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Independent Living in Ohio

Overview of Independent Living in Ohio

The state of Ohio is steeped in history and working-class American charm. Known as “The Buckeye State” due to its high concentration of buckeye trees, Ohio has been the birthplace of seven former US presidents as well as the location of the Wright Brothers’ early experiments in aviation. Aside from its major cities of Cleveland, Columbus, and Cincinnati having played a major role in America’s industrial history, the state is also a leading agricultural hub, producing large amounts of soybeans and corn. Between its quaint, rural towns and bustling cities, Ohio is a diverse state with something to offer everyone and is a great place to retire.

When it comes to senior living, Ohio has a lot of great options. Currently, A Place for Mom partners with more than 260 independent living communities in Ohio. The median monthly cost of independent living in Ohio is about $2,500.

Top-rated Independent Living facilities in Ohio

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Whispering Pines Village

937 East Park Ave, Columbiana, OH 44408
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54 reviews
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$X,XXX/mo
J D - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

Overall a very nice facility. Staff are very nice. Our concern is with activities. There are no activities or very limited activities on the weekends. The residents are bored on weekends. I have found that...

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Westwood Place

18800 Westwood Dr, Strongsville, OH 44136
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11 reviews
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$X,XXX/mo
Lori W - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

Moved my mom there in December. Staff is very nice and helpful. Room is nice size, gathering place for tenants is very nice! There are always people milling around with smiles on their faces and everyone I...

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Trustwell Living at Westwood Place

37950 Airport Road, Woodsfield, OH 43793
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83 reviews
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$X,XXX/mo
Gary cook - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

The staff is very friendly and helpful anything you want they take care of really enjoy the activities and the food is good visiting with the staff and other residents has really helped out with his mental...

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Top-rated Independent Living facilities in Cleveland

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Westwood Place

18800 Westwood Dr, Strongsville, OH 44136
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11 reviews
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$X,XXX/mo
Lori W - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

Moved my mom there in December. Staff is very nice and helpful. Room is nice size, gathering place for tenants is very nice! There are always people milling around with smiles on their faces and everyone I...

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Springwood Hudson

125 Omni Lake Parkway, Hudson, OH 44236
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18 reviews
Jim P - I'm a current/former resident or client

A wonderful safe place to call home. Staff goes out of their way to serve us and keep us safe and happy. Staff just held a building safety program for residents with Hudson fire dept at age 85. I am very...

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Maplewood at Cuyahoga Falls

190 West Bath Road, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223
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98 reviews
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$X,XXX/mo
Rose C - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

Maplewood is in everyway the next best place if you can't be home. The staff is wonderful, the food very good, the cleanliness is pristine. The patient care is excellent. We can highly recommend Maplewood.

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Top-rated Independent Living facilities in Columbus

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StoryPoint Gahanna

5435 Morse Rd, Gahanna, OH 43230
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105 reviews
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$X,XXX/mo
Terri - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

Storypoint is amazing!! They have been beyond helpful in our dealings with the facility and staff. We would absolutely give them 5s.

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Danbury of Columbus

2870 Snouffer Rd, Columbus, OH 43235
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39 reviews
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$X,XXX/mo
Sue A - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

I visited numerous places looking for the ideal care facility for my mom, who was 87 a the time. She was experiencing some memory loss and could no longer sustain living alone. Some places were chaotic,...

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Sunrise of Gahanna

775 East Johnstown Road, Gahanna, OH 43230
9.8
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69 reviews
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$X,XXX/mo
Anonymous - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

They have a very active caring staff. They interact constantly. I've witnessed the manager always interacting with the men and women and how dedicated he is. Nurses are very caring and not irritated when...

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Top-rated Independent Living facilities in Akron

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Springwood Hudson

125 Omni Lake Parkway, Hudson, OH 44236
10
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18 reviews
Jim P - I'm a current/former resident or client

A wonderful safe place to call home. Staff goes out of their way to serve us and keep us safe and happy. Staff just held a building safety program for residents with Hudson fire dept at age 85. I am very...

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Westwood Place

18800 Westwood Dr, Strongsville, OH 44136
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11 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Lori W - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

Moved my mom there in December. Staff is very nice and helpful. Room is nice size, gathering place for tenants is very nice! There are always people milling around with smiles on their faces and everyone I...

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Maplewood at Cuyahoga Falls

190 West Bath Road, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223
9.9
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98 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Rose C - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

Maplewood is in everyway the next best place if you can't be home. The staff is wonderful, the food very good, the cleanliness is pristine. The patient care is excellent. We can highly recommend Maplewood.

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Top-rated Independent Living facilities in Cincinnati

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The Ashton at Anderson

6849 Beechmont Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45230
8.6
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19 reviews
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$X,XXX/mo
John - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

My father in law has passed away about a year and a half ago, but his stay there was a good experience for him as well as his loved ones., I would have to say 5. Overall good experience and was very pleased...

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Traditions at North Bend

4916 North Bend Road, Cincinnati, OH 45211
8.6
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34 reviews
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$X,XXX/mo
Phil R - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

The staff at traditions is exemplary, from the director to the aides. They are willing to listen to our concerns, and any questions are quickly answered. The arrival at traditions was a bit confusing and...

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Bridgeway Pointe

165 West Galbraith Road, Cincinnati, OH 45216
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31 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Elaine C - I'm a current/former resident or client

Mom reluctantly agreed to move to an assisted living community after a third fall. She is 99 and had been living alone for 6 years since my Dad died. She had lived in the same house for 72 years. She was...

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Ohio laws and regulations for independent living communities

Independent living communities in Ohio don’t need to be licensed or regulated since these communities don’t provide caregiver assistance. Independent living communities have rules that are similar to an apartment community. They’re required to follow all regulations covered under Ohio’s landlords and tenants code.

If an independent living community is part of a larger community offering assisted living or memory care, then those areas will need to be licensed and regulated. Licensing and inspections are done through the Ohio Department of Health.

Seniors who choose to rent an apartment in an independent living community will sign a lease. This process is similar to what you would do when moving into an apartment complex, and as such, seniors can expect to have the same renter’s rights. The landlord must do the following for the renter:[01]

  • Keep common areas safe and sanitary
  • Maintain all plumbing, heating, and air conditioning
  • Make repairs and keep the community in a fit condition

One way that independent living communities differ from other apartments is that they have an age requirement. Depending on how the community is structured, residents need to be at least 55 or 62 years old. Ohio independent living communities must also comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Landlords and property managers have to provide reasonable accommodations or modifications, such as the following:[02]

  • Making a building accessible by adding an entrance ramp
  • Installing grab bars in a bathroom
  • Granting requests for a more accessible apartment unit
  • Reserving parking space for handicapped drivers
  • Allowing service animals

Ohio Department of Health contact information

Ohio Department of Health
246 N. High St.
Columbus, OH 43215

Phone: 614-466-3543

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References

  1. Ohio Laws and Administrative Rules. (2012, September 28). Section 5321.04 | Landlord obligations.

  2. U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Reasonable accommodations and modifications.

Top cities in Ohio for independent living

8.5
Akron, OH
33 facilities
8.4
Toledo, OH
47 facilities
8.2
Dayton, OH
45 facilities
8.1
Columbus, OH
115 facilities
8.1
Cincinnati, OH
69 facilities
5.8
Cleveland, OH
68 facilities

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