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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.
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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: 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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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.
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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.
Quality senior care in elegant, residential-style surroundings is offered at Governor's Village. Personalized assistance with activities of daily living, such as dressing, bathing, eating and medication monitoring provides you with security and peace-of-mind. Residents can choose to participate...
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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.
Upside is truly an exclusive opportunity to live independently on your own terms. We offer luxury living options with over 2,500+ apartments in our network across the country alongside a dedicated and experienced personal concierge support system. Upside is a uniquely designed senior...
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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
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.

Cost of independent living in University Heights, OH

The average cost of senior living in University Heights is $4,256 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Mayfield, OH with an average of $3,319 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in University Heights, OH vs. nearby cities

University Heights, OH
$4,256/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in University Heights, OH vs. the state and national average

University Heights, OH
$4,256/mo
$3,898/mo
U.S. national average
$4,029/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in University Heights vs. other types of senior living

$4,702/mo
Independent Living
$4,256/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in University Heights, OH by room type

Semi-Private
$4,423/mo
Studio
$4,897/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,816/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,280/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,018/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in University Heights over time

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What families are saying about independent living in University Heights

Recent reviews for independent living in University Heights

Devon Oaks Assisted Living in Westlake, OH

4.9
Everyone at Devon Oaks is incredibly kind and caring. They work closely with residents’ families. The food is fantastic and the residents are like family to each other. Everything is clean and well kept. It truly is a wonderful place. We feel so lucky to have found it and breathe a sigh of ...
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The Winfield at Richmond Heights

4.0
I am currently a resident at The Winfield at Richmond Heights and overall things have been very good for me at this facility. The food is satisfactory. The staff is wonderful. The facility offers great activities. My only issue has been the wifi, I have had problems with it. Overall, I would ...
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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!

University Heights independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in University Heights independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in University 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 University 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 University 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
41.3%
19.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
44.4%
32.6%
No sugar
No sugar
36.5%
30.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
34.9%
31.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.9%
7.3%
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Availability of select dining options in University 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 University Heights communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
34.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
47.6%
41.6%
Room service
Room service
42.9%
35.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20.6%
16.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in University 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 University Heights offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
52.4%
43.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
27%
Community service programs
Community service programs
46%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.4%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
55.6%
48%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.9%
53%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
49.2%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
41.3%
36.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
49.2%
39.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
55.6%
45.7%
Live performances
Live performances
55.6%
45.3%
Dances
Dances
36.5%
30.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
31.7%
38.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
54%
45.2%
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Springwood Luxury Active Adult Living, Maplewood at Cuyahoga Falls and Danbury Mentor are the top-rated independent living facilities near University Heights, Ohio. See full list of communities.

There are 63 independent living facilities near University Heights, Ohio. See the full list.

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