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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Rice, OH

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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
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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
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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
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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.
Located in historic North Baltimore, Briar Hill Health Campus is proud to provide community members with a welcoming place to call home in the Crossroads of the Heartland. Residents who are interested in activities outside our campus can practice their backswing at the Birch Run Golf Club, take a...
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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.
Whitehouse Square Senior Whitehouse Square Senior housing is located in the town of Whitehouse, Lucas County, Ohio. Nearby is the Cedar Creek Church, Whitehouse Library, Whitehouse Inn, and several dining establishments. Whitehouse Square Senior housing is new construction and features the most...
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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.
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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.
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, 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.
If you're considering a retirement community, we invite you to compare value, comfort, security and amenities.Primrose Retirement Community is not only the best value in Findlay, but the Premier Retirement community, as well!  Our independent & assisted living apartments are more...
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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.
Maplewood at Shane’s Village is an all-inclusive Assisted Living located outside of Rockford! We are dedicated to providing high quality services to seniors according to their needs. They offer a full range of senior living services, including assistance with activities of daily living and...
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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: 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
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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.
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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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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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 Rice, OH

The average cost of senior living in Rice is $4,693 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Malinta, OH with an average of $3,186 per month.

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

Rice, OH
$4,693/mo
$3,996/mo

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

Rice, OH
$4,693/mo
$3,739/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$5,659/mo
Independent Living
$4,693/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,424/mo
Studio
$4,201/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,056/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,999/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,503/mo

Senior living costs in Rice 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: Rice, OH
Column state: Ohio
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRice, OHOhioU.S.
Independent Living$4,693/mo$3,739/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$5,610/mo$4,591/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$5,659/mo$4,573/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Rice, OH:$4,693/mo
Ohio:$3,739/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Rice, OH:$5,610/mo
Ohio:$4,591/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Rice, OH:$5,659/mo
Ohio:$4,573/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Rice, OH, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Rice 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
Rice, OH$2,600/mo$3,670/mo-29.1%
Ohio$2,832/mo$2,952/mo-4.0%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Rice, OH
2024 average cost:$2,600/mo
2023 average cost:$3,670/mo
Percent change:-29.1%
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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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 Rice

Recent reviews for independent living in Rice

Aviva Glendale Assisted Living in Toledo, OH

3.8
My mother really liked it here for the time she stayed which was about 4 months. But I don't think she realized she didn't need to be in an assisted living facility from that point on. It was great for her when she got out of the hospital but not necessary for her to continue living there. All ...
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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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Rice independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Rice independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Rice, 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 Rice 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 Rice partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Rice, OHNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
27.7%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
26.9%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
23.8%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.8%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.8%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Rice 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 Rice communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Rice, OHNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
21.5%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30.8%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
29.2%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.6%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Rice 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 Rice offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Rice, OHNational
Activity director
Activity director
36.2%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25.4%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.3%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
34.6%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36.2%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
44.6%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30.8%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
26.2%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
29.2%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
34.6%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
34.6%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
28.5%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.3%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.1%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Kessler Estates Senior Living, StoryPoint Fort Wayne North and Trustwell Living at Miller Place are the top-rated independent living facilities near Rice, Ohio. See full list of communities.
There are 158 independent living facilities near Rice, Ohio. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Rice, Ohio are StoryPoint Fort Wayne North, Trustwell Living at Miller Place and Genesis Village. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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