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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: 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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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: 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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St. Augustine TowersSt Augustine Towers in Cleveland Ohio is located conveniently so that our residents can be close to family and have a great independent lifestyle dedicated just for them. Our goal is that our senior residents have a great life with a relaxing atmosphere every day.Our...
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Cost of independent living in Shaker Heights, OH

The average cost of senior living in Shaker Heights is $3,795 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Mayfield Heights, OH with an average of $3,687 per month.

Independent living costs in Shaker Heights, OH, vs. nearby cities

Shaker Heights, OH
$3,795/mo

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

Shaker Heights, OH
$3,795/mo
$3,739/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Shaker Heights, OH, vs. other senior living options

$4,738/mo
Independent Living
$3,795/mo

Independent living costs in Shaker Heights, OH, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,423/mo
Studio
$4,824/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,812/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,239/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,018/mo

Senior living costs in Shaker Heights 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: Shaker Heights, OH
Column state: Ohio
Column national: U.S.
Community typeShaker Heights, OHOhioU.S.
Independent Living$3,795/mo$3,739/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,512/mo$4,591/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,738/mo$4,573/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Shaker Heights, OH:$3,795/mo
Ohio:$3,739/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Shaker Heights, OH:$4,512/mo
Ohio:$4,591/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Shaker Heights, OH:$4,738/mo
Ohio:$4,573/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Shaker Heights, OH, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Shaker Heights 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Shaker Heights, OH$2,176/mo$2,189/mo-0.6%
Ohio$2,849/mo$2,955/mo-3.6%
National$3,257/mo$3,166/mo+2.9%
Shaker Heights, OH
2024 average cost:$2,176/mo
2023 average cost:$2,189/mo
Percent change:-0.6%
Ohio
2024 average cost:$2,849/mo
2023 average cost:$2,955/mo
Percent change:-3.6%
National
2024 average cost:$3,257/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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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 Shaker Heights

Recent reviews for independent living in Shaker Heights

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!

Vitalia Active Adult Community at Solon

4.7
Very friendly staff. Very helpful and compassionate. They need more help in the kitchen. Sometimes there is only 1 chef at dinner.

Cedar Living in Mayfield Heights, OH

4.0
During our loved ones stay they did a really good job keeping our loved one in a pretty good state and were really good about redirecting our loved one when needed. The activities from what we saw seemed to be fine and as far as the care and interaction that was all pretty good. They were ...
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Shaker Heights independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shaker Heights independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shaker Heights, 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 Shaker Heights 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 Shaker Heights 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
42.1%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
43.9%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
35.1%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
35.1%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.8%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Shaker Heights 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 Shaker Heights communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
36.8%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
49.1%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
43.9%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.8%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shaker Heights 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 Shaker Heights offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
52.6%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
45.6%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
47.4%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
56.1%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
63.2%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
49.1%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.1%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50.9%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
56.1%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
56.1%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
35.1%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
54.4%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Myers Apartments Independent Living, Rose Senior Living at Beachwood and Beachwood Commons by New Perspective are the top-rated independent living facilities near Shaker Heights, Ohio. See full list of communities.
There are 91 independent living facilities near Shaker Heights, Ohio. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Shaker Heights, Ohio are Springwood Luxury Active Adult Living, Summit Point and StoryPoint Medina. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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