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The cost of independent living in Wilmer is about $2,768 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 182 options.

Read 2140 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 Vermilion, Fremont and Amherst.

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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.
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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
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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.
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: 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
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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.
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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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.
Family owned by the Reidy family since 1966, Avon Oaks has served Avon and the surrounding communities for over 45 years.Avon Oaks Caring Community is located on a 22-acre health care campus of beautifully landscaped courtyards and gardens, in a natural wooded setting. Avon Oaks provides skilled...
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.
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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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.
Bradley Bay Health Center is an assisted living community located in beautiful Bay Village, Ohio. Surrounded by nature and home to friendly and supportive staff, Bradley Bay Health Center is the ideal place to call home. Situated right beside Lake Erie, Bay Village is home to many fantastic...
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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 am in love with the staff who manage Our House. They are so friendly and helpful and really care about all their residents. My brother recently had renal failure and significant loss of sight. The...
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.
Our House is an independent living community that is located in Westlake, OH. This community is a part of a great area. Westlake is located in Cuyahoga County, and it provides residents and guests with entertainment options. Those who visit Westlake or who choose to call it home will enjoy...
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I have been pleased with the place. It's pretty nice, clean and well kept. There haven't been any maintenance issues. When she first signed up I went to all the meetings with her, and everyone was pretty...
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.
Knickerbocker ApartmentsKnickerbocker Apartments is a 62+ senior housing community in beautiful Bay Village, Cuyahoga County, OH. The apartments are surrounded by a bustling community as well as two acres of private land, providing the peace and calm of country life right alongside the...
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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.
Assisted living at Village of the Falls is designedfor senior adults who wish to maintain their independent lifestyle but may need some additional assistance to do so. Village of the Falls offers a wide array of services and amenities. Our on-site resident care team provides care and assistance...
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New management is really doing a great JOB, from the first day they got here they was left a mess by previous management, however the new Ladies working really hard to get it back together, for instance they...
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.
Mid-rise living with a down-to-earth feel. Bridlewood offers a selection of spacious floor plans including studio, one-, and two-bedroom suites, some with beautiful park views. Step inside to experience exceptional amenities and exemplary service. Our suites include large kitchens with an option...
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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, 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: Memory Care, Independent Living
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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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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, 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: 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: 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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The facility is nice and the pricing is lower than in other places. The room sizes were very nice, my husband liked the food but it was brought to rooms due to covid. I would recommend this facility to...
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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.
Plum Creek is a single story, locally owned and operated assisted living community nestled in a country setting in Brunswick Hills, Ohio. Plum Creek offers 60 apartments including traditional studios, deluxe studios and L-shaped apartments ranging in size from 300 square feet to 500+ square feet....

Cost of independent living in Wilmer, OH

The average cost of senior living in Wilmer is $2,768 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sandusky, OH with an average of $2,768 per month.

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

Wilmer, OH
$2,768/mo
$3,241/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

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

$7,044/mo
Independent Living
$2,768/mo

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

Studio
$2,839/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,052/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,954/mo

Senior living costs in Wilmer 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: Wilmer, OH
Column state: Ohio
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWilmer, OHOhioU.S.
Independent Living$2,768/mo$3,241/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$4,244/mo$5,687/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$7,044/mo$6,894/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Wilmer, OH:$2,768/mo
Ohio:$3,241/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Wilmer, OH:$4,244/mo
Ohio:$5,687/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Wilmer, OH:$7,044/mo
Ohio:$6,894/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Wilmer, OH, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Wilmer 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
Wilmer, OH$2,904/mo$3,067/mo-5.3%
Ohio$2,862/mo$2,823/mo+1.4%
National$2,950/mo$2,904/mo+1.6%
Wilmer, OH
2024 average cost:$2,904/mo
2023 average cost:$3,067/mo
Percent change:-5.3%
Ohio
2024 average cost:$2,862/mo
2023 average cost:$2,823/mo
Percent change:+1.4%
National
2024 average cost:$2,950/mo
2023 average cost:$2,904/mo
Percent change:+1.6%
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What families are saying about independent living in Wilmer

Recent reviews for independent living in Wilmer

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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Wilmer independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wilmer independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wilmer, 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 Wilmer 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 Wilmer 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
26.9%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
24.7%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
31.9%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.9%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Wilmer 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 Wilmer communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
21.4%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
35.2%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
29.1%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wilmer 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 Wilmer offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Wilmer, OHNational
Activity director
Activity director
40.1%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25.8%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.2%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
39.6%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40.7%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
46.7%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30.8%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31.9%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
36.3%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
35.7%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
20.3%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.1%
40.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
34.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Portland Place, The Waterford at Mansfield and Broadway Creek Senior Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Wilmer, Ohio. See full list of communities.
There are 182 independent living facilities near Wilmer, Ohio. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Wilmer, Ohio are The Waterford at Mansfield, Broadway Creek Senior Living and Independence Village of Avon Lake. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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