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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Van Wert County, OH

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The cost of independent living in Van Wert County is about $5,532 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 118 options. Read 1188 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: 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: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Photo of The Gardens at Celina
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
Photo of Primrose Retirement Community
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.
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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.
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: 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.
We know that there are many choices when choosing an assisted living facility, and we respect the process you are going through. What we have found is that Antwerp Manor is Assisted Living Done Right and a place where your loved one will be cared for and treated with respect on a daily basis.Our...
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Photo of Lochhaven
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.
Photo of Furl Williams Apartments
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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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Photo of Lima Towers
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Photo of Waterford Townhomes
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.
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
Care types provided by this community
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.
Photo of Blume-Alumni
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.
Photo of Golden Years Homestead, Inc.
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Photo of Wapakoneta Village Apts
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.
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.
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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.
Photo of Savannah Springs Apartments
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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The GlennPark Senior Living community has worked out for our loved one because at the time of our tour they allowed smoking in the rooms, however now they no longer allow smoking for new residents but the...
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.
Hello, My name is Jeremy Otte and I am the Residence Manager at GlennPark. I am so happy that you are taking time to learn about our community. GlennPark is located on the south side of Defiance and it is our pleasure to welcome you with some 'southern hospitality'. When you arrive, notice the...
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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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Photo of Kingston Residence of Fort Wayne
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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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Willa of the Woods has been a wonderful experience for my Mother and my wife and myself. My Mother is very happy with the service, food, activities and her room. The personalized staff is great. Jerry Sutte
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.
Villa of the Woods, under the direction of Catholic Charities, has been serving the Fort Wayne area since 1976. In 1983, our program became licensed with the Indiana State Board of Health - and we continually pass their annual surveys with no deficiencies. We are one of the few facilities that...

Cost of independent living in Van Wert County, OH

The average cost of senior living in Van Wert County is $5,532 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Elida, OH with an average of $4,045 per month.

Independent living costs in Van Wert County, OH, vs. nearby counties

Van Wert County, OH
$5,532/mo
$4,415/mo
$14,644/mo

Independent living costs in Van Wert County, OH, vs. state and national averages

Van Wert County, OH
$5,532/mo
$3,967/mo
U.S. national average
$4,153/mo

Independent living costs in Van Wert County, OH, vs. other senior living options

$6,082/mo
Independent Living
$5,532/mo

Independent living costs in Van Wert County, OH, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,169/mo
Studio
$4,683/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,735/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,369/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,020/mo

Senior living costs in Van Wert County 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: Van Wert County, OH
Column state: Ohio
Column national: U.S.
Community typeVan Wert County, OHOhioU.S.
Independent Living$5,532/mo$3,967/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living$6,082/mo$4,879/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$6,082/mo$4,887/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Van Wert County, OH:$5,532/mo
Ohio:$3,967/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Van Wert County, OH:$6,082/mo
Ohio:$4,879/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Van Wert County, OH:$6,082/mo
Ohio:$4,887/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Van Wert County

Recent reviews for independent living in Van Wert County

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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The Village at Pine Valley in Fort Wayne, IN

5.0
Senior Living is not only a tough transition for the family, but it's also hard finding the community that fits mom or dad's needs. Is there activities for them to do? Is the food good? Is the staff nice? Here at Brightstar these questions are reassured right in front of your face. From the ...
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Smith Farms Manor in Auburn, IN

4.8
Every member seems to genuinely care about each person living at Smith Farm. Staff members learn the names of new residents quickly and always address you by name – with a genuine smile. The level of service is as much as and whatever you need. The food is very good, well prepared and ...
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Van Wert County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Van Wert County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Van Wert County, 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 Van Wert County 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 Van Wert County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Van Wert County, OHNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
30.8%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.9%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
22.1%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.1%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.5%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Van Wert County 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 Van Wert County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Van Wert County, OHNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
24%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
34.6%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
27.9%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20.2%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Van Wert County 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 Van Wert County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Van Wert County, OHNational
Activity director
Activity director
40.4%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.1%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20.2%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
39.4%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40.4%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
48.1%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.5%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.9%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.5%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
38.5%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
26%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.1%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
35.6%
46.4%
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