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Assisted living costs in Lorain County average about $4,559 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 14 communities in Lorain County. Our detailed directory has 85 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 Lorain Estates Senior Living - a Sinceri Community
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My Dad wasn't too sure about going to an assisted living but he just couldn't live by himself anymore. He has only been there for a month and a half. He's eating better and gets to socialize. He really likes...
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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5 - definitely! All the employees/staff have been great with my mother-in-law. They are in her apartment within minutes when she needs help. The Chef is great and the food they serve the residents is made...
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 North Ridgeville! 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...
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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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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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Wesleyan Meadows is a lovely place to live. Trees and flowers abound between the welcoming patio homes. Our home is comfortable and easy to keep up. All repairs and upkeep are done by the maintenance...
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.
Wesleyan Meadows is a 55 and older active adult community. The community began in 1996 which is situated on 36 acres in a park like setting including walking paths and fishing ponds. It is located near Interstate 90, adjacent to Lorain Community College and across the street from a variety of...
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Moving our grandmother into Wesleyan Village has been an exceptional experience. She’s blind in one eye and has limited vision in the other, so finding a comfortable, supportive place was crucial. [name...
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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Very Good Clean and Personal. Professional and friendly staff safe. More Personable atmosphere not to many people small facility. 6-7 people
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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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.
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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Photo of Elms Retirement Village
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.
Photo of Carriage House Apartments
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.
Photo of Anchor Lodge Retirement Village
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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.
Photo of Lakeview Assisted-Living Ctr
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.

Cost of assisted living in Lorain County, OH

The average cost of senior living in Lorain County is $4,559 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Wakeman, OH with an average of $4,343 per month.

Assisted living costs in Lorain County, OH, vs. nearby counties

Lorain County, OH
$4,559/mo
$4,660/mo
$4,559/mo

Assisted living costs in Lorain County, OH, vs. state and national averages

Lorain County, OH
$4,559/mo
$4,881/mo
U.S. national average
$4,740/mo

Assisted living costs in Lorain County, OH, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,559/mo
$4,636/mo

Assisted living costs in Lorain County, OH, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,845/mo
Studio
$5,045/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,929/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,615/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,755/mo

Senior living costs in Lorain County 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: Lorain County, OH
Column state: Ohio
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLorain County, OHOhioU.S.
Assisted Living$4,559/mo$4,881/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$4,636/mo$4,889/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living$3,384/mo$3,967/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Lorain County, OH:$4,559/mo
Ohio:$4,881/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Lorain County, OH:$4,636/mo
Ohio:$4,889/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Lorain County, OH:$3,384/mo
Ohio:$3,967/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Assisted living costs in Lorain County, OH, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Lorain County 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 Lorain County, OH

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Lorain County 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
Lorain County, OH$5,733/mo$4,795/mo+19.6%
Ohio$5,027/mo$4,717/mo+6.6%
National$5,129/mo$4,834/mo+6.1%
Lorain County, OH
2024 average cost:$5,733/mo
2023 average cost:$4,795/mo
Percent change:+19.6%
Ohio
2024 average cost:$5,027/mo
2023 average cost:$4,717/mo
Percent change:+6.6%
National
2024 average cost:$5,129/mo
2023 average cost:$4,834/mo
Percent change:+6.1%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Lorain County, 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 Lorain County.

What families are saying about assisted living in Lorain County

Recent reviews for assisted living in Lorain County

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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Wesleyan Meadows in Sheffield Village, OH

4.5
Moving to Wesleyan Meadows was the biggest decision we have made in our 63 years of marriage. We lived our home in Elyria but we were finding that the necessary responsibilities were becoming difficult for us. So after a year of looking at retirement centers, small homes, and other options, we ...
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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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Lorain County review score based on 27 family reviews

8.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 27 reviews of 13 Lorain County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Lorain County 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

Lorain County review score compared against nearby cities

8.7
Lorain County, OH13 facilities
8.7
Oberlin, OH15 facilities
9.1
LaGrange, OH23 facilities

Review subcategories for Lorain County 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 27 reviews of 13 Lorain County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Lorain County 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.
Lorain County, OH averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.1
Friendliness
4.3
4.2
Care services
3.9
3.8
Staff
4.5
4.0
Meals & dining
4.2
3.7
Activities
4.4
3.7
Value for cost*
3.9
3.7
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Lorain County assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lorain County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lorain County, 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 Lorain County 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 Lorain County 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
30.8%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
15.4%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
84.6%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
84.6%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
38.5%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
7.7%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
84.6%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
46.2%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
30.8%
52.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Lorain County 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 Lorain County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Lorain County, OHNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
38.5%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
15.4%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
15.4%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
7.7%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Lorain County 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 Lorain County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lorain County, OHNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15.4%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
15.4%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
7.7%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.1%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.7%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Lorain County 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 Lorain County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lorain County, OHNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
15.4%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38.5%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
23.1%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.7%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lorain County 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 Lorain County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lorain County, OHNational
Activity director
Activity director
30.8%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.4%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.4%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38.5%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
30.8%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
38.5%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
23.1%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23.1%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30.8%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30.8%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
30.8%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
15.4%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30.8%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30.8%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Lorain County

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 Lorain County protect seniors.
Learn about Ohio assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Lorain Estates Senior Living - a Sinceri Community, Danbury North Ridgeville and The Abbewood Senior Living Community are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Lorain County, Ohio. See full list of communities.
There are 14 assisted living facilities near Lorain County, Ohio. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Lorain County, Ohio are Arden Courts Parma, A Memory Care Community, Independence Village of Avon Lake and Broadway Creek Senior Living. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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