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The cost of independent living in Erlin is about $3,088 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 152 options.

Read 1748 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 Fremont, Norwalk and Port Clinton.

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Wesleyan Meadows is a lovely place to live. Trees and flowers abound between the welcoming patio homes. Our home is comfortable and easy to keep up. All repairs and upkeep are done by the maintenance...
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.
Wesleyan Meadows is a 55 and older active adult community. The community began in 1996 which is situated on 36 acres in a park like setting including walking paths and fishing ponds. It is located near Interstate 90, adjacent to Lorain Community College and across the street from a variety of...
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My kids all live in other states. They feel that I am safe and happy here. I often recommend Wedge Wood Estates to my friends
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.
Wedgewood Estates is owned and operated by a local family. Our professional staff are an extended part of our family and our residents and their families are quickly weaved into our wonderful family tapestry. The Manor House which offers personalized assisted living services is for those who are...
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I lived here for about 2 years. Enjoyed my time there. If physically able to return, I would. Maintenance response time was less than 1/2 hour to 2 hours. Never had problems with staff or other residents....
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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Oakleaf has been a way better fit. More attentive and accommodating. Meal times are less stressful. They are better about resolving conflicts.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Oakleaf Village is a full service assisted living senior community located in the vibrant city of Toledo, Ohio. Fully certified by the state of Ohio, our beautifully landscaped village is located only a few miles from Wildwood Preserve Metropark and the Ottawa River. Oakleaf Village is an...
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[name removed] is a hard worker and get her work done. She is very friendly and does extras for her residents she has my room cleaned when I get back from breakfast and it’s nice to have a clean room.
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.
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Moving our grandmother into Wesleyan Village has been an exceptional experience. She’s blind in one eye and has limited vision in the other, so finding a comfortable, supportive place was crucial. [name...
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.
Whatever you're looking for in a retirement community, you'll find it at Wesleyan Village. With more than a century of experience behind us, our 17-acre campus offers beautiful residences, wonderful amenities and exceptional care for all levels of independence.Independent Living: Select from our...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: 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: 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.
For more than 20 years, Bethany Place Retirement Community has provided a home-like environment in a comfortable apartment setting. A ministry of Lutheran Homes Society since 1999, Bethany Place caters to those 60 and over and offers residents an attractive residential setting, yet is...
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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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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: 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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My mother had been a resident in AL for the past 6 years and everyone there met all our expectations and more. My mom has passed recently and now is resting in peace. Thank you everyone there at the Commons...
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.
Designed by an internationally-known Interior Design firm. The Commons of Providence offers a distinctive living environment. Conveniently located between Cleveland and Toledo. The Commons of Providence is situated on 72 peaceful acres overlooking 5 1/2 A. lake. Here, residents can enjoy a...
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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.
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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 Vineyard On Catawba is a beautiful assisted living community located on the shores of Lake Erie in scenic Port Clinton, OH. Offering a gorgeous 57-acre campus of sprawling lawns, lakeside gazebos, and paved walking paths, seniors looking for an idyllic atmosphere perfect for peacefully...
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: 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: 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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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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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.
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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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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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.
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.

Cost of independent living in Erlin, OH

The average cost of senior living in Erlin is $3,088 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Port Clinton, OH with an average of $2,768 per month.

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

Erlin, OH
$3,088/mo
$3,241/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

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

$5,914/mo
Independent Living
$3,088/mo

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

1 Bedroom
$3,248/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,330/mo

Senior living costs in Erlin 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: Erlin, OH
Column state: Ohio
Column national: U.S.
Community typeErlin, OHOhioU.S.
Independent Living$3,088/mo$3,241/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$4,647/mo$5,687/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$5,914/mo$6,894/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Erlin, OH:$3,088/mo
Ohio:$3,241/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Erlin, OH:$4,647/mo
Ohio:$5,687/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Erlin, OH:$5,914/mo
Ohio:$6,894/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Erlin

Recent reviews for independent living in Erlin

Aviva Glendale Assisted Living in Toledo, OH

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

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

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Erlin independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Erlin, 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 Erlin 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 Erlin partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
21.7%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
26.3%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
22.4%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
26.3%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Erlin 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 Erlin communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Erlin, OHNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
17.8%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.9%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
27%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Erlin 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 Erlin offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Erlin, OHNational
Activity director
Activity director
33.6%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20.4%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
32.2%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36.2%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
39.5%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
23.7%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
26.3%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
26.3%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30.3%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
31.6%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
20.4%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
19.1%
40.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30.9%
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The Woodlands of Fremont, Genesis Village and Holiday Alexis Gardens are the top-rated independent living facilities near Erlin, Ohio. See full list of communities.
There are 152 independent living facilities near Erlin, Ohio. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Erlin, Ohio are Genesis Village, Holiday Alexis Gardens and Trustwell Living at Clyde Gardens Place. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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