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Photo of Fairmont of Westlake
1818 Photos available
9.0
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80 reviews
9.0
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Without question, it's the care and concern of the people who work there. They're phenomenal! They're always going out of their way to make sure the residents feel engaged and appreciated, such as doing the...
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.
The Assisted Living program at Fairmont of Westlake provides residents with a combination of security and freedom, making it an ideal environment for older individuals who value their autonomy and independence, but may find themselves needing help with certain activities on a day-to-day...
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77 Photos available
9.0
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20 reviews
9.0
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1. Very good(5) Warm and kind. Gave a smooth and quick transition to an apartment. Good follow-up. 2. Very clean and well organized (5). Her apartment was refreshed with paint, carpet, lighting, and kitchen...
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.
The Northridge Apartment is an independent living community that is located in North Ridgeville, OH. This community is located in an area that offers the beautiful Sandy Ridge Reservation, which is a great place to visit and to spend time outdoors. North Ridgeville is a part of Lorain County, and...
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18 reviews
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It is a beautiful place and I enjoy the pool, activities, plus the movies on traveling around the world. I am enjoying my many new friends.
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.
VITALIA® Active Adult Community in Solon, Ohio focuses on dignity, respect, and quality of life. We strive to be a place that seniors can call their home for life. Our apartments were crafted and meticulously designed with seniors in mind. Whether a resident of our independent living, assisted...
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1616 Photos available
1414 Floor plans available
8.9
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68 reviews
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Staff worked out a great price. Everyone is quite friendly. My mom loves it there, and made a lot of friends and participates in a lot of activities. She loves the food options that they have. They didn't...
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.
Brookdale Montrose is a senior living community located in scenic and accessible Akron, Ohio. Our community boasts beautifully landscaped grounds offering peaceful and tranquil living while also offering all the conveniences that come being near a metropolitan area. Residents at Brookdale...
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33 Photos available
8.9
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21 reviews
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21 reviews
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Chagrin Valley has dedicated caregivers who truly care about their residents’ comfort. My mother was treated with kindness and respect. The food and the service were good. Now we know she was in safe hands.
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.
Photo of Myers Apartments Independent Living
8585 Photos available
8.9
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4 reviews
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Myers is a wonderful community for my Grandmother and their residents. They have watched out for her and made her feel like her family has enlarged. They have been very helpful and supportive in every...
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.
King David Senior Living, located in beautiful Beachwood, Ohio, is a welcoming community that enhances independent living by offering a wide range of services and amenities so adults may enjoy life to the fullest as they age. Close to Beachwood Place and Legacy Village with an array of popular...
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66 Photos available
8.9
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12 reviews
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Good for the price staff extremely helpful. Not generally a "nice" place as I've seen from some of the really expensive places. That being said they've been perfect for my mum so far. Yes we would recommend...
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.
Greystone Country Estates has been in business providing quality care for over 20 years. We are located in Fredonia Pennsylvania, 12 miles outside of Greenville Pennsylvania, and 12 miles north of Grove City. In our beautiful country setting you will be able to relax and enjoy your time here. We...
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Photo of Rose Senior Living Avon
1818 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
8.9
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29 reviews
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99% of the staff (especially the aids), are excellent. I do have issues with one nurse who refuses to communicate well. But the aids more than make up for her lacking professionalism/care. I don’t consider...
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.
Rose Senior Living is ideally located adjacent to the Cleveland Clinic, Avon Campus and opened In December of 2016. The Avon community offers a wide variety of shopping, entertainment and restaurants, all within a five mile radius. Rose Senior Living is owned by Edward Rose and Sons and is...
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1010 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.9
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62 reviews
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What we like the most about Holiday Copley Place is that it is a newer facility, the people were great when my mother viewed it and the pricing was better than most we visited.
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.
Copley Place provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment.Conveniently situated in the quiet suburbs, we're only minutes away from a major shopping area and top-notch healthcare. We offer an ideal place to get away from it all in the pastoral beauty of the Mid-West with...
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Photo of Hilltop Village
11 Photo available
8.9
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72 reviews
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There is hardly any parking spaces. Specially in the evenings. Otherwise I like living here. I already told 2 other people about Hilltop. I like it alot here. It's just parking spaces. There aren't enough....
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.
Hilltop Village is a unique community, located on 17 acres with all of the apartments on one level. Each apartment includes not only a full kitchen, but also a screened in patio and a private attic storage area. Hilltop Village apartments also ALLOW PETS. Hilltop Village residents place a...
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Photo of St. Mary of the Woods
88 Photos available
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18 reviews
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The facility is very clean and comfortable with some nice cozy spots on the main floor. It has a beautiful chapel where mass is said 6 days a week. A library with a good assortment of topics. The staff is...
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.
Personalized care in scenic AvonOnce known as a farming town, the city of Avon has transformed into a vibrant and thriving area where the town’s residents can find everything they need. The Lorain County Metro Parks’ Miller Nature Preserve displays prehistoric ferns to exotic orchids in its new...
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1212 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.8
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There have been so many updates to the community, its so welcoming and clean. Staff are friendly when you walk in and walk around. New leadership team and staff in the community. Meals have been a big turn...
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.
Pull up to Beachwood Commons, and you’ll see a beautiful community accented with dappled stone, majestic pillars, and a cinnamon-hued roof. Venture inside and you’ll find that same warmth in the remarkable care and stellar surroundings. Your comfort and fulfillment are top priorities here. Relax...
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Photo of Rose Senior Living at Beachwood
1313 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
8.8
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30 reviews
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30 reviews
