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The cost of independent living in Highland Heights is about $3,486 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 83 options. Read 807 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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I like it a lot! Everything I asked for moving my mom in, I got. The staff is caring . They call me if my mom needs anything. I call them with questions, concerns and scheduling information. The facility is...
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.
Forest Hills Place is a community with big heart, we offer personalized service for seniors needing assisted living and also memory care for those with dementia. We are located in a quiet wooded neighborhood in Cleveland, Ohio just east of Forest Hill Park. Your health and safety is a top...
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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.
Shaker Gardens Retirement Community offers  a continuum of care based on the level of assistance and services required for our residents. Our community provides a broad range of lifestyle, service and care options including independent living, assisted living and skilled nursing care....
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floor care is becoming scarce. no activities as far as I'm aware of. When my sister first came back in December of 2022 there were nurses and aids running around everywhere but they're very scarce now…1...
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.
Savor the lifestyle at The Woodlands of Shaker Heights, an Assisted Living and Memory Care community in Shaker Heights, Ohio, that offers a bed-and-breakfast-style environment. Our residents are warmhearted, interesting people who enjoy the freedom of Assisted Living — freedom from the worries...
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My experience with Judson Park was AMAZING! I worked with [name removed] who was wonderful. She accommodated us in every possible way. We joined in a lunch one day and then Happy Hour and a dinner on...
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.
Judson Park is a continuing care retirement community owned and operated by Cleveland-based not-for-profit Judson Services, Inc. Judson has been providing senior living services in Northern Ohio since 1906. Judson Park offers independent and assisted living apartments, memory support services,...
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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.
Affordable Senior Apartment Living Under New Ownership Now Owned and Managed By National Church Residences Contact us online at: www.nationalchurchresidences.org/antoichtowers AFFORDABLE SENIOR LIVING - RENTS BASED UPON INCOME HUD SUBSIZED FOR SENIORS One and Two Bedroom Apartments Utilities...
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My loved one, seems to like the food. They keep my loved one, busy and working with the activies. They enjoy the activities. it's a really nice place, and good value for the money. It's a great place. My...
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.
Hamlet Village offers the very best in retirement lifestyles. Our 47- acre campus in the heart of Chagrin Falls offers a wonderful journey through the seasons, contently located near charming village shops and restaurants. With affordable, maintenance — free spacious apartments to choose from,...
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The design of the building. The room sizes and high ceilings. 2 on the food. Started out a 5 though but has gone down hill in the past year.. I would recommend this place. I hope they add more activities for...
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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My loved one is a resident at Saint Luke's Manor. This facility is perfect for her and we are grateful! It's an Independent Senior Living Facility. I would definitely recommend Saint Luke's Manor to others...
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.
Saint Luke's Manor features several different floor plans many with high ceilings and open floor plans. Modern kitchens with dishwashers, and microwaves. Resident controlled heating and cooling. Residents can stay fit by using our state of the art fitness room, and relax in our inviting Community...
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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.
Gates Mills Villa ApartmentsMayfield Heights, OhioFloor Plan1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | $700/Month2 Bedroom, 1 Bath | $800/MonthAmenities and FeaturesBeauty SalonCommunity RoomComputer RoomElevatorFitness CenterLibraryMovie TheaterParkingPet FriendlyUtilities IncludedEqual Housing Opportunity.
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Photo of Euclid Villa Apartments
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: 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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They are the only 5 star place around here, that I know of. They are skilled nursing and rehab, the rehab is like 10 houses big. If you are having an operation, you have to come here. The care and quality of...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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: 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, 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.
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Photo of Cedar Center Apartment
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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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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My wife and I have lived here almost two years now and it is everything we hoped for. We have a thee bedroom ranch and wonderful neighbors. There are lots of activities and we are busier than before we...
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.
Breckenridge VillageThe Breckenridge Village is found in Lake County located conveniently within the historic town of Willoughby, northeast of the state of Ohio. This assisted living community can be easily identified by anyone within Willoughby by its magnificent architecture and park-like...
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.
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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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My sister has been at Van Gorder for almost a year and has had a very good experience. I very much appreciate the helpfulness and kindness of the staff
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.
Van Gorder Manor is a 21,000 square foot mansion on 4 wooded acres in Willoughby. We offer 3 meals per day, medication assistance, personal assistance, laundry, housekeeping and activities at affordable monthly rate. We offer private and shared rooms. Our capacity is 25 which allows us to...
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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.
Located just minutes from the picturesque shores of Lake Erie and all it has to offer. When you're not busy enjoying Willo Vu Apartments' many conveniences, spend your day fishing or simply lounging on the beach. Eastlake's recreational parks and the scenic Chagrin River are both just a stone's...
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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.

