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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Melvin, OH

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The cost of independent living in Melvin is about $3,241 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 263 options.

Read 5420 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 Yellow Springs, Wilmington and Blanchester.

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Photo of Forest Creek
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.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of Central Ohio Life Care Center LLC
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.
Photo of Highview Place
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of Oak Pavilion
Provides: Assisted 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.
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.
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
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.
Established in 1899 as a pioneering mission of five Methodist Conferences, Twin Towers combines the unique charm of historic buildings with innovative programs and modern amenities to offer an unparalleled lifestyle for today's seniors. Along with the best of campus amenities, we offer the finest...
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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.
Upside is truly an exclusive opportunity to live independently on your own terms. We offer luxury living options with over 2,500+ apartments in our network across the country alongside a dedicated and experienced personal concierge support system. Upside is a uniquely designed senior...
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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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It's a nice place and it's clean. It is hard to find and keep staff members like all the other care facilities. Food was good and then not so good. Reason can't keep food workers. Portions reduced probably...
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.

Cost of independent living in Melvin, OH

The average cost of senior living in Melvin is $3,241 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bowersville, OH with an average of $2,615 per month.

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

Melvin, OH
$3,241/mo
$3,176/mo
U.S. national average
$3,532/mo

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

Independent Living
$3,241/mo

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

1 Bedroom
$3,490/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,615/mo

Senior living costs in Melvin 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: Melvin, OH
Column state: Ohio
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMelvin, OHOhioU.S.
Independent Living$3,241/mo$3,176/mo$3,532/mo
Assisted Living$5,114/mo$5,793/mo$5,909/mo
Memory Careunavailable$6,922/mo$7,121/mo
Independent Living
Melvin, OH:$3,241/mo
Ohio:$3,176/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
Assisted Living
Melvin, OH:$5,114/mo
Ohio:$5,793/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Memory Care
Melvin, OH:unavailable
Ohio:$6,922/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
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Independent living costs in Melvin, OH, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Melvin 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
Melvin, OH$3,184/mo$3,038/mo+4.8%
Ohio$2,900/mo$2,795/mo+3.8%
National$2,858/mo$2,789/mo+2.5%
Melvin, OH
2024 average cost:$3,184/mo
2023 average cost:$3,038/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
Ohio
2024 average cost:$2,900/mo
2023 average cost:$2,795/mo
Percent change:+3.8%
National
2024 average cost:$2,858/mo
2023 average cost:$2,789/mo
Percent change:+2.5%
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What families are saying about independent living in Melvin

Recent reviews for independent living in Melvin

Eastgate Village in Cincinnati, OH

5.0
We are happy that our mom feels safe, comfortable, and she absolutely loves the facility and staff, thank you Eastgate Village for the peace of mind she has and our family, too!!! We have nothing goos to say about Eastgate Village and would recommend them to anyone facing a similar situation ...
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Wellington Village in Hilliard, OH

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

Trinity at Fairborn

5.0
We moved my loved one here after a negative experience at another memory care community, and they've been better in every way. It is a much more secure facility, and the staff are doing a much better job handling his wandering issues.

Melvin independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Melvin independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Melvin, 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 Melvin 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 Melvin 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
34.6%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
34.6%
35.8%
No sugar
No sugar
29.3%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
34.6%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
19.4%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Melvin 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 Melvin communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Melvin, OHNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.1%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.2%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
37.3%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20.2%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Melvin 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 Melvin offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
46.8%
46.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
52.1%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58.2%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
39.2%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35.4%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40.3%
43.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
48.7%
48.4%
Live performances
Live performances
47.9%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
33.5%
34.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
37.6%
40.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
47.5%
47.7%
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