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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Philothea, OH

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Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Photo of Golden Meadows County Home
Provides: Assisted 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.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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
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.
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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
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Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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
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.
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, Memory Care
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.
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Provides: Assisted 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.
Photo of Lochhaven
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Waterford Townhomes is an affordable senior housing community located in the metropolitan city of Lima, Allen County, OH. The community itself, is located nearby local Foundry Park; which includes a lake with relaxing views and beautiful scenery. Lima is in close proximity to the major free-way,...
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Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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
Care types provided by this community
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: 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: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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: 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: 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: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Indian Lake Villa is a senior, 55 and older, affordable housing community located in the quaint village of Russell's Pointe, OH. The community itself is located in the heart of the village, surrounded by serene trees and scenery. Russell's Pointe is a small village located in Logan County and is...

Cost of independent living in Philothea, OH

The average cost of senior living in Philothea is $5,457 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Union City, OH with an average of $4,786 per month.

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

Philothea, OH
$5,457/mo
$15,453/mo
$5,150/mo

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

Philothea, OH
$5,457/mo
$3,739/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$6,114/mo
Independent Living
$5,457/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,275/mo
Studio
$4,568/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,606/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,013/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,300/mo

Senior living costs in Philothea 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: Philothea, OH
Column state: Ohio
Column national: U.S.
Community typePhilothea, OHOhioU.S.
Independent Living$5,457/mo$3,739/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$6,062/mo$4,591/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$6,114/mo$4,573/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Philothea, OH:$5,457/mo
Ohio:$3,739/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Philothea, OH:$6,062/mo
Ohio:$4,591/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Philothea, OH:$6,114/mo
Ohio:$4,573/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Philothea, OH, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Philothea 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
Philothea, OH$1,971/mo$859/mo+129.4%
Ohio$2,894/mo$2,803/mo+3.2%
National$3,044/mo$2,978/mo+2.2%
Philothea, OH
2024 average cost:$1,971/mo
2023 average cost:$859/mo
Percent change:+129.4%
Ohio
2024 average cost:$2,894/mo
2023 average cost:$2,803/mo
Percent change:+3.2%
National
2024 average cost:$3,044/mo
2023 average cost:$2,978/mo
Percent change:+2.2%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Philothea

Recent reviews for independent living in Philothea

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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Cedar Creek of Muncie

5.0
Very impressed with the helpfulness, patience and compassion of all of the staff at Lynd Place. At a time of great stress during one of life's transitions, Lynd Place has really made the transition easy, and continues to. Thank you so much!

Burton's Ridge Assisted Living in Lima, OH

4.4
My loved one is currently a resident at Burton's Ridge Assisted Living. The staff here have been great, friendly, caring and helpful. I have heard no complaints about the meals. They have kept the family well informed of activities, etc. The residents here really are fantastic. The atmosphere is ...
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Philothea independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Philothea independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Philothea, 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 Philothea 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 Philothea partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Philothea, OHNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.6%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
24.8%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
21.9%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
21.9%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.4%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Philothea 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 Philothea communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Philothea, OHNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
18.1%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
28.6%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.2%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Philothea 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 Philothea offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Philothea, OHNational
Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.8%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
19%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.2%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
39%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
43.8%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23.8%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
22.9%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35.2%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
37.1%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
17.1%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.8%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
35.2%
47%
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