Cost of independent living in Highland Heights, OH

The average cost of senior living in Highland Heights is $3,486 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lakeline, OH with an average of $3,391 per month.

Independent living costs in Highland Heights, OH, vs. nearby cities

Highland Heights, OH
$3,486/mo
$3,512/mo

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

Highland Heights, OH
$3,486/mo
$4,018/mo
U.S. national average
$4,211/mo

Independent living costs in Highland Heights, OH, vs. other senior living options

$4,916/mo
Independent Living
$3,486/mo

Independent living costs in Highland Heights, OH, by floor plan type

Studio
$3,035/mo
1 Bedroom
$2,971/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,977/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,103/mo

Senior living costs in Highland Heights 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: Highland Heights, OH
Column state: Ohio
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHighland Heights, OHOhioU.S.
Independent Living$3,486/mo$4,018/mo$4,211/mo
Assisted Living$4,664/mo$4,929/mo$4,752/mo
Memory Care$4,916/mo$4,942/mo$5,014/mo
Independent Living
Highland Heights, OH:$3,486/mo
Ohio:$4,018/mo
U.S.:$4,211/mo
Assisted Living
Highland Heights, OH:$4,664/mo
Ohio:$4,929/mo
U.S.:$4,752/mo
Memory Care
Highland Heights, OH:$4,916/mo
Ohio:$4,942/mo
U.S.:$5,014/mo
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Independent living costs in Highland Heights, OH, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Highland Heights 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
Highland Heights, OH$2,160/mo$2,265/mo-4.6%
Ohio$2,849/mo$2,966/mo-3.9%
National$3,259/mo$3,168/mo+2.9%
Highland Heights, OH
2024 average cost:$2,160/mo
2023 average cost:$2,265/mo
Percent change:-4.6%
Ohio
2024 average cost:$2,849/mo
2023 average cost:$2,966/mo
Percent change:-3.9%
National
2024 average cost:$3,259/mo
2023 average cost:$3,168/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Highland Heights

Recent reviews for independent living in Highland Heights

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!

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.

Cedar Living in Mayfield Heights, OH

4.0
During our loved ones stay they did a really good job keeping our loved one in a pretty good state and were really good about redirecting our loved one when needed. The activities from what we saw seemed to be fine and as far as the care and interaction that was all pretty good. They were ...
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Highland Heights independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Highland Heights independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Highland Heights, 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 Highland Heights 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 Highland Heights 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
42.6%
20.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
48.1%
34.8%
No sugar
No sugar
38.9%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40.7%
33.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Highland Heights 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 Highland Heights communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
31.5%
36.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
48.1%
43.8%
Room service
Room service
44.4%
37.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Highland Heights 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 Highland Heights offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
51.9%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35.2%
28.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
44.4%
33.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46.3%
47.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
51.9%
49.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
63%
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Piano or organ
Piano or organ
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43.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
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Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
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Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
51.9%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
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Dances
Dances
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Fitness center
Fitness center
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Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Governor's Village by StoryPoint Group, Meadow Falls of Richmond and Maple Ridge Senior Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Highland Heights, Ohio. See full list of communities.
There are 83 independent living facilities near Highland Heights, Ohio. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Highland Heights, Ohio are Springwood Hudson, Summit Point and Independence Village of Aurora. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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