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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Elk Fork, OH

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The cost of independent living in Elk Fork is about $2,744 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 73 options. Read 496 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: 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.
Seattle Washington has a variety of excellent and pioneering independent living centers, but few rival the eloquent and gorgeous Horizon House Apartments. With 24/7 licensed nursing staff, diabetes management centers, and full-fledged hospice care, there is assistance on multiple levels and in 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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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: 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, Senior Apartments
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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.
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: 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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My mom has been here a little over 8 months. I was compelled to write a review since I saw the previous review from 2014 on here. My mom was not here at that time so I cannot speak to the accuracy of that...
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.
The best time of your life is when you can relax and enjoy the good life you've earned. At The Woodlands at Eastland, you'll find the amenities you need to enjoy life to its fullest while maintaining your independence. We offer single story garden apartments, private screened patios, full...
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My friend moved here and we have heard they liked it. He is no longer at the community, but his wife still is and seems to be very happy with it. They have activities available, which I have heard are good....
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.
Our assisted living programs have become increasingly popular because they combine professional care with homelike surroundings, reasonable cost, attractive private or semiprivate apartments, and well balanced programs of events and activities. We provide both nurses and around-the-clock...
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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 Elk Fork, OH

The average cost of senior living in Elk Fork is $2,744 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Beaver, OH with an average of $2,634 per month.

Independent living costs in Elk Fork, OH, vs. nearby cities

Elk Fork, OH
$2,744/mo
$3,795/mo
$3,795/mo

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

Elk Fork, OH
$2,744/mo
$3,974/mo
U.S. national average
$4,160/mo

Independent living costs in Elk Fork, OH, vs. other senior living options

$3,958/mo
Independent Living
$2,744/mo

Independent living costs in Elk Fork, OH, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,600/mo
Studio
$4,510/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,761/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,690/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,275/mo

Senior living costs in Elk Fork 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: Elk Fork, OH
Column state: Ohio
Column national: U.S.
Community typeElk Fork, OHOhioU.S.
Independent Living$2,744/mo$3,974/mo$4,160/mo
Assisted Living$3,952/mo$4,886/mo$4,703/mo
Memory Care$3,958/mo$4,895/mo$4,954/mo
Independent Living
Elk Fork, OH:$2,744/mo
Ohio:$3,974/mo
U.S.:$4,160/mo
Assisted Living
Elk Fork, OH:$3,952/mo
Ohio:$4,886/mo
U.S.:$4,703/mo
Memory Care
Elk Fork, OH:$3,958/mo
Ohio:$4,895/mo
U.S.:$4,954/mo
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Independent living costs in Elk Fork, OH, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Elk Fork 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
Elk Fork, OH$3,214/mo$2,736/mo+17.5%
Ohio$2,952/mo$2,816/mo+4.8%
National$3,166/mo$3,004/mo+5.4%
Elk Fork, OH
2024 average cost:$3,214/mo
2023 average cost:$2,736/mo
Percent change:+17.5%
Ohio
2024 average cost:$2,952/mo
2023 average cost:$2,816/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
National
2024 average cost:$3,166/mo
2023 average cost:$3,004/mo
Percent change:+5.4%
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What families are saying about independent living in Elk Fork

Recent reviews for independent living in Elk Fork

The Wyngate Senior Living Community (Parkersburg)

5.0
All of the staff no matter their role, were completely genuine in their service and heart for their jobs. They took great care of our mother.

Courtyard at Wheelersburg

4.9
Facility is bright and cheery. Staff go above and beyond. My Mom receives attentive care and she loves living there. She says she feels very safe knowing that someone will help her immediately if necessary. Could not have found a better place locally for her care.

The Wyngate at Circleville

5.0
My experience at Wyngate has been 100% positive. I live in an Independent Senior apartment and love it! The staff is absolutely wonderful. The well maintained property is so lovely, safe, and perfect for this time in my life. Daily community activities, weekly outings and special events are ...
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Elk Fork independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Elk Fork independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Elk Fork, 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 Elk Fork 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 Elk Fork 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
18%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
16.4%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
14.8%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.4%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.2%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Elk Fork 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 Elk Fork communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Elk Fork, OHNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14.8%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
19.7%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
19.7%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
4.9%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Elk Fork 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 Elk Fork offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
24.6%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.5%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.5%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
29.5%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
24.6%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
41%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
13.1%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.8%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
16.4%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
24.6%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
23%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
13.1%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.5%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
23%
46.4%
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StoryPoint Pickerington, Brookdale Lakeview Crossing (Offering HealthPlus) and Woodlands at Amber Park are the top-rated independent living facilities near Elk Fork, Ohio. See full list of communities.
There are 73 independent living facilities near Elk Fork, Ohio. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Elk Fork, Ohio is StoryPoint Pickerington. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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