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The cost of independent living in Ontario is about $3,305 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 155 options.

Read 2112 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 Mansfield, Ashland and Galion.

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[name removed] is top-notch in communication! it's obvious she cares about resident needs, life purpose, and ability to transition as changes occur in one's life. Inniswood is beautiful, comfortable, great...
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.
Inniswood Village is a new senior community in Westerville that’s designed for life. Residents enjoy a maintenance-free lifestyle in attractive rental apartments next to the serene beauty of Inniswood Metro Gardens. The heart of Inniswood Village is its Town Center, offering many of the...
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I would recommend Paramount Senior Living to those who are looking. the memory care unit is not in the same building, but the dining room is communal. so some memory care residents get to come over and eat...
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.
Paramount Senior Living at Westerville is a high quality senior living community located in the Columbus suburb of Westerville, Ohio. The town of Westerville is a special place to call home and features beautiful outdoor areas as well learning opportunities for people of all ages, including an...
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My mother-in-law is very content at The Abbewood. She thinks the staff is very nice and they take care of her needs. The fact that there is a salon to get her hair done , makes her very happy , because it's...
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.
Located in Elyria, Ohio, The AbbeWood is a dynamic retirement community that offers the comforts of home with the luxuries of resort-style living.Offering both independent living and assisted living options, The AbbeWood is dedicated to providing outstanding service to each resident while...
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Dad and Mom moved into Worthington Christian Village from their long-time home in Worthington. WCV quickly became their new home. They had a spacious two room third floor apartment with a kitchen so Dad...
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.
Known since 1985 for its commitment to a caring, high-quality living environment providing comfort and security for senior adults, Worthington Christian Village is more than just a place to live. The warm, friendly atmosphere and caring residents, volunteers, and staff help a person to feel at...
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My mother has been at KAG for 2 1/2 years and is now transitioning to the assisted living level. She has had a great experience. They really take good care of you there. I hope to go there myself when I get...
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.
Kendal at Granville, a not for profit life plan community, is affiliated with The Kendal Corporation, a nationally recognized leader in housing and services for the aging. Kendal at Granville opened in 2005 and is located one mile from the charming Village of Granville also home to Denison...
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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 are wonderful and caring people! They are great to work with and were very patient and supportive as we went through the intake process.
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.
Living at Liberty Residence gives ourresidents every opportunity to keepactive, stay involved and age gracefully.Home Cooked MealsOur chefs plan meals that are similar to recipesthat residents have prepared over the years. Fresh fruits and vegetables accompany every meal.Housekeeping and...
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The staff are nice and they clean the apartment well weekly. The place itself is always clean and nice. Food is good but not much variety or flavor. They have plenty of activities available, and my dad has...
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.
A most distinguished senior living community Welcome to The Village, a distinctive and gracious senior living residence. We are nestled in the charming community of Westerville on the northeast outskirts of Columbus, Ohio. This historic village features a beautifully restored “uptown,” many...
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I lived here for about 2 years. Enjoyed my time there. If physically able to return, I would. Maintenance response time was less than 1/2 hour to 2 hours. Never had problems with staff or other residents....
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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Moving our grandmother into Wesleyan Village has been an exceptional experience. She’s blind in one eye and has limited vision in the other, so finding a comfortable, supportive place was crucial. [name...
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.
Whatever you're looking for in a retirement community, you'll find it at Wesleyan Village. With more than a century of experience behind us, our 17-acre campus offers beautiful residences, wonderful amenities and exceptional care for all levels of independence.Independent Living: Select from our...
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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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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 Primrose Retirement Community Of Mansfield
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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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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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.
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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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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
Kettle Run is a Ministry of Lutheran Homes Society that provides an attractive,affordable Senior Apartment Community for individuals age 62 and older. It offers a beautiful setting along with a caring staff.
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.
Ridgewood Senior Villas invites you to live life on your own terms! Our choice location is perfectly situated within the pleasures of tranquil, country living; yet we’re only minutes away from major thoroughfares for easy access to life outside your home. Our first-rate design and great amenities...

Cost of independent living in Ontario, OH

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

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

Ontario, OH
$3,305/mo
$3,241/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

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

$6,705/mo
Independent Living
$3,305/mo

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

Studio
$3,059/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,400/mo

Senior living costs in Ontario 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: Ontario, OH
Column state: Ohio
Column national: U.S.
Community typeOntario, OHOhioU.S.
Independent Living$3,305/mo$3,241/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$5,281/mo$5,687/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,705/mo$6,894/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Ontario, OH:$3,305/mo
Ohio:$3,241/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Ontario, OH:$5,281/mo
Ohio:$5,687/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Ontario, OH:$6,705/mo
Ohio:$6,894/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Ontario

Recent reviews for independent living in Ontario

Paramount Senior Living at Westerville

4.7
We chose Paramount Senior Living because it was smaller facility that is very clean and is seems like they try to make it very home like rather than institutional. The dining area is more like a dining room you would sit in at home instead of a cafeteria. Overall I would recommend to others ...
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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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The Abbewood Senior Living Community in Elyria, OH

5.0
The staff at The Abbewood are very kind and friendly. They know their residents and look out for them. If anything comes up that concerns them about my mom, they call or text me. The food is very good. I've eaten there several times plus they have "family dinners" every so often which are very ...
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Ontario independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ontario independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ontario, 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 Ontario 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 Ontario partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ontario, OHNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
24.5%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.4%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
25.2%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
29.7%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.1%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Ontario 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 Ontario communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ontario, OHNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
21.3%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
35.5%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
28.4%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.3%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ontario 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 Ontario offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ontario, OHNational
Activity director
Activity director
36.1%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.2%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20.6%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
36.8%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38.7%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
43.2%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.5%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.1%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
34.8%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
36.1%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
16.8%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
24.5%
40.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
32.9%
47.6%
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The Waterford at Mansfield, Danbury Mount Vernon and StoryPoint Granville are the top-rated independent living facilities near Ontario, Ohio. See full list of communities.
There are 155 independent living facilities near Ontario, Ohio. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Ontario, 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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