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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Portage, OH

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I thought when I moved in, I would have a complete computer connection, with a simple plug-in to start. For the first month after I arrived, everything went well, and then all of sudden, I couldn't even get...
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.
Genesis Village is an active senior living community designed for people 55+ that includes exclusive amenities unlike any you’ll find in Northwest Ohio.Locally owned and operated, our 172,000 square foot community sits on over 10 partially wooded acres and offers 162 spacious apartments. Genesis...
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What I like the most about Brookdale Findlay is that everyone is friendly and helpful. Very nice place. Yes, I would recommend this community to other families based on the experience I have had so far.
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.
Home Sweet HomeTucked away in a friendly, single-story building, you may be surprised to discover that the men and women who call this place home are residents at an assisted living community. They are each inspired to live each day to the fullest—and if you decide to join their ranks, it won’t...
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Very happy with everything at Waterford. Feel very lucky to have found it for her! Staff is great, always someone checking on her. She is very content. Maintained very well. It's a very appropriate place for...
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.
Embrace a bright future at The Waterford at Levis Commons, where desired amenities and convenient services provide residents the opportunity to live a vibrant lifestyle. Imagine an apartment home with no cooking, cleaning or maintenance — and friends next door. That's what residents get at The...
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5 for all thanks and have a great day!! The community is clean and just has a homey feel to it , my mom loves sitting in the area outside her apartment. I am so happy she is living again!! The food is...
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.
Welcome to StoryPoint Waterville! This isn’t just a place to reside — it’s a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them. Our various senior living options include independent living, enhanced living, assisted living, and memory care....
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Could not be more pleased. Both the staff and residents are very warm and welcoming. My dad is happy with the variety of food and hiw tasty it is. Browning prices meals for guests is quite reasonable which I...
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.
Browning Masonic Community is a thriving residential campus and community sitting on 450 verdant acres. If you’re looking for a beautiful place to live, with great neighbors and everything your active lifestyle needs, then you’ve found it in Browning Masonic Community.Independent living is the...
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There is such a homey and pleasant atmosphere at Brookdale. The residents at Brookdale do not "have to" to get up in the morning if they do not want to. My husband is one of those that does not always want...
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.
Fewer Worries, More LifeFrom the moment you set foot in the warm and welcoming lobby, you will have confidence knowing this is a place where you can thrive. Tucked on beautiful grounds on North Wintergarden Road, right off Bowling Green Road W, our community provides exceptional care for men and...
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The first thing is OT/PT promptly did my assessment and it started right away. They come in daily and worked with me for 40 minutes or more. While sometimes the aides take awhile to respond to call light...
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.
Otterbein Portage Valley is located nearby the city of Toledo and offers seniors the best assisted living experience and has so much more to offer its residents. It is also home to the Mud Hens baseball team and a zoo. Otterbein Portage Valley community for assisted living affords one the...
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What we really like about the St. Clare commons is that they help our loved one with her medication. We also like the house hold cleaning service and laundry services. We would recommend this community to...
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.
St. Clare Commons is an assisted living community nestled near St. John XXIII Catholic Community in the lively town of Perrysburg, Wood County, Ohio. Located near luxury shopping and dining within a thriving community, St. Clare Commons offers a unique lifestyle for our residents and visiting...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
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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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.
Welcome to Harbor Town Senior Residence. This beautiful, brand new 3-story community of one- and two-bedroom apartment homes is designed exclusively for residents 55 and over. All homes include modern amenities at an affordable price: large walk-in closets, washer/dryer connections, energy...
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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.
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 Portage, OH

The average cost of senior living in Portage is $3,074 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Tontogany, OH with an average of $2,961 per month.

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

Portage, OH
$3,074/mo

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

Portage, OH
$3,074/mo
$3,739/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$4,027/mo
Independent Living
$3,074/mo

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

Semi-Private
$2,500/mo
Studio
$4,167/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,971/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,097/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,210/mo

Senior living costs in Portage 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: Portage, OH
Column state: Ohio
Column national: U.S.
Community typePortage, OHOhioU.S.
Independent Living$3,074/mo$3,739/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$3,971/mo$4,591/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,027/mo$4,573/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Portage, OH:$3,074/mo
Ohio:$3,739/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Portage, OH:$3,971/mo
Ohio:$4,591/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Portage, OH:$4,027/mo
Ohio:$4,573/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Portage, OH, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Portage 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
Portage, OH$3,972/mo$5,106/mo-22.2%
Ohio$2,906/mo$2,956/mo-1.7%
National$3,226/mo$3,103/mo+4.0%
Portage, OH
2024 average cost:$3,972/mo
2023 average cost:$5,106/mo
Percent change:-22.2%
Ohio
2024 average cost:$2,906/mo
2023 average cost:$2,956/mo
Percent change:-1.7%
National
2024 average cost:$3,226/mo
2023 average cost:$3,103/mo
Percent change:+4.0%
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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 Portage

Recent reviews for independent living in Portage

Aviva Glendale Assisted Living in Toledo, OH

3.8
My mother really liked it here for the time she stayed which was about 4 months. But I don't think she realized she didn't need to be in an assisted living facility from that point on. It was great for her when she got out of the hospital but not necessary for her to continue living there. All ...
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Traditions at West Park Place in Toledo, OH

4.8
The community is secure and the staff is very friendly, they have a senior care manager you can add to your fees that can help with medication etc. I would recommend this community to others.

Portage independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Portage independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Portage, 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 Portage 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 Portage 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
60%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
40%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
33.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Portage 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 Portage communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Portage, OHNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
40%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
50%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Portage 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 Portage offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Portage, OHNational
Activity director
Activity director
70%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
70%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
60%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
60%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
50%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
50%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Genesis Village, Brookdale Findlay and The Waterford at Levis Commons are the top-rated independent living facilities near Portage, Ohio. See full list of communities.

There are 11 independent living facilities near Portage, Ohio. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Portage, Ohio are Genesis Village and The Waterford at Levis Commons. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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