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Assisted living costs in Big Prairie average about $4,686 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 7 communities in Big Prairie. Our detailed directory has 83 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.

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Photo of Danbury WoosterCommunity card badge
3131 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.8
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26 reviews
9.8
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26 reviews
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The things We were most concerned about -getting medication on time and support from aids has been so good Sister is eating so much better now. The facility is well maintained, light and many activities.
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.
Welcome to Danbury Wooster! This isn’t just a place to reside — it’s a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them. Our senior living options include active adult, assisted living and memory care. Throughout each service level, we strive to...
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4242 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.7
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31 reviews
9.7
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31 reviews
5 star
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From our first inquiry to our loved one being admitted-the process was smooth and the staff very attentive and caring! The follow up post admission has been wonderful also. I would highly recommend...
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 Danbury Millersburg! This isn’t just a place to reside — it’s a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them. Our senior living options include active adult, assisted living and memory care. Throughout each service level, we strive...
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2020 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
7.4
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24 reviews
7.4
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24 reviews
5 star
42%
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29%
3 star
8%
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8%
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What we like the most about Brookdale Wooster is the friendliness of the staff and the cleanliness. [name removed] was wonderful. We would absolutely recommend this community to other families based on the...
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.
Good Times with Good FriendsIf you are looking for a place that lets you embrace a new way of life, look no further. Located in a small neighborhood of Wooster, Ohio, our assisted living and memory care residents experience the best of everything senior living has to offer. From a warm and...
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My father was there for ten years, he loved the people. Had a few hospital stays and [name removed] came to see him. He felt loved and very connected.
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.
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 Townview Terrace
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.
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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Cost of assisted living in Big Prairie, OH

The average cost of senior living in Big Prairie is $4,686 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Millersburg, OH with an average of $4,059 per month.

Assisted living costs in Big Prairie, OH, vs. nearby cities

Big Prairie, OH
$4,686/mo
$4,337/mo
$4,658/mo

Assisted living costs in Big Prairie, OH, vs. state and national averages

Big Prairie, OH
$4,686/mo
$4,879/mo
U.S. national average
$4,698/mo

Assisted living costs in Big Prairie, OH, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,686/mo
$4,686/mo

Assisted living costs in Big Prairie, OH, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,590/mo
Studio
$5,769/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,398/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,770/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,700/mo

Senior living costs in Big Prairie 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: Big Prairie, OH
Column state: Ohio
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBig Prairie, OHOhioU.S.
Assisted Living$4,686/mo$4,879/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$4,686/mo$4,887/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living$4,686/mo$3,967/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Big Prairie, OH:$4,686/mo
Ohio:$4,879/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Big Prairie, OH:$4,686/mo
Ohio:$4,887/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Big Prairie, OH:$4,686/mo
Ohio:$3,967/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
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Assisted living costs in Big Prairie, OH, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Big Prairie 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.

Big Prairie, OHOH stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in Big Prairie, OH

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Big Prairie 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
Big Prairie, OH$6,252/mo$5,816/mo+7.5%
Ohio$4,530/mo$4,420/mo+2.5%
National$4,555/mo$4,544/mo+0.2%
Big Prairie, OH
2024 average cost:$6,252/mo
2023 average cost:$5,816/mo
Percent change:+7.5%
Ohio
2024 average cost:$4,530/mo
2023 average cost:$4,420/mo
Percent change:+2.5%
National
2024 average cost:$4,555/mo
2023 average cost:$4,544/mo
Percent change:+0.2%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Big Prairie, OH

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Big Prairie.

What families are saying about assisted living in Big Prairie

Recent reviews for assisted living in Big Prairie

Wedgewood Estates in Mansfield, OH

5.0
I would tell a friend to definitely check it out. That we have been there for a year and are extremely satisfied with everything.

Brookdale Wooster

4.7
The staff really care about the residents. They take extra time to get to know them and make them feel comfortable. They go out of of their way to make sure people feel like they're part of a community rather than just an assisted living facility. Overall the staff has been great. There were ...
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Wayne Manor Assisted Living at Smithville Western Commons in Wooster, OH

5.0
We would recommend this facility, they were absolutely wonderful. The staff members were very caring and we had a great experience here. Their communication was very professional and it was just top notch all around.

Big Prairie review score based on 47 family reviews

9.0
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This proprietary review score is based on 47 reviews of 7 Big Prairie assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Big Prairie 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

Big Prairie review score compared against nearby cities

9.0
Big Prairie, OH7 facilities
9.0
Shreve, OH10 facilities
8.9
Nashville, OH8 facilities

Review subcategories for Big Prairie 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 47 reviews of 7 Big Prairie assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Big Prairie 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.
Big Prairie, OH averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.1
Friendliness
4.5
4.2
Care services
4.2
3.8
Staff
4.5
4.0
Meals & dining
4.2
3.7
Activities
3.9
3.7
Value for cost*
3.9
3.7
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Big Prairie assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Big Prairie assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Big Prairie, 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 Big Prairie 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 Big Prairie that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Big Prairie, OHNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
42.9%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
42.9%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
42.9%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
42.9%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
42.9%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
42.9%
52.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Big Prairie 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 Big Prairie Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Big Prairie, OHNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
42.9%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
42.9%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
42.9%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
28.6%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Big Prairie 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 Big Prairie partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Big Prairie, OHNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
42.9%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42.9%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
42.9%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.9%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
28.6%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Big Prairie 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 Big Prairie communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Big Prairie, OHNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
28.6%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.9%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
42.9%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
28.6%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Big Prairie 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 Big Prairie offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Big Prairie, OHNational
Activity director
Activity director
42.9%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
42.9%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.3%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.9%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.9%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.9%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.9%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.9%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.6%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.9%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
42.9%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
14.3%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
42.9%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.9%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Big Prairie

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Ohio assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Big Prairie protect seniors.
Learn about Ohio assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Danbury Wooster, Danbury Millersburg and Brookdale Wooster are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Big Prairie, Ohio. See full list of communities.
There are 7 assisted living facilities near Big Prairie, Ohio. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Big Prairie, Ohio are Danbury Wooster and The Waterford at Mansfield. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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