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The cost of independent living in Mc Kay is about $3,645 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 173 options.

Read 2734 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 Wooster, Mansfield and Ashland.

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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: 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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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.
...Independence, Simplicity and Elegance. The Merriman is nestled on a 5acre historical estate. An idyllic setting including a 1917 mansion set in a beautiful West Akron neighborhood featuring Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing. For those seeking a long or short term living environment, The...
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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, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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 North Canton Nursing & Rehab and the Waterford Independent Living, our mission is to enrich the lives of our residents by fostering a warm, welcoming community where older adults can enjoy independence, meaningful connection, and peace of mind. We are dedicated to creating an environment...
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My mother lived in Shurmer Place for three and half years. The staff were caring and responsive. Her apartment was clean and the facility was lovely.
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.
Shurmer Place at Altenheim is a senior living community located in dynamic Strongsville, Ohio. Over a century ago in 1892, our tradition of quality and care began we first opened in Cleveland. Since the beginning, our reputation has been built on providing the highest quality of care within a...
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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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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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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
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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.
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: 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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Photo of The Colonies at Windsor
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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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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
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Friendly staff, clean throughout, great amenities such as activities and hair salon. The exterior of facility is pleasing and the decor is excellent. There is a water fountain, a baby grand piano, and other...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The success of all assisted living communities begins and ends with the satisfaction of residents and their families. Our goal is to create a comfortable and supportive environment where you can live your life the way you choose. By promoting individuality, Crystal Waters’ residents maintain...
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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.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Senior Apartments
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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.
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 father lives in the Chapel Hill Towers, and he is very happy to be here. The complex is bright, and clean with nice, new appliances. The staff was helpful during move in. They showed us how to use the...
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.
The Chapel Hill Towers senior apartments is a picturesque community offering one, two, and three bedroom apartments for active seniors in Akron, Summit County, Ohio. Akron is a bustling city with no shortage of shopping, dining, and live entertainment options. Visitors flock to Akron every year...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Assisted living at Village of the Falls is designedfor senior adults who wish to maintain their independent lifestyle but may need some additional assistance to do so. Village of the Falls offers a wide array of services and amenities. Our on-site resident care team provides care and assistance...
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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.
The Reserve at Lakeview Landing boasts 45 fully-equipped one- and two-bedroom apartment homes designed and built specifically for today's active adult 55 and older. This community includes an elevator-served midrise building amidst single-story cottages with attached garages. If professional...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The success of all assisted living communities begins and ends with the satisfaction of residents and their families. Our goal is to create a comfortable and supportive environment where you can live your life the way you choose. By promoting individuality, Berea Lake Towers’ residents maintain...

Cost of independent living in Mc Kay, OH

The average cost of senior living in Mc Kay is $3,645 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Mansfield, OH with an average of $3,305 per month.

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

Mc Kay, OH
$3,645/mo
$3,241/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

Independent living costs in Mc Kay, OH, vs. other senior living options

$6,938/mo
Independent Living
$3,645/mo

Independent living costs in Mc Kay, OH, by floor plan type

Studio
$3,117/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,667/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,734/mo

Senior living costs in Mc Kay 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: Mc Kay, OH
Column state: Ohio
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMc Kay, OHOhioU.S.
Independent Living$3,645/mo$3,241/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$5,223/mo$5,687/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,938/mo$6,894/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Mc Kay, OH:$3,645/mo
Ohio:$3,241/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Mc Kay, OH:$5,223/mo
Ohio:$5,687/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Mc Kay, OH:$6,938/mo
Ohio:$6,894/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Mc Kay, OH, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Mc Kay 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
Mc Kay, OH$3,031/mo$2,854/mo+6.2%
Ohio$2,900/mo$2,924/mo-0.8%
National$2,855/mo$2,810/mo+1.6%
Mc Kay, OH
2024 average cost:$3,031/mo
2023 average cost:$2,854/mo
Percent change:+6.2%
Ohio
2024 average cost:$2,900/mo
2023 average cost:$2,924/mo
Percent change:-0.8%
National
2024 average cost:$2,855/mo
2023 average cost:$2,810/mo
Percent change:+1.6%
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What families are saying about independent living in Mc Kay

Recent reviews for independent living in Mc Kay

The Inn at University Village in Massillon, OH

5.0
The staff they have at this community are really nice and we could not be happier with them, however mom thinks they could use some more staff. The community is pretty active. Mom is the memory care unit and there are less activities available. She loves the food and the community is nice. ...
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The Woodlands of Liberty in Wadsworth, OH

5.0
What we really like about this community is that my mom has found a place that she enjoys living at, being around people her age and keep busy with fun activities. We would also recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had so far. Everything was great at ...
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Village of St. Edward at Fairlawn

5.0
It is a Christian organization. The residents are treated with care and love. The staff is very authentic, they are caring. They have done a great job with communication during the pandemic. The food is good. They have a varied menu, they have a board out with specials every day for residents. ...
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Mc Kay independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mc Kay independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mc Kay, 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 Mc Kay 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 Mc Kay 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
32.9%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.3%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
31.8%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
32.4%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.8%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Mc Kay 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 Mc Kay communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
29.5%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
41.6%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
32.4%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Mc Kay 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 Mc Kay offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
45.1%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31.8%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
29.5%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.1%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50.9%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
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44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.5%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
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43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.2%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
42.8%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
24.9%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.2%
40.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Danbury Mount Vernon, The Waterford at Mansfield and StoryPoint Granville are the top-rated independent living facilities near Mc Kay, Ohio. See full list of communities.
There are 173 independent living facilities near Mc Kay, Ohio. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Mc Kay, Ohio are Danbury Mount Vernon, The Waterford at Mansfield and StoryPoint Granville. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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