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My loved one was previously a resident at Trustwell Living at Blanchard Place and it was a great experience. It is a very nice facility and the employees were great. Based on our experience, I would...
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.
Blanchard Place is an assisted living community located in Kenton, Ohio. We are on the east side of town. We are close enough to town for nearby activities yet far enough away to enjoy peaceful countryside living. Our thoughtfully designed community includes both social and safety amenities: ...
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I would recommed, the staff is wonderful and on top of everything. The staff and overall vibe was very welcoming and put us immediately at ease.
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.
DeWolfe Place is an assisted living community located in Marion, Ohio. We are two blocks west of Garfield Park and several entertainment options are nearby. Our beautifully landscaped grounds include a private courtyard that provides the perfect setting for our residents to work in the garden,...
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Mom seems content and enjoys visiting everyone. The help check in with me when I visit, and always share info and ask my opinion. So far I find it easy to work with everyone. And, the other residents are a...
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.
Walnut Crossing is a senior living community located in Marysville, Ohio. We offer exceptional assisted living and memory care services that prioritize hospitality, happiness, and the comfort of our residents. At Walnut Crossing, our award-winning programs are designed with a personalized...
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Heritage of Marysville is a great place for my husband. Great food! Caring staff who are very professional. My husband likes the social hour in the pub, too. Doctor in house twice a week and quick on extra...
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.
It’s where finding your passion meets great care.  If you’re looking for a senior living community where you can redefine your independence, then our Assisted Living and memory care community in Marysville, Ohio, might be the right fit for you. Located next to Greenwood Park, you and your...
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My wife is doing very well since her move, she really likes it there. The bingo is fun and the food is very good. Everything has been just fine, it is all furnished and it is only 5 mins away from my home....
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.
Brookdale Marion is a senior living community offering exceptional and highly personalized assisted living and memory care services in historic Marion, Ohio. Marion is a family-friendly city that features several museums, annual festivals, as well as other fun events happening throughout the...
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My mom had lived here for over a year now and I can't express to you the turn around it has had. [Name removed], Executive Director, is the most amazing person. Him and his staff does an excellent job and...
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.
Carriage Court is a warm, comfortable senior living facility.  It is not a nursing home.  It's retirement living in a small, friendly, family-like setting.  You can come and go as you choose, using your personal transportation or by taking advantage of our scheduled...
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Everybody has been very personal and wonderful to work with and I have built a relationship with the staff I feel as they treat me like family not just a number.
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.
Sarah Moore Community is an assisted living community available to seniors who are looking to call Delaware, OH their home. Those who are looking to live in a city that has a rich history will find that this community is the right place for them. Those who are visiting residents of this community...
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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, Residential Care Home
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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.
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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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.
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I think they do a great job at Kingston Residence of Marion! The staff here is friendly and helpful, and they do a great job looking after the people who live here. The facility is well kept and clean, and...
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.
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I have moved my mom to Bluebird last month. Excellent experience. I live several miles away, did an unexpected visit and was very impressed. The room was very clean, sheets changed and clean, laundry was...
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, 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.
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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, 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.
Monarch Assisted Living is located in the heart of Marysville, OH and is Union County's only continuing care facility. Our Assisted Living was completed in 2020 and offers luxury senior living at an affordable price. Some of our campus features include: one bedroom suites and apartments equipped...
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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.
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, 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.
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.

Cost of assisted living in Essex, OH

The average cost of senior living in Essex is $4,664 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Morral, OH with an average of $4,277 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Essex, OH vs. nearby cities

Essex, OH
$4,664/mo
$4,714/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Essex, OH vs. the state and national average

Essex, OH
$4,664/mo
$4,764/mo
U.S. national average
$4,552/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Essex vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$4,664/mo
$4,664/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Essex, OH by room type

Semi-Private
$4,608/mo
Studio
$4,296/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,901/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,240/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Essex over time

Essex, OHOH stateNational

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Essex, 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 Essex.

What families are saying about assisted living in Essex

Recent reviews for assisted living in Essex

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.

Westbrook Assisted Living and Memory Care in Upper Sandusky, OH

5.0
[name removed] has been so helpful to us in arranging visits with my mom. We appreciate all the staff does to keep the resident here safe. We all look forward to when [name removed] can plan he fun actives again.

DeWolfe Place in Marion, OH

4.8
Our experience has been really good, both before the move and after. I would highly recommend DeWolfe Place to anyone else seeking an assisted living facility for a loved one. We chose DeWolfe because of the family atmosphere, friendly staff, and value for the price.

Essex review score based on 41 family reviews

9.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 41 reviews of 19 Essex assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Essex 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

Essex review score compared against nearby cities

9.4
Essex, OH19 facilities
9.6
Richwood, OH12 facilities
9.6
Green Camp, OH10 facilities

Review subcategories for Essex 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 41 reviews of 19 Essex assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Essex 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.
Essex, OH averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.8
4.5
Friendliness
5.0
4.6
Care services
4.8
4.2
Staff
4.9
4.5
Meals & dining
4.5
4.1
Activities
4.4
4.0
Value for cost*
4.0
4.1
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Essex assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Essex assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Essex, 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 Essex 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 Essex that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Essex, OHNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
42.1%
51.6%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
31.6%
33%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
42.1%
56.2%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
36.8%
29.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
42.1%
47.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
42.1%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Essex 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 Essex Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Essex, OHNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
36.8%
50.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
26.3%
31.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
42.1%
40.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
15.8%
13.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Essex 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 Essex partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Essex, OHNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
36.8%
26.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31.6%
39.2%
No sugar
No sugar
26.3%
36.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
31.6%
34.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
26.3%
12.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Essex 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 Essex communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Essex, OHNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
31.6%
30.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
31.6%
41.2%
Room service
Room service
31.6%
35%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.8%
17.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Essex 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 Essex offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Essex, OHNational
Activity director
Activity director
42.1%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
21.1%
30.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.8%
29.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.1%
49%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.1%
48.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.1%
51.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.1%
40.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.1%
33.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
26.3%
36.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.1%
45.5%
Live performances
Live performances
42.1%
45.9%
Dances
Dances
21.1%
28.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10.5%
23.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
31.6%
44.8%
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State regulations for assisted living in Essex

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 Essex protect seniors.

Learn about Ohio Assisted Living regulations

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Trustwell Living at Blanchard Place, DeWolfe Place and Walnut Crossing are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Essex, Ohio. See full list of communities.

There are 23 assisted living facilities near Essex, Ohio. See the full list.

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