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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Lorain County, OH

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Assisted living costs in Lorain County average about $5,376 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 284 communities in Lorain County. Our detailed directory has 5828 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Avon, Medina and Parma.

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 Beachwood Commons by New Perspective
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33 Floor plans available
7.6
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29 reviews
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The staff is friendly, supportive, and always willing to help. The food is generally good, but it could benefit from a little more variety. At times, meals are not served as hot as they should be, which...
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.
Pull up to Beachwood Commons, and you’ll see a beautiful community accented with dappled stone, majestic pillars, and a cinnamon-hued roof. Venture inside and you’ll find that same warmth in the remarkable care and stellar surroundings. Your comfort and fulfillment are top priorities here. Relax...
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The staff seemed attentive, the environment warm as I toured. Now that my Mom is a resident, that still holds true. Very easy to communicate needs and get things done.
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.
Forest Hills Place is a community with big heart, we offer personalized service for seniors needing assisted living and also memory care for those with dementia. We are located in a quiet wooded neighborhood in Cleveland, Ohio just east of Forest Hill Park. Your health and safety is a top...
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Have and Lakewood is a great facility. It is expensive, but staff is responsive and top notch. I cannot say enough. And I mean that from the caring and responsive mgmnt/staff right down to the quality of...
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.
Haven at Lakewood is a senior living residence located on tree-lined Marlowe Avenue in the heart of historic, vibrant Lakewood, Ohio. We compassionately serve our residents and their families each day by providing residences that offer the space, privacy, and amenities of home, personalized...
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My brother [name removed] was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease almost 2years ago now. We (his family) are spread out across the country, but, as the and the one sibling located in his home town, and he...
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.
Ohio Living Rockynol is one of 12 life plan communities owned and operated by Ohio Living, headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. As a life plan community located in the heart of West Akron, Ohio Living Rockynol offers independent living apartments, assisted living, short-term rehabilitation, long-term...
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Eden Stow staff are professional and mom has settled in nicely. The staff are friendly and attentive to residents. The only complaint is they don't do enough showers for residents and there slow on changing...
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.
Eden Vista of Stow is a luxurious senior living community offering assisted living and Alzheimer's and dementia care for seniors in the Stow, Ohio area. Stow is just north of Akron in a rural area known for its beautiful scenery and delightful shopping opportunities in downtown Stow and other...
Photo of Brooklyn Pointe Assisted Living and Memory Care
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Polite, inviting, informative, asking questions about what I was looking for and getting a sense of what they could offer to help them settle in easier. Spacious, natural light, clean surroundings. Friendly...
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 a new kind of senior living at Brooklyn Pointe Assisted Living and Memory Care located in beautiful Brooklyn, Ohio. The community opened in November, 2018 with all new, state of the art programming for seniors needing Assisted Living or Memory Care. With a focus on wellness and...
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55 Floor plans available
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99% of the staff (especially the aids), are excellent. I do have issues with one nurse who refuses to communicate well. But the aids more than make up for her lacking professionalism/care. I don’t consider...
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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Photo of Vitalia Senior Residences Westlake
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7.3
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28 reviews
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The value for cost is a borderline 5. Vitalia is a bit pricier than some similar facilities, but also would deal with my mom's gluten allergy when others wouldn't. What we like the most about the community...
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.
Vitalia Senior Residences at Westlake is an Assisted Living and Memory Care community in Westlake, Ohio that also offers the option to move in independently. We have an age in place model and take pride in supporting our residents while also encouraging their independence. Life at Vitalia...
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Photo of Ontario Estates Senior Living
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What we like the most about Ontario Estates Senior Living is that the facility is very nice and accommodating to the residents. I wish they had more employees at times. Yes, we would recommend this community...
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.
Ontario Estates Senior Living, a Sinceri Senior Living community, provides short-term and long-term care services to seniors and families throughout Richland County, Ohio. The warm and welcoming community features outdoor patios, relaxing gardens, and plenty of cozy common spaces — perfect for...
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Photo of Fairmont of Westlake
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The staff is wonderful, The really care about her health and happiness. Yes, we would recommend Fairmont of Westlake to other families based on the experience so far.
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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Photo of The Preserve Senior Living Mentor Ridge
1313 Photos available
7.2
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5 reviews
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5 reviews
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My dad has been there for a year. He seems happy. He seems to be well cared for. He sometimes complains about the food. That is pretty minor as far as I am concerned.
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.
Thank you for exploring The Preserve at Mentor Ridge. Experience around-the-clock care in a lavish setting at Mentor’s premier assisted living community – The Preserve at Mentor Ridge. Nestled into a healthcare community on Mentor’s Newell Creek Preserve, the property provides assisted living...
Photo of The Abbewood Senior Living Community
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22 Floor plans available
3.0
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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...
Photo of Amherst Manor 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 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...
Photo of The Renaissance
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What we like about The Renaissance are the shows that they put on over the holidays and moms ability to play cards with various people every other day .And also the mass that they also have on Sunday
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.
Living life to the fullest Independent Living at Eliza Jennings is an ideal choice for older adults wishing to enjoy a fulfilling lifestyle without the day-to-day worries of managing a typical home. Everything we do is guided by one's preferences and choices, and we are dedicated to promoting...
Photo of Avenue Assisted Living and Parkway Memory Care at Towne Center
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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, 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 The Belvedere of Westlake
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The Belvedere is a hidden gem tucked away from the main roads of Westlake. The Tudor building is quaint and well kept, the grounds are peppered with beautiful flowers that bloom from early Spring to Fall,...
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.
Belvedere Assisted Living* Locally owned and operated near beautiful Crocker Park* Home-like atmosphere with hotel-like amenities * Beautiful English Tudor Estate with award winning landscaped grounds in a safe and secureenvironment* Charming town center, interior porches andbeautiful spaces for...
Photo of Concord Reserve, a CCRC
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The physical building is being renovated and the staff is friendly and attentive and we would recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had so far.
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.
Retirement should look like doing what you want when you want. And Concord Reserve offers exactly that lifestyle.Celebrating 90 years, at our Continuing Care Retirement Community, formerly Lutheran Home, you can indulge in your retirement and the peace of mind that comes with knowing your future...
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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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If you are looking for a perfect, affordable place for Mom, we highly recommend A Place to Call Home Elderly Care. Our Mom has lived in this private assisted living home for well over a year and we are truly...
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.
A Place to Call HomeA Place to Call Home is a senior care home located in the quaint city of Strongsville, Ohio, in Cuyahoga county. Our peaceful community is located on one-hAssisted Living acre of beautiful wooded countryside. The city of Strongsville is a suburb of Cleveland and boasts a...
Photo of Southwest Commons by New Perspective
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PROS: *[name removed] is AMAZING about communication, so helpful, answering/ replying to any email questions we had!!! *The daily medicine distributing staff was very kind, caring, fun & positive while...
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.
At SouthWest Commons, you’ll experience a sense of place that brings about feelings of belonging. From the energy of our caring team to the lovely appointments inside and out, the atmosphere will make you feel right at home. Established more than 15 years ago, this community celebrates the...
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Her only complaint is the food is not that good. My mom loves her apartment. She says the place and staff are great there and we would recommend Westlake Pointe to other families.
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.
Brookdale Gardens at Westlake is a welcoming senior living community nestled in the heart of Westlake. Our spacious one and two-bedroom apartments feature patios, balconies or bay windows overlooking 11 beautiful wooded acres. Here you'll enjoy restaurant-quality meals which can accommodate...
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I am living at Story Point and it fits my needs and the people working here are very caring and respectful and attentive. I would recommend StoryPoint to others who are searching for senior living.
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 StoryPoint Medina West! 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 independent living, assisted living and memory care. Throughout each service level, we...
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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 near Lake Erie on more than 30 acres of beautifully landscaped, wooded grounds, Normandy Care Center is a 150-bed, licensed, full service skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility.There are 50 private rooms with private baths and 50 semi-private rooms that are spacious, tastefully...
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As of late they have hired contract nurses for weekend support. The contract nurses have been quick to send my father to the hospital for treatment/ evaluation when it's questionable if it's warranted. ...
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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This community is clean and I would recommend it. They are able to help by providing my mom with the special diet she needs. They offer daily activities. The staff are friendly and there is good...
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.
East Park Retirement Community is an assisted living community located in Cleveland, OH. This city is home to Playhouse Square Center, the nation's second-largest performing arts center, and is widely known for its rich culture. The Playhouse Square Center hosts music events, speaking...

