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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Lester, OH
The cost of independent living in Lester is about $3,517 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 15 options. Read 327 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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9.7
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85 reviews
My mom has been been at the community for several years and I am so thankful for the wonderful staff who treats us like family.
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.
Located in a suburb between Akron and Cleveland, Ohio, Broadway Creek Senior Living, a Sinceri Senior Living community, provides family-centered programs and services to residents seeking assisted living and memory care . As a part of Sinceri Senior Living, the community is committed to enriching...
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9.6
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37 reviews
Brookdale South is a great facility I have been happy with our experience. They were very patient with my dad allowing him to settle in. They are very responsive to my concerns. Thanks to a place for mom for...
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.
The Right Balance of Care and FreedomOur assisted living and memory care community in Media, Ohio may be located conveniently near shopping areas, local restaurants and medical offices, but those are hardly the reasons we stand out among the crowd. Between the warm and welcoming environment and...
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9.2
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43 reviews
Overall the experience at Brookdale has been very good. The staff is incredibly friendly and caring. They continue to impress me.
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.
The Right Combination of Care and FreedomIf you want to live in an award-winning assisted living community in Medina, Ohio where you can enjoy a vibrant and comfortable environment, wonderful company and personalized care plans designed to meet your specific needs, look no further. When you move...
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2 reviews
Talk to people, staff should acknowledge you and encourage questions and be helpful. Also talk to residents. I suggest visiting on more than one occasion, if you have the opportunity. I started looking at...
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.
Western Reserve Masonic Community is located Right off I-71 and Route 18, just minutes from Medina’s Public Square sitting and sits on a total of 229 acres. WRMC is the only Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) in Medina County making it the only community that offers a full spectrum of...
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The staff, maintenance, housekeeping, and the office staff are professional and friendly! The facility is like a home setting! The floors are decorated by a designated resident(and they really put their ...
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Welcome home to Westwood Place, your perfect senior living alternative at a great price. Our abundance of community services including social, educational, spiritual and cultural programs will provide you with exceptional experiences every day. Our residents also enjoy spacious...
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43 reviews
It's a new and very open airy facility! Very clean very accommodative to individual needs! The location is very close to the grocery store and the ER. Nurses were very good. They worked very well with me...
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.
Danbury in Brunswick built in 2017 is surrounded by natural beauty for the pleasure of our residents and guests. Stunning views can be seen from everywhere in the community. You can take a walk on the adjacent walking trail to local retail stores and restaurants. We offer resort style independent...
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86 reviews
I would recommend this place to others. The staff genuinely cares about the residents and keeps a close eye on them. We were looking for a place where she could have meals prepared for her and activities,...
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.
Situated on beautiful grounds in a peaceful suburb of Cleveland, you'll love our comfortable facilities while enjoying the conveniences of the nearby city. We're just minutes from shopping, healthcare, dining and colorful local attractions.
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14 reviews
My mom loves to the size of her one bedroom apt. The staff work hard to get to know my mom and always use her name when greeting. The food is delicious and I have eaten with my mom several times. There are...
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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11 reviews
I am very happy with Southwest Commons. We chose this facility because they allowed my mom who has dementia and my dad stay in same room and both could go where ever they wanted to throughout the building....
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.
At SouthWest Commons, you’ll experience a sense of place that brings about feelings of belonging. From the energy of our caring team to the lovely appointments inside and out, the atmosphere will make you feel right at home. Established more than 15 years ago, this community celebrates the...
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The staff is wonderful to work with. If you have any issues, just let them know and they get it taken care of.
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.
Welcome to award-winning Harbor Woods Living, Brunswick's Premier 55 and over, active-adult living community. Nestled in scenic Brunswick, OH, we were built in 2016 and have well-appointed features throughout. Amenities galore, and well thought out floorplans round out this beautiful community....
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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Forest Meadow Villas is a senior housing community nestled in the beautiful town of Medina, Medina County, Ohio. Our lovely community is located near a lake, offering wonderful views. Just moments away from a park, restaurants, and shops, there is always something to do when family comes to...
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, Nursing Homes
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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.
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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The facility is nice and the pricing is lower than in other places. The room sizes were very nice, my husband liked the food but it was brought to rooms due to covid. I would recommend this facility to...
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.
Plum Creek is a single story, locally owned and operated assisted living community nestled in a country setting in Brunswick Hills, Ohio. Plum Creek offers 60 apartments including traditional studios, deluxe studios and L-shaped apartments ranging in size from 300 square feet to 500+ square feet....
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.
Southwick Manor Southwick Manor senior housing is a 55 and over community in Brunswick, Medina County, OH. Brunswick is located just thirty minutes south of Cleveland and beautiful Lake Erie. Brunswick is surrounded by green parks like the Mill Stream Run Reservation and the Hinckley Reservation,...
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Cost of independent living in Lester, OH
The average cost of senior living in Lester is $3,517 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Elyria, OH with an average of $3,238 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Lester, OH vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Lester, OH vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Lester, OH by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Lester
Recent reviews for independent living in Lester
Vitalia Senior Residences of Montrose in Copley, OH
4.9
The food is exceptional and the kitchen staff are accommodating and nice. The amenities that Vitalia offers are beyond any other facility that I toured. The Forenight infared camara in the residents rooms have alerted the staff immediately when my mother has fallen. It's been a game changer and ...
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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!
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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Lester independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lester independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lester, 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 Lester 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 Lester 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
33.3%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
46.7%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
40%
8.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Lester 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 Lester communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
46.7%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
46.7%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
40%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20%
17%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lester 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 Lester offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
53.3%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
46.7%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
46.7%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66.7%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.7%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
53.3%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
53.3%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
53.3%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
53.3%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
46.7%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
53.3%
45.7%
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Westwood Place, Maplewood at Cuyahoga Falls and Summit Point are the top-rated independent living facilities near Lester, Ohio. See full list of communities.
There are 15 independent living facilities near Lester, Ohio. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Lester, Ohio are Maplewood at Cuyahoga Falls, Fairmont of Westlake and Wooster Danbury. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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