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The entire experience of having our mother at 10 Wilmington has been wonderful in every respect. The residents are all engaged, happy and are treated with such care and respect from every member of 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.
For 37 years, 10 Wilmington Place has been one of Dayton's premier senior living communities and has remained family-owned since opening in 1986. Situated on 34 acres of historic beauty in one of Dayton's classic neighborhoods, 10 Wilmington Place offers a wide range of services and amenities at...
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Took a tour and was relocated that we could move [name removed] into a community that could help no matter what comes with his health. H''s made lots of friends and we rest easy he is being cared for.
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.
We are brand new to the area, opening in May of 2018, but not new to the business of delivering great care. We are privately owned and our owner is Bill Lemmon who is a senior of 83 years young himself. We pride ourselves in providing 5 star resort style living to seniors who may or may not...
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Several times throughout the year they do Friends and Family Dinners that we can attend. The facility is nicely decorated for the different seasons and holidays, making it feel more "homey". They have a...
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.
Shawnee Estates Senior Living, a Sinceri Senior Living community, provides family-centered programs and services to residents seeking supportive care services in Xenia, Ohio. The quiet community features large indoor and outdoor common spaces, a fireside living room, and an easy-to-navigate floor...
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There is a feeling of comfort here-it is helpful if you are willing and able to adjust to all types of people. Everyone has been very helpful from staff to tenants---does take a while to "find your way...
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.
At the Ohio Masonic Home, our residents are connected to a thriving social community, treated like family and always feel right at home. Experience the lifestyle with friends through volunteer opportunities, wellness facilities and programs, lifelong learning, and exceptional dining experiences....
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The dining experience is nice compared to other places. I gave them a 4 simply because they should have something to improve upon from a ratings scale. There is a nice 24/7 cafe area where guests and...
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.
Fox Run Senior Living is proud to offer high quality senior assisted living services in Fairborn, Ohio. Our beautiful town offers small town charm with all the luxuries of metropolitan living. Our award winning downtown area offers fun and unique experiences for residents with dining, shopping...
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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
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.
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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
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.
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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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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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: 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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The Hillside family provides care for those who need minor care for those in need, from medications, laundry, great food, activities, and a very clean facility. The administration is accommodating and...
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.
You'll feel right at home at Hillside Retirement Home! We're located on a quiet residential street in a small, friendly Ohio community. Hillside is peaceful and secure, yet near to downtown shopping and other community amenities. At Hillside, you'll enjoy a private room and may either bring...
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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Legacy Village is awesome. It is a smaller facility with fewer people which allows more personal attention from the staff. The staff have all worked there 10 or 15 years which says a lot and you really...
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.
Legacy Assisted Living is a family style home nestled on a 253 acre campus with walking paths, and mature trees. The 22 unit home is known for family style care which accomodates your specific needs. The courtyard looks out on a tree-lined meadow where deer are seen in the mornings. Residents...
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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.

Cost of independent living in Yellow Springs, OH

The average cost of senior living in Yellow Springs is $3,850 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Cedarville, OH with an average of $3,771 per month.

Independent living costs in Yellow Springs, OH, vs. nearby cities

Yellow Springs, OH
$3,850/mo
$3,818/mo
$3,877/mo

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

Yellow Springs, OH
$3,850/mo
$3,739/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Yellow Springs, OH, vs. other senior living options

$4,804/mo
Independent Living
$3,850/mo

Independent living costs in Yellow Springs, OH, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,286/mo
Studio
$5,046/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,354/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,589/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$1,850/mo

Senior living costs in Yellow Springs 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: Yellow Springs, OH
Column state: Ohio
Column national: U.S.
Community typeYellow Springs, OHOhioU.S.
Independent Living$3,850/mo$3,739/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,767/mo$4,591/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,804/mo$4,573/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Yellow Springs, OH:$3,850/mo
Ohio:$3,739/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Yellow Springs, OH:$4,767/mo
Ohio:$4,591/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Yellow Springs, OH:$4,804/mo
Ohio:$4,573/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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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 Yellow Springs

Recent reviews for independent living in Yellow Springs

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.

Trinity at Fairborn

5.0
We moved my loved one here after a negative experience at another memory care community, and they've been better in every way. It is a much more secure facility, and the staff are doing a much better job handling his wandering issues.

Villas of Kettering

5.0
I move in by the end of 2019. New year the staff still work on that day to help me with the curtain I live there more than 3 years I love this place. I move out last year because I went to visit my family and have to stay long for a year .I am going back to leave there again when they ...
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Yellow Springs independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Yellow Springs independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Yellow Springs, 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 Yellow Springs 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 Yellow Springs partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Yellow Springs, OHNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
38.5%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
46.2%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
38.5%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30.8%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
38.5%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Yellow Springs 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 Yellow Springs communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Yellow Springs, OHNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
23.1%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
46.2%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
23.1%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
23.1%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Yellow Springs 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 Yellow Springs offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Yellow Springs, OHNational
Activity director
Activity director
53.8%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
38.5%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.1%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46.2%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
53.8%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.5%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.5%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30.8%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30.8%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
46.2%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
53.8%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
23.1%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
38.5%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
38.5%
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10 Wilmington Place, Danbury Senior Living Huber Heights and Shawnee Estates Senior Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Yellow Springs, Ohio. See full list of communities.
There are 16 independent living facilities near Yellow Springs, Ohio. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Yellow Springs, Ohio are 10 Wilmington Place, Ohio Living Cape May and Danbury Senior Living Huber Heights. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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