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The cost of independent living in Harper is about $4,440 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 258 options. Read 3357 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 Bluebird Retirement Community Marysville
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I have moved my mom to Bluebird last month. Excellent experience. I live several miles away, did an unexpected visit and was very impressed. The room was very clean, sheets changed and clean, laundry was...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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: 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: 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.
We live out our mission every day by delivering personalized care in our facility where residents’ comfort and quality of life always come first. We do our best to make sure that our nutritional services offer attractive menu choices at each meal and that our residents enjoy their dining...
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, Senior Apartments
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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.
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: 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: 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.
Waterford Townhomes is an affordable senior housing community located in the metropolitan city of Lima, Allen County, OH. The community itself, is located nearby local Foundry Park; which includes a lake with relaxing views and beautiful scenery. Lima is in close proximity to the major free-way,...
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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.
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: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of Jeffrey Place Apartments
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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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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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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My aunt enjoys living at this community. She loves the food. The staff are doing a fantastic job taking care of her. They treat her like family. They encourage her to participate in some of the daily...
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.
Hearth & Home at El Camino is located in Springfield, OH amongst famous attractions such as the Westcott House, Little Miami Scenic Trial and the Hartman Rock Garden. Hearth & Home is a Memory Care assisted facility that specializes in Alzheimer's and Dementia Care. From the minute you walk in...
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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.
We know that selecting the right healthcare option to meet your needs is important. That’s why with The Springs of Lima, you’ll find a complete continuum of care and support services so you can select the level of care that most closely matches your needs and preferences. Care and support...
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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.
Photo of Primrose Retirement Community
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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This is independent living, but a retirement home. My mother loved it there and I don't think it was the cleanest place, I know they had mold issues in the ceilings, I could always smell the dampness in...
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: 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.
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We toured Primrose of Marion and were surprised at how beautiful the place is. They have everything my mother would need and the Apartments were larger than other places we looked at. Everyone there was so...
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.

Cost of independent living in Harper, OH

The average cost of senior living in Harper is $4,440 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include La Rue, OH with an average of $3,418 per month.

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

Harper, OH
$4,440/mo

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

Harper, OH
$4,440/mo
$3,977/mo
U.S. national average
$4,161/mo

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

$5,497/mo
Independent Living
$4,440/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,772/mo
Studio
$4,841/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,906/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,122/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,975/mo

Senior living costs in Harper 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: Harper, OH
Column state: Ohio
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHarper, OHOhioU.S.
Independent Living$4,440/mo$3,977/mo$4,161/mo
Assisted Living$5,584/mo$4,888/mo$4,705/mo
Memory Care$5,497/mo$4,896/mo$4,955/mo
Independent Living
Harper, OH:$4,440/mo
Ohio:$3,977/mo
U.S.:$4,161/mo
Assisted Living
Harper, OH:$5,584/mo
Ohio:$4,888/mo
U.S.:$4,705/mo
Memory Care
Harper, OH:$5,497/mo
Ohio:$4,896/mo
U.S.:$4,955/mo
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Independent living costs in Harper, OH, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Harper 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Harper, OH$2,873/mo$2,653/mo+8.3%
Ohio$2,832/mo$2,952/mo-4.0%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Harper, OH
2024 average cost:$2,873/mo
2023 average cost:$2,653/mo
Percent change:+8.3%
Ohio
2024 average cost:$2,832/mo
2023 average cost:$2,952/mo
Percent change:-4.0%
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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 Harper

Recent reviews for independent living in Harper

Otterbein Cridersville SeniorLife Community

5.0
Our experience so far with Otterbein SeniorLife has been 5++. They had availability when we needed it and they made the entire process come together really easily. The meal are very good, they have plenty of choices to pick from. The activities are great - they offer up a really good variety. ...
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Capital City Hospice in Columbus, OH

5.0
We were very fortunate that The Inn was able to arrange for my dad's hospice care with Capital City Hospice while he was there. They were so very helpful and kind and they helped my mother and myself as well as my dad. I would definitely recommend them

Wellington Village in Hilliard, OH

5.0
I liked the amount of space in the apartment and it was close to my sister. And was impressed with the cleanliness of the place and the furnishings in the com spaces. I enjoy the activities and everyone is friendly and have made new friends.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and accommodating staff. Many reviews mention the kindness and helpfulness of the staff at various communities. For example, at Westerwood (Friendship Village Columbus), the staff are described as friendly and accommodating, and at StoryPoint Powell South, they are praised for their readiness to answer questions and ...
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Variety of activities based on residents' interests. Residents find joy in the wide range of activities offered at various communities. At The Polaris Community, for example, they offer activities such as puzzles, painting, and more, while at StoryPoint Powell South, residents participate in parties, special events, and programs.
Communication with families. Families appreciate clear and effective communication with their loved ones and the community staff. At Stone Oak Retirement Community, the staff are commended for their great communication, and at The Polaris Community, the residents hold monthly meetings with the director to discuss concer ...
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New and updated facilities. Several reviews mention the cleanliness and modernity of the facilities at different communities. For instance, at The Polaris Community, the community is brand new and described as very clean and modern, while at Claremont Retirement Village, the carpet at the apartments looks brand new.
Nutritious meals. Nutritious meals and dining experiences are valued by residents at various communities. For example, at The Polaris Community, the meals are praised when the chef is present, but there are inconsistencies when the chef is absent. At Claremont Retirement Village, the food is liked, but there ...
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Assistance with daily tasks. At The Polaris Community, the community offers residents the opportunity to maintain their independence while having assistance with meals. Some communities, such as The Polaris Community, also have home health services available for additional support.
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Harper independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Harper independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Harper, 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 Harper 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 Harper 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
35.7%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
34.9%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
31.1%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
34%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.7%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Harper 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 Harper communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
31.1%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
34.9%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20.9%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Harper 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 Harper offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Harper, OHNational
Activity director
Activity director
44.3%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.4%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.9%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.3%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
51.1%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
54.9%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.3%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36.2%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.2%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
48.1%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
45.1%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
27.7%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.2%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Campbell Place, Kessler Estates Senior Living and Trustwell Living at Blanchard Place are the top-rated independent living facilities near Harper, Ohio. See full list of communities.
There are 258 independent living facilities near Harper, Ohio. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Harper, Ohio are Trustwell Living at Blanchard Place, Trustwell Living at Miller Place and Verena at Hilliard. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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