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The cost of independent living in Waldo is about $3,790 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 19 options. Read 57 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 DeWolfe Place
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I like this facility because it's a smaller facility less than 50 residence. This enables the staff to be available to the residence in a timely manner.
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.
DeWolfe Place is an assisted living community located in Marion, Ohio. We are two blocks west of Garfield Park and several entertainment options are nearby. Our beautifully landscaped grounds include a private courtyard that provides the perfect setting for our residents to work in the garden,...
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The community activities are numerous, the apartments are accessible without looking institutional. Staff is professional and friendly and maintenance is readily available! It feels like we're in a detached...
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.
IMPORTANT: THIS IS ACTIVE ADULT LIVING. WE DO NOT PROVIDE MEALS OR HEALTHCARE. PLEASE NOTE PRICING OF RENTS ($2000-$3000/MO) TO REFER APPROPRIATE PROSPECTIVE RESIDENTS.
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My wife is doing very well since her move, she really likes it there. The bingo is fun and the food is very good. Everything has been just fine, it is all furnished and it is only 5 mins away from my home....
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.
Brookdale Marion is a senior living community offering exceptional and highly personalized assisted living and memory care services in historic Marion, Ohio. Marion is a family-friendly city that features several museums, annual festivals, as well as other fun events happening throughout the...
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Everybody has been very personal and wonderful to work with and I have built a relationship with the staff I feel as they treat me like family not just a number.
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.
Sarah Moore Community is an assisted living community available to seniors who are looking to call Delaware, OH their home. Those who are looking to live in a city that has a rich history will find that this community is the right place for them. Those who are visiting residents of this community...
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We toured Primrose of Marion and were surprised at how beautiful the place is. They have everything my mother would need and the Apartments were larger than other places we looked at. Everyone there was so...
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.
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I think they do a great job at Kingston Residence of Marion! The staff here is friendly and helpful, and they do a great job looking after the people who live here. The facility is well kept and clean, and...
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.
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This is independent living, but a retirement home. My mother loved it there and I don't think it was the cleanest place, I know they had mold issues in the ceilings, I could always smell the dampness in...
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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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.
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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: 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
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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 Sarah Moore Home
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: 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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I am absolutely thrilled with this place. If they don't have someone at the desk you have to have the security code to get in. You can intercom to the room of the person you came to see and they can buzz you...
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 Riverside Landing at Delaware Place, a community of newly constructed villas and a 4-story elevator-served midrise building with one- and two-bedroom apartment homes designed and built especially for adults 55 and older. With our professional on-site management and service staff, we...

Cost of independent living in Waldo, OH

The average cost of senior living in Waldo is $3,790 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Marion, OH with an average of $3,247 per month.

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

Waldo, OH
$3,790/mo
$3,745/mo
$3,660/mo

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

Waldo, OH
$3,790/mo
$3,967/mo
U.S. national average
$4,152/mo

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

$4,933/mo
Independent Living
$3,790/mo

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

Studio
$3,250/mo
1 Bedroom
$2,699/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,672/mo

Senior living costs in Waldo 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: Waldo, OH
Column state: Ohio
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWaldo, OHOhioU.S.
Independent Living$3,790/mo$3,967/mo$4,152/mo
Assisted Living$5,154/mo$4,879/mo$4,712/mo
Memory Care$4,933/mo$4,886/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Waldo, OH:$3,790/mo
Ohio:$3,967/mo
U.S.:$4,152/mo
Assisted Living
Waldo, OH:$5,154/mo
Ohio:$4,879/mo
U.S.:$4,712/mo
Memory Care
Waldo, OH:$4,933/mo
Ohio:$4,886/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Waldo

Recent reviews for independent living in Waldo

Carriage Court of Marysville

4.0
The staff at Carriage Court is excellent! They all seem to really like their jobs and it shows with the care that the residents receive.

Abbotsgate Lofts in Powell, OH

5.0
My experience has been pretty good so far, but i do wish there was more insulation between the floors, sometimes the residents can hear me and I can hear them. The cleanliness of the community is very good and the staff members are very friendly. I do think when a new residents moves in, there ...
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Cranberry Park at The Grand of Dublin

4.8
I waited 8 months to write this review as I wanted time to really get to know The Grand. Last July, we moved my 97 year old mother into assisted living. We are so glad we did! When I fist walked into The Grand, I said to my wife, "I want to live here" now, 8 moths later, I still feel ...
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Waldo independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Waldo independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Waldo, 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 Waldo 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 Waldo partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Waldo, OHNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.5%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
6.3%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
6.3%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
12.5%
33.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.3%
10.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Waldo 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 Waldo communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Waldo, OHNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
12.5%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
12.5%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
12.5%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.3%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Waldo 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 Waldo offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Waldo, OHNational
Activity director
Activity director
18.8%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
12.5%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
6.3%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
18.8%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
25%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
25%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
18.8%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
6.3%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
6.3%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
18.8%
46.7%
Dances
Dances
6.3%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
6.3%
39.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
18.8%
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