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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Erie County, OH

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The cost of independent living in Erie County is about $2,874 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 178 options.

Read 2229 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 Vermilion, Amherst and Oberlin.

Erie County Independent Living Facilities | 2229 Reviews

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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.
Ridgewood Senior Villas invites you to live life on your own terms! Our choice location is perfectly situated within the pleasures of tranquil, country living; yet we’re only minutes away from major thoroughfares for easy access to life outside your home. Our first-rate design and great amenities...
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I do not know what else that they can improve on. They are just welcoming and they spend time with the elderly, and make sure they are comfortable. The neighbors introduce themselves. It is just a wonderful...
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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.
Westerly Apartments is a senior housing community for active senior housing in Lakewood, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. Lakewood is located on the coast of Lake Erie and is just a short drive away from Cleveland. Enjoy all of the comforts of suburban living, while still keeping all the excitement of the...
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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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Orchard Park is a nice place. The activities director is wonderful. Although my loved one doesn't participate, he keeps asking and trying to engage them. If your loved one would participate in activities,...
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.
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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: Memory Care, Independent Living
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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Kirby Manor is 55+ senior only independent living. We offer free underground attached garage parking and all electric utilities, meaning no expensive gas heating bill in the cold winters! Kirby Manor is nationally owned and operated by National Church Residences, based out of Columbus Ohio, and...
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My Mother lives in the Educator. She is very happy with her life on a daily basis. Lots of friendly people everywhere and many activities to keep her social and moving. Her apartment is a corner one...
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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.
A new and affordable living community for seniors. Enjoy this brand new renovation in senior living. This senior community is situated in the heart of Parma Heights, offering every essential a senior is looking for in finding a home. Our exceptional location is minutes away from Parmatown Mall,...
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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.
Independence Place 2 is an independent living community with bright one and two bedroom suites. Each home is comfortable and welcoming. Our residents lead day to day lives, which is why we have so many activities. Our lovely landscaped grounds create a serene and peaceful feel, while...
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The apartments are MUCH nicer than others in this area. The balcony's are long and have great views. Most of my neighbors are super nice. The only problems I encountered were leaking from upstairs...
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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.
A beautiful 55+ community conveniently located just across the street from Hummingbird Pointe. With the shared conveniences of the Hummingbird Shuttle Bus and fitness classes, this community also boasts a full calendar of resident events and social gatherings. Life has never been so peaceful,...
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
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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.
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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 RegencyThe Regency Apartments are senior apartments for seniors is located in Parma, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, which is listed as the third safest city in all of the United States. Southwest of Cleveland, the towers of The Regency are situated on a beautiful property complete with a co-op...
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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.
St. Augustine TowersSt Augustine Towers in Cleveland Ohio is located conveniently so that our residents can be close to family and have a great independent lifestyle dedicated just for them. Our goal is that our senior residents have a great life with a relaxing atmosphere every day.Our...
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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.
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[name removed] and his staff accepted my father as COVID was spreading locally and no other facility would accept him. My dad wasn’t there long before he passed, but while he was there, he was treated well....
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.
New Beginnings Rest Home is conveniently located in beautiful down town Leamington. Locally owned and operated by the Abraham family, we have been proudly serving residents of Windsor-Essex/Chatham-Kent County for over 5 years. From our family to yours, we hope to see you soon! The Abrahams
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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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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I like it here. Everyone of the staff works very hard to keep us disease-free and I understand there are other homes who are not. Thank you all!
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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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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.
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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: 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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.

Cost of independent living in Erie County, OH

The average cost of senior living in Erie County is $2,874 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Huron, OH with an average of $2,768 per month.

Independent living costs in Erie County, OH, vs. nearby counties

Erie County, OH
$2,874/mo

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

Erie County, OH
$2,874/mo
$3,241/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

Independent living costs in Erie County, OH, vs. other senior living options

$7,044/mo
Independent Living
$2,874/mo

Independent living costs in Erie County, OH, by floor plan type

Studio
$3,574/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,111/mo

Senior living costs in Erie County 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: Erie County, OH
Column state: Ohio
Column national: U.S.
Community typeErie County, OHOhioU.S.
Independent Living$2,874/mo$3,241/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$4,437/mo$5,687/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$7,044/mo$6,894/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Erie County, OH:$2,874/mo
Ohio:$3,241/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Erie County, OH:$4,437/mo
Ohio:$5,687/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Erie County, OH:$7,044/mo
Ohio:$6,894/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Erie County, OH, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Erie County 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
Erie County, OH$2,904/mo$3,067/mo-5.3%
Ohio$2,862/mo$2,823/mo+1.4%
National$2,950/mo$2,904/mo+1.6%
Erie County, OH
2024 average cost:$2,904/mo
2023 average cost:$3,067/mo
Percent change:-5.3%
Ohio
2024 average cost:$2,862/mo
2023 average cost:$2,823/mo
Percent change:+1.4%
National
2024 average cost:$2,950/mo
2023 average cost:$2,904/mo
Percent change:+1.6%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Erie County

Recent reviews for independent living in Erie County

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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Lakeside Assisted Living at the Normandy in Rocky River, OH

4.7
My dad always speaks to the quality of the food and availability. My dad never did activities before and does them now. Enjoys himself and recreating with friends. I picked this facility because of the great incentive - fee off per month for 1st 5 months and the fact services are not tiered and ...
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Erie County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Erie County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Erie County, 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 Erie County 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 Erie County 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
28.7%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
29.2%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
25.3%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
32%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
17.4%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Erie County 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 Erie County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Erie County, OHNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
24.2%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.6%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
29.8%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Erie County 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 Erie County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
41.6%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.1%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.6%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41.6%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
48.3%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.4%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
32.6%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.7%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.6%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
37.6%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
21.3%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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40.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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