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The cost of independent living in Dodds is about $4,180 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 21 options. Read 443 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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Photo of Traditions of Lebanon
1212 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
9.6
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It is a little pricey. 1. Well staffed - as opposed to short staffed. Mom was at [community removed] at the end of her life. They were short staffed and not as attentive as Lebanon. We had to use Hospice...
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 Otterbein Lebanon SeniorLife Community
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9.2
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44 reviews
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Every staff member we have encountered seems genuinely happy to work there. We have spoken to many residents who have nothing but good things to say about otterbein. [name removed] is very happy in her...
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.
Otterbein Lebanon is located on 1200 acres between Dayton and Cincinnati on SR 741. Enjoy historic downtown Lebanon, famous for its Golden Lamb restaurant and antique shops. Theatre, shopping, sporting events, parks and more are all conveniently located within a 30-minute drive. Otterbein...
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Photo of Optimized Senior Living Lebanon
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8.9
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They don't have time restrictions but they prefer you check in with them if you're staying late. If items go missing they are good to find and return. The director ([name removed]) is the nicest person on...
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.
Photo of One Lincoln Park
1212 Photos available
9.8
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9.8
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What we like the most about the community is that the staff is very caring and attentive. We like the transportation options and the on site health care options. It helped him be in independent living but...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
One Lincoln Park and Lincoln Park Manor offer all levels of care ranging from independent living, assisted and skilled nursing. Our community is comfortably nestled in the heart of Kettering's beautiful Lincoln Park. One Lincoln Park is the perfect blend of elegance, incomparable amenities,...
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Photo of Stoney Ridge Senior Living
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9.3
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My sister is a resident who enjoys the activities especially bingo. Family is often invited to participate in planned activities. Seasonal decorations and games stimulate residents. Nurses prepare her...
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.
On the outskirts of downtown Dayton, residents of Stoney Ridge Senior Living, a Sinceri Senior Living community, are surrounded by all the natural beauty and recreation that Ohio has to offer. The community features cozy common spaces, a sun-filled courtyard, and specialized assisted living and...
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Photo of The Enclave of Springboro
99 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
8.9
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59 reviews
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Definitely a 5. The rep who did all the paperwork and move in stuff was top notch went way above and beyond. The staff were very helpful in our situation. The property was nice. And food was good. My mother...
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.
Located in a charming residential neighborhood near parks, golf courses, shopping and dining, The Enclave of Springboro is a senior living community offering Assisted Living and Memory Care. This vibrant community provides older adults with the benefits of a simplified lifestyle, as well as...
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8.9
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The first thing that I notice was it clean and well maintained. I also felt a family atmosphere. The residents were called by name and interacted with like a family member and not a patient. There are many...
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.
If you're seeking a dynamic senior living community, look no further than Bickford. It's where delicious food made from scratch, ever-present friendly caregivers, and a bustling social calendar come together. But that's not all; our HigherPath senior health model, known nationally for its...
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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.
Hidden Springs Senior Living offers a variety of care services in order to provide for your needs and comfort. Whether you are looking for a long-term or a short-term solution, Hidden Springs Senior Living has the resources that will help you live an independent, purpose-driven life!
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Photo of St. Leonard - CHI Living Communities
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8.0
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The overall experience is a 5 it is great. The grounds and common area are well maintained and we have a housekeeper (private) so our home is a 5. Friendliness is wonderful. We know everyone in the...
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.
St. Leonard is a continuing care retirement community located on 240 picturesque acres in Centerville, Ohio. Centerville is a part of the counties of Montgomery and Greene. Our community is equipped with beautiful walking paths that are lined with blooming trees and gorgeous landscaping. Our...
Photo of Tapestry Senior Living Springboro
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7.5
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Tapestry has been wonderful!! We are so glad we moved her there! Really only good things to say about them. I would rate all categories as a 5! Everyone has been super friendly and nice. The place is always...
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.
AT TAPESTRY SENIOR LIVING SPRINGBORO, IT’S ALL ABOUT YOUAt Tapestry Springboro you’ll enjoy friendly neighbors to share common life experiences and an active community full of choices. In the privacy of your own apartment, which has been conveniently designed for senior living, you can welcome...
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Photo of Spring Hills Middletown
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7.0
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71 reviews
7.0
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71 reviews
5 star
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The director of nursing is always very responsive when I've had questions or brought up concerns and addressed any issues quickly and without excuses. The staff is very friendly and know the patients well...
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.
At Spring Hills Middletown, we are committed to making healthy living the foundation of every aspect of life. From dining that truly satisfies, to fitness that invigorates and motivates, down to the smaller details, such as our use of safe, non-toxic cleaning products in each assisted living...
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9.1
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14 reviews
9.1
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I love it here. Free gourmet coffee. Amenities are electric, internet, cable, animals are ok. Doggie park. included in your rent. Even renter insurance at a small monthly charge. Well worth it. Only have to...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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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9.1
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9.1
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The staff is always very helpful with any questions that come up and work with you to prepare proactively for any potential next steps for future care needs.
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
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.
Quaker Heights Care CommunityQuaker Heights Care Community is an assisted living community located in Waynesville, Warren County, Ohio. Waynesville, which is a village situated at the crossroads of U.S. Route 42 and State Route 73, is widely known for its abundance of antique shops and its annual...
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Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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 Springboro Commons Retirement
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.
Photo of Sherman Glen Retirement Villa
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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 Inn at Renaissance
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.
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.
Photo of Earl J Maag Retirement Cmmnty
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.
Photo of Blue Stream Rehab & Nursing
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.
Nursing and Rehab facility for 50 residents. All insurance accepted. Medicare and Medicaid certified. Extensive Rehab programs.

