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The cost of independent living in Bellefontaine is about $4,315 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 294 options. Read 4231 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.

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My aunt enjoys living at this community. She loves the food. The staff are doing a fantastic job taking care of her. They treat her like family. They encourage her to participate in some of the daily...
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.
Hearth & Home at El Camino is located in Springfield, OH amongst famous attractions such as the Westcott House, Little Miami Scenic Trial and the Hartman Rock Garden. Hearth & Home is a Memory Care assisted facility that specializes in Alzheimer's and Dementia Care. From the minute you walk in...
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Absolute perfect place for my mother. I can't praise the staff enough. They are awesome. I have done many unannounced visits and have found the home to always look and smell clean. I have joined my mother...
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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The food was wonderful, Administration was very welcoming, contact the Administrator and go dine with the residents to experience the facility first hand, it's a small facility with few amenities but its...
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.
Hearth and Home at Harding is a warm and inviting assisted living community located in the quaint town of Springfield, Ohio. Located in southwestern Ohio, Springfield has been named as an 'All American City' by Newsweek and has a rich cultural history. Home to Buck Creek Scenic Trailhead and...
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: 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.
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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.
Waterford Townhomes is an affordable senior housing community located in the metropolitan city of Lima, Allen County, OH. The community itself, is located nearby local Foundry Park; which includes a lake with relaxing views and beautiful scenery. Lima is in close proximity to the major free-way,...
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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: 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: 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.
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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: 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: 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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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: 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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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.
We know that selecting the right healthcare option to meet your needs is important. That’s why with The Springs of Lima, you’ll find a complete continuum of care and support services so you can select the level of care that most closely matches your needs and preferences. Care and support...
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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.
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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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: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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, 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.
Our Assisted Living Community is a place you can call home with complete confidence that any medical and personal assistance needs will be met. The independence and dignity of each resident will be respected at all times by our professional and caring staff. Unlike the clinical atmosphere of a...
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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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This is independent living, but a retirement home. My mother loved it there and I don't think it was the cleanest place, I know they had mold issues in the ceilings, I could always smell the dampness in...
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.

Cost of independent living in Bellefontaine, OH

The average cost of senior living in Bellefontaine is $4,315 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include West Mansfield, OH with an average of $3,601 per month.

Independent living costs in Bellefontaine, OH, vs. nearby cities

Bellefontaine, OH
$4,315/mo
$3,647/mo

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

Bellefontaine, OH
$4,315/mo
$3,977/mo
U.S. national average
$4,161/mo

Independent living costs in Bellefontaine, OH, vs. other senior living options

$5,419/mo
Independent Living
$4,315/mo

Independent living costs in Bellefontaine, OH, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,847/mo
Studio
$4,895/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,900/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,278/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,712/mo

Senior living costs in Bellefontaine 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: Bellefontaine, OH
Column state: Ohio
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBellefontaine, OHOhioU.S.
Independent Living$4,315/mo$3,977/mo$4,161/mo
Assisted Living$5,482/mo$4,888/mo$4,705/mo
Memory Care$5,419/mo$4,896/mo$4,955/mo
Independent Living
Bellefontaine, OH:$4,315/mo
Ohio:$3,977/mo
U.S.:$4,161/mo
Assisted Living
Bellefontaine, OH:$5,482/mo
Ohio:$4,888/mo
U.S.:$4,705/mo
Memory Care
Bellefontaine, OH:$5,419/mo
Ohio:$4,896/mo
U.S.:$4,955/mo
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Independent living costs in Bellefontaine, OH, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Bellefontaine have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Bellefontaine, OH$2,925/mo$2,800/mo+4.5%
Ohio$2,832/mo$2,952/mo-4.0%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Bellefontaine, OH
2024 average cost:$2,925/mo
2023 average cost:$2,800/mo
Percent change:+4.5%
Ohio
2024 average cost:$2,832/mo
2023 average cost:$2,952/mo
Percent change:-4.0%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Bellefontaine

Recent reviews for independent living in Bellefontaine

Otterbein Cridersville SeniorLife Community

5.0
Our experience so far with Otterbein SeniorLife has been 5++. They had availability when we needed it and they made the entire process come together really easily. The meal are very good, they have plenty of choices to pick from. The activities are great - they offer up a really good variety. ...
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Capital City Hospice in Columbus, OH

5.0
We were very fortunate that The Inn was able to arrange for my dad's hospice care with Capital City Hospice while he was there. They were so very helpful and kind and they helped my mother and myself as well as my dad. I would definitely recommend them

Wellington Village in Hilliard, OH

5.0
I liked the amount of space in the apartment and it was close to my sister. And was impressed with the cleanliness of the place and the furnishings in the com spaces. I enjoy the activities and everyone is friendly and have made new friends.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and helpful staff. Several reviews praise the kindness and attentiveness of the staff at various communities, including StoryPoint Grove City, StoryPoint Powell South, and Brookdale Kettering (Offering HealthPlus). Residents and their families express appreciation for the long-term relationships that have de ...
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Variety of activities and entertainment. Activities are a popular feature among residents and their families, with communities like Stone Oak Retirement Community, StoryPoint Powell South, and Brookdale Kettering (Offering HealthPlus) offering a range of options from movie nights and live entertainment to gardening classes and ca ...
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Cleanliness and maintenance. Cleanliness and upkeep are important factors for many residents and their families, with several reviews mentioning the attention to detail in communities such as Brookdale Kettering (Offering HealthPlus), StoryPoint Powell South, and 10 Wilmington Place in regards to housekeeping, common ...
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Welcoming and inclusive atmosphere. Reviews highlight the friendly and inviting atmosphere at several communities, including StoryPoint Grove City, StoryPoint Powell South, and Brookdale Kettering (Offering HealthPlus), where residents have made new friends and felt welcomed from the beginning.
Flexible meal plans and good food quality. Several residents and their families comment on the quality and variety of meal options at communities like StoryPoint Grove City, StoryPoint Powell South, and Brookdale Kettering (Offering HealthPlus), with many noting that individual dietary restrictions and preferences are accommodated. ...
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Strong communication between staff and families. Frequent and open communication between staff and families is valued by several reviewers, with communities like StoryPoint Powell South, StoryPoint Grove City, and The Estates at Knightsbridge mentioned for their responsiveness and attentiveness to families' concerns and questions.
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Bellefontaine independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bellefontaine independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bellefontaine, 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 Bellefontaine 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 Bellefontaine 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
35.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
34.9%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
30.9%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.5%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.6%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Bellefontaine 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 Bellefontaine communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
30.1%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
39.4%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
34.6%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
19.3%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bellefontaine 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 Bellefontaine offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
44.2%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.7%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.6%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.6%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50.2%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40.9%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35.3%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.1%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
47.2%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
45.7%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
26.8%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.5%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
43.1%
46.4%
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Campbell Place, Trustwell Living at Oakley Place and Kessler Estates Senior Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Bellefontaine, Ohio. See full list of communities.
There are 294 independent living facilities near Bellefontaine, Ohio. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Bellefontaine, Ohio are Trustwell Living at Oakley Place, Trustwell Living at Blanchard Place and 10 Wilmington Place. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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