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The cost of independent living in Fernwood is about $2,482 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 10 options. Read 13 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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Carriage House Assisted Living is a very nice, well kept facility. Its small with only 14 rooms which leads to more of a homey feel. The aids are all fairly new and all very nice. The LPN is the absolute...
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.
Some assisted living communities tout their facilities as “resort style living.” At Carriage House, we prefer a warm, comfortable, familiar, secure atmosphere.When the time comes to choose an assisted living community, why not choose one that looks and feels like home? Carriage House is home to...
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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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They have continued some activities including bingo. They have a really great food program that you can sign up for called primetime that provides frozen meals during covid and even delivers some groceries...
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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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: 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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We chose The Wyngate because of the location and it is by a hospital which is nice. Her room size is on the smaller side, but it is adequate for what she needs. Overall, I would recommend them.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Our assisted living programs have become increasingly popular because they combine professional care with homelike surroundings, reasonable cost, attractive private or semiprivate apartments, and well balanced programs of events and activities. We provide both nurses and around-the-clock...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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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Cost of independent living in Fernwood, OH

The average cost of senior living in Fernwood is $2,482 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include New Athens, OH with an average of $2,232 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Fernwood, OH vs. nearby cities

Fernwood, OH
$2,482/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Fernwood, OH vs. the state and national average

Fernwood, OH
$2,482/mo
$3,930/mo
U.S. national average
$4,149/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Fernwood vs. other types of senior living

$3,180/mo
Independent Living
$2,482/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Fernwood, OH by room type

Studio
$3,893/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,157/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,721/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Fernwood

Recent reviews for independent living in Fernwood

Elmhurst in Wheeling, WV

5.0
Everybody here is wonderful and they were great to my loved one. The food was good and they had plenty to do for the residents. My loved one just really needed to come back home. However, if we needed them again we would go here.

Carriage House Assisted Living in Steubenville, OH

5.0
They were able to assist my loved one during the last days of their life. The staff were very helpful for the family and to our loved one. I would recommend them to others for their loved ones.

The Wyngate Senior Living Community (Weirton)

5.0
The care at this community is great in all ways. The community is clean and the food is outstanding in all ways. My mom and dad are happy here. My mom is very happy with the activities and she is very active with the other residents. We would recommend this community to other families for care ...
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Fernwood independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fernwood independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fernwood, 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 Fernwood 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 Fernwood partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Fernwood, OHNational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
11.1%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
11.1%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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32.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fernwood 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 Fernwood offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.4%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
11.1%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
53.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
11.1%
42.2%
Live performances
Live performances
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Carriage House Assisted Living, Elmhurst and Carriage Inn are the top-rated independent living facilities near Fernwood, Ohio. See full list of communities.

There are 10 independent living facilities near Fernwood, Ohio. See the full list.

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