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The cost of independent living in Lorain County is about $3,230 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 309 options.

Read 5795 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. You may also consider nearby communities such as Medina, Westlake and Lakewood.

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Photo of Heritage Crossing
1010 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
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All 5 so far. Staff cares more than the past 3 SNF/AL facilities we experienced. Activities are excellent and residents are encouraged to participate rather than spend time in rooms. Staff to resident ratio...
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.
Heritage Crossing is a senior living community located in Akron, Ohio, that offers assisted living and memory care services. We understand that each resident has unique needs and preferences, so we work with them and their family members to customize the level of care needed to ensure their...
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I recently visited my uncle, and he's been doing well here. He seems happy and comfortable, and that's really what matters to us. Whenever I stop by, he's doing well and doesn't have anything bad to say. The...
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.
The Winfield at Richmond Heights is a community whose ultimate mission is to provide quality senior housing with a wide array of services at an affordable price point. Our goal is to improve quality of life for the seniors we serve, with their emotional and physical health as top priorities. We...
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Living at Hudson Meadows has made my life so much easier! Almost all of the household chores are done for us. One of the best things for me is not having to figure out what's for dinner every day -- or any...
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.
Hudson Meadows, the luxurious Resort Lifestyle Community, is Now Open! Hudson Meadows offers all of the comforts and conveniences of modern-day living that allow you to enjoy your retirement.Hudson Meadows offers luxurious apartment homes in a safe community setting. Satisfaction is guaranteed,...
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The staff has welcomed my dad as part of the family. They are positive and caring. His apartment is spacious and the decor is nice. Plenty of storage areas and closets. Nice refrigerator and small microwave.
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.
Mulberry Gardens Assisted Living in beautiful Munroe Falls, Ohio, combines the care seniors need, the convenience they value, and the independence they cherish.Mulberry Gardens Assisted Living is beautifully designed with spacious common areas to enjoy with family and friends. Our elegant dining...
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Communication from management is often unclear and slow when issues come up. For example, I complained about the Wi-Fi, and while they said they understood the problem, nothing ever improved. The Wi-Fi...
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.
VITALIA® has the means to provide residents with a wide variety of things to learn, participate in, and enjoy. From an inviting restaurant to ample entertainment spaces, our senior community campus allows for exposure to new things regularly while still visiting favorites that you know and...
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I arrived here about a month ago, and I am very pleased with the location, size of my apartment, food service, house-keeping, administrative, nursing, and maintenance. I do feel safe and love the welcoming...
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.
VITALIA® Active Adult Community in Solon, Ohio focuses on dignity, respect, and quality of life. We strive to be a place that seniors can call their home for life. Our apartments were crafted and meticulously designed with seniors in mind. Whether a resident of our independent living, assisted...
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The nurses and physical therapy staff will are very friendly and efficient. They have my brother on a good schedule checking his sugar and administration of meds. The cleaning gal ( can't remember her name)...
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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The Normandy staff is the best. They know all of our names, always greet us with a smile. The maintenance crew is so helpful and friendly and willing to help. The housekeeping team does a wonderful job, also...
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.
All New Assisted Living coming 2018 ! One bedrooms and studios Secured Memory Care
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The facility is very clean and safe - the staff are wonderful. The apartment came with a stove and refrigerator and the size of a one and two bed rooms are very big.
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Hilltop Village is a unique community, located on 17 acres with all of the apartments on one level. Each apartment includes not only a full kitchen, but also a screened in patio and a private attic storage area. Hilltop Village apartments also ALLOW PETS. Hilltop Village residents place a...
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It's a good experience. I didn't know what to expect but I have met good friends. Staff is friendly and helpful. Living arrangement are comfortable. Food is good. Kitchen staff is very friendly. It has been...
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.
Finding the right senior living community means finding a place where your loved one can feel comfortable, supported, and at home, while giving you confidence in the care available each day. At Danbury Brunswick, assisted living and memory care options offer personalized support in a welcoming...
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Photo of Meadow Falls of Bath
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I have been very happy with the care my father receives here. Whenever I visit, the staff always accommodates me. The community is also clean and welcoming. Its comforating to see my dad well-cared 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.
Quality Care Designed for YouWouldn’t it be nice to redefine what it means to be independent? When you decide to move into our assisted living and memory care community, you have the opportunity to do just that. We handle the burdens of everything from cooking and cleaning to maintaining the...
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My only complaint, if you can call it that, is maintenance. Getting someone to come over to the condo/apartment to fix things is difficult. Yes, I would recommend The Chapel Hill community to other families.
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.
At Chapel Hill Senior Living Community, our beautiful country campus is surrounded by nature. When you look out the windows you’ll see hills, trees and a pretty pond, yet you’re still just a short drive from charming and historic downtown Canal Fulton, Ohio. Our Life Plan Community offers options...
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My mom has been staying here, and overall, we've had a really good experience. There are times when there's almost no staff, but I see their hard work. They are always doing their best. They've always been...
