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Assisted living costs in Fort Shawnee average about $5,017 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 70 communities in Fort Shawnee. Our detailed directory has 1105 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Kalida, Lima and Wapakoneta.

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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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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, 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.
At Country Inn we believe that senior living should be more than just a place to stay—it should be a place to belong. Located in the peaceful, rural countryside near Latty, Ohio in Paulding County, our campus is a ministry of the adjacent Apostolic Christian Church. It offers both assisted living...
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Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
The Versailles Health Care Center is a beautiful 112-bed skilled nursing facility located in rural Darke County, Ohio. We pride ourselves in having a home-like environment providing 24 hour a day nursing services. We have a secure 25-bed Alzheimer’s Unit with an enclosed courtyard, covered...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
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, 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.
If you're considering a retirement community, we invite you to compare value, comfort, security and amenities.Primrose Retirement Community is not only the best value in Findlay, but the Premier Retirement community, as well!  Our independent & assisted living apartments are more...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: 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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The GlennPark Senior Living community has worked out for our loved one because at the time of our tour they allowed smoking in the rooms, however now they no longer allow smoking for new residents but the...
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.
Hello, My name is Jeremy Otte and I am the Residence Manager at GlennPark. I am so happy that you are taking time to learn about our community. GlennPark is located on the south side of Defiance and it is our pleasure to welcome you with some 'southern hospitality'. When you arrive, notice the...
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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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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.
Located in historic North Baltimore, Briar Hill Health Campus is proud to provide community members with a welcoming place to call home in the Crossroads of the Heartland. Residents who are interested in activities outside our campus can practice their backswing at the Birch Run Golf Club, take a...
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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.
Legacy's Why?To serve others in our community through Love, Compassion, and Outstanding Work Ethic. Directly or indirectly, making a positive impact on you and your loved ones' lives.How does Legacy Provide The Services & Amenities?Serving each other and our residents go hand in hand, we...
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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.
Conveniently located near the Crossroads of America, Greenville, Ohio has been voted as Ohio Magazine's Best Hometown, making it the perfect place for Village Green Health Campus. At Village Green, our residents have ample opportunities to enjoy Greenville's historic charm; whether it's taking a...
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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.
Much like the town of Upper Sandusky, Ohio, Fairhaven is a caring, close-knit community where many residents know one another. Because of our longevity and quality reputation, multiple generations of families live and work here. Our residents and their families appreciate the level of care they...
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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.
We live out our mission every day by delivering personalized care in our facility where residents’ comfort and quality of life always come first. We do our best to make sure that our nutritional services offer attractive menu choices at each meal and that our residents enjoy their dining...
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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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
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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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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Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living
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.
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 like it here. Everyone of the staff works very hard to keep us disease-free and I understand there are other homes who are not. Thank you all!
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 assisted living in Fort Shawnee, OH

The average cost of senior living in Fort Shawnee is $5,017 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Ottawa, OH with an average of $4,650 per month.

Assisted living costs in Fort Shawnee, OH, vs. state and national averages

Fort Shawnee, OH
$5,017/mo
$5,687/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

Assisted living costs in Fort Shawnee, OH, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$5,017/mo
$6,327/mo

Assisted living costs in Fort Shawnee, OH, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,662/mo
Studio
$4,212/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,230/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,453/mo

Senior living costs in Fort Shawnee 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: Fort Shawnee, OH
Column state: Ohio
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFort Shawnee, OHOhioU.S.
Assisted Living$5,017/mo$5,687/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,327/mo$6,894/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$3,113/mo$3,241/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Fort Shawnee, OH:$5,017/mo
Ohio:$5,687/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Fort Shawnee, OH:$6,327/mo
Ohio:$6,894/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Fort Shawnee, OH:$3,113/mo
Ohio:$3,241/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in Fort Shawnee, OH, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Fort Shawnee 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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Assisted living cost trends in Fort Shawnee, OH

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Fort Shawnee 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 average 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
Fort Shawnee, OH$5,287/mo$5,102/mo+3.6%
Ohio$5,046/mo$4,760/mo+6.0%
National$5,190/mo$4,899/mo+5.9%
Fort Shawnee, OH
2024 average cost:$5,287/mo
2023 average cost:$5,102/mo
Percent change:+3.6%
Ohio
2024 average cost:$5,046/mo
2023 average cost:$4,760/mo
Percent change:+6.0%
National
2024 average cost:$5,190/mo
2023 average cost:$4,899/mo
Percent change:+5.9%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Fort Shawnee, 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 Fort Shawnee.

What families are saying about assisted living in Fort Shawnee

Recent reviews for assisted living in Fort Shawnee

Brookdale Greenville

5.0
The staff at Brookdale Greenville are great people, always willing to help in any way that they can. If anything happens to my father, like a fall or he cut himself or if they feel he needs doctors care, they call and explain everything. The facility is very clean and everyone is friendly. The ...
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Otterbein St Marys SeniorLife Community in Saint Marys, OH

5.0
Great place to be. Courtesy of staff, a wide variety of actives beautiful campus. I picked Otterbein because of price and beauty of campus.

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.

Fort Shawnee review score based on 309 family reviews

8.8
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This proprietary review score is based on 309 reviews of 70 Fort Shawnee assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Fort Shawnee 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

Fort Shawnee review score compared against nearby cities

8.8
Fort Shawnee, OH70 facilities
0
Ottawa, OH27 facilities
8.3
Kenton, OH123 facilities

Review subcategories for Fort Shawnee 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 309 reviews of 70 Fort Shawnee assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Fort Shawnee 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.
Fort Shawnee, OH averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
3.4
Friendliness
4.3
3.5
Care services
4.2
3.2
Staff
4.3
3.4
Meals & dining
4.0
3.1
Activities
4.1
3.1
Value for cost*
3.9
3.1
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Fort Shawnee assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fort Shawnee assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fort Shawnee, 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 Fort Shawnee 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 Fort Shawnee that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Fort Shawnee, OHNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
65.7%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
52.9%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.3%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.1%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
67.1%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
38.6%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.7%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
68.6%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
62.9%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Fort Shawnee 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 Fort Shawnee Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Fort Shawnee, OHNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
61.4%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
38.6%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
55.7%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.4%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Fort Shawnee 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 Fort Shawnee partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Fort Shawnee, OHNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
50%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
45.7%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
41.4%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.9%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
24.3%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Fort Shawnee 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 Fort Shawnee communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Fort Shawnee, OHNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
35.7%
32.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
51.4%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
45.7%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
28.6%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fort Shawnee 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 Fort Shawnee offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Fort Shawnee, OHNational
Activity director
Activity director
57.1%
47.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.1%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
34.3%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
52.9%
50.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
57.1%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
67.1%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
41.4%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
41.4%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
54.3%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
55.7%
48%
Dances
Dances
32.9%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
51.4%
47.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Fort Shawnee

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 Fort Shawnee protect seniors.
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Otterbein Cridersville SeniorLife Community, Trustwell Living at Oakley Place and Trustwell Living at Miller Place are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Fort Shawnee, Ohio. See full list of communities.
There are 70 assisted living facilities near Fort Shawnee, Ohio. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Fort Shawnee, Ohio are Trustwell Living at Miller Place, Kessler Estates Senior Living and Trustwell Living at Blanchard Place. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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