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The cost of independent living in Willowick is about $3,023 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 281 options.

Read 5284 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 Cleveland, Chagrin Falls and Lakewood.

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We first visited Community Commons in March when our father was slipping into the later stages of Dementia. His move from his former facility was seamless as the staff thoughtfully & carefully helped him...
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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.
Community Commons is currently ranked #1 on the Residential Care and Family Satisfaction Surveys by the Ohio Department of Aging.At Community Commons, our residents can have all the comforts of home in their own private apartment. Our Commons family members have peace of mind knowing their loved...
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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.
Located in the Sandstone Center of the World, Sprenger Health Care Amherst Manor is a warm and inviting place you can call home. Delight in the scenic view of nine wooded acres while still having the convenience of access to the city's downtown venues. A 2018 US News & World Report Best...
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Both the staff and the residents at the facility are extremely friendly.
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.
Otterbein Cortland offers a caring Independent living apartments and assisted living community for those who are looking to be a part of the growing Cortland, OH area. The city of Cortland offers many specialty shops as well as historic buildings and great natural beauty. This is a great place to...
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All 5s honestly! I love how friendly and caring everyone is. The place is super clean, the staff is amazing, and it really feels like a safe, supportive home for my dad. They make everything easier for both...
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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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I would like to share my experience with Canterbury Senior Care Facility located at 9928 Vail Dr, Twinsburg, OH 44087. The members of the staff, including the doctors and nurses on staff, provide outstanding...
Provides: Assisted 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.
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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Such a lovely place. You can tell the place is cleaned often. The nursing staff are friendly and seem like they really care. The STNAs are quick to help. The therapy people are professional and helpful. I...
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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 Legacy Place Parma! Legacy Place is located in Parma Ohio, close to shopping, restaurants, businesses, hospitals and all of the cultural amenities the greater Cleveland area has to offer. Our many services and caring staff make Legacy Place is the perfect choice for seniors who are no...
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Staff at Cherry creek well trained. Ever presented the have all the medical equipment available. Worth every penny! Cherry creek is run by Rn and staff are Nac trained in addition to elderly care training. ...
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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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Moving our grandmother into Wesleyan Village has been an exceptional experience. She’s blind in one eye and has limited vision in the other, so finding a comfortable, supportive place was crucial. [name...
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.
Whatever you're looking for in a retirement community, you'll find it at Wesleyan Village. With more than a century of experience behind us, our 17-acre campus offers beautiful residences, wonderful amenities and exceptional care for all levels of independence.Independent Living: Select from our...
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Everyone was nice and smiling for the most part. Spacious eating area. Daily activities. The big thing that stuck out was the minimum length of stay for respite. 2 weeks was the minimum which no other...
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.
Middleburg Heights Assisted Living is a privately-owned and operated Assisted Living and Memory Care community located in Middleburg Heights, Ohio. After purchasing the facility from Paramount Senior Living, Middleburg Heights Assisted Living was established in 2023.Middleburg Heights Assisted...
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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.
Located just minutes from the picturesque shores of Lake Erie and all it has to offer. When you're not busy enjoying Willo Vu Apartments' many conveniences, spend your day fishing or simply lounging on the beach. Eastlake's recreational parks and the scenic Chagrin River are both just a stone's...
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My wife and I have lived here almost two years now and it is everything we hoped for. We have a thee bedroom ranch and wonderful neighbors. There are lots of activities and we are busier than before we...
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.
Breckenridge VillageThe Breckenridge Village is found in Lake County located conveniently within the historic town of Willoughby, northeast of the state of Ohio. This assisted living community can be easily identified by anyone within Willoughby by its magnificent architecture and park-like...
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My sister has been at Van Gorder for almost a year and has had a very good experience. I very much appreciate the helpfulness and kindness of the staff
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.
Van Gorder Manor is a 21,000 square foot mansion on 4 wooded acres in Willoughby. We offer 3 meals per day, medication assistance, personal assistance, laundry, housekeeping and activities at affordable monthly rate. We offer private and shared rooms. Our capacity is 25 which allows us to...
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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.
Surfside Towers is an Independent Living Community for seniors 55 and older. We comply with the Housing for Older Persons Act of 1995, which states that we must rent 80% to Seniors 55 and older, the other 20% of our residents may be under 55, but, no one shall occupy an apartment under the age...
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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.
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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
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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: 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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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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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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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
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.
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.

Cost of independent living in Willowick, OH

The average cost of senior living in Willowick is $3,023 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Chardon, OH with an average of $2,887 per month.

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

Willowick, OH
$3,023/mo
$3,241/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

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

$7,061/mo
Independent Living
$3,023/mo

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

Semi-Private
$2,992/mo
Studio
$3,025/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,227/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,405/mo

Senior living costs in Willowick 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: Willowick, OH
Column state: Ohio
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWillowick, OHOhioU.S.
Independent Living$3,023/mo$3,241/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$5,757/mo$5,687/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$7,061/mo$6,894/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Willowick, OH:$3,023/mo
Ohio:$3,241/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Willowick, OH:$5,757/mo
Ohio:$5,687/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Willowick, OH:$7,061/mo
Ohio:$6,894/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Willowick, OH, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Willowick 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 average 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
Willowick, OH$2,976/mo$2,893/mo+2.9%
Ohio$2,966/mo$3,007/mo-1.4%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Willowick, OH
2024 average cost:$2,976/mo
2023 average cost:$2,893/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
Ohio
2024 average cost:$2,966/mo
2023 average cost:$3,007/mo
Percent change:-1.4%
National
2024 average cost:$3,416/mo
2023 average cost:$3,319/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Willowick

Recent reviews for independent living in Willowick

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!

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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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.

Willowick independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Willowick independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Willowick, 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 Willowick 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 Willowick 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
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Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
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35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
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Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Willowick 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 Willowick communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
34.9%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
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Room service
Room service
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Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Willowick 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 Willowick offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
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46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
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Community service programs
Community service programs
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Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
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Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
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Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
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Piano or organ
Piano or organ
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Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
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Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
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Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
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Live performances
Live performances
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Dances
Dances
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Fitness center
Fitness center
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Fitness classes
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Springwood Hudson, Deer Creek Lodge and Broadway Creek Senior Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Willowick, Ohio. See full list of communities.
There are 281 independent living facilities near Willowick, Ohio. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Willowick, Ohio are Springwood Hudson, Broadway Creek Senior Living and Summit Point. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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