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The cost of independent living in Willshire is about $5,324 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 130 options. Read 1481 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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It has been an incredible blessing to have been a resident here for over 5 years - I am moving only because of my job which is taking me out of state. My 2BR apartment has been a delight - spacious and...
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: 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: 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.
Our Assisted Living and Memory Care community in Fort Wayne, IN, provides a relaxed atmosphere of warmth that promotes companionship among residents and staff.We are a hidden gem in the city of Fort Wayne and an active member of our community!
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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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: 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, 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: 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: 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.
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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.
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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.
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
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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.
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.
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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.
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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.
Check out our floor plans for our apartments and take a virtual tour by clicking the link below. https://heritagepointeofhuntington.org/our-care/residential-living/
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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.
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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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
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
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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.

Cost of independent living in Willshire, OH

The average cost of senior living in Willshire is $5,324 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Middle Point, OH with an average of $4,074 per month.

Independent living costs in Willshire, OH, vs. nearby cities

Willshire, OH
$5,324/mo
$12,783/mo
$23,166/mo

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

Willshire, OH
$5,324/mo
$4,018/mo
U.S. national average
$4,211/mo

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

$5,807/mo
Independent Living
$5,324/mo

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

Studio
$3,199/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,227/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,338/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,223/mo

Senior living costs in Willshire 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: Willshire, OH
Column state: Ohio
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWillshire, OHOhioU.S.
Independent Living$5,324/mo$4,018/mo$4,211/mo
Assisted Living$5,807/mo$4,929/mo$4,752/mo
Memory Care$5,807/mo$4,942/mo$5,014/mo
Independent Living
Willshire, OH:$5,324/mo
Ohio:$4,018/mo
U.S.:$4,211/mo
Assisted Living
Willshire, OH:$5,807/mo
Ohio:$4,929/mo
U.S.:$4,752/mo
Memory Care
Willshire, OH:$5,807/mo
Ohio:$4,942/mo
U.S.:$5,014/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Willshire

Recent reviews for independent living in Willshire

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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Willshire independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Willshire independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Willshire, 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 Willshire 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 Willshire partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Willshire, OHNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
36.1%
20.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31.9%
34.8%
No sugar
No sugar
26.9%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25.2%
33.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.4%
10.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Willshire 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 Willshire communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Willshire, OHNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
27.7%
36.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
41.2%
43.8%
Room service
Room service
32.8%
37.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.7%
17.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Willshire 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 Willshire offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Willshire, OHNational
Activity director
Activity director
46.2%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25.2%
28.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.4%
33.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46.2%
47.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
47.9%
49.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
54.6%
54.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.2%
43.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30.3%
38.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35.3%
42.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44.5%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
45.4%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
26.9%
33.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.9%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.9%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Trustwell Living at Oakley Place, Trustwell Living at Miller Place and Kessler Estates Senior Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Willshire, Ohio. See full list of communities.
There are 130 independent living facilities near Willshire, Ohio. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Willshire, Ohio are Trustwell Living at Miller Place, Kessler Estates Senior Living and Trustwell Living at Kingsbury Place. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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