Cost of assisted living in Lorain County, OH

The average cost of senior living in Lorain County is $5,376 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Vermilion, OH with an average of $4,244 per month.

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

Lorain County, OH
$5,376/mo

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

Lorain County, OH
$5,376/mo
$5,687/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

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

Assisted Living
$5,376/mo
$7,818/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,775/mo
Studio
$3,996/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,187/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$5,376/mo$5,687/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$7,818/mo$6,894/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$3,230/mo$3,241/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Lorain County, OH:$5,376/mo
Ohio:$5,687/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Lorain County, OH:$7,818/mo
Ohio:$6,894/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Lorain County, OH:$3,230/mo
Ohio:$3,241/mo
U.S.:$3,520/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 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
Lorain County, OH$5,464/mo$5,614/mo-2.7%
Ohio$5,280/mo$5,171/mo+2.1%
National$5,510/mo$5,285/mo+4.2%
Lorain County, OH
2024 average cost:$5,464/mo
2023 average cost:$5,614/mo
Percent change:-2.7%
Ohio
2024 average cost:$5,280/mo
2023 average cost:$5,171/mo
Percent change:+2.1%
National
2024 average cost:$5,510/mo
2023 average cost:$5,285/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
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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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Eden Vista Beachwood

4.5
I would recommend this community to others. The care, the staff, and the activities are stand outs to me. The staff are focused on the residents. The food was outstanding according to my loved one.

Hamlet at Chagrin Falls

4.6
The people were very friendly and the activities are awesome. It's also quite beautiful, nestled in the Chagrin Valley, right near the Falls.

Lorain County review score based on 1,383 family reviews

8.2
Review score284 facilities1383 reviewsWrite a review
This proprietary review score is based on 1383 reviews of 284 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

8.2
Lorain County, OH284 facilities
6.6
Medina County, OH135 facilities
8.0
Erie County, OH159 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 1,383 reviews of 284 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
3.8
3.4
Friendliness
3.8
3.5
Care services
3.4
3.2
Staff
3.7
3.4
Meals & dining
3.4
3.1
Activities
3.5
3.1
Value for cost*
3.3
3.1
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

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.
Lorain County, OHNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
62%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
54.6%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.7%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.6%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
69.4%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
45.1%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.4%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
63%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
66.9%
53%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*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
65.8%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
45.8%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
52.8%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
23.6%
13.9%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

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
48.2%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
45.4%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50.7%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
27.8%
19.4%
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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
39.1%
32.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
53.9%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
47.2%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
24.6%
18.5%
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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
60.6%
47.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
43%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
44%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
61.3%
50.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
59.5%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
64.8%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
51.8%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
48.6%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
52.5%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
57.7%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
57%
48%
Dances
Dances
39.1%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
31.7%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
56.3%
47.1%
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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
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