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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.
Alpine House of Maple Heights is a great place to call home.Here at Alpine House we truly believe that comfort is not a luxury and that all people deserve to age in place with dignity and comfort; even if they do not have a lot of money.We offer the following services for our residents: All...
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I think that Woodside Senior Living goes out of their way to give you information you don't have going into this process. Such as; Medicaid and how to afford the costs of the community. They seem to have a...
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.
Woodside Senior Living is a single-story, 219-apartment retirement community located in Bedford, a southeastern suburb of Cleveland. Built on 20 acres, the community caters to independent and assisted living residents. Our community offers many inviting common areas and exciting amenities to...
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My loved one is currently a resident at Richmond Heights Place and they have been quite good. Tolerant of my loved one's mental shortcomings. He lives there quite comfortably. The facility is kept clean. My...
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 understand how it feels to spend decades taking care of other people. That’s why we think you deserve an opportunity to exchange the stress of household maintenance, chores and isolation for an active and vibrant community of assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing and rehabilitation...
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Everything is great for my mom and she is enjoying her self there. She's doing good and she is going on outings. She has made plenty of friends. It is a nice community. It is run by a non-profit catholic...
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.
Lighting the way for senior care, Light of Hearts Villa provides premier senior residential living and community outreach services. The community offers compassionate, faith-based, mission-driven and person-centered care that is individualized to meet the special needs of you and your loved...
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This is a decent, clean facility with a population of friendly residents. Highly recommend!!It's a great place, in a convenient location with many amenities 5 minutes away, including a hospital (across the...
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.
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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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.
Welcome to Vista Springs Ravinia Estate!Welcome to Vista Springs Ravinia Estate, a luxury resort-style retirement community where community members live every day with passion and inspiration. Our Full of Life philosophy transforms expectations of retirement living into experiences that are truly...
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The staff at this community are very good with my husband. The maintenance does a very good job, we haven't had any problems with them and they are quick to fix any problems. I have not tried any of the...
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.
Our campus offers a continuum of care including Assisted Living, Transitional Care and Rehabilitation. We offer short-term rehabilitative care as well as long-term care. Our emphasis is on service excellence — providing quality care in a home-like environment to allow for independence and to...
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My mother has been a resident of Governor's Village for the past nine months. She loves both the administrative staff and support care personnel. As a family member, I feel very confident that I chose the...
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.
Welcome to Governor's Village by StoryPoint Group (formerly Governor's Village A Randall Residence)! This isn’t just a place to reside — it’s a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them. Our senior living options include assisted living and...
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My loved one, seems to like the food. They keep my loved one, busy and working with the activies. They enjoy the activities. it's a really nice place, and good value for the money. It's a great place. My...
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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.
Hamlet Village offers the very best in retirement lifestyles. Our 47- acre campus in the heart of Chagrin Falls offers a wonderful journey through the seasons, contently located near charming village shops and restaurants. With affordable, maintenance — free spacious apartments to choose from,...
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My loved one is a resident at Saint Luke's Manor. This facility is perfect for her and we are grateful! It's an Independent Senior Living Facility. I would definitely recommend Saint Luke's Manor to others...
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.
Saint Luke's Manor features several different floor plans many with high ceilings and open floor plans. Modern kitchens with dishwashers, and microwaves. Resident controlled heating and cooling. Residents can stay fit by using our state of the art fitness room, and relax in our inviting Community...
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We visited seven facilities and took tours and met with staff in five. Three met our requirements as to meal plans, quality of the apartments and overall facilities, ease of transfer from independent living...
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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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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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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I moved in Newport Square in Warrensville Hts, OH on [date removed], 2022. Since I moved in, I have contacted the manager several times and she has always been so patient and very professional in answering...
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.
Newport Square, unsurpassed in quality, convenience and specifically designed for adults 55 and over. These gracious, luxury two bedroom ranch-style apartments with attached garage offer the best in one-floor living.Each apartment home boasts over 1,100 square feet of living space with private...
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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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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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They are the only 5 star place around here, that I know of. They are skilled nursing and rehab, the rehab is like 10 houses big. If you are having an operation, you have to come here. The care and quality of...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
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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.
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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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Gates Mills Villa ApartmentsMayfield Heights, OhioFloor Plan1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | $700/Month2 Bedroom, 1 Bath | $800/MonthAmenities and FeaturesBeauty SalonCommunity RoomComputer RoomElevatorFitness CenterLibraryMovie TheaterParkingPet FriendlyUtilities IncludedEqual Housing Opportunity.
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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.

Cost of independent living in Shaker Heights, OH

The average cost of senior living in Shaker Heights is $3,614 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Highland Heights, OH with an average of $3,422 per month.

Independent living costs in Shaker Heights, OH, vs. nearby cities

Shaker Heights, OH
$3,614/mo

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

Shaker Heights, OH
$3,614/mo
$3,967/mo
U.S. national average
$4,153/mo

Independent living costs in Shaker Heights, OH, vs. other senior living options

$4,935/mo
Independent Living
$3,614/mo

Independent living costs in Shaker Heights, OH, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,334/mo
Studio
$5,102/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,883/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,788/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,255/mo

Senior living costs in Shaker Heights 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: Shaker Heights, OH
Column state: Ohio
Column national: U.S.
Community typeShaker Heights, OHOhioU.S.
Independent Living$3,614/mo$3,967/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living$4,694/mo$4,879/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$4,935/mo$4,887/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Shaker Heights, OH:$3,614/mo
Ohio:$3,967/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Shaker Heights, OH:$4,694/mo
Ohio:$4,879/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Shaker Heights, OH:$4,935/mo
Ohio:$4,887/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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Independent living costs in Shaker Heights, OH, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Shaker Heights 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
Shaker Heights, OH$2,176/mo$2,189/mo-0.6%
Ohio$2,832/mo$2,952/mo-4.0%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Shaker Heights, OH
2024 average cost:$2,176/mo
2023 average cost:$2,189/mo
Percent change:-0.6%
Ohio
2024 average cost:$2,832/mo
2023 average cost:$2,952/mo
Percent change:-4.0%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Shaker Heights

Recent reviews for independent living in Shaker Heights

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!

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.

Cedar Living in Mayfield Heights, OH

4.0
During our loved ones stay they did a really good job keeping our loved one in a pretty good state and were really good about redirecting our loved one when needed. The activities from what we saw seemed to be fine and as far as the care and interaction that was all pretty good. They were ...
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Shaker Heights independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shaker Heights independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shaker Heights, 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 Shaker Heights 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 Shaker Heights 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
44.1%
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Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
47.5%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
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30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Shaker Heights 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 Shaker Heights communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
35.6%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
49.2%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
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Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shaker Heights 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 Shaker Heights offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
55.9%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.9%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
47.5%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
49.2%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
57.6%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
64.4%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
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42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
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38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50.8%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
57.6%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
57.6%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
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Fitness center
Fitness center
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Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Rose Senior Living at Beachwood, Beachwood Commons by New Perspective and Deer Creek Lodge are the top-rated independent living facilities near Shaker Heights, Ohio. See full list of communities.
There are 93 independent living facilities near Shaker Heights, Ohio. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Shaker Heights, Ohio are Springwood Hudson, StoryPoint Medina and Summit Point. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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