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I love it here. Free gourmet coffee. Amenities are electric, internet, cable, animals are ok. Doggie park. included in your rent. Even renter insurance at a small monthly charge. Well worth it. Only have to...
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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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They say there’s no place like home and I found my home here at the Villas of Kettering. Since I retired and downsized, my 2 bedroom duplex is just the right size for me. It has LVP flooring, carpeted...
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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The staff is always very helpful with any questions that come up and work with you to prepare proactively for any potential next steps for future care needs.
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: 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, Memory Care
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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.
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.
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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: 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.
Just What You're Looking For......Harmony Senior Village is a community of magnificent 2-bedroom patio-style apartment homes, well designed for comfort and quiet individuality. Your apartment features a fully equipped kitchen, a formal living room, comfortable bedrooms, a full size bath, and...
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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.
Nursing and Rehab facility for 50 residents. All insurance accepted. Medicare and Medicaid certified. Extensive Rehab programs.
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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: 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, 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: 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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"Angels Care" was a referral from "A Place for Mom", both which were God Send places for my Mom and our family. Angels Care is a unique Memory Care facility that allows my Mom to feel like she is at home...
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.
The Trails at East Loveland The Trails at East Loveland is a senior housing community in Loveland, Clermont, and Warren counties, OH. The bustling downtown area of Loveland is full of local shops and great restaurants that offer hours of fun for residents as well as friends and family. Nearby,...
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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My mother in law absolutely loves it here. It has been a journey getting here. She was in one that was very expensive. No activities to be had and the staff was not friendly at all. After 3 months, she...
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.
Eastgate Village is a retirement community that offers independent living with services such as meals, housekeeping, transportation and limited assistance.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
Quaker Heights Care CommunityQuaker Heights Care Community is an assisted living community located in Waynesville, Warren County, Ohio. Waynesville, which is a village situated at the crossroads of U.S. Route 42 and State Route 73, is widely known for its abundance of antique shops and its annual...
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My cousin is adjusting well to living at SEM Villa. The staff are very nice and welcoming. They offer a lot of daily activities. She has not said anything negative about the food. The community is clean...
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.
Welcome home to SEM Villa, located in the heart of historical Milford. SEM Villa provides independent living, along with the help of support services as needed. We offer spacious single and double units with the convenience of three meals a day in our central dining room. If you enjoy a quiet...
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He likes it there. It's clean and they are friendly. Overall he likes the food. He loves the breakfast. It was in the perfect location for us, and is on a pretty piece of land. He likes the residents that...
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.
Enjoy the freedom and beauty of our picturesque grounds and stately trees from your patio door... and on leisurely walks through 55 wooded acres. There is wonderful entertainment, especially the sounds produced by the Greatest Generation! You will have companionship at mealtimes in our bright...
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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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 Shackleton, OH

The average cost of senior living in Shackleton is $3,818 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Russellville, OH with an average of $1,796 per month.

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

Shackleton, OH
$3,818/mo
$3,838/mo
$3,872/mo

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

Shackleton, OH
$3,818/mo
$3,739/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$4,880/mo
Independent Living
$3,818/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,987/mo
Studio
$4,752/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,562/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,808/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,233/mo

Senior living costs in Shackleton 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: Shackleton, OH
Column state: Ohio
Column national: U.S.
Community typeShackleton, OHOhioU.S.
Independent Living$3,818/mo$3,739/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,992/mo$4,591/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,880/mo$4,573/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Shackleton, OH:$3,818/mo
Ohio:$3,739/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Shackleton, OH:$4,992/mo
Ohio:$4,591/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Shackleton, OH:$4,880/mo
Ohio:$4,573/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Shackleton, OH, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Shackleton 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
Shackleton, OH$2,738/mo$3,148/mo-13.0%
Ohio$2,832/mo$2,952/mo-4.0%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Shackleton, OH
2024 average cost:$2,738/mo
2023 average cost:$3,148/mo
Percent change:-13.0%
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 Shackleton

Recent reviews for independent living in Shackleton

Eastgate Village in Cincinnati, OH

5.0
We are happy that our mom feels safe, comfortable, and she absolutely loves the facility and staff, thank you Eastgate Village for the peace of mind she has and our family, too!!! We have nothing goos to say about Eastgate Village and would recommend them to anyone facing a similar situation ...
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Serene Suites Premier Memory Care and Assisted Living in Cincinnati, OH

3.4
My wife is now the COO so my opinion is biased. She also took care of my mother there for a year and knows what needs improvement. She is actively working to improve everything about the place. Overall, I would say it is better than most places. Certainly better than the ones we toured ...
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Miller Farm Place in Dayton, OH

3.9
The care received is great, I the nurses and staff are wonderful. That is why I decided to take my Dad there. The facility needs to be updated for what the cost is. My experience has definitely been overwhelming, this was a very hard decision for me. I would recommend them.

Shackleton independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shackleton independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shackleton, 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 Shackleton 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 Shackleton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
29.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30.2%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
25.9%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
26.3%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.2%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Shackleton 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 Shackleton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shackleton, OHNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
31.7%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.6%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
32.2%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.6%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shackleton 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 Shackleton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
41.5%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
24.9%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25.9%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.4%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
43.9%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50.7%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.6%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
32.7%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35.6%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
42%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
28.3%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
34.6%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Trustwell Living at Bell Gardens Place, 10 Wilmington Place and Deerfield Springs Retirement Resort are the top-rated independent living facilities near Shackleton, Ohio. See full list of communities.
There are 227 independent living facilities near Shackleton, Ohio. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Shackleton, Ohio are 10 Wilmington Place, Deerfield Springs Retirement Resort and Ohio Living Cape May. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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