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The cost of independent living in Saint Joseph is about $5,484 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 132 options. Read 1205 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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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.
Ashgrove Crossing is a senior housing community in Muncie, Delaware County, IN. A bustling urban Midwestern college city with an artsy small town feel, Muncie has something for everyone. Home to quiet trails and the pulse of Ball State University, the area surrounding Ashgrove Crossing offers...
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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.
We know that selecting the right healthcare option to meet your needs is important. That’s why with The Springs of Lima, you’ll find a complete continuum of care and support services so you can select the level of care that most closely matches your needs and preferences. Care and support...
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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
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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: 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.
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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.
Waterford Townhomes is an affordable senior housing community located in the metropolitan city of Lima, Allen County, OH. The community itself, is located nearby local Foundry Park; which includes a lake with relaxing views and beautiful scenery. Lima is in close proximity to the major free-way,...
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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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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.
Located in historic Richmond, Indiana, The Springs of Richmond provides a warm, home-like atmosphere in the Birthplace of Recorded Jazz. Tastefully decorated private suites, complete with amenities such as an electric bed, telephone, television, and a private dining-room, guarantee both comfort...
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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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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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I live here and I love the staff and nurses Very nice people here Good place.
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.
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, 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.
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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.
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: 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.
Indian Lake Villa is a senior, 55 and older, affordable housing community located in the quaint village of Russell's Pointe, OH. The community itself is located in the heart of the village, surrounded by serene trees and scenery. Russell's Pointe is a small village located in Logan County and is...
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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, Independent Living, Nursing Homes, 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.
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.
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
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.

Cost of independent living in Saint Joseph, OH

The average cost of senior living in Saint Joseph is $5,484 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Greenville, OH with an average of $4,807 per month.

Independent living costs in Saint Joseph, OH, vs. nearby cities

Saint Joseph, OH
$5,484/mo
$16,835/mo

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

Saint Joseph, OH
$5,484/mo
$3,977/mo
U.S. national average
$4,162/mo

Independent living costs in Saint Joseph, OH, vs. other senior living options

$5,896/mo
Independent Living
$5,484/mo

Independent living costs in Saint Joseph, OH, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,256/mo
Studio
$4,885/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,056/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,601/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,893/mo

Senior living costs in Saint Joseph 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: Saint Joseph, OH
Column state: Ohio
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSaint Joseph, OHOhioU.S.
Independent Living$5,484/mo$3,977/mo$4,162/mo
Assisted Living$5,859/mo$4,890/mo$4,706/mo
Memory Care$5,896/mo$4,899/mo$4,956/mo
Independent Living
Saint Joseph, OH:$5,484/mo
Ohio:$3,977/mo
U.S.:$4,162/mo
Assisted Living
Saint Joseph, OH:$5,859/mo
Ohio:$4,890/mo
U.S.:$4,706/mo
Memory Care
Saint Joseph, OH:$5,896/mo
Ohio:$4,899/mo
U.S.:$4,956/mo
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Independent living costs in Saint Joseph, OH, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Saint Joseph 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 median 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
Saint Joseph, OH$1,834/mo$859/mo+113.5%
Ohio$2,894/mo$2,803/mo+3.2%
National$3,044/mo$2,978/mo+2.2%
Saint Joseph, OH
2024 average cost:$1,834/mo
2023 average cost:$859/mo
Percent change:+113.5%
Ohio
2024 average cost:$2,894/mo
2023 average cost:$2,803/mo
Percent change:+3.2%
National
2024 average cost:$3,044/mo
2023 average cost:$2,978/mo
Percent change:+2.2%
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What families are saying about independent living in Saint Joseph

Recent reviews for independent living in Saint Joseph

Otterbein Cridersville SeniorLife Community

5.0
Our experience so far with Otterbein SeniorLife has been 5++. They had availability when we needed it and they made the entire process come together really easily. The meal are very good, they have plenty of choices to pick from. The activities are great - they offer up a really good variety. ...
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Cedar Creek of Muncie

5.0
Very impressed with the helpfulness, patience and compassion of all of the staff at Lynd Place. At a time of great stress during one of life's transitions, Lynd Place has really made the transition easy, and continues to. Thank you so much!

Burton's Ridge Assisted Living in Lima, OH

4.4
My loved one is currently a resident at Burton's Ridge Assisted Living. The staff here have been great, friendly, caring and helpful. I have heard no complaints about the meals. They have kept the family well informed of activities, etc. The residents here really are fantastic. The atmosphere is ...
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Saint Joseph independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Saint Joseph independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Saint Joseph, 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 Saint Joseph 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 Saint Joseph 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%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
29.2%
34.5%
No sugar
No sugar
25%
31%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
24.2%
33.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.7%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Saint Joseph 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 Saint Joseph communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Saint Joseph, OHNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
22.5%
36.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.7%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
30%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.8%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Saint Joseph 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 Saint Joseph offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
40%
45.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
24.2%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.3%
33.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.5%
47.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
43.3%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.5%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
26.7%
38.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
26.7%
41.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
41.7%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
20.8%
33.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.5%
39.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
36.7%
46.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Trustwell Living at Oakley Place, Kessler Estates Senior Living and Trustwell Living at Miller Place are the top-rated independent living facilities near Saint Joseph, Ohio. See full list of communities.
There are 132 independent living facilities near Saint Joseph, Ohio. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Saint Joseph, Ohio are Trustwell Living at Oakley Place, Trustwell Living at Miller Place and Landings of Sidney. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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