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The cost of independent living in Colby is about $3,314 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 175 options. Read 1848 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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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: 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: 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
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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 think they do a great job at Kingston Residence of Marion! The staff here is friendly and helpful, and they do a great job looking after the people who live here. The facility is well kept and clean, and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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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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...
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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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My sister is doing well here at this community. She has adjusted well to it, and I'am satisfied. They have a lovely staff here, she is in good hands. The community looks great, they keep the community and...
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.
Oakleaf Village is a full service assisted living senior community located in the vibrant city of Toledo, Ohio. Fully certified by the state of Ohio, our beautifully landscaped village is located only a few miles from Wildwood Preserve Metropark and the Ottawa River. Oakleaf Village is an...
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.
Wellington house was designed for those who want to work, play or relax in a distinctive community that compliments their success. Here you'll make living a more comfortable and carefree experience. Enjoy beautiful grounds, elegant interiors and a management team that cares about you.
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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.
Family owned by the Reidy family since 1966, Avon Oaks has served Avon and the surrounding communities for over 45 years.Avon Oaks Caring Community is located on a 22-acre health care campus of beautifully landscaped courtyards and gardens, in a natural wooded setting. Avon Oaks provides skilled...
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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.
The Residenz at Sylvania is a senior living community in Toledo, Ohio, designed specifically to meet the needs of residents aged 55 or older. Our facilities are situated on a large, beautiful property which gives our homes a safe, serene and restful atmosphere. We feature a variety of homes in...
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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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We toured Primrose of Marion and were surprised at how beautiful the place is. They have everything my mother would need and the Apartments were larger than other places we looked at. Everyone there was so...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.

Cost of independent living in Colby, OH

The average cost of senior living in Colby is $3,314 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Port Clinton, OH with an average of $2,826 per month.

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

Colby, OH
$3,314/mo
$2,912/mo

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

Colby, OH
$3,314/mo
$4,008/mo
U.S. national average
$4,181/mo

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

$4,200/mo
Independent Living
$3,314/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,889/mo
Studio
$4,784/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,615/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,916/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,748/mo

Senior living costs in Colby 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: Colby, OH
Column state: Ohio
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Community typeColby, OHOhioU.S.
Independent Living$3,314/mo$4,008/mo$4,181/mo
Assisted Living$4,155/mo$4,924/mo$4,723/mo
Memory Care$4,200/mo$4,935/mo$4,979/mo
Independent Living
Colby, OH:$3,314/mo
Ohio:$4,008/mo
U.S.:$4,181/mo
Assisted Living
Colby, OH:$4,155/mo
Ohio:$4,924/mo
U.S.:$4,723/mo
Memory Care
Colby, OH:$4,200/mo
Ohio:$4,935/mo
U.S.:$4,979/mo
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Independent living costs in Colby, OH, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Colby 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Colby, OH$2,646/mo$3,153/mo-16.1%
Ohio$2,849/mo$2,955/mo-3.6%
National$3,257/mo$3,166/mo+2.9%
Colby, OH
2024 average cost:$2,646/mo
2023 average cost:$3,153/mo
Percent change:-16.1%
Ohio
2024 average cost:$2,849/mo
2023 average cost:$2,955/mo
Percent change:-3.6%
National
2024 average cost:$3,257/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Colby

Recent reviews for independent living in Colby

Aviva Glendale Assisted Living in Toledo, OH

3.8
My mother really liked it here for the time she stayed which was about 4 months. But I don't think she realized she didn't need to be in an assisted living facility from that point on. It was great for her when she got out of the hospital but not necessary for her to continue living there. All ...
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Wesleyan Meadows in Sheffield Village, OH

4.5
Moving to Wesleyan Meadows was the biggest decision we have made in our 63 years of marriage. We lived our home in Elyria but we were finding that the necessary responsibilities were becoming difficult for us. So after a year of looking at retirement centers, small homes, and other options, we ...
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Colby independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Colby independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Colby, 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 Colby 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 Colby 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
21.5%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25.8%
34.5%
No sugar
No sugar
22.7%
31%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
26.4%
33.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.1%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Colby 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 Colby communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
19%
36.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
29.4%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
27.6%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.3%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Colby 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 Colby offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
34.4%
45.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.3%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.5%
33.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
32.5%
47.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36.2%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
39.3%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
27.6%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.2%
38.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27%
41.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
31.3%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
31.9%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
20.2%
33.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
19%
39.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Trustwell Living at Clyde Gardens Place, Brookdale Findlay and The Waterford at Mansfield are the top-rated independent living facilities near Colby, Ohio. See full list of communities.
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The best independent living facilities near you in Colby, Ohio are The Waterford at Mansfield, Genesis Village and The Waterford at Levis Commons. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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