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Overall it is quite good. Cleanliness and food are above average. Most concerns are handled immediately. Most of my issues have been my sister and not getting around on time.
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.
At Kingsbury Place, our senior living community, we help our residents arrange transportation and coordinate home health services. We also develop individual care plans to meet the needs of each resident, and a full-time registered nurse is available 24 hours a day to provide clinical oversight...
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This is my second residency to live here. I relocated previously to see if I could enjoy my life elsewhere. But I could not. I was lost and lonely. I came home to be with my family.
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.
Genesis Village is an active senior living community designed for people 55+ that includes exclusive amenities unlike any you’ll find in Northwest Ohio.Locally owned and operated, our 172,000 square foot community sits on over 10 partially wooded acres and offers 162 spacious apartments. Genesis...
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My loved one was previously a resident at Brookdale Findlay and his experience at this facility was very positive. They took excellent care of him. Based on our experience, I would definitely recommend...
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.
Home Sweet HomeTucked away in a friendly, single-story building, you may be surprised to discover that the men and women who call this place home are residents at an assisted living community. They are each inspired to live each day to the fullest—and if you decide to join their ranks, it won’t...
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I've been extremely impressed with the cleanliness of the facility, the ease of talking with staff throughout the complex to answer questions and the ability for my mom to stay socially connected with the...
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.
Welcome to StoryPoint Fort Wayne North! This isn’t just a place to reside — it’s a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them. Our senior living options include independent living and enhanced living. Throughout each service level, we strive...
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I brought my mom here about a year ago and she would never stop talking about how amazing the staff was and how they were very supportive! I can never thank them enough for the care they gave my mom! Caring...
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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My mom loves it there. She's very involved in activities and she loves her neighbors and she's really enjoying her experience there. So keeping consistent good employees has been a challenge for Storypoint....
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.
Welcome to StoryPoint Waterville! This isn’t just a place to reside — it’s a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them. Our various senior living options include independent living, enhanced living, assisted living, and memory care....
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Georgetown Place has such a family feel to it, that was the main reason we chose this facility over others. It is a great place to live.
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.
Grow socially at Georgetowne Place, where our residents stay active with weekly outings, water aerobics in our outdoor pool and exercise programs while enjoying some of the most desired amenities and services available at an Independent Living community in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Our goal is to...
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The struggle to place a loved one into a community is a hard decision. The caring environment of Gaslight made out transition much easier. They treat my mom and our family as their own.
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.
At Gaslight Village, a Leisure Living Community in Adrian, MI, residents can relax under the pergola on a warm summer day or keep warm next to the fireplace in the winter. With assisted living and memory care options, our residents experience the joys of everyday life in a continuing care...
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It has been awhile since then both my parents have passed, but the staff were great. They actually cared. And called me when there were issues. We would definitely recommend this community to other families...
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.
Embrace a bright future at The Waterford at Levis Commons, where desired amenities and convenient services provide residents the opportunity to live a vibrant lifestyle. Imagine an apartment home with no cooking, cleaning or maintenance — and friends next door. That's what residents get at The...
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My elderly mother never wanted to go to an assisted living home. She basically went to Cedar Creek very unhappy. After a few days, she realized the staff cared about her and made her feel comfortable. ...
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.
Hamilton Place is an assisted living community in Fort Wayne, Indiana. We are one mile east of Franke Park. Our community has a wonderful view of the lush green woods, but we are close enough to town for frequent outings to restaurants, shopping and the many cultural events and annual festivals...
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What our family likes the most about the North Woods Village is all of the help they have. They are all very friendly and call my husband and myself by name. We also like how well they remember everyone's...
Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
North Woods Village at Inverness Lakes in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana is a brand new, state-of-the-art memory care assisted living community that opened in August of 2015. It is located on the prestigious Southwest side of Fort Wayne, IN. It is very close to I-69, making it a very quick...
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The staff at Brookdale Adrian are very friendly and caring. My parents both feel like they are being well cared for and treated with respect. There is not much communication with the family, but neither of...
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.
All the Comforts of HomeYou should never have to sacrifice quality care in exchange for freedom, especially when you can enjoy both here at our beautiful independent and assisted living community. Just a short drive from West Maumee Street, your new home puts you convenient to every part of town....
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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,...
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.
Introducing Maumee Pointe, where our beautiful community becomes the backdrop to your new life and your fresh start. Be proud to call our community home with its well-designed, updated apartment homes with convenient features to delicious dining, enriching activity offerings, and beautiful...
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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...
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.
Since opening in December 1999, Smith Farms has become The Choice for Retirement Living in Auburn. Apartments are available in a variety of floor plans, and each has its own private entrance and its own thermostat to control. Smith Farms is full of friendly, active residents who enjoy apartment...
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The staff is very friendly. The only thing my mother complains about is they come into the room very early to do their wellness checks, but the nurses are very friendly also. I would definitely recommend the...
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.
The Wyngate Senior Living Community is designed to meet the needs of seniors with a variety of lifestyle and residential options including independent living in Our Cottages and assisted living in The Inn. The care that The Wyngate Senior Living Community provides can increase or decrease as our...
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Patient care is amazing, nurse staff was amazing! Nurses onto much that I can negative. If we had issues they were addressed immediately. What stood about about this place was the cleanliness, memory care...
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.
ProMedica Charlotte Stephenson Manor is a licensed Assisted Living Community that combines the resources of secure housing, personalized services and a continuum of healthcare designed to meet the needs of those who require help with daily living. Older adults who want to preserve the highest...
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All the above are 5 Brookdale was a great facility. We knew she was being taken care of and based on the experience we have had so far, we would recommend this community to other families.
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.
Fewer Worries, More LifeFrom the moment you set foot in the warm and welcoming lobby, you will have confidence knowing this is a place where you can thrive. Tucked on beautiful grounds on North Wintergarden Road, right off Bowling Green Road W, our community provides exceptional care for men and...
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I am very happy with the care Mom is receiving at Heritage Park. The staff are very caring, and really take the time to get to know you. I highly recommend this place!
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.
Caring people make the difference at Heritage Park. You can feel it the minute you walk into our community and meet our staff. They are experts at senior healthcare that are not just doing a job, but following a calling. They are here to help you and your family find answers, solutions and peace...
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My mom did not want to go there, she was scared and wanted to stay living with me. We didn't visit other places because Alexis Gardens is right around the corner from me. It didn't take long for my mom to...
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.
Alexis Gardens provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Nestled on beautiful grounds in a quiet corner of Toledo, you'll love the elegance of our facilities and the convenience of the nearby community. We're just minutes from shopping, dining, healthcare and many...
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I'm not sure what more you could want, other than what Sunrise of Findlay provides. I have lived here about a month now, and everything is great. If I could give more than 5 stars, I would. I have so much...
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.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...
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From what my dad has told me, he really likes Otterbein Cridersville. He really likes the staff. They have exceeded our expectations for taking care of Dad. He had to spend some time in the rehab facility...
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.
The Otterbein Cridersville campus opened in 1988, and is conveniently located off I-75 in northwest Ohio. It blends the energy of urban life with the beauty of a rural retreat. When you visit this beautiful, 120-acre CCRC, you’ll see tidy homes sitting on friendly, little streets with generous...
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For the charges it is expensive in assisted living, but based on the experience I have had with Coventry Meadows I would recommend this community to other families, I loved them.
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.
OUR COMMUNITY Coventry Meadows offers senior housing and health solutions with a multitude of premier services including: Garden Homes Assisted Living Apartments New Energy Wellness Moving Forward Rehabilitation Auguste's Cottage Memory Care Center Skilled Nursing Services Long Term Care Hospice...
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All of the categories are a 5. We have had nothing but a great experience so far with Five Star Residences. The staff members at the community have been amazing!! The food is great and our loved one is...
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.
Five Star Residences of Fort Wayne is a premier retirement community that assists seniors to reach maximum independence. Unlike other communities, Five Star Residences of Fort Wayne brings home and health together. Conveniently located in Southwest Fort Wayne, Five Star Residences of Fort Wayne...
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I would give Cedarhurst a 5 in each category. My brother, [name removed], continued to have a variety of health challenges after he moved into Cedarhurst. The Cedarhurst staff could not have been more...
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.
With 56 assisted living apartments and 27 memory care apartments, each resident at Cedarhurst of Fort Wayne is able to enjoy the independence they want and the care they need in the comfort of a home-like environment. Our expertly trained staff provides support based on the level of care that is...
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My Sister Lives at Kessler Estates and they keep her Busy with things She Enjoys My Sister is very happy their and I am THRILLED WITH THE CARE I Needed Some information and the Staff went over and above what...
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.
Kessler Estates Senior Living, a Sinceri Senior Living community, focuses on each resident’s total well-being in their continuing care community in Lima, Ohio. The one-story community offers common spaces, walking paths, and specialized assisted living and memory care services in a homelike...
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Cost of independent living in Defiance, OH

