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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Westwood, OH

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Photo of Golden Villas of Massillon
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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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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, Nursing Homes
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.
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, Memory Care, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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, 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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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.
Forest Meadow Villas is a senior housing community nestled in the beautiful town of Medina, Medina County, Ohio. Our lovely community is located near a lake, offering wonderful views. Just moments away from a park, restaurants, and shops, there is always something to do when family comes to...
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, Nursing Homes
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.
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, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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, 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.
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The staff are taking good care of my husband. If I ask for anything they are quick to take care of it. They offer daily activities. He seems to like the food. The community is clean and I would recommend...
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.
The Inn at Northwood Village located in the city of Dover, Tuscarawas County, Ohio offers seniors a safe and caring assisted community to call home. Dover offers museums, wineries, and more to those who spend time in the area while visiting residents of our community. The Inn at Northwood...
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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.
Photo of Fairway Tower and Manor Apartments
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.
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.
Photo of Maria Manor
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.
...Independence, Simplicity and Elegance. The Merriman is nestled on a 5acre historical estate. An idyllic setting including a 1917 mansion set in a beautiful West Akron neighborhood featuring Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing. For those seeking a long or short term living environment, The...
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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.

Cost of independent living in Westwood, OH

The average cost of senior living in Westwood is $4,019 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Marshallville, OH with an average of $3,767 per month.

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

Westwood, OH
$4,019/mo
$3,930/mo

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

Westwood, OH
$4,019/mo
$3,739/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$4,422/mo
Independent Living
$4,019/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,240/mo
Studio
$4,764/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,626/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,118/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,460/mo

Senior living costs in Westwood 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: Westwood, OH
Column state: Ohio
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWestwood, OHOhioU.S.
Independent Living$4,019/mo$3,739/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,347/mo$4,591/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,422/mo$4,573/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Westwood, OH:$4,019/mo
Ohio:$3,739/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Westwood, OH:$4,347/mo
Ohio:$4,591/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Westwood, OH:$4,422/mo
Ohio:$4,573/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Westwood, OH, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Westwood 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
Westwood, OH$2,871/mo$2,863/mo+0.3%
Ohio$2,832/mo$2,952/mo-4.0%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Westwood, OH
2024 average cost:$2,871/mo
2023 average cost:$2,863/mo
Percent change:+0.3%
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 Westwood

Recent reviews for independent living in Westwood

The Inn at University Village in Massillon, OH

5.0
The staff they have at this community are really nice and we could not be happier with them, however mom thinks they could use some more staff. The community is pretty active. Mom is the memory care unit and there are less activities available. She loves the food and the community is nice. ...
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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!

Wesleyan Meadows in Sheffield Village, OH

4.5
Moving to Wesleyan Meadows was the biggest decision we have made in our 63 years of marriage. We lived our home in Elyria but we were finding that the necessary responsibilities were becoming difficult for us. So after a year of looking at retirement centers, small homes, and other options, we ...
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Westwood independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Westwood independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Westwood, 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 Westwood 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 Westwood 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
33.1%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36.1%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
32.3%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
36.1%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.1%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Westwood 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 Westwood communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
32%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
34.2%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Westwood 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 Westwood offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
46.5%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
32.3%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
49.4%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.4%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.2%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40.5%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
34.2%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.8%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
43.9%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
43.9%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
27.9%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
29%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Wooster Danbury, Westwood Place and Danbury North Canton are the top-rated independent living facilities near Westwood, Ohio. See full list of communities.
There are 308 independent living facilities near Westwood, Ohio. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Westwood, Ohio are Springwood Luxury Active Adult Living, Danbury North Canton and Mount Vernon Danbury. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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