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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Shelby, OH

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The cost of independent living in Shelby is about $3,305 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 133 options.

Read 1189 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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Last Updated: 9/19/26
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The facility is nice and the pricing is lower than in other places. The room sizes were very nice, my husband liked the food but it was brought to rooms due to covid. I would recommend this facility to...
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.
Plum Creek is a single story, locally owned and operated assisted living community nestled in a country setting in Brunswick Hills, Ohio. Plum Creek offers 60 apartments including traditional studios, deluxe studios and L-shaped apartments ranging in size from 300 square feet to 500+ square feet....
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
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.
Southwick Manor Southwick Manor senior housing is a 55 and over community in Brunswick, Medina County, OH. Brunswick is located just thirty minutes south of Cleveland and beautiful Lake Erie. Brunswick is surrounded by green parks like the Mill Stream Run Reservation and the Hinckley Reservation,...
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, 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.
If you're considering a retirement community, we invite you to compare value, comfort, security and amenities.Primrose Retirement Community is not only the best value in Findlay, but the Premier Retirement community, as well!  Our independent & assisted living apartments are more...
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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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I think Liberty Residence is typical of most Assisted Living communities. The food was not the greatest. The staff tried to be helpful and friendly. They were under staffed. The room sizes were adequate. It...
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.
Liberty Residence II offers the best in assisted senior living. Our around the clock nursing staff assists residents with medication management, bathing and dressing needs, continence care and much more. Liberty Residence II offers all private studio and one bedroom apartments with kitchenette,...
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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.
The Oaks at Shady Lawn is an assisted living facility located in the beautiful rural lands of Wayne County, not far from the Wooster, Canton, and Massillon areas. The nearby schools, nature trails, state parks, and senior recreational centers offer state-of-the-art facilities and amenities for...
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Cost of independent living in Shelby, OH

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Senior living costs in Shelby 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: Shelby, OH
Column state: Ohio
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Community typeShelby, 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
Shelby, OH:$3,305/mo
Ohio:$3,241/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Shelby, OH:$5,281/mo
Ohio:$5,687/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Shelby, 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 Shelby

Recent reviews for independent living in Shelby

Wesleyan Meadows in Sheffield Village, OH

4.5
Moving to Wesleyan Meadows was the biggest decision we have made in our 63 years of marriage. We lived our home in Elyria but we were finding that the necessary responsibilities were becoming difficult for us. So after a year of looking at retirement centers, small homes, and other options, we ...
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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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Shelby independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shelby independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shelby, 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 Shelby 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 Shelby partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shelby, OHNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
19.5%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20.3%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
18%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
24.1%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.5%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Shelby 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 Shelby communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shelby, OHNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
15.8%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
27.8%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
23.3%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.3%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shelby 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 Shelby offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shelby, OHNational
Activity director
Activity director
28.6%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.3%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
31.6%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
30.8%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
36.1%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
26.3%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.6%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
21.1%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
27.1%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
27.1%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
10.5%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.5%
40.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
24.8%
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Danbury Mount Vernon, The Waterford at Mansfield and Broadway Creek Senior Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Shelby, Ohio. See full list of communities.
There are 133 independent living facilities near Shelby, Ohio. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Shelby, Ohio are Danbury Mount Vernon, The Waterford at Mansfield and Broadway Creek Senior Living. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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