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10 Best Independent Living Communities in West Salem, OH

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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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My mom was resident of Broadway Creek. I don't have enough words to praise this community, staff and leadership. They are loving, caring, patient and dedicated to the resident and families.
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.
Located in a suburb between Akron and Cleveland, Ohio, Broadway Creek Senior Living, a Sinceri Senior Living community, provides family-centered programs and services to residents seeking assisted living and memory care . As a part of Sinceri Senior Living, the community is committed to enriching...
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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
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.
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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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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My mom loves it there. They have only been welcoming caring and their top priority is giving my mom a great place to live. We are all extremely happy with our decision to place her there
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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What we like the most about Brookdale Wooster is the friendliness of the staff and the cleanliness. [name removed] was wonderful. We would absolutely recommend this community to other families based on the...
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.
Good Times with Good FriendsIf you are looking for a place that lets you embrace a new way of life, look no further. Located in a small neighborhood of Wooster, Ohio, our assisted living and memory care residents experience the best of everything senior living has to offer. From a warm and...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
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: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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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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
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
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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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My parents moved in here a little over 2 months ago and they are so happy. They got a 2 bedroom 2 bathroom apartment that has a large living space, kitchenette, and a walk out patio. They also have washers...
Provides: Assisted Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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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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
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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 West Salem, OH

The average cost of senior living in West Salem is $3,882 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Rochester, OH with an average of $3,077 per month.

Independent living costs in West Salem, OH, vs. nearby cities

West Salem, OH
$3,882/mo
$4,094/mo

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

West Salem, OH
$3,882/mo
$3,739/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in West Salem, OH, vs. other senior living options

$4,202/mo
Independent Living
$3,882/mo

Independent living costs in West Salem, OH, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,170/mo
Studio
$5,342/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,376/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,178/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,200/mo

Senior living costs in West Salem 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: West Salem, OH
Column state: Ohio
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWest Salem, OHOhioU.S.
Independent Living$3,882/mo$3,739/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,649/mo$4,591/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,202/mo$4,573/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
West Salem, OH:$3,882/mo
Ohio:$3,739/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
West Salem, OH:$4,649/mo
Ohio:$4,591/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
West Salem, OH:$4,202/mo
Ohio:$4,573/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in West Salem, OH, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in West Salem 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
West Salem, 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%
West Salem, 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 West Salem

Recent reviews for independent living in West Salem

Liberty Residence I in Wadsworth, OH

5.0
What we really like about this community is that my mom has found a place that she enjoys living at, being around people her age and keep busy with fun activities. We would also recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had so far. Everything was great at ...
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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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Liberty Residence II in Wadsworth, OH

5.0
My mother is doing great at the Liberty Residence. The food is great, they serve breakfast, lunch and dinner and each meal are delicious. The location is great. They have a large variety of activities, one of the activities directors is very god at her job, she makes sure there is always fun ...
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West Salem independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in West Salem independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in West Salem, 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 West Salem 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 West Salem partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
West Salem, OHNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
26.7%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
26.7%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in West Salem 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 West Salem communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
West Salem, OHNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
26.7%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.7%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in West Salem 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 West Salem offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
West Salem, OHNational
Activity director
Activity director
40%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
13.3%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
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
13.3%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
47%
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