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As you can see - I'm satisfied - it's not perfect, but pretty good. Like Most: 1) I feel that she is safe there and will be cared for even if I drop the ball for a few days. 2) she is very satisfied with...
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.
Now open! Rose Senior Living Beachwood is a new community featuring upscale senior apartments and serving those who are looking for Independent Living, Assisted Living or Memory Care in Beachwood, Ohio. Our purpose is to offer residents a rich and full lifestyle, where they’ll only have to think...
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1212 Photos available
8.8
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14 reviews
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My mom is in independent living, so a lot of that isn't a factor. The condos are spacious and definitely made leaving her home of nearly 60 years less of a trauma. She's still active on her life outside...
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.
At Chapel Hill Senior Living Community, our beautiful country campus is surrounded by nature. When you look out the windows you’ll see hills, trees and a pretty pond, yet you’re still just a short drive from charming and historic downtown Canal Fulton, Ohio. Our Life Plan Community offers options...
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2020 Photos available
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11 reviews
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High turnover. I would often get calls letting me know that they couldn't redirect my mom when she was in an agitated state. I would come in and she would listen to me. She was very frightened the last few...
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.
VITALIA® has the means to provide residents with a wide variety of things to learn, participate in, and enjoy. From an inviting restaurant to ample entertainment spaces, our senior community campus allows for exposure to new things regularly while still visiting favorites that you know and...
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8.7
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It's not the best nor the friendliest staff. You get what you pay for. It's cheap and all what I can afford. I'm there 3 days a week minimum. Their housekeepers are lousy. Staff are inpatient and in a...
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.
Rocky River Village, offers Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care services in Rocky River, Ohio. Offering attentive service and professional staff including nursing available 24 hours a day. Our community provides a continuum of care that allows residents to 'age in place' with our...
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1010 Photos available
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27 reviews
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27 reviews
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Maintenance takes forever! Very frustrating. Residents are great! Very nice and friendly. Restaurant needs help with customer service and quality of food.
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.
Vitalia Senior Residences at Rockside is an Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care community in Seven Hills, Ohio. A life of leisure is what awaits you at VITALIA Active Adult Community® at Rockside. We have villas and apartments available that will meet the needs of whatever your...
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Park Creek’s therapy is outstanding; my father regained mobility faster than expected. The staff is caring and professional, and the environment is peaceful. My family is now happy that he is having a great...
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.
Park Creek Center's philosophy comes from the heart and our love of our families. We are a deliberately casual and cozy apartment community. Our support services are designed to balance a resident's lifestyle both physically and emotionally. Park Creek is a retirement community that will meet all...
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77 Photos available
8.6
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15 reviews
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15 reviews
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Our family has been very pleased with Greenview. My mother is treated well. She is fed three wonderful meals a day, which my mother always is excited to tell us what she is having. The nurses assist her in...
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.
The GreenView Inn at Town Center is designed as a premier senior assisted living residence. With the finest in amenities and personal services, GreenView offers gracious living and unparalleled opportunities for our residents. Our goal at GreenView is to fulfill our resident's individual need and...
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She fell on [date removed] and never returned to the facility. It would be helpful for others looking to know that it's 100% private pay- no Medicaid waiver beds. They need to offer fresh fruit on each...
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.
The Inn at Apple Ridge is a premier assisted living residence. Each private suite has been designed to offer the optimum in comfort, security and privacy. Personalized services include 24 hour on site resident assistants and licensed nurse, three full meals daily, cable tv, electric, gas &...
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1010 Photos available
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PROS: *[name removed] is AMAZING about communication, so helpful, answering/ replying to any email questions we had!!! *The daily medicine distributing staff was very kind, caring, fun & positive while...
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.
At SouthWest Commons, you’ll experience a sense of place that brings about feelings of belonging. From the energy of our caring team to the lovely appointments inside and out, the atmosphere will make you feel right at home. Established more than 15 years ago, this community celebrates the...
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8.6
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28 reviews
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Love the staff .. Very caring ... The staffing on the weekends seems a lil thin but I think this is common in all assisted living /nursing home facilities...They have one of the larger suites Very nice. I...
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.
Clen-Moore Place is located in New Castle, Pennsylvania. We are on the north end of town, one mile east of Sunton Park. Our community is in a lovely wooded neighborhood and resident rooms overlook either our private enclosed courtyard or the trees which surround our property. Meals are a...
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1111 Photos available
1919 Floor plans available
8.5
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So far my parents are settling in nicely. The staff have been great and the apartment is nice too. It would be nice to have zero steps into the apartment for any future builds. Also true ADA bathrooms. For...
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.
Discover the welcoming, supportive senior lifestyle you’ve been looking for — surrounded by the picturesque views and natural splendor of the Chagrin Valley on a 47-acre campus. With recent renovations, advanced safety precautions and enhanced amenities, our community has a renewed, refreshed...
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99 Photos available
11 Floor plan available
8.5
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20 reviews
8.5
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20 reviews
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This is the best facility and people I have ever seen or heard of, in a sea of bad stories and examples, Brookdale is a wonderful, responsible, caring, outlier. I feel incredibly fortunate to have my mom at...
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.
Do more of what you love with more time for what you want to do.With our assisted living community in Salem, Ohio you’ll have quality, skilled and compassionate care.  Located on South Lincoln Avenue right across the street from the Salem Golf Club, you’ll enjoy scenic views on a campus that...
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8.5
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I recommend Deer Creek Lodge. The people or individuals who work there are great! Everyone is nice. It's the food I don't agree with. Still, I give it a 5
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.
Spread across a six-acre wooded area, Deer Creek Lodge is an assisted living community full of rustic styles and designs. Residents can rest easy knowing they’ll receive quality care and reside within driving distance of the local hospital in Beachwood, Ohio.The community provides quality care...
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Cost of independent living in Portage County, OH

