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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Guernsey County, OH

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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.
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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.
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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.
Home to some of Ohio’s most beautiful parks, the city of Zanesville is the perfect place for The Oaks at Bethesda, an award-winning senior living facility bordering the grounds of the new Genesis Hospital. Residents who are interested in activities outside of our campus can explore everything the...
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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, 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: 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.
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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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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.
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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The staff are taking good care of my husband. If I ask for anything they are quick to take care of it. They offer daily activities. He seems to like the food. The community is clean and I would recommend...
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 Inn at Northwood Village located in the city of Dover, Tuscarawas County, Ohio offers seniors a safe and caring assisted community to call home. Dover offers museums, wineries, and more to those who spend time in the area while visiting residents of our community. The Inn at Northwood...
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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: 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.
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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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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.
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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, 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.

Cost of independent living in Guernsey County, OH

The average cost of senior living in Guernsey County is $3,050 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Byesville, OH with an average of $2,769 per month.

Independent living costs in Guernsey County, OH, vs. nearby counties

Guernsey County, OH
$3,050/mo
$3,032/mo

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

Guernsey County, OH
$3,050/mo
$3,739/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Guernsey County, OH, vs. other senior living options

$3,474/mo
Independent Living
$3,050/mo

Independent living costs in Guernsey County, OH, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$2,446/mo
Studio
$4,158/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,887/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,206/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,263/mo

Senior living costs in Guernsey County 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: Guernsey County, OH
Column state: Ohio
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Community typeGuernsey County, OHOhioU.S.
Independent Living$3,050/mo$3,739/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$3,493/mo$4,591/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$3,474/mo$4,573/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Guernsey County, OH:$3,050/mo
Ohio:$3,739/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Guernsey County, OH:$3,493/mo
Ohio:$4,591/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Guernsey County, OH:$3,474/mo
Ohio:$4,573/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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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 Guernsey County

Recent reviews for independent living in Guernsey County

The Inn at University Village in Massillon, OH

5.0
The staff they have at this community are really nice and we could not be happier with them, however mom thinks they could use some more staff. The community is pretty active. Mom is the memory care unit and there are less activities available. She loves the food and the community is nice. ...
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Glenwood Community in Marietta, OH

3.8
Resident's daughter felt carpet was filthy in halls and entrance. Admissions person [name removed] is amazing and is very helpful and friendly. The meals are expensive for guests. There could be more activities on the weekends. [name removed!] She has been very kind and caring. A joy to work ...
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Elmhurst in Wheeling, WV

5.0
Everybody here is wonderful and they were great to my loved one. The food was good and they had plenty to do for the residents. My loved one just really needed to come back home. However, if we needed them again we would go here.

Guernsey County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Guernsey County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Guernsey County, 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 Guernsey County 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 Guernsey County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Guernsey County, OHNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
21.9%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
18.8%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
18.8%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
21.9%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
1.6%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Guernsey County 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 Guernsey County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Guernsey County, OHNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
17.2%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
26.6%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
17.2%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.5%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Guernsey County 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 Guernsey County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Guernsey County, OHNational
Activity director
Activity director
26.6%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.8%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.6%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
29.7%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
28.1%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
34.4%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
26.6%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.9%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
17.2%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
26.6%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
28.1%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
14.1%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.2%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25%
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Cardinal Place, Trustwell Living at Westwood Place and Danbury of Millersburg are the top-rated independent living facilities near Guernsey County, Ohio. See full list of communities.
There are 77 independent living facilities near Guernsey County, Ohio. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Guernsey County, Ohio is Trustwell Living at Westwood Place. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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