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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Amherst, OH
Assisted living costs in Amherst average about $4,368 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 25 communities in Amherst. Our detailed directory has 295 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.
As you explore assisted living near you, you may also want to consider assisted living options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as North Olmsted, Westlake and Avon.
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Staff overall kind and friendly, activities personal extremely personable, downside people with higher end medical needs might be better served elsewhere. They did make a effort to meet his medical needs,...
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.
The Assisted Living program at Fairmont of Westlake provides residents with a combination of security and freedom, making it an ideal environment for older individuals who value their autonomy and independence, but may find themselves needing help with certain activities on a day-to-day...
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Elegant atmosphere. Professional staff. The food is appetizing and tasty. Smells fresh and looks well kept. The residents are friendly with each other. Many activities that are engaging and fun. My parent...
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.
Welcome to Independence Village! Our community offers independent living, assisted living and memory care services. With these specially designed living options, our residents can maintain their independence and also get the support they need when it’s the most essential. This is why we work to...
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Have been here a short time. Spent my time on outings, exercise and balance classes, and arts and crafts. Everyone has been great, friendly and helpful. Will enjoy it more when weather is better and I can...
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.
Rose Senior Living is ideally located adjacent to the Cleveland Clinic, Avon Campus and opened In December of 2016. The Avon community offers a wide variety of shopping, entertainment and restaurants, all within a five mile radius. Rose Senior Living is owned by Edward Rose and Sons and is...
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Very Impressed with Quality of Services at Lorain Estates. Mom loves it there. First couple of weeks was tough because of the change but now she's got so many new friends. and the food is always good!
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.
Lorain Estates 3290 Cooper Foster Park Rd. Lorain OH 44053Southern side of Lorain across the road from Amherst.Newly renovated Lorain Estates continues to exceed the expectation of families and their loved-ones.Stop by M-F 9am to 6pm or call 440 - 960 - 2813 to schedule your appointment. Lorain...
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I can't express how much I love The Ganzhorn & their staff. They truly are like my second family. It's a hard decision moving your loved one into a facility but I have complete confidence & trust in the care...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Located on the west side of Cleveland on the same campus as the Cleveland Clinic Avon, The Ganzhorn Suites is a highly specialized memory care assisted living community committed to meeting the evolving needs of residents with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. We understand that...
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This Independence Village has exceptional staff and my apartment has been just "right". My husband died in May of last year. The staff and residents could not have been more caring and supportive. Their...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Welcome to Independence Village! Our community offers independent living, assisted living and memory care services. With these specially designed living options, our residents can maintain their independence and also get the support they need when it’s the most essential. This is why we work to...
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My mother-in-law is very content at The Abbewood. She thinks the staff is very nice and they take care of her needs. The fact that there is a salon to get her hair done , makes her very happy , because it's...
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.
Located in Elyria, Ohio, The AbbeWood is a dynamic retirement community that offers the comforts of home with the luxuries of resort-style living.Offering both independent living and assisted living options, The AbbeWood is dedicated to providing outstanding service to each resident while...
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1. Overall experience. My friend is very happy at St Mary on the Woods. 2. Cleanliness. The facility is spotless and her room is thoroughly cleaned weekly 3. Friendliness of staff. She loves her care team...
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.
Personalized care in scenic AvonOnce known as a farming town, the city of Avon has transformed into a vibrant and thriving area where the town’s residents can find everything they need. The Lorain County Metro Parks’ Miller Nature Preserve displays prehistoric ferns to exotic orchids in its new...
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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.
Located in the Sandstone Center of the World, Sprenger Health Care Amherst Manor is a warm and inviting place you can call home. Delight in the scenic view of nine wooded acres while still having the convenience of access to the city's downtown venues. A 2018 US News & World Report Best...
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The friendliness of the staff members are excellent, the weekday staff are very nice and generally very helpful. The weekend staff could be a little more helpful, but from what we are have seen the care...
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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I am calling them my angels! My father-in-law was a resident there for 3 years. We left every year for 4 months in Florida for winter. I could have never done it without their impeccable and professional...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
White Orchid Adult Care Home is dedicated to meeting the health-related needs of the elderly. The staff provides the highest level of professional care, respect, love and compassion to all residents as they journey through life. The goal at WO Adult Care...
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We chose Emerald Green because they are very clean. The Staff knew the residents by name. The staff went over and above to accommodate our care needs. The food was good. They could use more servers. We were...
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.
Located in the upscale, welcoming community of North Olmsted, Ohio, Emerald Village Retirement Community is an assisted living community that provides a wide range of benefits. Located minutes from the mall, hundreds of restaurants, and the MetroParks, our community is the ideal place to call...
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Very nice nothing bad to say highly recommend. We picked this community because it was less people, and a more personal atmosphere.
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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My father was a resident at Safe Haven Elder Care and everything was great! The staff was very nice, but change every 4-6 months, as she has staff from outside of the country. Communication with the family...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Maria's Care Home is an unique setting for seniors and disabled citizens desiring an assisted living arrangement. - Safe, loving home atmosphere - 24 hour care and supervision - Medicine monitoring - 15 years experience - Total of 5 private rooms - Nutritious, traditional american meals - Fully...
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13 reviews
My stay at Danbury for the past 4 years has been excellent from the beginning to where we are today. I feel the staff has improved 100%. Better than 10 months ago. Since the new director has arrived it has...
