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I love it here. Free gourmet coffee. Amenities are electric, internet, cable, animals are ok. Doggie park. included in your rent. Even renter insurance at a small monthly charge. Well worth it. Only have 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.
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The activities fall a little short, as there is no budget, but they try hard. I love that we each have our own screened in porch plus a small garden. The residents are super friendly. The maintenance is a...
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.
At Hampton Woods we recognize the importance of choice and individualism for each resident, so we offer an array of apartment styles, amenities to choose from, and we offer the most spacious floor plans in the area for independent apartments. Our large great room with one bedroom and our...
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They say there’s no place like home and I found my home here at the Villas of Kettering. Since I retired and downsized, my 2 bedroom duplex is just the right size for me. It has LVP flooring, carpeted...
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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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I had so many questions and concerns. They patiently addressed them all. They treated Mother with great care. A bonus is that Mom loved the meals, she is picky. I highly recommend this facility.
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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The staff is always very helpful with any questions that come up and work with you to prepare proactively for any potential next steps for future care needs.
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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Nice indoor courtyard meeting space with hair salon, mailboxes, water fountain, library, gym, lounge, craft room, billiards, TV room, and other gathering space. Outdoor patio tables and rocking chairs....
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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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5 stars everyday! Vancrest of New Carlisle is an amazing place for your loved ones. They have exceptional staff at every level making sure your loved ones are being cared for. We couldn't have asked for 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.
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I received great care....
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.
The Convalarium at Indian Run is a 95-bed Skilled Nursing Facility and Assisted Living Community located in Dublin, Ohio. We specialize in short-term rehabilitation, long-term nursing care and Assisted Living services, including a secure 20-bed Alzheimer/Dementia program within our Assisted...
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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
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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, 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.
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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The owner of this community has been very helpful and accommodating. I like that they make the family feel welcome and encourage family to visit. They have a fifties style malt shop, a movie theater and a...
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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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
IMPORTANT: THIS IS ACTIVE ADULT LIVING. WE DO NOT PROVIDE MEALS OR HEALTHCARE. PLEASE NOTE PRICING OF RENTS ($2000-$3000/MO) TO REFER APPROPRIATE PROSPECTIVE RESIDENTS.
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There are not enough good things I can say about Hoover Haus. They are top-notch in their care. They treat all their residents with such respect and dignity. They were essential in making my mother's last...
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.
Hoover Haus is an Assisted Living Center dedicated to making it 'Your Haus'. The Center is owned and operated by Grove City Residents. The building was purchased, newly renovated, and decorated to create a homelike environment and provide the services You Need & Desire.
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My mom loves it there. She has no complaints. They are so good to her, and the food is good. I am so blessed that we found the right place for her. She loves it. There are all kinds of things to do. They are...
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.
Liberty Village Assisted Living began operations in 1990. This single-story community consists of 40 residential units. Liberty Village boasts abundant common area amenities, a beautiful interior courtyard as well as walking areas. The community is located just west of Chillicothe on Route 50...
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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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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: 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: 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: 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: 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, 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.
National Church Residences of ChillicotheNational Church Residences of Chillicothe is an assisted living community nestled in the beautiful residential community of Chillicothe, Ohio. Our affordable, but high quality assisted living community encourages you to live a healthy, happy life. We’re...
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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 Manara, OH

The average cost of senior living in Manara is $3,417 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Greenfield, OH with an average of $2,813 per month.

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

Manara, OH
$3,417/mo

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

Manara, OH
$3,417/mo
$3,739/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$4,681/mo
Independent Living
$3,417/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,317/mo
Studio
$4,916/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,331/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,607/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,543/mo

Senior living costs in Manara 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: Manara, OH
Column state: Ohio
Column national: U.S.
Community typeManara, OHOhioU.S.
Independent Living$3,417/mo$3,739/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,818/mo$4,591/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,681/mo$4,573/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Manara, OH:$3,417/mo
Ohio:$3,739/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Manara, OH:$4,818/mo
Ohio:$4,591/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Manara, OH:$4,681/mo
Ohio:$4,573/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Manara, OH, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Manara 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
Manara, OH$2,826/mo$2,878/mo-1.8%
Ohio$2,832/mo$2,952/mo-4.0%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Manara, OH
2024 average cost:$2,826/mo
2023 average cost:$2,878/mo
Percent change:-1.8%
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 Manara

Recent reviews for independent living in Manara

Capital City Hospice in Columbus, OH

5.0
We were very fortunate that The Inn was able to arrange for my dad's hospice care with Capital City Hospice while he was there. They were so very helpful and kind and they helped my mother and myself as well as my dad. I would definitely recommend them

Wellington Village in Hilliard, OH

5.0
I liked the amount of space in the apartment and it was close to my sister. And was impressed with the cleanliness of the place and the furnishings in the com spaces. I enjoy the activities and everyone is friendly and have made new friends.

Paramount Senior Living at Westerville

4.7
We chose Paramount Senior Living because it was smaller facility that is very clean and is seems like they try to make it very home like rather than institutional. The dining area is more like a dining room you would sit in at home instead of a cafeteria. Overall I would recommend to others ...
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Manara independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Manara independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Manara, 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 Manara 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 Manara 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
31.9%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30.5%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
27.6%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30.1%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.1%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Manara 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 Manara communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Manara, OHNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
30.1%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.6%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
30.8%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.8%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Manara 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 Manara offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Manara, OHNational
Activity director
Activity director
43.4%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.3%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26.5%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40.1%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
48%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.3%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
32.3%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35.5%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44.8%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
41.9%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
26.5%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
32.3%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
41.9%
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