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Everything is great for my mom and she is enjoying her self there. She's doing good and she is going on outings. She has made plenty of friends. It is a nice community. It is run by a non-profit catholic...
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.
Lighting the way for senior care, Light of Hearts Villa provides premier senior residential living and community outreach services. The community offers compassionate, faith-based, mission-driven and person-centered care that is individualized to meet the special needs of you and your loved...
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My experience with Judson Park was AMAZING! I worked with [name removed] who was wonderful. She accommodated us in every possible way. We joined in a lunch one day and then Happy Hour and a dinner on...
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.
Judson Park is a continuing care retirement community owned and operated by Cleveland-based not-for-profit Judson Services, Inc. Judson has been providing senior living services in Northern Ohio since 1906. Judson Park offers independent and assisted living apartments, memory support services,...
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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.
Affordable Senior Apartment Living Under New Ownership Now Owned and Managed By National Church Residences Contact us online at: www.nationalchurchresidences.org/antoichtowers AFFORDABLE SENIOR LIVING - RENTS BASED UPON INCOME HUD SUBSIZED FOR SENIORS One and Two Bedroom Apartments Utilities...
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I like it a lot! Everything I asked for moving my mom in, I got. The staff is caring . They call me if my mom needs anything. I call them with questions, concerns and scheduling information. The facility is...
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.
Forest Hills Place is a community with big heart, we offer personalized service for seniors needing assisted living and also memory care for those with dementia. We are located in a quiet wooded neighborhood in Cleveland, Ohio just east of Forest Hill Park. Your health and safety is a top...
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The community seems to be very clean, the staff members are very friendly and our loved one has only been there for a short while but so far the care is good. The food is good and the value for cost is...
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.
Lease by October 29 and get $1,000 off your rent for the first three months. THAT’S A SAVINGS OF $3,000!*We are continuing to admit new Residents, where possible and appropriate, to help residents and families in need. We will do all we can to help those who are in need of our services now and...
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They have a lot of activities-bingo, happy hour, etc. The room is very comfortable like a hotel room with a sitting area & small kitchen. There's an adjacent pond with ducks & geese all year round.
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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.
When you choose Kindred Assisted Living the Fountains as your assisted living community, you'll enjoy a beautiful setting located in the heart of Lyndhurst, Ohio. Our manicured lawns, pond, water fountain, and spacious walking areas all create a serene place for you to call home. More so, we're...
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My father in law as at Royalton Woods for a short amount of time before he passed away. With every visit we were pleasantly greeted and the nursing staff and aides were so caring and friendly- it felt like...
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.
Royalton Woods Retirement Living is a place you can truly call home. You will enjoy the companionship of others and personal security in a comfortable environment, while family members rest easy knowing you are cared for by a team of professionals. The best part is that our personal 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.
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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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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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My loved one is a resident at Saint Luke's Manor. This facility is perfect for her and we are grateful! It's an Independent Senior Living Facility. I would definitely recommend Saint Luke's Manor to others...
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.
Saint Luke's Manor features several different floor plans many with high ceilings and open floor plans. Modern kitchens with dishwashers, and microwaves. Resident controlled heating and cooling. Residents can stay fit by using our state of the art fitness room, and relax in our inviting Community...
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I moved in Newport Square in Warrensville Hts, OH on [date removed], 2022. Since I moved in, I have contacted the manager several times and she has always been so patient and very professional in answering...
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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.
Newport Square, unsurpassed in quality, convenience and specifically designed for adults 55 and over. These gracious, luxury two bedroom ranch-style apartments with attached garage offer the best in one-floor living.Each apartment home boasts over 1,100 square feet of living space with private...
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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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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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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: 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.
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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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The RegencyThe Regency Apartments are senior apartments for seniors is located in Parma, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, which is listed as the third safest city in all of the United States. Southwest of Cleveland, the towers of The Regency are situated on a beautiful property complete with a co-op...
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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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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 Legacy Place Parma! Legacy Place is located in Parma Ohio, close to shopping, restaurants, businesses, hospitals and all of the cultural amenities the greater Cleveland area has to offer. Our many services and caring staff make Legacy Place is the perfect choice for seniors who are no...
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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
A beautiful 55+ community conveniently located just across the street from Hummingbird Pointe. With the shared conveniences of the Hummingbird Shuttle Bus and fitness classes, this community also boasts a full calendar of resident events and social gatherings. Life has never been so peaceful,...

Cost of independent living in Garfield Heights, OH

The average cost of senior living in Garfield Heights is $3,752 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Brooklyn, OH with an average of $3,661 per month.

Independent living costs in Garfield Heights, OH, vs. nearby cities

Garfield Heights, OH
$3,752/mo

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

Garfield Heights, OH
$3,752/mo
$3,740/mo
U.S. national average
$4,024/mo

Independent living costs in Garfield Heights, OH, vs. other senior living options

$4,735/mo
Independent Living
$3,752/mo

Independent living costs in Garfield Heights, OH, by floor plan type

Studio
$3,292/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,673/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,789/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,673/mo

Senior living costs in Garfield Heights 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: Garfield Heights, OH
Column state: Ohio
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGarfield Heights, OHOhioU.S.
Independent Living$3,752/mo$3,740/mo$4,024/mo
Assisted Living$4,528/mo$4,593/mo$4,565/mo
Memory Care$4,735/mo$4,575/mo$4,803/mo
Independent Living
Garfield Heights, OH:$3,752/mo
Ohio:$3,740/mo
U.S.:$4,024/mo
Assisted Living
Garfield Heights, OH:$4,528/mo
Ohio:$4,593/mo
U.S.:$4,565/mo
Memory Care
Garfield Heights, OH:$4,735/mo
Ohio:$4,575/mo
U.S.:$4,803/mo
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Independent living costs in Garfield Heights, OH, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Garfield Heights 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
Garfield Heights, OH$3,270/mo$3,524/mo-7.2%
Ohio$2,912/mo$2,973/mo-2.1%
National$3,240/mo$3,152/mo+2.8%
Garfield Heights, OH
2024 average cost:$3,270/mo
2023 average cost:$3,524/mo
Percent change:-7.2%
Ohio
2024 average cost:$2,912/mo
2023 average cost:$2,973/mo
Percent change:-2.1%
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2024 average cost:$3,240/mo
2023 average cost:$3,152/mo
Percent change:+2.8%
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What families are saying about independent living in Garfield Heights

Recent reviews for independent living in Garfield Heights

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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Vitalia Active Adult Community at Solon

4.7
Very friendly staff. Very helpful and compassionate. They need more help in the kitchen. Sometimes there is only 1 chef at dinner.

Garfield Heights independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Garfield Heights independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Garfield Heights, 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 Garfield Heights 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 Garfield Heights 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
41.9%
20.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
43.5%
34%
No sugar
No sugar
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Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Garfield Heights 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 Garfield Heights communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
41.9%
36.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45.2%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
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Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Garfield Heights 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 Garfield Heights offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
48.4%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.6%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40.3%
32.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.4%
49.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
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Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
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54.9%
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
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Clubs / games / karaoke
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Live performances
Live performances
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Dances
Dances
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Fitness center
Fitness center
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Fitness classes
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Marymount Place, Summit Point and Summit Corners are the top-rated independent living facilities near Garfield Heights, Ohio. See full list of communities.
There are 83 independent living facilities near Garfield Heights, Ohio. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Garfield Heights, Ohio are Springwood Luxury Active Adult Living, Summit Point and Independence Village of Avon Lake. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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