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10 Best Nursing Homes in South Amherst, OH

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In May of [year removed] we lost mom to a sudden illness. My parents have been married for 65 years and so you could see how much my dad and I lost. The staff of the village sent is flowers and showed us so...
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 Independence Village! Our community offers independent living, assisted living and memory care services. With these specially designed living options, our residents can maintain their independence and also get the support they need when it’s the most essential. This is why we work to...
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My Dad wasn't too sure about going to an assisted living but he just couldn't live by himself anymore. He has only been there for a month and a half. He's eating better and gets to socialize. He really likes...
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.
Lorain Estates 3290 Cooper Foster Park Rd. Lorain OH 44053Southern side of Lorain across the road from Amherst.Newly renovated Lorain Estates continues to exceed the expectation of families and their loved-ones.Stop by M-F 9am to 6pm or call 440 - 960 - 2813 to schedule your appointment. Lorain...
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After visiting other facilities The Ganzhorn did not have the same feeling of a nursing home/memory care place like the others. Felt comfortable and homelike. Have felt very comfortable having my mom there....
Provides: Memory Care
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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 on the west side of Cleveland on the same campus as the Cleveland Clinic Avon, The Ganzhorn Suites is a highly specialized memory care assisted living community committed to meeting the evolving needs of residents with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. We understand that...
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55 Floor plans available
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99% of the staff (especially the aids), are excellent. I do have issues with one nurse who refuses to communicate well. But the aids more than make up for her lacking professionalism/care. I don’t consider...
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.
Rose Senior Living is ideally located adjacent to the Cleveland Clinic, Avon Campus and opened In December of 2016. The Avon community offers a wide variety of shopping, entertainment and restaurants, all within a five mile radius. Rose Senior Living is owned by Edward Rose and Sons and is...
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The facility is very clean and comfortable with some nice cozy spots on the main floor. It has a beautiful chapel where mass is said 6 days a week. A library with a good assortment of topics. The staff is...
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.
Personalized care in scenic AvonOnce known as a farming town, the city of Avon has transformed into a vibrant and thriving area where the town’s residents can find everything they need. The Lorain County Metro Parks’ Miller Nature Preserve displays prehistoric ferns to exotic orchids in its new...
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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 the Sandstone Center of the World, Sprenger Health Care Amherst Manor is a warm and inviting place you can call home. Delight in the scenic view of nine wooded acres while still having the convenience of access to the city's downtown venues. A 2018 US News & World Report Best...
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5 - definitely! All the employees/staff have been great with my mother-in-law. They are in her apartment within minutes when she needs help. The Chef is great and the food they serve the residents is made...
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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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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Moving our grandmother into Wesleyan Village has been an exceptional experience. She’s blind in one eye and has limited vision in the other, so finding a comfortable, supportive place was crucial. [name...
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.
Whatever you're looking for in a retirement community, you'll find it at Wesleyan Village. With more than a century of experience behind us, our 17-acre campus offers beautiful residences, wonderful amenities and exceptional care for all levels of independence.Independent Living: Select from our...
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It wasn't my first choice before I visited any of them. My favorite had very small rooms. It was brand new. I was worried that most of the residents were too ill. It had the best resident to staff ratio...
Provides: Nursing Homes
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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, 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.
Family owned by the Reidy family since 1966, Avon Oaks has served Avon and the surrounding communities for over 45 years.Avon Oaks Caring Community is located on a 22-acre health care campus of beautifully landscaped courtyards and gardens, in a natural wooded setting. Avon Oaks provides skilled...
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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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: 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: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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
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, 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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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
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: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.

Cost of nursing homes in South Amherst, OH

The average cost of senior living in South Amherst is $4,540 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Huron, OH with an average of $3,607 per month.

Nursing homes costs in South Amherst, OH, vs. nearby cities

South Amherst, OH
$4,540/mo
$4,505/mo
$4,603/mo

Nursing homes costs in South Amherst, OH, vs. state and national averages

South Amherst, OH
$4,540/mo
$4,573/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

Nursing homes costs in South Amherst, OH, vs. other senior living options

$4,483/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,540/mo

Nursing homes costs in South Amherst, OH, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,713/mo
Studio
$5,349/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,749/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,432/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,587/mo

Senior living costs in South Amherst vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: South Amherst, OH
Column state: Ohio
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSouth Amherst, OHOhioU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,540/mo$4,573/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$4,347/mo$4,591/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,483/mo$4,573/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$4,178/mo$3,739/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
South Amherst, OH:$4,540/mo
Ohio:$4,573/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
South Amherst, OH:$4,347/mo
Ohio:$4,591/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
South Amherst, OH:$4,483/mo
Ohio:$4,573/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
South Amherst, OH:$4,178/mo
Ohio:$3,739/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in South Amherst, OH, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in South Amherst 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.

South Amherst, OHOH stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in South Amherst, OH

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in South Amherst 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
South Amherst, OH$6,000/mo$5,500/mo+9.1%
Ohio$5,439/mo$5,235/mo+3.9%
National$5,670/mo$5,388/mo+5.2%
South Amherst, OH
2024 average cost:$6,000/mo
2023 average cost:$5,500/mo
Percent change:+9.1%
Ohio
2024 average cost:$5,439/mo
2023 average cost:$5,235/mo
Percent change:+3.9%
National
2024 average cost:$5,670/mo
2023 average cost:$5,388/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in South Amherst

Recent reviews for nursing homes in South Amherst

Lakeside Assisted Living at the Normandy in Rocky River, OH

4.7
My dad always speaks to the quality of the food and availability. My dad never did activities before and does them now. Enjoys himself and recreating with friends. I picked this facility because of the great incentive - fee off per month for 1st 5 months and the fact services are not tiered and ...
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Rocky River Village

4.3
I would ask the nurse how they handle over the counter medicine. Ask if you can talk to the doctor BEFORE your family member goes in to see how medicine is handled or other health issues. Get the pharmacy straightened out. Observe the home health aids and the other residents to see how they ...
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The Abbewood Senior Living Community in Elyria, OH

5.0
The staff at The Abbewood are very kind and friendly. They know their residents and look out for them. If anything comes up that concerns them about my mom, they call or text me. The food is very good. I've eaten there several times plus they have "family dinners" every so often which are very ...
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South Amherst nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Amherst nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Amherst, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in South Amherst nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in South Amherst that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
30%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
30%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
70%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
70%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
40%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
5%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
70%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
40%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
30%
19.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in South Amherst nursing homes

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of South Amherst Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
South Amherst, OHNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
30%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
20%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
25%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
10%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in South Amherst nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of South Amherst partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
South Amherst, OHNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
15%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10%
0.1%
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Availability of select dining options in South Amherst nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of South Amherst communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
South Amherst, OHNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
15%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
20%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Amherst nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in South Amherst offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
South Amherst, OHNational
Activity director
Activity director
30%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
30%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
30%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
15%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
15%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
30%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
15%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30%
0.5%
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