10 Best Independent Living Communities in Martins Ferry, OH

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zipAveragecost: $3,526

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Cost of independent living in Martins Ferry, OH

The average cost of senior living in Martins Ferry is $3,526 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include New Athens, OH with an average of $2,232 per month.

Independent living costs in Martins Ferry, OH, vs. nearby cities

Martins Ferry, OH

$3,526/mo

Bridgeport, OH

$2,297/mo

Brookside, OH

$2,297/mo

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

Martins Ferry, OH

$3,526/mo

Ohio state

$3,740/mo

U.S. national average

$4,024/mo

Independent living costs in Martins Ferry, OH, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living

$3,180/mo

Memory Care

$3,180/mo

Independent Living

$3,526/mo

Independent living costs in Martins Ferry, OH, by floor plan type

Semi-Private

$3,027/mo

Studio

$3,388/mo

1 Bedroom

$3,921/mo

2 Bedroom

$4,859/mo

Detached Cottage/Bungalow

$4,659/mo

Senior living costs in Martins Ferry 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: Martins Ferry, OH

Column state: Ohio

Column national: U.S.

Community type	Martins Ferry, OH	Ohio	U.S.
Independent Living	$3,526/mo	$3,740/mo	$4,024/mo
Assisted Living	$3,180/mo	$4,593/mo	$4,565/mo
Memory Care	$3,180/mo	$4,575/mo	$4,803/mo

Independent Living

Martins Ferry, OH:$3,526/mo

Ohio:$3,740/mo

U.S.:$4,024/mo

Assisted Living

Martins Ferry, OH:$3,180/mo

Ohio:$4,593/mo

U.S.:$4,565/mo

Memory Care

Martins Ferry, OH:$3,180/mo

Ohio:$4,575/mo

U.S.:$4,803/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Martins Ferry

Recent reviews for independent living in Martins Ferry

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 ...

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. ...

Martins Ferry independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Martins Ferry independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Martins Ferry, 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 Martins Ferry 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 Martins Ferry partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.

Martins Ferry, OHNational

Nutritionist / dietician

13.5%

20.3%

Low / no sodium

24.7%

34%

No sugar

22.9%

31.4%

Vegetarian

19.4%

33.4%

Pureed meals

10%

7.8%

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Availability of select dining options in Martins Ferry 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 Martins Ferry communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.

Martins Ferry, OHNational

Professional chef

24.1%

36.4%

Restaurant style dining

28.2%

43.4%

Room service

17.1%

36.8%

Anytime dining

15.3%

17.2%

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Availability of select programs and activities in Martins Ferry 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 Martins Ferry offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.

Martins Ferry, OHNational

Activity director

31.8%

45.3%

Pet-focused programs

20.6%

28.3%

Community service programs

25.3%

32.7%

Devotional activities on-site

40.6%

49.2%

Parties / BBQs / happy hour

34.7%

49.8%

Outings / off-site activities

41.2%

54.9%

Piano or organ

27.6%

43%

Arts and crafts center

22.9%

37.6%

Educational speakers / life long learning

25.3%

41.6%

Clubs / games / karaoke

33.5%

47.4%

Live performances

33.5%

47.2%

Dances

21.8%

32.4%

Fitness center

15.3%

39.7%

Fitness classes

31.2%

46.9%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Reward Senior Care of Lisbon, Chartiers Bend Retirement Resort and Trustwell Living at Westwood Place are the top-rated independent living facilities near Martins Ferry, Ohio. See full list of communities.

There are 170 independent living facilities near Martins Ferry, Ohio. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Martins Ferry, Ohio are Chartiers Bend Retirement Resort, Trustwell Living at Westwood Place and Apple Blossom. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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