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My mother lives at The Willows, and we are both so pleased with it so far. I have already recommended it to others. The staff is always helpful, knowledgeable, and reassuring. They are concerned about 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.
The Willows at Willard is conveniently located on the grounds of Mercy Willard Hospital, and in close proximity to several physicians’ offices. Residents who are interested in activities outside our campus are presented with a multitude of options, from day trips to local shopping centers, to...
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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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My parents came to Valley View from their home when my Father could no longer assist my mother even with my sister's help. Mom shortly was in Skilled Nursing Care and Dad stayed in Assisted Living Care. ...
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.
The city of Fremont lies on the banks of the Sandusky River on land that was once the home of the Seneca, Crawford, Wyandotte, and Ottawa Indians. The community takes great pride in its heritage and history. Residents interested in activities outside our campus can tour the home of President...
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This is a dated clean community. The food is excellent and they offer a variety of choices. They offer activities in the dining room. The rooms are nice and the staff are accommodating. The staff are there...
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 goal is to promote independence by offering assistance without compromising an individual's dignity. We offer many services to our residents, including:Medication managementActivities appropriate for those with memory difficultiesChronic disease monitoringVisiting rehabilitation...
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This is a really nice place. The staff are very friendly and nice to work with. The community is very clean. The staff have been good to work with and they know who I am and if there is something they...
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.
When you are at Parkvue, you can feel the sense of community that makes it more than a senior living campus — it feels like you are part of a larger family. Our residents, staff and families remain a close-knit group who truly get to know one another on a personal level to create a warm and...
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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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I was very happy with the services with this community. They offer great care and the staff is outstanding. I like the cleanliness of the community. I like that they keep me informed on anything that my mom...
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.
The Village of Genoa is full of old-world charm and hospitality. At Genoa Retirement Village, we are no different. With our beautifully manicured grounds and warm, inviting atmosphere, our residents are proud to call Genoa Retirement Village home. Residents who are interested in activities...
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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 enjoyed having the zero transition shower. It was so helpful while taking care of my invalid husband. The washer and dryer were helpful to have. I enjoyed all the new appliances. But I think all the staff...
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 lived here for about 2 years. Enjoyed my time there. If physically able to return, I would. Maintenance response time was less than 1/2 hour to 2 hours. Never had problems with staff or other residents....
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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Orchard Park is a nice place. The activities director is wonderful. Although my loved one doesn't participate, he keeps asking and trying to engage them. If your loved one would participate in activities,...
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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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.
Ridgewood Senior Villas invites you to live life on your own terms! Our choice location is perfectly situated within the pleasures of tranquil, country living; yet we’re only minutes away from major thoroughfares for easy access to life outside your home. Our first-rate design and great amenities...
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.
Kettle Run is a Ministry of Lutheran Homes Society that provides an attractive,affordable Senior Apartment Community for individuals age 62 and older. It offers a beautiful setting along with a caring staff.
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I like it here. Everyone of the staff works very hard to keep us disease-free and I understand there are other homes who are not. Thank you all!
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.
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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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: 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.
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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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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 Broken Sword, OH

The average cost of senior living in Broken Sword is $3,421 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Republic, OH with an average of $3,044 per month.

Independent living costs in Broken Sword, OH, vs. nearby cities

Broken Sword, OH
$3,421/mo
$3,541/mo
$3,480/mo

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

Broken Sword, OH
$3,421/mo
$3,739/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Broken Sword, OH, vs. other senior living options

$3,980/mo
Independent Living
$3,421/mo

Independent living costs in Broken Sword, OH, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,348/mo
Studio
$4,298/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,599/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,538/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,035/mo

Senior living costs in Broken Sword 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: Broken Sword, OH
Column state: Ohio
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBroken Sword, OHOhioU.S.
Independent Living$3,421/mo$3,739/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$3,980/mo$4,591/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$3,980/mo$4,573/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Broken Sword, OH:$3,421/mo
Ohio:$3,739/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Broken Sword, OH:$3,980/mo
Ohio:$4,591/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Broken Sword, OH:$3,980/mo
Ohio:$4,573/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Broken Sword, OH, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Broken Sword 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 median 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
Broken Sword, OH$2,901/mo$2,356/mo+23.2%
Ohio$2,803/mo$2,805/mo-0.1%
National$3,031/mo$2,890/mo+4.9%
Broken Sword, OH
2024 average cost:$2,901/mo
2023 average cost:$2,356/mo
Percent change:+23.2%
Ohio
2024 average cost:$2,803/mo
2023 average cost:$2,805/mo
Percent change:-0.1%
National
2024 average cost:$3,031/mo
2023 average cost:$2,890/mo
Percent change:+4.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Broken Sword

Recent reviews for independent living in Broken Sword

Westbrook Assisted Living and Memory Care in Upper Sandusky, OH

5.0
[name removed] has been so helpful to us in arranging visits with my mom. We appreciate all the staff does to keep the resident here safe. We all look forward to when [name removed] can plan he fun actives again.

Lutheran Village of Ashland

4.4
I like this community because it is smaller and there are not as many residents as there are in other communities. I feel like having a smaller community is beneficial to the residents that are here. They have activities here like ping pong, bingo, movies and popcorn and more for the residents ...
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Wedgewood Estates in Mansfield, OH

4.0
While looking into several different facilities we chose our top 2 favorites for my love one to see. She chose this community because of their homey atmosphere. Most of the places that we saw had that “institutional” feeling. She likes the feel of this facility, she liked the way it looked, it ...
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Broken Sword independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Broken Sword independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Broken Sword, 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 Broken Sword 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 Broken Sword 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
22.6%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
22.6%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
18.5%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.6%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Broken Sword 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 Broken Sword communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
16.9%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
26.6%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
25%
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Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Broken Sword 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 Broken Sword offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
29.8%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
19.4%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.5%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
29.8%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
30.6%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
35.5%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
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43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
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37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
21%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
27.4%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
27.4%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
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Fitness center
Fitness center
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Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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