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Serve as resident ambassador. I visit residents who are not well. Greet new residents to welcome them.
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 Pristine Senior Living and Post Acute Rehab of Dayton Centerville
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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Legacy Village is awesome. It is a smaller facility with fewer people which allows more personal attention from the staff. The staff have all worked there 10 or 15 years which says a lot and you really...
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.
Legacy Assisted Living is a family style home nestled on a 253 acre campus with walking paths, and mature trees. The 22 unit home is known for family style care which accomodates your specific needs. The courtyard looks out on a tree-lined meadow where deer are seen in the mornings. Residents...
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: 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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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: 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, 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.
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.
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.

Cost of independent living in Shelby County, OH

The average cost of senior living in Shelby County is $4,944 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Covington, OH with an average of $3,827 per month.

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

Shelby County, OH
$4,944/mo
$4,895/mo
$5,094/mo

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

Shelby County, OH
$4,944/mo
$3,739/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$5,859/mo
Independent Living
$4,944/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,963/mo
Studio
$5,018/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,471/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,090/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$1,770/mo

Senior living costs in Shelby 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: Shelby County, OH
Column state: Ohio
Column national: U.S.
Community typeShelby County, OHOhioU.S.
Independent Living$4,944/mo$3,739/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$5,798/mo$4,591/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$5,859/mo$4,573/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Shelby County, OH:$4,944/mo
Ohio:$3,739/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Shelby County, OH:$5,798/mo
Ohio:$4,591/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Shelby County, OH:$5,859/mo
Ohio:$4,573/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Shelby County, OH, over time

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

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Independent living cost trends in Shelby County, OH

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Shelby 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Shelby County, OH$2,224/mo$2,676/mo-16.9%
Ohio$2,832/mo$2,952/mo-4.0%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Shelby County, OH
2024 average cost:$2,224/mo
2023 average cost:$2,676/mo
Percent change:-16.9%
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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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 Shelby County

Recent reviews for independent living in Shelby County

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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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.

Carriage Court of Marysville

4.0
The staff at Carriage Court is excellent! They all seem to really like their jobs and it shows with the care that the residents receive.

Shelby County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shelby County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shelby 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 Shelby 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 Shelby County 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
34.2%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
32.3%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
28.6%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30.4%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.8%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Shelby 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 Shelby County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
23%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.9%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
32.9%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shelby 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 Shelby County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
41.6%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.8%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.2%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38.5%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
46%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
49.7%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.3%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.6%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
32.3%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
43.5%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
42.9%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
22.4%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.6%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Landings of Sidney, Ohio Living Dorothy Love and Trustwell Living at Oakley Place are the top-rated independent living facilities near Shelby County, Ohio. See full list of communities.
There are 191 independent living facilities near Shelby County, Ohio. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Shelby County, Ohio are Trustwell Living at Oakley Place, Trustwell Living at Blanchard Place and 10 Wilmington Place. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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