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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Ontario, OH
If you’re looking for assisted living in Ontario, our local senior living advisors can help you find a safe, welcoming community for you or your loved one. Whether you’re searching for luxury assisted living in Ontario or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Ontario.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Ontario for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 11 assisted living facilities in the Ontario area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Mansfield, Galion and Ashland.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Mansfield, Galion and Ashland.
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55 Floor plans available
9.9
Review score
51 reviews
Spacious and clean locked memory care unit where your loved one is truly safe if they tend to wander. There are activity stations for exploration and ample restrooms for easy access for those with dementia,...
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.
Have a lot of fun and live life to its fullest at The Waterford at Mansfield. Our Independent Living and Assisted Living community in Mansfield, Ohio, offers residents a vibrant lifestyle that encourages health and independence through innovative recreational, educational, health and wellness...
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44 Floor plans available
9.4
Review score
12 reviews
My kids all live in other states. They feel that I am safe and happy here. I often recommend Wedge Wood Estates to my friends
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.
Wedgewood Estates is owned and operated by a local family. Our professional staff are an extended part of our family and our residents and their families are quickly weaved into our wonderful family tapestry. The Manor House which offers personalized assisted living services is for those who are...
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9.8
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95 reviews
We appreciate the care that our family member receives from patient care assistants. It is both compassionate and individualized to his needs. Each person we've met has tried very hard.
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.
Mansfield Place offers high quality senior living services in vibrant Mansifeld, Ohio. Known as 'The Fun Center of Ohio,' Mansfield is the largest city in the mid-Ohio region and has been featured in several blockbuster films including 'The Shawshank Redemption,' 'Air Force One' and 'Tango &...
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5.0
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10 reviews
It's an okay place. If your resident is more active, and likes to go out on group functions, other places may keep them more engaged.We had a hard time getting my loved one to consider assisted living. Then...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Cost of assisted living in Ontario, OH
The average cost of senior living in Ontario is $4,454 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Galion, OH with an average of $3,973 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Ontario, OH vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Ontario, OH vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Ontario vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Ontario, OH by room type
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Average cost of Assisted Living in Ontario over time
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What families are saying about assisted living in Ontario
Recent reviews for assisted living in Ontario
The Waterford at Mansfield
5.0
All 5's. Only comment is the need for more staff. But that seems to be everywhere. Nice facility. Nicer than all others we saw. Apartment is large and kitchen is nicer than all others we looked at. Dining area is very fine dining like. Activities director is great and the on site physical ...
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Ontario Estates Senior Living in Mansfield, OH
3.8
This has been a nice place, with friendly staff, and your loved one will get really good care to certain extent. Your loved one really needs to be more on the independent living side of life, instead of needing assistance. There were a lot of times that we are having to follow up on the care ...
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Wedgewood Estates in Mansfield, OH
4.4
I would tell a friend to definitely check it out. That we have been there for a year and are extremely satisfied with everything.
Ontario review score based on 59 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 59 reviews of 11 Ontario assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Ontario 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
Ontario review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Ontario 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 59 reviews of 11 Ontario assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Ontario 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.Ontario, OH averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.8
4.5
Friendliness
4.8
4.6
Care services
4.8
4.2
Staff
4.8
4.5
Meals & dining
4.4
4.1
Activities
4.4
4.0
Value for cost*
4.3
4.1
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Ontario assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ontario assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ontario, 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 Ontario 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 Ontario that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Ontario, OHNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
36.4%
51.6%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
9.1%
33%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
36.4%
56.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
18.2%
29.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
36.4%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
36.4%
52.9%
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 Ontario 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 Ontario Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ontario, OHNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
36.4%
50.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
9.1%
31.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
27.3%
40.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
9.1%
13.3%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ontario 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 Ontario partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ontario, OHNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
9.1%
26.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36.4%
39.1%
No sugar
No sugar
18.2%
36.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27.3%
34.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.2%
12.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select dining options in Ontario 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 Ontario communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ontario, OHNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
18.2%
30.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
27.3%
41.1%
Room service
Room service
18.2%
34.9%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select programs and activities in Ontario 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 Ontario offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ontario, OHNational
Activity director
Activity director
36.4%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.2%
30.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
9.1%
29.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
36.4%
48.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36.4%
48%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
36.4%
51.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.4%
40.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
9.1%
33.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
18.2%
36.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
18.2%
45.5%
Live performances
Live performances
27.3%
45.8%
Dances
Dances
9.1%
28.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.1%
23.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
27.3%
44.7%
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State regulations for assisted living in Ontario
Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Ohio assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Ontario protect seniors.
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The Waterford at Mansfield, Trustwell Living at Mansfield Place and Wedgewood Estates are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Ontario, Ohio. See full list of communities.
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