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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, 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.
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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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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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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: 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, 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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Cost of independent living in University Heights, OH

The average cost of senior living in University Heights is $3,770 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Mayfield, OH with an average of $3,321 per month.

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

University Heights, OH
$3,770/mo

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

University Heights, OH
$3,770/mo
$3,739/mo
U.S. national average
$4,017/mo

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

$4,687/mo
Independent Living
$3,770/mo

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

Studio
$2,888/mo
1 Bedroom
$2,943/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,827/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,018/mo

Senior living costs in University 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: University Heights, OH
Column state: Ohio
Column national: U.S.
Community typeUniversity Heights, OHOhioU.S.
Independent Living$3,770/mo$3,739/mo$4,017/mo
Assisted Living$4,461/mo$4,591/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,687/mo$4,573/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
University Heights, OH:$3,770/mo
Ohio:$3,739/mo
U.S.:$4,017/mo
Assisted Living
University Heights, OH:$4,461/mo
Ohio:$4,591/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
University Heights, OH:$4,687/mo
Ohio:$4,573/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in University Heights, OH, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in University 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
University 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%
University 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 University Heights

Recent reviews for independent living in University 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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University Heights independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in University Heights independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in University 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 University 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 University 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
43.1%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
44.8%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
36.2%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
34.5%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
17.2%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in University 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 University Heights communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
University Heights, OHNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
36.2%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
44.8%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.4%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in University 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 University Heights offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
University Heights, OHNational
Activity director
Activity director
53.4%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
34.5%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
46.6%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46.6%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
56.9%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
63.8%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
43.1%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
51.7%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
56.9%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
56.9%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
36.2%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
32.8%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
55.2%
47%
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