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I really liked Carmel Manor, and would highly recommend. I really feel like we got lucky to get my loved one in there. All the other better nursing homes had waiting lists. It just happened that I called...
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.
Carmel Manor of Ft. Thomas, Kentucky is a recently expanded assisted living community set just around the corner from an Army Reserve Base. Residents of Carmel Manor are treated with a beautiful panoramic view of Cincinnati while being far enough from the hustle and bustle to enjoy the seclusion....
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The experience has been good, they are short handed. The price was cheaper than most and at the time was the only place close that would take him.
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.
Laurelwood Assisted Living is an assisted living community with a special neighborhood for the Memory impaired located in Dayton, Ohio in Greene county. For seniors that enjoy nature, plants, and flowers, Laurelwood Senior Living is perfectly located. The Cox Arboretum and Gardens Metropark is...
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After a harrowing couple of years for my ill mother who passed July '23, my dad's safety, health, and quality of life took a sharp decline over the span of 8 months. He lost his wife of 54 years, and lost...
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.
At Wickshire Fairborn, it’s not about age. It’s about life. We are a senior living community offering assisted living and memory care. Nestled in a quiet residential area, we are conveniently close to Dayton, Beavercreek, Huber Heights and Yellow Springs. You’ll surrounded by a variety of shops,...
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Our whole family felt blessed to have Mother cared for by The Carlyle House. The entire staff treated Mother like a queen and truly loved her. I have never experienced such a warm family atmosphere...
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 Carlyle House is an assisted living community located in Kettering, Ohio, in beautiful Montgomery County and home to just over 56,000 people. Kettering is a beautiful city in the Dayton area with lots of parks, walking trails, golf and recreational amenities Residents will enjoy getting out...
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Maple Knoll Village is a great community with beautiful grounds and gardens. In talking to the current residents, every one of them had great things to say about the staff and how helpful and kind they are....
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.
Maple Knoll Village is a non-profit continuing care retirement community located on a beautiful 54-acre campus in historic Springdale, Ohio. Our community is made up of 291 independent living accommodations, 63 assisted living accommodations and 145 skilled nursing beds that include short term...
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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.
Strongly rooted in Middletown, OH, we have been making a difference in the lives of seniors within our community for more than thirty years. Independent Living at the Terrace offers personalized studio, one bedroom and two bedroom apartments with tailored services and amenities that allow our...
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I would like to thank all of the people that helped my mother. She was only there at Dover for less than 4 hours and was rushed to the hospital with a broken him. Thankfully a week later she past away do...
Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living
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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.
At Doverwood Village Ashley Place, we offer a variety of community features. Residents can enjoy regular off-site adventures and excursions. Cats and dogs are allowed in private quarters. Our property is conveniently located near accessible public transportation. We offer free wi-fi. All meals...
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The food at Trinity of Fairborn depended on the season as the menu changed but it was decent. My mom was in rehab once and assisted living. The care given was very good. Bathroom issues, medication...
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.
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Scarlet Oaks Rehab has transformed into a Cinderella facility, I mean the new renovations are superb an outstanding it was like going to a resort for therapy plus it's so beautiful back in that wooded area...
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.
Scarlet Oaks Retirement Community is a continuing care retirement community located in the beautiful Gaslight District of Cincinnati, Ohio. Located close to the Ohio River, there are plenty of sites to explore and activities to get involved. The main campus is located adjacent to a breathtaking...
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I love it here. Free gourmet coffee. Amenities are electric, internet, cable, animals are ok. Doggie park. included in your rent. Even renter insurance at a small monthly charge. Well worth it. Only have to...
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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The staff is always very helpful with any questions that come up and work with you to prepare proactively for any potential next steps for future care needs.
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.
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They say there’s no place like home and I found my home here at the Villas of Kettering. Since I retired and downsized, my 2 bedroom duplex is just the right size for me. It has LVP flooring, carpeted...
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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I had so many questions and concerns. They patiently addressed them all. They treated Mother with great care. A bonus is that Mom loved the meals, she is picky. I highly recommend this facility.
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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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, Memory Care
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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
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Provides: Assisted 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.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally 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.
Just What You're Looking For......Harmony Senior Village is a community of magnificent 2-bedroom patio-style apartment homes, well designed for comfort and quiet individuality. Your apartment features a fully equipped kitchen, a formal living room, comfortable bedrooms, a full size bath, and...
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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.
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.
Nursing and Rehab facility for 50 residents. All insurance accepted. Medicare and Medicaid certified. Extensive Rehab programs.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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
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.
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My mom loves it there. She has no complaints. They are so good to her, and the food is good. I am so blessed that we found the right place for her. She loves it. There are all kinds of things to do. They are...
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.
Liberty Village Assisted Living began operations in 1990. This single-story community consists of 40 residential units. Liberty Village boasts abundant common area amenities, a beautiful interior courtyard as well as walking areas. The community is located just west of Chillicothe on Route 50...
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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.

