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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Colby, OH

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The cost of independent living in Colby is about $3,249 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 166 options. Read 1676 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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Photo of Majestic Care of Toledo
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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: 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.
Photo of Ontario Pointe
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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Colonial Gardens is a quiet senior community in Perrysburg, Ohio. Our ground level ranch apartments include a garage with an automatic door opener at no extra charge. The apartments have gas heat, central air, and plenty of storage space. Colonial Gardens has a centrally located community room...
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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
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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.
Welcome to Harbor Town Senior Residence. This beautiful, brand new 3-story community of one- and two-bedroom apartment homes is designed exclusively for residents 55 and over. All homes include modern amenities at an affordable price: large walk-in closets, washer/dryer connections, energy...
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: 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.
Cranes Landing is a beautiful Senior Living Community (55 and older). Cranes Landing is a 2-story, 40-unit building offering 20 one-bedrooms and 20 two-bedroom apartments. The building is elevator equipped and provides laundry rooms located on each floor, washer and dryer connections in each...
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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.
Affordable apartment homes for seniors age 55+ or disabled/handicapped.  Centrally located in the heart of downtown Toledo, Renaissance Senior Apartments is a beautiful, historic building with many amenities including: emergency call system; on-site laundry; lunch program; and small pets are...
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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.
The first phase in the Collingwood Green Master Planned Community is complete! It offers 65 brand new one- and two-bedroom garden-style apartment homes exclusively for residents 55 and over! Nestled on a beautiful 7.5 acre park, Collingwood Green's perfect location puts residents close to the...
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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.
Discover a new place to live at Alpha Towers in Toledo. Residents enjoy a wide selection of amenities at this community. These include: high-speed internet access, a clubhouse, and window coverings for your privacy. Stop by the leasing office to schedule a tour!
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
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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: 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: 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
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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 Lakewoods Apartments are nice. They have a friendly staff. The apartments are clean and spacious. The cleanliness, friendliness, value, and activities are all excellent. I can't rate the care services...
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.
The Lakewoods is a luxury community of apartment homes designed to fit every lifestyle for people 55 and older. Centrally located, in the historic Maumee Valley, The Lakewoods is a lovely six-story building that has been carefully remodeled under historic guidelines, preserving much of the...
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My mother has lived here for 3-4 yrs. There was a problem with her kitchen floor buckling but it was repaired. There may be other issues in the building that I don't know about. But for the cost of living...
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.
Elyria Retirement CommunityElyria Retirement Community is an independent living community available to seniors in Elyria, OH. This community offers a beautiful home to those who are looking to become a part of all that Elyria offers. Elyria is a part of Lorain County, and it provides residents...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
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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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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.

Cost of independent living in Colby, OH

The average cost of senior living in Colby is $3,249 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Port Clinton, OH with an average of $2,812 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Colby, OH vs. nearby cities

Colby, OH
$3,249/mo
$2,979/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Colby, OH vs. the state and national average

Colby, OH
$3,249/mo
$3,906/mo
U.S. national average
$4,127/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Colby vs. other types of senior living

$4,110/mo
Independent Living
$3,249/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Colby, OH by room type

Semi-Private
$4,427/mo
Studio
$4,505/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,365/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,460/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,251/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Colby over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Colby

Recent reviews for independent living in Colby

Aviva Glendale Assisted Living in Toledo, OH

3.8
My mother really liked it here for the time she stayed which was about 4 months. But I don't think she realized she didn't need to be in an assisted living facility from that point on. It was great for her when she got out of the hospital but not necessary for her to continue living there. All ...
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Maumee Pointe Assisted Living and Memory Care

5.0
We are very happy. They care. They care about my mother they care about us being happy they care about how the room looks. They care about the activities. They are very understanding when my mom is upset, and they have no problem sitting with her for as long as it takes. I was so impressed. I ...
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Colby independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Colby independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Colby, 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 Colby 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 Colby 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
22.4%
20.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
26.3%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
22.4%
31%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.9%
33.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.5%
9.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Colby 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 Colby communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
20.4%
36.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
31.6%
43.6%
Room service
Room service
29.6%
37.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.2%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Colby 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 Colby offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
36.8%
45%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
24.3%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.7%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
34.9%
48%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38.2%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.1%
54.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
29.6%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.9%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.3%
41.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.6%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
33.6%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
22.4%
32.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20.4%
39.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
32.2%
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The Waterford at Mansfield, Brookdale Findlay and StoryPoint Waterville are the top-rated independent living facilities near Colby, Ohio. See full list of communities.

There are 166 independent living facilities near Colby, Ohio. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Colby, Ohio are The Waterford at Mansfield, Genesis Village and The Waterford at Levis Commons. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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