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The cost of independent living in Elyria is about $3,023 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 302 options.

Read 5622 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 Cleveland, Medina and Westlake.

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Photo of Brookdale Mentor (Offering HealthPlus)
1212 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.5
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78 reviews
8.5
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78 reviews
5 star
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Everyone is friendly, accommodating and attentive to residents. Building is clean and outside areas are beautiful. My brother likes the food. He is very comfortable!
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.
Care That’s Right for YouLocated in the charming town of Mentor, Ohio, our assisted living and memory are community is a place where you can enjoy a full and rich lifestyle under the safety and security of our on-site care team. Whether you want to focus on improving your health or simply want to...
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Photo of The Inn at Whitewood Village
2222 Photos available
8.5
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25 reviews
8.5
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25 reviews
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All the employees have all been so accommodating and helpful. Very nice rooms that are always clean. Laundry is always done Food looks very good and they always get dessert. A lot of area to walk around....
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.
The Inn at Whitewood Village is an assisted living residence located in the historic town of North Canton, Stark County, Ohio. Home to the original Hoover Vacuum Cleaner company, the town has a spirit of independence and entrepreneurial fervor that has been passed down to everyone to a small...
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Photo of StoryPoint Shaker Heights
5757 Photos available
1212 Floor plans available
8.5
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23 reviews
8.5
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23 reviews
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Facility is very organized and patients driven. Holistic care to the needs of each resident and consistently excels the model they strive for.
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.
Welcome to StoryPoint Shaker Heights! This isn’t just a place to reside — it’s a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them. Our senior living options include assisted living and memory care. Throughout each service level, we strive to make...
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Photo of Vitalia Rockside
1010 Photos available
8.5
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36 reviews
8.5
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36 reviews
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The full-time staff included a few good employees. However, in my experience, agency workers did not seem as invested and often appeared to be there just for the paycheck. Cleanliness was decent overall. I...
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.
Vitalia Senior Residences at Rockside is an Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care community in Seven Hills, Ohio. A life of leisure is what awaits you at VITALIA Active Adult Community® at Rockside. We have villas and apartments available that will meet the needs of whatever your...
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Photo of Vitalia Active Adult Community at Highland Heights
2727 Photos available
8.4
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11 reviews
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They are short staffed currently and things that are promised are not happening timely. The activities are very oriented to women and are not overly enticing. There are definitely ways they could engage...
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 Brookdale Wooster
2020 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
8.2
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25 reviews
8.2
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25 reviews
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Studio apartment size is an adequate space for visitors and belongings. Weekly housekeeping is ok but could be more thorough. Staff has been friendly and helpful. Activities daily help pass the time and are...
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.
Good Times with Good FriendsIf you are looking for a place that lets you embrace a new way of life, look no further. Located in a small neighborhood of Wooster, Ohio, our assisted living and memory care residents experience the best of everything senior living has to offer. From a warm and...
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Photo of Gables of Green
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8.2
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38 reviews
8.2
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My husband, who has Alzheimer's disease, has been at Gables of Green for almost 3 months, and I cannot say enough good about them. The staff, the care, and everything about the place is beyond expectation....
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.
The Gables of Green has been recognized by the state of Ohio, for having a Covid free environment. Here at the Gables, we offer a complete range of assisted living options, including studio floor plans, one bedroom, and two bedrooms units. For the last four years, all of our assisted living...
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Photo of Vitalia Active Adult Community at Mentor
11 Photo available
8.2
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16 reviews
8.2
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People are professional and compassionate. Dining room compares to many quality restaurants. Facility nicely designed and decorated.
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 Prosper at Wickliffe
2020 Photos available
8.0
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24 reviews
8.0
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The nurses in the memory care unit were great. I would recommend them to others who are searching for memory care for their loved one. I am pleasantly surprised at how caring all the nurses were.
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.
Seniors, at Prosper at Wickliffe, enjoy all the benefits of assisted living and memory care in an upscale community that features on-site amenities, a knowledgeable care team, and quick access to neighborhood amenities. Residents can maintain their daily lifestyles with access to 24-hour services...
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Photo of The Ashton at Mayfield Heights
2222 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.0
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25 reviews
8.0
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25 reviews
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The staff is attentive, they have many activities available, the rooms are nice. Happy Hour every day at 4pm is a favorite. The facility is clean and the staff is friendly.
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 North Olmsted SeniorLife Community
44 Photos available
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.
Located in the upscale, welcoming community of North Olmsted, Ohio, Otterbein North Olmsted SeniorLife Community is an assisted living community that provides a wide range of benefits. Located minutes from the mall, hundreds of restaurants, and the MetroParks, our community is the ideal place to...
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Photo of The Inn at Apple Ridge
88 Photos available
8.0
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14 reviews
8.0
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14 reviews
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Was surprised by the add on services cost about [ Amount Removed]. Problem solvers , pleasant staff , No place is perfect but very pleased so far.
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.
The Inn at Apple Ridge is a premier assisted living residence. Each private suite has been designed to offer the optimum in comfort, security and privacy. Personalized services include 24 hour on site resident assistants and licensed nurse, three full meals daily, cable tv, electric, gas &...
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Photo of The Reserve at Brentwood
