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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Sterling, OH

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The average monthly cost of Independent Living in Ohio is $3,241, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data. This can serve as a helpful benchmark for what families in the Sterling area can expect to pay. Pricing may vary based on the community’s location, your loved one’s care needs, and any additional services or amenities.

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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
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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.
Forest Meadow Villas is a senior housing community nestled in the beautiful town of Medina, Medina County, Ohio. Our lovely community is located near a lake, offering wonderful views. Just moments away from a park, restaurants, and shops, there is always something to do when family comes to...
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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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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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Cost of independent living in Sterling, OH

The average cost of senior living in Ohio is $3,241 per month as compared to $3,520 in the United States.

Senior living costs in Ohio vs. 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 state: Ohio
Column national: U.S.
Column costDifference: Cost difference
Community typeOhioU.S.Cost difference
Independent Living$3,241/mo$3,520/mo7.9% below national median
Assisted Living$5,687/mo$5,830/mo2.5% below national median
Memory Care$6,894/mo$6,999/mo1.5% below national median
Independent Living
Ohio:$3,241/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Cost difference:7.9% below national median
Assisted Living
Ohio:$5,687/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Cost difference:2.5% below national median
Memory Care
Ohio:$6,894/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Cost difference:1.5% below national median
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What families are saying about independent living in Sterling

Recent reviews for independent living in Sterling

The Inn at University Village in Massillon, OH

5.0
The staff they have at this community are really nice and we could not be happier with them, however mom thinks they could use some more staff. The community is pretty active. Mom is the memory care unit and there are less activities available. She loves the food and the community is nice. ...
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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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GreenView Assisted Living in Uniontown, OH

5.0
I can't say enough about the care that was given to my Mother in Assisted Living and Special Care Unit. The facility is very clean, the food hot and tasty with a nice variety of menu items. Any staff member, from Administrative, Nursing, Housekeeping/Laundry, Maintenance, Kitchen, Activities, ...
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Sterling independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sterling independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sterling, 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 Sterling 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 Sterling partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Sterling, OHNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
34.5%
21.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
41.4%
35.6%
No sugar
No sugar
37.9%
31.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
44.8%
34.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
24.1%
11.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Sterling 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 Sterling communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Sterling, OHNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
34.5%
37.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
48.3%
44.7%
Room service
Room service
44.8%
38%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.8%
17.6%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sterling 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 Sterling offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Sterling, OHNational
Activity director
Activity director
51.7%
46.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.9%
29.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31%
34%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.3%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
51.7%
50%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.2%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
48.3%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
41.4%
39.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44.8%
42.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
48.3%
48.2%
Live performances
Live performances
48.3%
47.9%
Dances
Dances
31%
34.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
31%
40.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
44.8%
47.5%
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Barberton Pointe Senior Living, Broadway Creek Senior Living and Danbury Wooster are the top-rated independent living facilities near Sterling, Ohio. See full list of communities.
There are 32 independent living facilities near Sterling, Ohio. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Sterling, Ohio are Barberton Pointe Senior Living, Broadway Creek Senior Living and Danbury Massillon. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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