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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Fort Brown, OH

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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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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...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Willa of the Woods has been a wonderful experience for my Mother and my wife and myself. My Mother is very happy with the service, food, activities and her room. The personalized staff is great. Jerry Sutte
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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.
Villa of the Woods, under the direction of Catholic Charities, has been serving the Fort Wayne area since 1976. In 1983, our program became licensed with the Indiana State Board of Health - and we continually pass their annual surveys with no deficiencies. We are one of the few facilities that...
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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.
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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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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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.
Located in historic North Baltimore, Briar Hill Health Campus is proud to provide community members with a welcoming place to call home in the Crossroads of the Heartland. Residents who are interested in activities outside our campus can practice their backswing at the Birch Run Golf Club, take a...
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It has been an incredible blessing to have been a resident here for over 5 years - I am moving only because of my job which is taking me out of state. My 2BR apartment has been a delight - spacious and...
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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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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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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.
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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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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...

Cost of independent living in Fort Brown, OH

The average cost of senior living in Fort Brown is $4,976 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Defiance, OH with an average of $3,335 per month.

Independent living costs in Fort Brown, OH, vs. nearby cities

Fort Brown, OH
$4,976/mo
$5,000/mo
$5,129/mo

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

Fort Brown, OH
$4,976/mo
$3,739/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Fort Brown, OH, vs. other senior living options

$5,636/mo
Independent Living
$4,976/mo

Independent living costs in Fort Brown, OH, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,198/mo
Studio
$4,135/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,138/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,113/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,455/mo

Senior living costs in Fort Brown 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: Fort Brown, OH
Column state: Ohio
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFort Brown, OHOhioU.S.
Independent Living$4,976/mo$3,739/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$5,636/mo$4,591/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$5,636/mo$4,573/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Fort Brown, OH:$4,976/mo
Ohio:$3,739/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Fort Brown, OH:$5,636/mo
Ohio:$4,591/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Fort Brown, OH:$5,636/mo
Ohio:$4,573/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Fort Brown, OH, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Fort Brown 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
Fort Brown, OH$4,135/mo$5,106/mo-19.0%
Ohio$2,906/mo$2,961/mo-1.9%
National$3,222/mo$3,101/mo+3.9%
Fort Brown, OH
2024 average cost:$4,135/mo
2023 average cost:$5,106/mo
Percent change:-19.0%
Ohio
2024 average cost:$2,906/mo
2023 average cost:$2,961/mo
Percent change:-1.9%
National
2024 average cost:$3,222/mo
2023 average cost:$3,101/mo
Percent change:+3.9%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

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What families are saying about independent living in Fort Brown

Recent reviews for independent living in Fort Brown

Otterbein Cridersville SeniorLife Community

5.0
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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The Village at Pine Valley in Fort Wayne, IN

5.0
Senior Living is not only a tough transition for the family, but it's also hard finding the community that fits mom or dad's needs. Is there activities for them to do? Is the food good? Is the staff nice? Here at Brightstar these questions are reassured right in front of your face. From the ...
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Smith Farms Manor in Auburn, IN

4.8
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 service is as much as and whatever you need. The food is very good, well prepared and ...
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Fort Brown independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fort Brown independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fort Brown, 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 Fort Brown 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 Fort Brown 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
33.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
29.7%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
26.1%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.8%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Fort Brown 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 Fort Brown communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
25.2%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
34.2%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
32.4%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
19.8%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fort Brown 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 Fort Brown offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Fort Brown, OHNational
Activity director
Activity director
40.5%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.9%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.6%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40.5%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
39.6%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
47.7%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.1%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31.5%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.8%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
39.6%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
31.5%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.5%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
38.7%
47%
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