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The cost of independent living in Amherst Heights is about $3,141 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 318 options.

Read 5274 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance. You may also consider nearby communities such as North Canton, Wooster and Akron.

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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Glenellen Senior Living Community strives to meet each resident’s individual needs by providing the highest quality of retirement lifestyle and services in a premier retirement community. Assisted living at Glenellen is designed for senior adults who wish to maintain their independent...
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Welcome to Fairview Village, where sophisticated amenities, unmatched comfort, and convenient location combine to provide a worry-free lifestyle.At Fairview Village there’s a choice of nine spacious floor plans including studios and one, two, or three bedrooms. Each suite features a modern...
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Once a modern, luxury hotel, Warner House has been transformed into housing for the elderly and disabled. Offering comfortable, private apartments with a great view, conveniently located in the central business district of Warren, Ohio. Each apartments is fully equipped with emergency pull cords,...
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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They are the only 5 star place around here, that I know of. They are skilled nursing and rehab, the rehab is like 10 houses big. If you are having an operation, you have to come here. The care and quality of...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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.
St. Augustine TowersSt Augustine Towers in Cleveland Ohio is located conveniently so that our residents can be close to family and have a great independent lifestyle dedicated just for them. Our goal is that our senior residents have a great life with a relaxing atmosphere every day.Our...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Presenting mid-rise living at its finest. Linden House West blends style and comfort to create the home you have been waiting for. Lovely studio, one- and two-bedroom suites feature several convenient floor plans to fit your lifestyle. Ample closet space and luxurious amenities are a few of the...
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
THE BEST VALUE IN ROCKY RIVER! The Presidential offers over sized suites, beautifully manicured grounds, a superior maintenance staff and caring management. You can walk to shopping and just around the corner are the Metropark systems. The Presidential allows you the convenience and relaxation of...
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Provides: Independent Living
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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 White Oak Manor
Provides: Assisted 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.
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.
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Kirby Manor is 55+ senior only independent living. We offer free underground attached garage parking and all electric utilities, meaning no expensive gas heating bill in the cold winters! Kirby Manor is nationally owned and operated by National Church Residences, based out of Columbus Ohio, and...
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Gates Mills Villa ApartmentsMayfield Heights, OhioFloor Plan1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | $700/Month2 Bedroom, 1 Bath | $800/MonthAmenities and FeaturesBeauty SalonCommunity RoomComputer RoomElevatorFitness CenterLibraryMovie TheaterParkingPet FriendlyUtilities IncludedEqual Housing Opportunity.
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
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I do not know what else that they can improve on. They are just welcoming and they spend time with the elderly, and make sure they are comfortable. The neighbors introduce themselves. It is just a wonderful...
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Westerly Apartments is a senior housing community for active senior housing in Lakewood, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. Lakewood is located on the coast of Lake Erie and is just a short drive away from Cleveland. Enjoy all of the comforts of suburban living, while still keeping all the excitement of the...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Upside is truly an exclusive opportunity to live independently on your own terms. We offer luxury living options with over 2,500+ apartments in our network across the country alongside a dedicated and experienced personal concierge support system. Upside is a uniquely designed senior...
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.

Cost of independent living in Amherst Heights, OH

The average cost of senior living in Amherst Heights is $3,141 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Akron, OH with an average of $3,040 per month.

Independent living costs in Amherst Heights, OH, vs. state and national averages

Amherst Heights, OH
$3,141/mo
$3,241/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

Independent living costs in Amherst Heights, OH, vs. other senior living options

$6,877/mo
Independent Living
$3,141/mo

Independent living costs in Amherst Heights, OH, by floor plan type

Studio
$2,695/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,191/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,233/mo

Senior living costs in Amherst Heights 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: Amherst Heights, OH
Column state: Ohio
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAmherst Heights, OHOhioU.S.
Independent Living$3,141/mo$3,241/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$5,326/mo$5,687/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,877/mo$6,894/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Amherst Heights, OH:$3,141/mo
Ohio:$3,241/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Amherst Heights, OH:$5,326/mo
Ohio:$5,687/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Amherst Heights, OH:$6,877/mo
Ohio:$6,894/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Amherst Heights, OH, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Amherst Heights 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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Independent living cost trends in Amherst Heights, OH

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Amherst Heights 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
Amherst Heights, OH$3,005/mo$2,887/mo+4.1%
Ohio$2,945/mo$3,034/mo-2.9%
National$3,338/mo$3,198/mo+4.4%
Amherst Heights, OH
2024 average cost:$3,005/mo
2023 average cost:$2,887/mo
Percent change:+4.1%
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2024 average cost:$2,945/mo
2023 average cost:$3,034/mo
Percent change:-2.9%
National
2024 average cost:$3,338/mo
2023 average cost:$3,198/mo
Percent change:+4.4%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Amherst Heights

Recent reviews for independent living in Amherst Heights

The Inn at University Village in Massillon, OH

5.0
The staff they have at this community are really nice and we could not be happier with them, however mom thinks they could use some more staff. The community is pretty active. Mom is the memory care unit and there are less activities available. She loves the food and the community is nice. ...
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Westerly Apartments in Lakewood, OH

4.7
The Westerly has many resources and a community spirit. Maintenance items are addressed professionally and efficiently. I really like my walk in shower with grab bars!

Vitalia Active Adult Community at Solon

4.7
Very friendly staff. Very helpful and compassionate. They need more help in the kitchen. Sometimes there is only 1 chef at dinner.

Amherst Heights independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Amherst Heights independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Amherst Heights, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Amherst Heights independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Amherst Heights partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
39%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
39.3%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
36.5%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.4%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
17.6%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Amherst Heights independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Amherst Heights communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
31.4%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
36.8%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.9%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Amherst Heights independent 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 independent living communities in Amherst Heights offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Amherst Heights, OHNational
Activity director
Activity director
50.3%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
34.3%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
38.1%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51.3%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50.6%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
56.9%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40.3%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
43.4%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
49.4%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
48.7%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
32.7%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30.8%
40.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
47.8%
47.6%
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