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.
Do What You LoveThanks to our wonderful assisted living and memory care community, you are officially off the hook for things like cooking, cleaning and maintaining a house. You never have to pick up another skillet or load of laundry—unless you really want to, of course. We’re here to handle all...
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Photo of Rose Senior Living at Beachwood
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Rose Senior living offers updated living space with a courteous and supportive care staff. My mom is a meticulous person and staff members have established a formable relationship with her. My Mom also enjoy...
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.
Now open! Rose Senior Living Beachwood is a new community featuring upscale senior apartments and serving those who are looking for Independent Living, Assisted Living or Memory Care in Beachwood, Ohio. Our purpose is to offer residents a rich and full lifestyle, where they’ll only have to think...
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Photo of Heritage Villas
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It is a home-like setting, cozy and comfortable. The staff takes the time to get to know what their residents respond to; how to get their attention to engage them to take their meals and medications. They...
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.
Heritage Villas on Pittsburg Ave is a cornerstone of senior care in Stark County. Established in 1994 and rejuvenated by the Danbury Senior Living group in 2017, the 8 private villas on the campus are more welcoming to seniors today as they ever have been.Heritage Villas are snuggled in a...
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It's a smaller place so my parents have become close with residents and staff. Huge turn around though. And recently the started only giving one choice per meal instead of two
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 offer a home like setting and cheerful smiles from our professional staff who greet you everyday. Our caring staff offers the assistance you need while respecting your independence. Our peaceful setting, restaurant style dining experience, activities and beautiful setting combine to create a...
Photo of Hamlet at Chagrin Falls
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Hamlet is a dream. We met [name removed]. She was super nice. We saw one apartment place. It was pretty good when we walked into that next one it was absolutely perfect. We have a place in Michigan, it has a...
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.
Discover the welcoming, supportive senior lifestyle you’ve been looking for — surrounded by the picturesque views and natural splendor of the Chagrin Valley on a 47-acre campus. With recent renovations, advanced safety precautions and enhanced amenities, our community has a renewed, refreshed...
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They are doing a lot of maintenance and cosmetic updates since acquiring it in May 2026. I haven't eaten there but Mom says it's better than the last place. Mom doesn't participate in the activities but all...
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.
If you think there’s not much going on in a senior living community, you’ve never been to Bloom at Rocky River. Imagine your loved one enjoying delicious, scratch-made meals, having a friendly caregiver always nearby, and a calendar chock-full of social activities. Our family of caregivers will...
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Photo of Salida Woods by New Perspective
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I am very pleased to have my mother living at Salida Woods. The care she is receiving is wonderful. The staff is very response to my mom as well as to me. She is on a one bedroom apartment which I think is...
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.
Placing its focus on happiness, Salida Woods is the place to be for exceptional care, spacious living areas, meaningful activities, and good eats. As soon as you’re settled, you’ll want to rise early for a taste of the experienced culinary team’s loaded omelet and brioche French Toast, not to...
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Outstanding, however, we're not qualified for the level of hospice care needed. Outstanding for functional people with minimal care.
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.
Maplewood at Cuyahoga Falls is a beautiful assisted living residence located in Cuyahoga Falls, Summit County, Ohio, just north of Akron. It provides both assisted living and memory care to area seniors. Maplewood is found just south of Cuyahoga Valley National Forest, the only national park in...
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I like the apartments because they are very roomy and have a patio. Also the food seems to be pretty good. The only issue I have is the Wi-Fi that's supposed to be included but it's not working properly. My...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Gates Mills Club is an active senior living community located at 6759 Mayfield Heights, OH, providing independent and assisted living seniors with the environment to enjoy and active, engaging and dynamic lifestyle. GMC has been in Mayfield Hts. for 40 years, with complete updated amenities in...
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My ratings as 4 for activities is that they don't appear to promote or take the residents out of the building much. Compared to what I had expected. As for Value - seems like comparable to others... so not...
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.
Choices for aging well Eliza Jennings is a nonprofit organization that offers a range of services for today's older adults. Whether you are seeking independent living in a secure community setting, searching for just the right assisted living environment, care in your own home, require...
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What we like the most about Brethren Care Village is that they are friendly and easy to get around. Yes, we would recommend this community to other families based on the experience so far.
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.
Brethren Care Village located in the city of Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio provides seniors with assisted living residence. This community offers a peaceful place for individuals to call home. Visitors of this area will enjoy checking out the city's parks and golf courses. Brethren Care Village...
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I would give a 5 to all but #4 bc my the patients weren't showered or changed often enough, my mom got outside once& into someone else's bed. However I would definitely contact A Place For Mom again if we...
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.
At Portland Place, we provide thoughtful, compassionate care in a warm, lively senior living community. We develop individual care plans to meet the needs of each resident, and a full-time registered nurse is available 24 hours a day to provide clinical oversight and coordination of care. We...
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The Mayflower manor is good, clean, affordable and in downtown so a lot to do around. But I wish there were enough in house activities to keep the residents occupied especially the ones who cannot go out due...
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.

