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Willa of the Woods has been a wonderful experience for my Mother and my wife and myself. My Mother is very happy with the service, food, activities and her room. The personalized staff is great. Jerry Sutte
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.
Villa of the Woods, under the direction of Catholic Charities, has been serving the Fort Wayne area since 1976. In 1983, our program became licensed with the Indiana State Board of Health - and we continually pass their annual surveys with no deficiencies. We are one of the few facilities that...
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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: 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: 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: 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.
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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.
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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.
Welcome to Seacoast at Summers Pointe, a well-established senior care provider known for our assisted living and transitional care programs. We're committed to making sure residents are comfortable, engaged and cared for. Our assisted living community provides residents with a warm, hometown feel...
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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, 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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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: 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: 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.
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It has been an incredible blessing to have been a resident here for over 5 years - I am moving only because of my job which is taking me out of state. My 2BR apartment has been a delight - spacious and...
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: 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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The GlennPark Senior Living community has worked out for our loved one because at the time of our tour they allowed smoking in the rooms, however now they no longer allow smoking for new residents but the...
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.
Hello, My name is Jeremy Otte and I am the Residence Manager at GlennPark. I am so happy that you are taking time to learn about our community. GlennPark is located on the south side of Defiance and it is our pleasure to welcome you with some 'southern hospitality'. When you arrive, notice the...
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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: 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.
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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.

Cost of independent living in Mercer, OH

The average cost of senior living in Mercer is $5,561 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Delphos, OH with an average of $3,906 per month.

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

Mercer, OH
$5,561/mo
$5,555/mo
$23,115/mo

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

Mercer, OH
$5,561/mo
$3,739/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$5,999/mo
Independent Living
$5,561/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,473/mo
Studio
$4,393/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,305/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,666/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,325/mo

Senior living costs in Mercer 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: Mercer, OH
Column state: Ohio
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMercer, OHOhioU.S.
Independent Living$5,561/mo$3,739/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$5,999/mo$4,591/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$5,999/mo$4,573/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Mercer, OH:$5,561/mo
Ohio:$3,739/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Mercer, OH:$5,999/mo
Ohio:$4,591/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Mercer, OH:$5,999/mo
Ohio:$4,573/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Mercer

Recent reviews for independent living in Mercer

Otterbein Cridersville SeniorLife Community

5.0
Our experience so far with Otterbein SeniorLife has been 5++. They had availability when we needed it and they made the entire process come together really easily. The meal are very good, they have plenty of choices to pick from. The activities are great - they offer up a really good variety. ...
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The Village at Pine Valley in Fort Wayne, IN

5.0
Senior Living is not only a tough transition for the family, but it's also hard finding the community that fits mom or dad's needs. Is there activities for them to do? Is the food good? Is the staff nice? Here at Brightstar these questions are reassured right in front of your face. From the ...
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Chapman Place in Fort Wayne, IN

4.8
Never have I worked with a group of people who go above and way beyond for their clients. They spent many hours on the phone with me and giving me advice and helping with contacts. Greatest customer service around.

Mercer independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mercer independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mercer, 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 Mercer 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 Mercer partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Mercer, OHNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
34.4%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
29.2%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
27.1%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.4%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Mercer 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 Mercer communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Mercer, OHNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
26%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
19.8%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Mercer 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 Mercer offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Mercer, OHNational
Activity director
Activity director
40.6%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.1%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.9%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.7%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41.7%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.5%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
29.2%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31.3%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
38.5%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
40.6%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
24%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
24%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
39.6%
47%
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