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Assisted living costs in Lorain average about $5,757 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 263 communities in Lorain. Our detailed directory has 5262 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Avon, Parma and Lakewood.

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 Prosper at Wickliffe
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The nurses in the memory care unit were great. I would recommend them to others who are searching for memory care for their loved one. I am pleasantly surprised at how caring all the nurses were.
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.
Seniors, at Prosper at Wickliffe, enjoy all the benefits of assisted living and memory care in an upscale community that features on-site amenities, a knowledgeable care team, and quick access to neighborhood amenities. Residents can maintain their daily lifestyles with access to 24-hour services...
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Photo of The Ashton at Mayfield Heights
2222 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.0
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The staff is attentive, they have many activities available, the rooms are nice. Happy Hour every day at 4pm is a favorite. The facility is clean and the staff is friendly.
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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Photo of The Ganzhorn Suites of Avon
3030 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.0
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After visiting other facilities The Ganzhorn did not have the same feeling of a nursing home/memory care place like the others. Felt comfortable and homelike. Have felt very comfortable having my mom there....
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.
Located on the west side of Cleveland on the same campus as the Cleveland Clinic Avon, The Ganzhorn Suites is a highly specialized memory care assisted living community committed to meeting the evolving needs of residents with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. We understand that...
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Photo of Otterbein North Olmsted SeniorLife Community
44 Photos available
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 the upscale, welcoming community of North Olmsted, Ohio, Otterbein North Olmsted SeniorLife Community is an assisted living community that provides a wide range of benefits. Located minutes from the mall, hundreds of restaurants, and the MetroParks, our community is the ideal place to...
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Photo of The Inn at Apple Ridge
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Was surprised by the add on services cost about [ Amount Removed]. Problem solvers , pleasant staff , No place is perfect but very pleased 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 Inn at Apple Ridge is a premier assisted living residence. Each private suite has been designed to offer the optimum in comfort, security and privacy. Personalized services include 24 hour on site resident assistants and licensed nurse, three full meals daily, cable tv, electric, gas &...
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Photo of The Reserve at Brentwood
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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 Village of St. Edward at Fairlawn
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My brother has been at the Nursing Care Center at the Village of St. Edward’s at Fairlawn for close to a year now. In the previous four years he had been in five different centers for various amounts of...
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.
Photo of Resorts at Daughters of Miriam
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Staff is really great and thee place is so nice look at the pictures, the team really does go above and beyond. i feel very relieved knowing we found a place for my mom bc we have been looking for a long...
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.
Resorts at Daughters of Miriam is a secure, 25-apartment memory care assisted living community dedicated to providing compassionate, personalized care for individuals living with dementia. Our caring team creates a safe, supportive environment where residents can thrive while offering families...
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Photo of The Willows at Bellevue
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When my grandma started there, she started in the assisted-living she was able to make a lot of friends do some great activities. She loved the outings. She loved the bingo. She loved the food. We actually...
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.
Three of Bellevue, Ohio’s priorities as a city are community, prosperity, and service. At The Willows at Bellevue, we share these ideals. Our warm, welcoming atmosphere provides residents of Bellevue and the surrounding areas a wonderful place to call home, conveniently located on the grounds of...
Photo of Ashland Village Assisted Living
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The staff was very good. The only issue we had was a misunderstanding in terms of what otc treatments were not permitted. Such as cbd gummies that are purchased at Walmart.
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.
Our continuum of care model embraces all lifestyles and levels of care, allowing our residents to enjoy maximum autonomy and independence in the most home-like setting possible.Check us out today and see why we say... there is really something special for everyone at Ashland Village Assisted Living.
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Photo of Mulberry Gardens Memory Care
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Overall, we enjoyed the staff with exception of one nurse. The AIDS went out of their way to be helpful for [Name Removed]. The food was excellent and [Name Removed] was very picky about her food with her...
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.
Just outside of Akron, Ohio, Mulberry Gardens Memory Care provides engaging programs and around-the-clock personalized care to residents and families in need of memory care services. The community features garden areas, an outdoor patio, and plenty of cozy sitting areas. Adjacent to Munroe Falls...
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Photo of The Woodlands of Fremont
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33 Floor plans available
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I like the activities real well, and being able to go places with the bus. I also reals enjoy sitting in the courtyard and talking to people.
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 Courtyard at Fremont is the preferred Assisted Living community in Fremont, Ohio. Rutherford House offers residents a caring atmosphere, an active community, and a comfortable life. We would love for you to visit us with your family and loved ones and see for yourself!With the Courtyard at...
Photo of Saint Therese at St. Mary of the Woods
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The facility is very clean and comfortable with some nice cozy spots on the main floor. It has a beautiful chapel where mass is said 6 days a week. A library with a good assortment of topics. The staff is...
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.
Personalized care in scenic AvonOnce known as a farming town, the city of Avon has transformed into a vibrant and thriving area where the town’s residents can find everything they need. The Lorain County Metro Parks’ Miller Nature Preserve displays prehistoric ferns to exotic orchids in its new...
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Photo of Vitalia Active Adult Community North Royalton
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Facility and staff are great. Only issue is that maintenance requests often take longer than I would like. Personally think there should be an additional maintenance person as the two maintenance men, who...
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.
Vitalia North Royalton opened Spring of 2022, in the heart of the community. This is a vivacious environment for seniors looking to thrive in a place with as little or as much care as necessary. Known in Northeast Ohio, for our burgeoning Active Adult Lifestyle, friends and families of Vitalia...
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Photo of Aria at Gates Mills
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The staff was amazing with my mom and provided much needed support for dad. Facility was clean and the residents well cared for. Once my mom passed, it was hard to get a refund for the rest of the month she...
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 Mount Alverna Village
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Overall, it's been a pleasant experience, but the only thing they really have to improve on is the quality of their food. We really like that it's Catholic, because religion and having a relationship with...
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.
Mount Alverna Village – Parma, OhioSituated on 24 picturesque acres in Parma, Ohio, Mount Alverna Village offers a welcoming, faith-based senior living community where residents can enjoy an enriching lifestyle with access to the care they need—now and in the future.We provide a full continuum of...
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Photo of The Gardens At Liberty Park
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44 Floor plans available
7.7
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I can't score the food as I haven't had that. I believe all the others would be a 5. What we like the most about the community is The ease of getting in and out of the facility, friendliness of staff and the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The Gardens at Liberty Park sits on over five beautiful acres and is conveniently located within 20 minutes of Akron and Cleveland. We provide a tranquil setting, with close proximity to beautiful parks, shopping, and restaurants. Rooms are designed to provide comfort, natural light and...
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Photo of Beachwood Commons by New Perspective
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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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Photo of Forest Hills Place
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7.5
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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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Photo of Haven at Lakewood
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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...
Photo of Ohio Living Rockynol
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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...
Photo of Eden Vista of Stow
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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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Photo of Rose Senior Living Avon
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55 Floor plans available
7.3
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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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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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Cost of assisted living in Lorain, OH

