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8 Best Independent Living Communities in Colton, OH

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I thought when I moved in, I would have a complete computer connection, with a simple plug-in to start. For the first month after I arrived, everything went well, and then all of sudden, I couldn't even get...
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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5 for all thanks and have a great day!! The community is clean and just has a homey feel to it , my mom loves sitting in the area outside her apartment. I am so happy she is living again!! The food is...
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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Could not be more pleased. Both the staff and residents are very warm and welcoming. My dad is happy with the variety of food and hiw tasty it is. Browning prices meals for guests is quite reasonable which I...
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.
Browning Masonic Community is a thriving residential campus and community sitting on 450 verdant acres. If you’re looking for a beautiful place to live, with great neighbors and everything your active lifestyle needs, then you’ve found it in Browning Masonic Community.Independent living is the...
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Our Mom was treated with compassion and dignity, the caregivers were both professional and caring. The manager [name removed] was very good to work with and always paid attention to the “little things”....
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.
Just minutes outside of Toledo, The Lakes of Monclova offers residents the privacy of a rural setting paired with the amenities of a large city. Residents who are interested in activities outside the campus can explore Maumee's variety of local shops, restaurants, and parks, or travel to Toledo...
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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Whitehouse Square Senior Whitehouse Square Senior housing is located in the town of Whitehouse, Lucas County, Ohio. Nearby is the Cedar Creek Church, Whitehouse Library, Whitehouse Inn, and several dining establishments. Whitehouse Square Senior housing is new construction and features the most...
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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Wauseon Senior Villas invites you to live life on your own terms. Our choice location is perfectly situated between the pleasures of the tranquil country, yet only minutes away from major thoroughfares for easy access to life outside your home. With over 1000 square feet of living space and great...
Provides: Assisted 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.
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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Cost of independent living in Colton, OH

The average cost of senior living in Colton is $2,908 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Holland, OH with an average of $2,954 per month.

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

Colton, OH
$2,908/mo

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

Colton, OH
$2,908/mo
$3,739/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$4,050/mo
Independent Living
$2,908/mo

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

Studio
$4,061/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,000/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,333/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,210/mo

Senior living costs in Colton 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: Colton, OH
Column state: Ohio
Column national: U.S.
Community typeColton, OHOhioU.S.
Independent Living$2,908/mo$3,739/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$3,976/mo$4,591/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,050/mo$4,573/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Colton, OH:$2,908/mo
Ohio:$3,739/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Colton, OH:$3,976/mo
Ohio:$4,591/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Colton, OH:$4,050/mo
Ohio:$4,573/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Colton, OH, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Colton 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Colton, OH$4,795/mo$5,957/mo-19.5%
Ohio$2,816/mo$2,782/mo+1.2%
National$2,955/mo$2,851/mo+3.6%
Colton, OH
2024 average cost:$4,795/mo
2023 average cost:$5,957/mo
Percent change:-19.5%
Ohio
2024 average cost:$2,816/mo
2023 average cost:$2,782/mo
Percent change:+1.2%
National
2024 average cost:$2,955/mo
2023 average cost:$2,851/mo
Percent change:+3.6%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Colton

Recent reviews for independent living in Colton

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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Traditions at West Park Place in Toledo, OH

4.8
The community is secure and the staff is very friendly, they have a senior care manager you can add to your fees that can help with medication etc. I would recommend this community to others.

Colton independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Colton independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Colton, 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 Colton 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 Colton 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
37.5%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
25%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.5%
33.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Colton 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 Colton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
25%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
25%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Colton 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 Colton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
37.5%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
12.5%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
25%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.5%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
37.5%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.5%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
37.5%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
37.5%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
37.5%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Genesis Village, StoryPoint Waterville and Browning Masonic Community are the top-rated independent living facilities near Colton, Ohio. See full list of communities.

There are 8 independent living facilities near Colton, Ohio. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Colton, Ohio are 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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