Cost of independent living in Dodds, OH

The average cost of senior living in Dodds is $4,180 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Kettering, OH with an average of $3,968 per month.

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

Dodds, OH
$4,180/mo
$4,205/mo

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

Dodds, OH
$4,180/mo
$3,967/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

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

$5,108/mo
Independent Living
$4,180/mo

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

Semi-Private
$9,475/mo
Studio
$5,717/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,060/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,396/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,699/mo

Senior living costs in Dodds 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: Dodds, OH
Column state: Ohio
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDodds, OHOhioU.S.
Independent Living$4,180/mo$3,967/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$5,226/mo$4,881/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$5,108/mo$4,889/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Dodds, OH:$4,180/mo
Ohio:$3,967/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Dodds, OH:$5,226/mo
Ohio:$4,881/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Dodds, OH:$5,108/mo
Ohio:$4,889/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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Independent living costs in Dodds, OH, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Dodds 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Dodds, OH$2,402/mo$2,624/mo-8.5%
Ohio$2,895/mo$2,961/mo-2.2%
National$3,246/mo$3,151/mo+3.0%
Dodds, OH
2024 average cost:$2,402/mo
2023 average cost:$2,624/mo
Percent change:-8.5%
Ohio
2024 average cost:$2,895/mo
2023 average cost:$2,961/mo
Percent change:-2.2%
National
2024 average cost:$3,246/mo
2023 average cost:$3,151/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Dodds

Recent reviews for independent living in Dodds

Serene Suites Premier Memory Care and Assisted Living in Cincinnati, OH

3.4
My wife is now the COO so my opinion is biased. She also took care of my mother there for a year and knows what needs improvement. She is actively working to improve everything about the place. Overall, I would say it is better than most places. Certainly better than the ones we toured ...
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Miller Farm Place in Dayton, OH

3.9
The care received is great, I the nurses and staff are wonderful. That is why I decided to take my Dad there. The facility needs to be updated for what the cost is. My experience has definitely been overwhelming, this was a very hard decision for me. I would recommend them.

Villas of Kettering

5.0
I move in by the end of 2019. New year the staff still work on that day to help me with the curtain I live there more than 3 years I love this place. I move out last year because I went to visit my family and have to stay long for a year .I am going back to leave there again when they ...
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Dodds independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dodds independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dodds, 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 Dodds 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 Dodds partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dodds, OHNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
35%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
15%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
15%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
25%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Dodds 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 Dodds communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dodds, OHNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
30%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
35%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
30%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dodds 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 Dodds offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dodds, OHNational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
40%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
45%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
35%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40%
46.4%
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Traditions of Lebanon, Otterbein Lebanon SeniorLife Community and Optimized Senior Living Lebanon are the top-rated independent living facilities near Dodds, Ohio. See full list of communities.
There are 21 independent living facilities near Dodds, Ohio. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Dodds, Ohio are 10 Wilmington Place, Deerfield Springs Retirement Resort and Ohio Living Cape May. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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