The average cost of senior living in Defiance is $3,332 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Archbold, OH with an average of $2,558 per month.

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

Defiance, OH
$3,332/mo
$3,397/mo
$3,477/mo

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

Defiance, OH
$3,332/mo
$3,918/mo
U.S. national average
$4,031/mo

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

$3,943/mo
Independent Living
$3,332/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,402/mo
Studio
$4,363/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,123/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,080/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,503/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Defiance over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Defiance

Recent reviews for independent living in Defiance

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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Astral at Auburn

4.0
My loved one is currently a resident at Astral at Auburn and everything has been great for her at this facility so far. We moved her here from a different facility where things were not going as well. The cleanliness and friendliness are great. The staff, care services, meals and activities are ...
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Otterbein Cridersville SeniorLife Community

4.4
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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Defiance independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Defiance independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Defiance, 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 Defiance 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 Defiance partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Defiance, OHNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.7%
19.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
29.9%
32.7%
No sugar
No sugar
27.5%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25.7%
31.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.8%
7.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Defiance 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 Defiance communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Defiance, OHNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
21.6%
34.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
29.3%
41.7%
Room service
Room service
27.5%
35.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15%
16.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Defiance 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 Defiance offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Defiance, OHNational
Activity director
Activity director
38.3%
43.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25.7%
27.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21%
31.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.9%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.7%
48.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
44.3%
53%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31.1%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.5%
36.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
32.3%
40%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
36.5%
45.8%
Live performances
Live performances
37.1%
45.4%
Dances
Dances
27.5%
30.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.2%
38.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
35.3%
45.3%
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Genesis Village, Brookdale Findlay and StoryPoint Fort Wayne North are the top-rated independent living facilities near Defiance, Ohio. See full list of communities.

There are 191 independent living facilities near Defiance, Ohio. See the full list.

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