Cost of independent living in Highland County, OH

The average cost of senior living in Highland County is $3,904 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Russellville, OH with an average of $1,796 per month.

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

Highland County, OH
$3,904/mo
$3,838/mo
$3,872/mo

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

Highland County, OH
$3,904/mo
$3,739/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$4,942/mo
Independent Living
$3,904/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,494/mo
Studio
$4,884/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,710/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,745/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,233/mo

Senior living costs in Highland 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: Highland County, OH
Column state: Ohio
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHighland County, OHOhioU.S.
Independent Living$3,904/mo$3,739/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$5,063/mo$4,591/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,942/mo$4,573/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Highland County, OH:$3,904/mo
Ohio:$3,739/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Highland County, OH:$5,063/mo
Ohio:$4,591/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Highland County, OH:$4,942/mo
Ohio:$4,573/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Highland County, OH, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Highland County 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
Highland County, OH$2,814/mo$3,136/mo-10.3%
Ohio$2,833/mo$2,949/mo-3.9%
National$3,265/mo$3,169/mo+3.0%
Highland County, OH
2024 average cost:$2,814/mo
2023 average cost:$3,136/mo
Percent change:-10.3%
Ohio
2024 average cost:$2,833/mo
2023 average cost:$2,949/mo
Percent change:-3.9%
National
2024 average cost:$3,265/mo
2023 average cost:$3,169/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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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 Highland County

Recent reviews for independent living in Highland County

Eastgate Village in Cincinnati, OH

5.0
We are happy that our mom feels safe, comfortable, and she absolutely loves the facility and staff, thank you Eastgate Village for the peace of mind she has and our family, too!!! We have nothing goos to say about Eastgate Village and would recommend them to anyone facing a similar situation ...
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Serene Suites Premier Memory Care and Assisted Living in Cincinnati, OH

3.4
My wife is now the COO so my opinion is biased. She also took care of my mother there for a year and knows what needs improvement. She is actively working to improve everything about the place. Overall, I would say it is better than most places. Certainly better than the ones we toured ...
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Miller Farm Place in Dayton, OH

3.9
The care received is great, I the nurses and staff are wonderful. That is why I decided to take my Dad there. The facility needs to be updated for what the cost is. My experience has definitely been overwhelming, this was a very hard decision for me. I would recommend them.

Highland County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Highland County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Highland 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 Highland 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 Highland County 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
29.9%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
29.9%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
26%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
26.6%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Highland 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 Highland County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Highland County, OHNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
29.4%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.2%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
30.5%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Highland 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 Highland County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Highland County, OHNational
Activity director
Activity director
40.1%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25.4%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.6%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.9%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50.8%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.9%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31.6%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.9%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
41.2%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
41.2%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
27.7%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.9%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Trustwell Living at Bell Gardens Place, 10 Wilmington Place and Deerfield Springs Retirement Resort are the top-rated independent living facilities near Highland County, Ohio. See full list of communities.
There are 197 independent living facilities near Highland County, Ohio. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Highland County, Ohio are 10 Wilmington Place, Deerfield Springs Retirement Resort and Ohio Living Cape May. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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