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7 Best Independent Living Communities in Birmingham, OH

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Photo of Lorain Estates Senior Living - a Sinceri Community
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It's not a large facility so it feels very homey. The rooms are so nice. They are all like little apartments with a door into the room then doors into each bedroom if a semi-private. Cute little sitting room...
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.
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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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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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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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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: 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.
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.
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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Cost of independent living in Birmingham, OH

The average cost of senior living in Birmingham is $3,532 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Huron, OH with an average of $2,834 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Birmingham, OH vs. nearby cities

Birmingham, OH
$3,532/mo
$4,644/mo
$3,018/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Birmingham, OH vs. the state and national average

Birmingham, OH
$3,532/mo
$3,809/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Birmingham vs. other types of senior living

$4,484/mo
Independent Living
$3,532/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Birmingham, OH by room type

Semi-Private
$4,695/mo
Studio
$5,145/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,295/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,695/mo

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 Birmingham

Recent reviews for independent living in Birmingham

Wesleyan Meadows in Sheffield Village, OH

4.5
Moving to Wesleyan Meadows was the biggest decision we have made in our 63 years of marriage. We lived our home in Elyria but we were finding that the necessary responsibilities were becoming difficult for us. So after a year of looking at retirement centers, small homes, and other options, we ...
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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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Rose Senior Living Avon

5.0
Overall experience - was a bit rough at beginning as there was not much of an "orientation" but it quickly got better Cleanliness- spotless, cleaning staff helpful, friendly. All staff is friendly, welcoming & helpful. They give treats to my dog when we visit Meals and dining - outstanding, ...
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Birmingham independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Birmingham independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Birmingham, 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 Birmingham 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 Birmingham partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Birmingham, OHNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.3%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
14.3%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
14.3%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
14.3%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.3%
6.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Birmingham 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 Birmingham communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Birmingham, OHNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14.3%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.6%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
28.6%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.3%
14.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Birmingham 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 Birmingham offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Birmingham, OHNational
Activity director
Activity director
28.6%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.6%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.3%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
28.6%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
28.6%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
28.6%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
14.3%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.3%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.6%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28.6%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
28.6%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
28.6%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.3%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
28.6%
40%
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Fairmont of Westlake, Independence Village of Avon Lake and Rose Senior Living Avon are the top-rated independent living facilities near Birmingham, Ohio. See full list of communities.

There are 7 independent living facilities near Birmingham, Ohio. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Birmingham, Ohio are Fairmont of Westlake, Independence Village of Avon Lake and Brookdale Westlake Village (Offering HealthPlus). These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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