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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Richland County, OH

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Photo of The Waterford at MansfieldCommunity card badge
1111 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
9.8
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90 reviews
9.8
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90 reviews
5 star
84%
4 star
10%
3 star
2%
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1%
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3%
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My father has joined The Waterford family, and we have had nothing but positive experiences. All the staff that interacts, treats my father with dignity and respect. The staff have welcomed him as a part of...
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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1515 Photos available
9.3
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103 reviews
9.3
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103 reviews
5 star
79%
4 star
17%
3 star
1%
2 star
1%
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2%
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My aunt was here for about a year-and-a-half and was treated with the highest level of dignity and respect. The last couple of months have been especially difficult as her Alzheimer's had gotten...
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.
Mansfield Place offers high quality senior living services in vibrant Mansifeld, Ohio. Known as 'The Fun Center of Ohio,' Mansfield is the largest city in the mid-Ohio region and has been featured in several blockbuster films including 'The Shawshank Redemption,' 'Air Force One' and 'Tango &...
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1010 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.9
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12 reviews
8.9
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12 reviews
5 star
67%
4 star
25%
3 star
8%
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0%
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My kids all live in other states. They feel that I am safe and happy here. I often recommend Wedge Wood Estates to my friends
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.
Wedgewood Estates is owned and operated by a local family. Our professional staff are an extended part of our family and our residents and their families are quickly weaved into our wonderful family tapestry. The Manor House which offers personalized assisted living services is for those who are...
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7.5
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15 reviews
7.5
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15 reviews
5 star
60%
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20%
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What we like the most about Ontario Estates Senior Living is that the facility is very nice and accommodating to the residents. I wish they had more employees at times. Yes, we would recommend this community...
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.
Ontario Estates Senior Living, a Sinceri Senior Living community, provides short-term and long-term care services to seniors and families throughout Richland County, Ohio. The warm and welcoming community features outdoor patios, relaxing gardens, and plenty of cozy common spaces — perfect for...
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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: 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: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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
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: 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: 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
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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 Richland County, OH

The average cost of senior living in Richland County is $4,100 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include North Robinson, OH with an average of $3,452 per month.

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

Richland County, OH
$4,100/mo
$4,100/mo
$4,100/mo

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

Richland County, OH
$4,100/mo
$3,739/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$4,442/mo
Independent Living
$4,100/mo

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

Semi-Private
$2,525/mo
Studio
$4,246/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,751/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,093/mo

Senior living costs in Richland 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: Richland County, OH
Column state: Ohio
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRichland County, OHOhioU.S.
Independent Living$4,100/mo$3,739/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,442/mo$4,591/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,442/mo$4,573/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Richland County, OH:$4,100/mo
Ohio:$3,739/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Richland County, OH:$4,442/mo
Ohio:$4,591/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Richland County, OH:$4,442/mo
Ohio:$4,573/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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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 Richland County

Recent reviews for independent living in Richland County

Lutheran Village of Ashland

4.4
I like this community because it is smaller and there are not as many residents as there are in other communities. I feel like having a smaller community is beneficial to the residents that are here. They have activities here like ping pong, bingo, movies and popcorn and more for the residents ...
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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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Richland County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Richland County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Richland 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 Richland 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 Richland County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Richland County, OHNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
9.1%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36.4%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
18.2%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27.3%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.2%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Richland 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 Richland County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Richland County, OHNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
18.2%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
27.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
18.2%
36.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Richland 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 Richland County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Richland County, OHNational
Activity director
Activity director
36.4%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.2%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
9.1%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
36.4%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36.4%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
36.4%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.4%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
9.1%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
18.2%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
18.2%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
27.3%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
9.1%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.1%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
27.3%
47%
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