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The things We were most concerned about -getting medication on time and support from aids has been so good Sister is eating so much better now. The facility is well maintained, light and many activities.
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.
Danbury Woods of Wooster is the newest assisted living and memory care unit in Wooster, OH. Located a half mile from Wooster Community Hospital, near the small towns of Creston, Sterling, Apple Creek, and Orrville. We are dedicated to providing the finest in senior housing and amenities. Each of...
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55 Floor plans available
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I love the activities! I appreciate the great care that my mom receives. The community feels home like and the staff is friendly to everyone. I enjoy the educational programs and fun activities for the...
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.
Have a lot of fun and live life to its fullest at The Waterford at Mansfield. Our Independent Living and Assisted Living community in Mansfield, Ohio, offers residents a vibrant lifestyle that encourages health and independence through innovative recreational, educational, health and wellness...
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What we like the most about Brethren Care Village is that they are friendly and easy to get around. Yes, we would recommend this community to other families based on the experience so far.
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.
Brethren Care Village located in the city of Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio provides seniors with assisted living residence. This community offers a peaceful place for individuals to call home. Visitors of this area will enjoy checking out the city's parks and golf courses. Brethren Care Village...
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It has been good. Director of Nursing is attentive and checks frequently not be sure I feel our needs are met. We picked this community because it was was rated the highest by the gentleman in your company...
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.
We are a senior assisted living facility in Ashland County, Ohio that believes in providing each senior resident an unconditional and personal experience. From senior care to memory care services our staff is caring, professional, and friendly.We treat your loved ones as our own “Mothers and...
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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.
LSS Lutheran Village, an assisted living community, is a part of Lutheran Social Services Network of Hope, and is a leader in care and services for today's older adults.Our continuum of care model embraces all lifestyles and levels of care, allowing our residents to enjoy maximum autonomy and...
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My father was there for ten years, he loved the people. Had a few hospital stays and [name removed] came to see him. He felt loved and very connected.
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.
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.
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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 Mc Kay, OH

The average cost of senior living in Mc Kay is $4,375 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Glenmont, OH with an average of $3,663 per month.

Independent living costs in Mc Kay, OH, vs. nearby cities

Mc Kay, OH
$4,375/mo

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

Mc Kay, OH
$4,375/mo
$3,739/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Mc Kay, OH, vs. other senior living options

$4,375/mo
Independent Living
$4,375/mo

Independent living costs in Mc Kay, OH, by floor plan type

Studio
$5,190/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,215/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,679/mo

Senior living costs in Mc Kay 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: Mc Kay, OH
Column state: Ohio
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMc Kay, OHOhioU.S.
Independent Living$4,375/mo$3,739/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,375/mo$4,591/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,375/mo$4,573/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Mc Kay, OH:$4,375/mo
Ohio:$3,739/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Mc Kay, OH:$4,375/mo
Ohio:$4,591/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Mc Kay, OH:$4,375/mo
Ohio:$4,573/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Mc Kay, OH, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Mc Kay 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
Mc Kay, OH$2,550/mo$2,370/mo+7.6%
Ohio$2,868/mo$2,806/mo+2.2%
National$2,806/mo$2,774/mo+1.2%
Mc Kay, OH
2024 average cost:$2,550/mo
2023 average cost:$2,370/mo
Percent change:+7.6%
Ohio
2024 average cost:$2,868/mo
2023 average cost:$2,806/mo
Percent change:+2.2%
National
2024 average cost:$2,806/mo
2023 average cost:$2,774/mo
Percent change:+1.2%
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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 Mc Kay

Recent reviews for independent living in Mc Kay

Wedgewood Estates in Mansfield, OH

4.0
While looking into several different facilities we chose our top 2 favorites for my love one to see. She chose this community because of their homey atmosphere. Most of the places that we saw had that “institutional” feeling. She likes the feel of this facility, she liked the way it looked, it ...
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The Waterford at Mansfield

5.0
My mother has lived at The Waterford for 2 1/2 years and we could not be more pleased. When it became apparent that it was time to move Mom from her home of 50+ years making the decision on an assisted living was one of the most difficult of our lives. The staff of The Waterford made ...
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Wayne Manor Assisted Living at Smithville Western Commons in Wooster, OH

5.0
We would recommend this facility, they were absolutely wonderful. The staff members were very caring and we had a great experience here. Their communication was very professional and it was just top notch all around.

Mc Kay independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mc Kay independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mc Kay, 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 Mc Kay 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 Mc Kay 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
33.3%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
22.2%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.2%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.1%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Mc Kay 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 Mc Kay communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Mc Kay, OHNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
22.2%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44.4%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
22.2%
36.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Mc Kay 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 Mc Kay offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
44.4%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.1%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.1%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.4%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.4%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
11.1%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.1%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
47%
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