The average cost of senior living in Lorain is $5,757 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Vermilion, OH with an average of $4,244 per month.

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

Lorain, OH
$5,757/mo
$5,687/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

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

Assisted Living
$5,757/mo
$7,061/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,452/mo
Studio
$4,619/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,356/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,331/mo

Senior living costs in Lorain 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, OH
Column state: Ohio
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLorain, OHOhioU.S.
Assisted Living$5,757/mo$5,687/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$7,061/mo$6,894/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$3,023/mo$3,241/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Lorain, OH:$5,757/mo
Ohio:$5,687/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Lorain, OH:$7,061/mo
Ohio:$6,894/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Lorain, OH:$3,023/mo
Ohio:$3,241/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in Lorain, OH, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Lorain 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, OH$5,377/mo$5,298/mo+1.5%
Ohio$5,280/mo$5,171/mo+2.1%
National$5,510/mo$5,285/mo+4.2%
Lorain, OH
2024 average cost:$5,377/mo
2023 average cost:$5,298/mo
Percent change:+1.5%
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, OH

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What families are saying about assisted living in Lorain

Recent reviews for assisted living in Lorain

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.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Engaging activities and socializing opportunities. Residents at various communities express their appreciation for the diverse range of activities and social opportunities, such as bingo and movie nights, that help them build friendships and stay engaged. At Independence Village of Avon Lake, residents enjoy game nights and making new friends, ...
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Friendly and caring staff. Many reviews mention the kind and compassionate nature of staff members, who go above and beyond to ensure residents' needs are met and provide excellent care. At Fairmont of Westlake, both the caregivers and administrative team are described as friendly and helpful, while residents of Saint ...
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Great communication and transparency. Families appreciate the clear and effective communication between staff and themselves, allowing them to stay informed and involved in their loved ones' care. At Fairmont of Westlake, the staff sets regular meetings with residents and their families, both in person and virtually, while at Sai ...
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Delicious and accommodating meals. Throughout reviews, the quality of meals and accommodations to dietary needs is a significant factor in residents' overall satisfaction. At Independence Village of Avon Lake, residents look forward to mealtimes every day, while at Fairmont of Westlake, the chef caters to individual preferenc ...
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Beautiful and clean facilities. Residents consistently mention the cleanliness and upkeep of communities, both for the private rooms and common areas. At Saint Therese at St. Mary of the Woods, the dining room and patio are described as spotless and renovated, while at Fairmont of Westlake, the entire facility is kept spot ...
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Welcoming and family like atmosphere. Reviews highlight the warm and welcoming atmosphere at various communities, creating a sense of home for residents. At Fairmont of Westlake, families and residents are treated as an extension of the Fairmont family, while at Lorain Estates Senior Living - a Sinceri Community, the friendly an ...
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Lorain review score based on 1,264 family reviews

8.1
Review score263 facilities1264 reviewsWrite a review
This proprietary review score is based on 1264 reviews of 263 Lorain assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Lorain 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 review score compared against nearby cities

8.1
Lorain, OH263 facilities
8.2
Brunswick, OH187 facilities
8.5
Sandusky, OH19 facilities

Review subcategories for Lorain 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 1,264 reviews of 263 Lorain assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Lorain 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, OH averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.7
3.4
Friendliness
3.8
3.5
Care services
3.4
3.2
Staff
3.6
3.4
Meals & dining
3.3
3.1
Activities
3.5
3.1
Value for cost*
3.3
3.1
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Lorain assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lorain assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lorain, 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 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 that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Lorain, OHNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
63.1%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
53.6%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.7%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.5%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
69.6%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
46%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.4%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
63.1%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
66.2%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Lorain 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 Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Lorain, OHNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
66.9%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
45.6%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
52.5%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
23.2%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Lorain 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 partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lorain, OHNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
47.5%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
48.7%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
43.7%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
49.4%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
28.1%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Lorain 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 communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lorain, OHNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
39.2%
32.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
54.4%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
46.8%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25.5%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lorain 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 offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lorain, OHNational
Activity director
Activity director
60.5%
47.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
43%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
44.1%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60.5%
50.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60.1%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
64.3%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
51.3%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
49%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
52.5%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
57.8%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
57.4%
48%
Dances
Dances
39.2%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
32.3%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
57%
47.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Lorain

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