Cost of independent living in Lorain County, OH

The average cost of senior living in Lorain County is $3,230 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Vermilion, OH with an average of $2,768 per month.

Independent living costs in Lorain County, OH, vs. nearby counties

Lorain County, OH
$3,230/mo

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

Lorain County, OH
$3,230/mo
$3,241/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

Independent living costs in Lorain County, OH, vs. other senior living options

$7,818/mo
Independent Living
$3,230/mo

Independent living costs in Lorain County, OH, by floor plan type

Studio
$2,917/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,342/mo

Senior living costs in Lorain County 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: Lorain County, OH
Column state: Ohio
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLorain County, OHOhioU.S.
Independent Living$3,230/mo$3,241/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$5,376/mo$5,687/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$7,818/mo$6,894/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Lorain County, OH:$3,230/mo
Ohio:$3,241/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Lorain County, OH:$5,376/mo
Ohio:$5,687/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Lorain County, OH:$7,818/mo
Ohio:$6,894/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Lorain County, OH, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Lorain County 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.

Lorain County, OHOH stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Lorain County, OH

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Lorain County 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 average 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
Lorain County, OH$2,894/mo$3,076/mo-5.9%
Ohio$2,966/mo$3,006/mo-1.3%
National$3,359/mo$3,243/mo+3.6%
Lorain County, OH
2024 average cost:$2,894/mo
2023 average cost:$3,076/mo
Percent change:-5.9%
Ohio
2024 average cost:$2,966/mo
2023 average cost:$3,006/mo
Percent change:-1.3%
National
2024 average cost:$3,359/mo
2023 average cost:$3,243/mo
Percent change:+3.6%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Lorain County

Recent reviews for independent living in Lorain County

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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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.

Lorain County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lorain County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lorain County, 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 Lorain County 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 Lorain County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lorain County, OHNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
39.5%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
41.4%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
37.2%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40.8%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
21.4%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Lorain County 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 Lorain County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lorain County, OHNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
35.3%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
47.6%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
40.8%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.5%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lorain County 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 Lorain County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lorain County, OHNational
Activity director
Activity director
53.1%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35.3%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40.1%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
52.8%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
52.4%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
59.9%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
46.6%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.1%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
46.9%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50.8%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
50.5%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
34%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
40.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
49.8%
47.6%
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