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The cost of independent living in Fairlawn is about $4,013 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 37 options. Read 954 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 Liberty Residence I
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The staff are wonderful and caring people! They are great to work with and were very patient and supportive as we went through the intake process.
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.
Living at Liberty Residence gives ourresidents every opportunity to keepactive, stay involved and age gracefully.Home Cooked MealsOur chefs plan meals that are similar to recipesthat residents have prepared over the years. Fresh fruits and vegetables accompany every meal.Housekeeping and...
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All 5 stars for Regent of Stow! The place is fabulous and exceeded all expectations that I had. It is a very nice place for your loved ones.
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.
Newly renovated community in the heart of Stow Ohio, Nestled among the parks of Summit Seven spacious studio apartments , Open common areas and affordably priced.
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All 5s honestly! I love how friendly and caring everyone is. The place is super clean, the staff is amazing, and it really feels like a safe, supportive home for my dad. They make everything easier for both...
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.
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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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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.
...Independence, Simplicity and Elegance. The Merriman is nestled on a 5acre historical estate. An idyllic setting including a 1917 mansion set in a beautiful West Akron neighborhood featuring Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing. For those seeking a long or short term living environment, The...
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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, 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: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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 father lives in the Chapel Hill Towers, and he is very happy to be here. The complex is bright, and clean with nice, new appliances. The staff was helpful during move in. They showed us how to use the...
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.
The Chapel Hill Towers senior apartments is a picturesque community offering one, two, and three bedroom apartments for active seniors in Akron, Summit County, Ohio. Akron is a bustling city with no shortage of shopping, dining, and live entertainment options. Visitors flock to Akron every year...
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I think Liberty Residence is typical of most Assisted Living communities. The food was not the greatest. The staff tried to be helpful and friendly. They were under staffed. The room sizes were adequate. It...
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.
Liberty Residence II offers the best in assisted senior living. Our around the clock nursing staff assists residents with medication management, bathing and dressing needs, continence care and much more. Liberty Residence II offers all private studio and one bedroom apartments with kitchenette,...

Cost of independent living in Fairlawn, OH

The average cost of senior living in Fairlawn is $4,013 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Brecksville, OH with an average of $3,561 per month.

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

Fairlawn, OH
$4,013/mo

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

Fairlawn, OH
$4,013/mo
$3,967/mo
U.S. national average
$4,153/mo

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

$4,794/mo
Independent Living
$4,013/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,037/mo
Studio
$4,484/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,390/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,638/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,773/mo

Senior living costs in Fairlawn 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: Fairlawn, OH
Column state: Ohio
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFairlawn, OHOhioU.S.
Independent Living$4,013/mo$3,967/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living$4,697/mo$4,879/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$4,794/mo$4,887/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Fairlawn, OH:$4,013/mo
Ohio:$3,967/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Fairlawn, OH:$4,697/mo
Ohio:$4,879/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Fairlawn, OH:$4,794/mo
Ohio:$4,887/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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Independent living costs in Fairlawn, OH, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Fairlawn 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
Fairlawn, OH$2,788/mo$2,668/mo+4.5%
Ohio$2,832/mo$2,952/mo-4.0%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Fairlawn, OH
2024 average cost:$2,788/mo
2023 average cost:$2,668/mo
Percent change:+4.5%
Ohio
2024 average cost:$2,832/mo
2023 average cost:$2,952/mo
Percent change:-4.0%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Fairlawn

Recent reviews for independent living in Fairlawn

The Inn at Whitewood Village in North Canton, OH

4.3
The people in assisted living are very nice. The residents are always happy to welcome a new resident in, introduce them, and invite them to sit at their table. They're very accepting of any disability a resident might have. There are a lot of activities for them on the assisted living side. ...
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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.

Educators Apartments in Parma Heights, OH

5.0
We moved my mother into her apartment this past week after about a year of research, emails with Marion at A Place for Mom and talking to Janice at Educator's. I cannot have asked for more informative, patient and helpful people. Marion guided me on our search and when we applied to Educator's ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Welcoming and friendly staff. Reviews from Brookdale Montrose (Offering HealthPlus) and StoryPoint Medina praise the staff's friendly and helpful nature, making residents and their families feel at home. The dedication of the staff goes beyond just their jobs, with several residents mentioning the personal connections th ...
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Varied and enjoyable activities. Communities like Cardinal Retirement Village, Summit Point, and StoryPoint Medina offer a range of entertainment options for residents. Activities such as card games, bus trips, and craft sessions create opportunities for socializing and staying engaged.
Well-maintained facilities and cleanliness. Reviews from Danbury Cuyahoga Falls, Summit Point, and Springwood Hudson highlight the importance of cleanliness and maintenance in the community. Residents appreciate the well-kept facilities, from the private rooms to the common areas and outdoor spaces.
Delicious and accommodating meals. Residents at Danbury Cuyahoga Falls, Vitalia Senior Residences of Stow, and Summit Point enjoy the culinary offerings in their communities. Chefs cater to dietary restrictions and individual preferences, ensuring meals are not only tasty but also meet residents' unique needs.
Supportive and caring environment. From Danbury Cuyahoga Falls, Holiday Copley Place, and Liberty Residence I, reviews describe the community as a warm and caring place where residents feel welcomed and looked after. The caregivers go above and beyond to ensure residents' comfort and safety.
Access to transportation services. Residents of Liberty Residence I, StoryPoint Medina, and Western Reserve Masonic Community appreciate the convenience of having transportation services available. This feature not only allows residents to attend appointments but also to explore their surroundings and engage in community ou ...
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Fairlawn independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fairlawn independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fairlawn, 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 Fairlawn 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 Fairlawn 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
55.9%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
55.9%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
47.1%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
47.1%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
32.4%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Fairlawn 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 Fairlawn communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
61.8%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
70.6%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
52.9%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
32.4%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fairlawn 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 Fairlawn offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Fairlawn, OHNational
Activity director
Activity director
73.5%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
58.8%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
73.5%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
70.6%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
79.4%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
64.7%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
55.9%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
67.6%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
70.6%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
70.6%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
50%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
52.9%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
70.6%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Heritage Crossing, Brookdale Montrose (Offering HealthPlus) and Springwood Hudson are the top-rated independent living facilities near Fairlawn, Ohio. See full list of communities.
There are 37 independent living facilities near Fairlawn, Ohio. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Fairlawn, Ohio are Springwood Hudson, Danbury North Canton and StoryPoint Medina. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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