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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
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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, 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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All the staff at Wesleyan are so helpful & friendly. They made my Mom feel welcomed even before she moved in with a gift basket sent to her home, nice touch! Carol & Shelley in Marketing were great in...
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.
Whatever you're looking for in a retirement community, you'll find it at Wesleyan Village. With more than a century of experience behind us, our 17-acre campus offers beautiful residences, wonderful amenities and exceptional care for all levels of independence.Independent Living: Select from our...
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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.
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
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.
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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.
Family owned by the Reidy family since 1966, Avon Oaks has served Avon and the surrounding communities for over 45 years.Avon Oaks Caring Community is located on a 22-acre health care campus of beautifully landscaped courtyards and gardens, in a natural wooded setting. Avon Oaks provides skilled...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Five Stars Adult Care Home LLC is located in the serene town of Avon Lake, OH near Avon Lake. Our residents stay in apartment-style housing and we pride ourselves on offering a high level of service to each of our community members. Family members can breathe easy knowing that their loved ones...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Mariana's Adult Home Care Mariana's Adult Home Care is a licensed family owned and operated elder care facility providing personalized quality care since 2001. Our qualified staff has over 40 years of combined experience in caring for the elderly. We provide customized attention for our residents...
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.
Cost of assisted living in Amherst, OH
The average cost of senior living in Amherst is $4,368 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Huron, OH with an average of $3,684 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Amherst, OH vs. the state and national average
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Amherst, OH
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What families are saying about assisted living in Amherst
Recent reviews for assisted living in Amherst
Devon Oaks Assisted Living in Westlake, OH
4.9
Everyone at Devon Oaks is incredibly kind and caring. They work closely with residents’ families. The food is fantastic and the residents are like family to each other. Everything is clean and well kept. It truly is a wonderful place. We feel so lucky to have found it and breathe a sigh of ...
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Bickford of Rocky River
4.6
the community is very homey and my parents really like the community. the staff is very friendly and caring. They are very accommodating to the residence, and the community is very clean. The staff go above and beyond and really care about the residence. I would recommend this community to ...
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White Orchid Senior Adult Family Home in Avon Lake, OH
5.0
My mom is a resident there. Very impressed with the attention she gets. Place it is impeccable, with a nice patio where we can enjoy nature when we visit. My mom’s room came fully furnished, (a big blessing for us). Living room area is cozy and animated by a big large window. I, sometimes ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Welcoming and friendly staff. Reviews consistently mention the friendly and welcoming nature of the staff at different communities, such as at Independence Village of Avon Lake, where staff members are described as caring and going the extra mile to help residents. Families at Rose Senior Living Avon praise the kindness ...
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Variety of engaging activities. Activities are a popular feature among residents and their families, with many reviewing the wide range of offerings at various communities. At Fairmont of Westlake, residents enjoy activities like Bingo, movie nights, and outings to museums and parks, while at Independence Village of Avon La ...
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Clean and well-maintained facilities. Residents and their families often praise the cleanliness and upkeep of the facilities, as seen in reviews for St. Mary of the Woods, where the updated bathrooms and renovated patio and dining room are specifically mentioned. Reviews for Rose Senior Living Avon also mention the cleanliness o ...
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Individualized care and attention. Reviews highlight the importance of individualized attention in ensuring the well-being of residents. At Independence Village of Avon Lake, staff members are described as genuinely invested in the welfare of their charges, while at Fairmont of Westlake, families express appreciation for the ...
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Delicious and accommodating meals. Meals are a significant factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their communities, with reviews frequently mentioning the quality of the food and the accommodations made for dietary restrictions and preferences. Families at Independence Village of Avon Lake and Lorain Estates Senior Li ...
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Social and supportive community atmosphere. Many residents and families mention the strong sense of community and social connections at their loved ones' communities. At Fairmont of Westlake, residents have made many friends and enjoy the social atmosphere, while at Independence Village of Avon Lake, residents describe the community a ...
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Amherst review score based on 77 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 77 reviews of 24 Amherst assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Amherst review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores
Amherst review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Amherst assisted living
When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 77 reviews of 24 Amherst assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Amherst resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.Amherst, OH averageNational average
Cleanliness
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4.5
Friendliness
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4.6
Care services
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4.2
Staff
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4.5
Meals & dining
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Activities
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Amherst assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Amherst assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Amherst, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select care services in Amherst assisted living
Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Amherst that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
50%
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Doctor on call
Doctor on call
37.5%
33.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95.8%
98.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
95.8%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
62.5%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
16.7%
29.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.8%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
58.3%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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Availability of select dementia care services in Amherst assisted living
Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Amherst Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
54.2%
51.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
20.8%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
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Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Amherst assisted living
Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Amherst 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
20.8%
26.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25%
40.1%
No sugar
No sugar
16.7%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
54.2%
35.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.5%
14.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Amherst assisted living
Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Amherst communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
20.8%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
41.9%
Room service
Room service
29.2%
35.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Amherst assisted 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 assisted living communities in Amherst offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
45.8%
45.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
30.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20.8%
30%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
58.3%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41.7%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
54.2%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
34.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
37.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.5%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
12.5%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
24.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Amherst
Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Ohio assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Amherst protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Bowen Elderly, Fairmont of Westlake and Independence Village of Avon Lake are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Amherst, Ohio. See full list of communities.
There are 25 assisted living facilities near Amherst, Ohio. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Amherst, Ohio are Fairmont of Westlake, Independence Village of Avon Lake and Danbury Brunswick. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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