55 Photos available
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.
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Photo of Village of St. Edward at Fairlawn
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8.0
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8.0
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12 reviews
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My brother has been at the Nursing Care Center at the Village of St. Edward’s at Fairlawn for close to a year now. In the previous four years he had been in five different centers for various amounts of...
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.
Photo of Ashland Village Assisted Living
1313 Photos available
8.0
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9 reviews
8.0
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The staff was very good. The only issue we had was a misunderstanding in terms of what otc treatments were not permitted. Such as cbd gummies that are purchased at Walmart.
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.
Our continuum of care model embraces all lifestyles and levels of care, allowing our residents to enjoy maximum autonomy and independence in the most home-like setting possible.Check us out today and see why we say... there is really something special for everyone at Ashland Village Assisted Living.
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Photo of The Willows at Bellevue
1010 Photos available
8.0
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8.0
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When my grandma started there, she started in the assisted-living she was able to make a lot of friends do some great activities. She loved the outings. She loved the bingo. She loved the food. We actually...
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.
Three of Bellevue, Ohio’s priorities as a city are community, prosperity, and service. At The Willows at Bellevue, we share these ideals. Our warm, welcoming atmosphere provides residents of Bellevue and the surrounding areas a wonderful place to call home, conveniently located on the grounds of...
Photo of Saint Therese at St. Mary of the Woods
88 Photos available
7.9
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19 reviews
7.9
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19 reviews
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The facility is very clean and comfortable with some nice cozy spots on the main floor. It has a beautiful chapel where mass is said 6 days a week. A library with a good assortment of topics. The staff is...
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.
Personalized care in scenic AvonOnce known as a farming town, the city of Avon has transformed into a vibrant and thriving area where the town’s residents can find everything they need. The Lorain County Metro Parks’ Miller Nature Preserve displays prehistoric ferns to exotic orchids in its new...
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Photo of Vitalia Active Adult Community North Royalton
2222 Photos available
7.9
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18 reviews
7.9
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Facility and staff are great. Only issue is that maintenance requests often take longer than I would like. Personally think there should be an additional maintenance person as the two maintenance men, who...
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.
Vitalia North Royalton opened Spring of 2022, in the heart of the community. This is a vivacious environment for seniors looking to thrive in a place with as little or as much care as necessary. Known in Northeast Ohio, for our burgeoning Active Adult Lifestyle, friends and families of Vitalia...
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Photo of Aria at Gates Mills
44 Photos available
7.9
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The staff was amazing with my mom and provided much needed support for dad. Facility was clean and the residents well cared for. Once my mom passed, it was hard to get a refund for the rest of the month she...
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.
Photo of Mount Alverna Village
1515 Photos available
7.7
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24 reviews
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Overall, it's been a pleasant experience, but the only thing they really have to improve on is the quality of their food. We really like that it's Catholic, because religion and having a relationship with...
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.
Mount Alverna Village – Parma, OhioSituated on 24 picturesque acres in Parma, Ohio, Mount Alverna Village offers a welcoming, faith-based senior living community where residents can enjoy an enriching lifestyle with access to the care they need—now and in the future.We provide a full continuum of...
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Photo of The Gardens At Liberty Park
66 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
7.7
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29 reviews
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I can't score the food as I haven't had that. I believe all the others would be a 5. What we like the most about the community is The ease of getting in and out of the facility, friendliness of staff and the...
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.
The Gardens at Liberty Park sits on over five beautiful acres and is conveniently located within 20 minutes of Akron and Cleveland. We provide a tranquil setting, with close proximity to beautiful parks, shopping, and restaurants. Rooms are designed to provide comfort, natural light and...
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Photo of Beachwood Commons by New Perspective
1212 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
7.6
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29 reviews
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The staff is friendly, supportive, and always willing to help. The food is generally good, but it could benefit from a little more variety. At times, meals are not served as hot as they should be, which...
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.
Pull up to Beachwood Commons, and you’ll see a beautiful community accented with dappled stone, majestic pillars, and a cinnamon-hued roof. Venture inside and you’ll find that same warmth in the remarkable care and stellar surroundings. Your comfort and fulfillment are top priorities here. Relax...
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Photo of Forest Hills Place
1010 Photos available
7.5
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The staff seemed attentive, the environment warm as I toured. Now that my Mom is a resident, that still holds true. Very easy to communicate needs and get things done.
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.
Forest Hills Place is a community with big heart, we offer personalized service for seniors needing assisted living and also memory care for those with dementia. We are located in a quiet wooded neighborhood in Cleveland, Ohio just east of Forest Hill Park. Your health and safety is a top...
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Photo of Haven at Lakewood
77 Photos available
7.5
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Have and Lakewood is a great facility. It is expensive, but staff is responsive and top notch. I cannot say enough. And I mean that from the caring and responsive mgmnt/staff right down to the quality of...
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.
Haven at Lakewood is a senior living residence located on tree-lined Marlowe Avenue in the heart of historic, vibrant Lakewood, Ohio. We compassionately serve our residents and their families each day by providing residences that offer the space, privacy, and amenities of home, personalized...
Photo of Ohio Living Rockynol
1010 Photos available
7.5
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My brother [name removed] was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease almost 2years ago now. We (his family) are spread out across the country, but, as the and the one sibling located in his home town, and he...
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.
Ohio Living Rockynol is one of 12 life plan communities owned and operated by Ohio Living, headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. As a life plan community located in the heart of West Akron, Ohio Living Rockynol offers independent living apartments, assisted living, short-term rehabilitation, long-term...

