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Brewster Parke offers comfortable living with efficiency apartments. They're currently in the process of building new independent living and assisted living buildings that are supposed to be larger and more...
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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.
Brewster Parke is an assisted living community located in the eastern Ohio town of Brewster. Residents of Brewster Parke are able to enjoy daily local activities like walks around nearby Lake Brewster or a quick train trip up to Akron for a day of shopping and dining. Despite the mildly remote...
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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, 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.
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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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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.
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.
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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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 Oaks at Shady Lawn is an assisted living facility located in the beautiful rural lands of Wayne County, not far from the Wooster, Canton, and Massillon areas. The nearby schools, nature trails, state parks, and senior recreational centers offer state-of-the-art facilities and amenities for...
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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.
Plaza Garden Apartments is a family owned, caring community in a quiet residential neighborhood in Newark, Ohio. Our seniors only buildings boast bright, warm, single floor apartments, an onsite maintenance staff, onsite management, and friendly neighbors surrounding a quiet courtyard of mature...
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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, 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: 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, 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.

Cost of independent living in Guernsey, OH

The average cost of senior living in Guernsey is $3,319 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Byesville, OH with an average of $2,769 per month.

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

Guernsey, OH
$3,319/mo

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

Guernsey, OH
$3,319/mo
$3,739/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$3,791/mo
Independent Living
$3,319/mo

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

Semi-Private
$2,649/mo
Studio
$4,313/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,263/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,605/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,150/mo

Senior living costs in Guernsey 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, OH
Column state: Ohio
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGuernsey, OHOhioU.S.
Independent Living$3,319/mo$3,739/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$3,795/mo$4,591/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$3,791/mo$4,573/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Guernsey, OH:$3,319/mo
Ohio:$3,739/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Guernsey, OH:$3,795/mo
Ohio:$4,591/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Guernsey, OH:$3,791/mo
Ohio:$4,573/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Guernsey, OH, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Guernsey 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
Guernsey, OH$3,128/mo$2,536/mo+23.3%
Ohio$2,886/mo$2,782/mo+3.7%
National$3,045/mo$2,867/mo+6.2%
Guernsey, OH
2024 average cost:$3,128/mo
2023 average cost:$2,536/mo
Percent change:+23.3%
Ohio
2024 average cost:$2,886/mo
2023 average cost:$2,782/mo
Percent change:+3.7%
National
2024 average cost:$3,045/mo
2023 average cost:$2,867/mo
Percent change:+6.2%
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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

Recent reviews for independent living in Guernsey

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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Heritage Villas in North Canton, OH

5.0
Overall very very pleased with Heritage Villas. The staff is friendly and professional and take a real hands on approach to engage our mom in activities. We have feel as if we can finally relax knowing that she is being well cared for.

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 independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Guernsey independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Guernsey, 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 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 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
23.5%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25.5%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
25.5%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25.5%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.1%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Guernsey 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 communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Guernsey, OHNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
17.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
27.6%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
21.4%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.2%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Guernsey 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 offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
30.6%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
24.5%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.4%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
34.7%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
29.6%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
38.8%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.6%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.4%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20.4%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30.6%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
29.6%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
17.3%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.3%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
28.6%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Trustwell Living at Westwood Place, Wooster Danbury and Danbury in Massillon are the top-rated independent living facilities near Guernsey, Ohio. See full list of communities.
There are 118 independent living facilities near Guernsey, Ohio. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Guernsey, Ohio are Mount Vernon Danbury, Trustwell Living at Westwood Place and Wooster Danbury. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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