The average cost of senior living in Portage County is $3,737 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Aurora, OH with an average of $3,488 per month.

Independent living costs in Portage County, OH, vs. nearby counties

Portage County, OH
$3,737/mo
$3,737/mo
$3,948/mo

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

Portage County, OH
$3,737/mo
$3,739/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Portage County, OH, vs. other senior living options

$4,448/mo
Independent Living
$3,737/mo

Independent living costs in Portage County, OH, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,411/mo
Studio
$4,706/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,359/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,191/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,777/mo

Senior living costs in Portage County 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: Portage County, OH
Column state: Ohio
Column national: U.S.
Community typePortage County, OHOhioU.S.
Independent Living$3,737/mo$3,739/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,321/mo$4,591/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,448/mo$4,573/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Portage County, OH:$3,737/mo
Ohio:$3,739/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Portage County, OH:$4,321/mo
Ohio:$4,591/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Portage County, OH:$4,448/mo
Ohio:$4,573/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Portage County, OH, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Portage County 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.

Portage County, OHOH stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Portage County, OH

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Portage County 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
Portage County, OH$2,779/mo$2,754/mo+0.9%
Ohio$2,832/mo$2,952/mo-4.0%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Portage County, OH
2024 average cost:$2,779/mo
2023 average cost:$2,754/mo
Percent change:+0.9%
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 Portage County

Recent reviews for independent living in Portage County

The Inn at University Village in Massillon, OH

5.0
The staff they have at this community are really nice and we could not be happier with them, however mom thinks they could use some more staff. The community is pretty active. Mom is the memory care unit and there are less activities available. She loves the food and the community is nice. ...
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The Shenango Inn in Sharon, PA

4.0
This community is an old hotel that they have converted into a senior community. The staff have been helpful, encouraging and understanding. The residents are friendly. Mom has not complained about the food. They have a nice outdoor porch for the residents to enjoy. This is a relaxed community ...
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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!

Portage County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Portage County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Portage County, 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 Portage County 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 Portage County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Portage County, OHNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
35.4%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
38.4%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
34.5%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
36.2%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.5%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Portage County 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 Portage County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Portage County, OHNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
31.2%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
34.8%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.4%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Portage County 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 Portage County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Portage County, OHNational
Activity director
Activity director
47.5%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.7%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35.4%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50.8%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
47.5%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
56.1%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.4%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35.9%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40.6%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
47.5%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
46.7%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
30.1%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.3%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
46.4%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Vista Veranda, Independence Village of Aurora and Danbury in Hudson are the top-rated independent living facilities near Portage County, Ohio. See full list of communities.
There are 453 independent living facilities near Portage County, Ohio. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Portage County, Ohio are Springwood Luxury Active Adult Living, Reward Senior Care of Lisbon and Danbury North Canton. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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