Cost of independent living in Elyria, OH

The average cost of senior living in Elyria is $3,023 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Vermilion, OH with an average of $2,768 per month.

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

Elyria, OH
$3,023/mo
$3,241/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

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

$7,061/mo
Independent Living
$3,023/mo

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

Semi-Private
$2,992/mo
Studio
$3,025/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,227/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,405/mo

Senior living costs in Elyria 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: Elyria, OH
Column state: Ohio
Column national: U.S.
Community typeElyria, OHOhioU.S.
Independent Living$3,023/mo$3,241/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$5,757/mo$5,687/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$7,061/mo$6,894/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Elyria, OH:$3,023/mo
Ohio:$3,241/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Elyria, OH:$5,757/mo
Ohio:$5,687/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Elyria, OH:$7,061/mo
Ohio:$6,894/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Elyria, OH, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Elyria 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
Elyria, OH$2,976/mo$2,893/mo+2.9%
Ohio$2,966/mo$3,007/mo-1.4%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Elyria, OH
2024 average cost:$2,976/mo
2023 average cost:$2,893/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
Ohio
2024 average cost:$2,966/mo
2023 average cost:$3,007/mo
Percent change:-1.4%
National
2024 average cost:$3,416/mo
2023 average cost:$3,319/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Elyria

Recent reviews for independent living in Elyria

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!

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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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.

Elyria independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Elyria independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Elyria, 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 Elyria 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 Elyria 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
39.4%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
41.7%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
37.1%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
39.7%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
21.5%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Elyria 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 Elyria communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
35.4%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
48%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
41.4%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.5%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Elyria 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 Elyria offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
53.3%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35.4%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40.4%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
52.6%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
53.3%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60.3%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
46.7%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.4%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
47.4%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
51.3%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
51.3%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
34.4%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.8%
40.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50.7%
47.6%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Springwood Hudson, Deer Creek Lodge and Broadway Creek Senior Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Elyria, Ohio. See full list of communities.
There are 302 independent living facilities near Elyria, Ohio. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Elyria, Ohio are Springwood Hudson, Broadway Creek Senior Living and Summit Point. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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