Our continuum of care campus offers Independent Living, Personal Care and Skilled Nursing Services. We also a offer a CCRC program!Our campus is located less than 2 miles from Jefferson Regional Medical Center in West Mifflin, PA.
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We placed our mom in The Haven six months ago. We have been pleased with her experience there. The staff is friendly and helpful. And very kind to my mom. We would recommend this facility to friends 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.
Here at The Haven at North Hills, we are more than a memory care facility, we are a memory care community. Located near University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, it offers a warm and welcoming senior community for those in need of assisted living, transitional assisted living, or memory care in...
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I have been a resident at Senior Suites for over 4 years now. The nursing staff is absolutely the best I've ever seen. The administrator ([name removed]) is in complete control of this facility and should be...
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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A Place for Mom gave my family peace and restored dignity to my husband. Thank you for helping me find Halcyon. We were at the end of our rope when I reached out to APFM. You were able to help me find a...
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.
Washington Commons is privately owned and operated. The grounds rest on a serene suburban Street in Bridgeville. Our staff provides quality, compassionate care. Washington Commons offers all the comforts of home with private, semi-private and triple rooms, large spacious dining room, fenced in...
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I don't think that I can comment extensively right now since I have had limited interactions with the facility (we live 4.5 hours away from my in-laws at Harmony). The things I wasn't aware of on my initial...
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.
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Perfect, one floor, beautiful duplex. Roomy and very quiet. Neighbors are very friendly and kind. Rent is very comparable and perhaps better than the same facilities in the area. Convenient to...
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.
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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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
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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.
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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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They have continued some activities including bingo. They have a really great food program that you can sign up for called primetime that provides frozen meals during covid and even delivers some groceries...
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: 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
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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.
Photo of Emerald Pointe Health and Rehab Center
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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We chose The Wyngate because of the location and it is by a hospital which is nice. Her room size is on the smaller side, but it is adequate for what she needs. Overall, I would recommend them.
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.
Our assisted living programs have become increasingly popular because they combine professional care with homelike surroundings, reasonable cost, attractive private or semiprivate apartments, and well balanced programs of events and activities. We provide both nurses and around-the-clock...
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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: 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, 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.
Southminster Place is a licensed, personal care community on the Presbyterian SeniorCare Network Washington Campus. We assist residents with their daily personal needs while providing opportunities for socialization and programming that can enhance their lifestyle.Woodside Place of Washington was...
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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
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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.

Cost of independent living in Emerson, OH

The average cost of senior living in Emerson is $3,521 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include New Athens, OH with an average of $2,232 per month.

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

Emerson, OH
$3,521/mo

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

Emerson, OH
$3,521/mo
$3,739/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$3,129/mo
Independent Living
$3,521/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,326/mo
Studio
$5,101/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,211/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,097/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,875/mo

Senior living costs in Emerson 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: Emerson, OH
Column state: Ohio
Column national: U.S.
Community typeEmerson, OHOhioU.S.
Independent Living$3,521/mo$3,739/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$3,129/mo$4,591/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$3,129/mo$4,573/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Emerson, OH:$3,521/mo
Ohio:$3,739/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Emerson, OH:$3,129/mo
Ohio:$4,591/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Emerson, OH:$3,129/mo
Ohio:$4,573/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Emerson

Recent reviews for independent living in Emerson

The Faidley House in Monongahela, PA

5.0
The food is good. Help with showers due my disabilities is great. Place is warm in winter, cool in summer. Best is how nice the owners and their employee daughters are to all of us.

Transitions Healthcare Washington

5.0
At Transitions they have taken good care of my mom. They are very attentive to my mom's health and they follow up to make sure things are taken care of .It is a nice place for the money. I recommend it to anyone looking for reasonable care options. The room layout is like a hotel. They have done ...
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The Residence at Whitehall IL and PC in Pittsburgh, PA

4.1
The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable. They communicate appropriately with family, no matter the time of day. We had a family holiday meal catered at the facility and the food was terrific! We will do it again. My brother has met many people he kn there and has also made some new friends. ...
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Emerson independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Emerson independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Emerson, 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 Emerson 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 Emerson partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Emerson, OHNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.4%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
26.2%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
24.8%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Emerson 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 Emerson communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Emerson, OHNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
27%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
32.6%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
19.1%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Emerson 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 Emerson offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Emerson, OHNational
Activity director
Activity director
37.6%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
24.8%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.5%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40.4%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
46.8%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
34%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
26.2%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30.5%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
39%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
39%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
25.5%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
19.1%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Reward Senior Care of Lisbon, Whispering Pines Village and Chartiers Bend Retirement Resort are the top-rated independent living facilities near Emerson, Ohio. See full list of communities.
There are 188 independent living facilities near Emerson, Ohio. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Emerson, Ohio are Reward Senior Care of Lisbon, Whispering Pines Village and Trustwell Living at Westwood Place. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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