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Photo of Cedarhurst of Fort Wayne
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Im sure that the value is good but its very expensive and there is no medicaid availability. Location is Great! Ot would ha e been our top pick if it weren't for the lack of Medicaid beds after private pay...
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.
With 56 assisted living apartments and 27 memory care apartments, each resident at Cedarhurst of Fort Wayne is able to enjoy the independence they want and the care they need in the comfort of a home-like environment. Our expertly trained staff provides support based on the level of care that is...
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The staff is very friendly and welcoming! The activity director is wonderful and always has fun activities for the residents to do. Would definitely recommend Taylor Place to anyone looking for a small...
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.
Taylor Place is an assisted living community located in Findlay, Ohio. We are on the north edge of town, two miles northeast of Findlay University. Findlay is located approximately 50 miles south of Toledo in the quiet Ohio countryside. Here, you will find small town living at its best.Your loved...
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The staff and residents are all fantastic, helpful, caring, and give a friendly atmosphere. My loved one is in a single room and it is just right for her needs. All of the amenities they have to offer are...
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.
Photo of Parkcliffe at Toledo
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The staff was very helpful throughout the process. The staff was helpful and friendly. They also helped with throughout the admission process.
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.
Parkcliffe Memory Care Community: Bringing Life to Each DayAt Parkcliffe, we are committed to maintaining your loved one’s sense of independence and unique life history. Using their expertise, patience, and compassion, our dedicated staff helps individuals with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease to...
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5 on all categories. I experienced good communication, [name removed] care was great, wonderful homey atmosphere, appropriate activities for the residents. The place is pricey, however I did learn the price...
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.
Hearth & Home at Van Wert is a Residential Care Community dedicated to providing high quality environments and services to elderly persons according to their needs. We offer a full range of services from independent living totally individualized care. The residents are provided an environment...
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What means the most to me is the peace of mind. I no longer have to worry if he is safe, lonely, or remembering to take his medication. I know the staff at Kessler make sure all of his needs are met daily.
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.
Kessler Estates Senior Living, a Sinceri Senior Living community, focuses on each resident’s total well-being in their continuing care community in Lima, Ohio. The one-story community offers common spaces, walking paths, and specialized assisted living and memory care services in a homelike...
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The grounds here are beautiful and there is a wooden walkway down toward Swan Creek that is wonderful for people to walk on where they may see deer, turkeys and other wildlife and there is also a large deck...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
Swan Creek Retirement Village is a retirement living community located in the populous town of Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio. Our lovely community is located nearby beautiful Swan Creek. Toledo is a wonderful place to live, being known as the water capital of the midwest. It is a great place to call...
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Could not be more pleased. Both the staff and residents are very warm and welcoming. My dad is happy with the variety of food and hiw tasty it is. Browning prices meals for guests is quite reasonable which I...
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.
Browning Masonic Community is a thriving residential campus and community sitting on 450 verdant acres. If you’re looking for a beautiful place to live, with great neighbors and everything your active lifestyle needs, then you’ve found it in Browning Masonic Community.Independent living is the...
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Photo of The Commons A ProMedica Senior Living Community
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I am so very pleased with her care, friends, faculty and mostly her happiness there! Everything she needs is close by and she loves it there! My prayer is that she can stay there . Thanks for your concern...
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.
The Commons a ProMedica Senior Living Community offers an all-inclusive rental package which provides services, amenities, and a social setting to encourage active lifestyles. Our community is designed for your active and healthy lifestyle offering an array of floor plans including studios, one...
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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.
Chandler Place is located just south of the small town of Kendallville, Indiana. We are three miles south of Bixler Lake. Kendallville has many options for entertainment including public parks and several annual festivals. We make sure our residents have the opportunity to take part in community...
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Photo of The Terrace at Fort Wayne
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[name removed] and the staff were very kind, and took good care of our family member. The facility is very nice, clean and cozy. The whole family was pleased with The Terrace.
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.
Welcome Home to Brookdale! As soon as you see the charming white picket fence and the enclosed courtyard brimming with fragrant flowers and beautiful garden spaces, you will fall in love with our assisted living and memory care community here in Fort Wayne, Indiana.You can savor the convenience...
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My loved one is currently a resident at Aviva Glendale Assisted Living and the experience has been great so far. The move in process went smoothly. The staff is great. My loved one likes the food. Based on...
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.
AVIVA Glendale is located in a wonderful spot in Toledo, Ohio, at the western tip of Lake Erie. Home to residents that value their independence, but may just need extra help around the house. AVIVA Glendale is an assisted living community and offers respite care. Our community is a place where...
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Photo of Otterbein Pemberville SeniorLife Community
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The first thing is OT/PT promptly did my assessment and it started right away. They come in daily and worked with me for 40 minutes or more. While sometimes the aides take awhile to respond to call light...
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.
Otterbein Portage Valley is located nearby the city of Toledo and offers seniors the best assisted living experience and has so much more to offer its residents. It is also home to the Mud Hens baseball team and a zoo. Otterbein Portage Valley community for assisted living affords one the...
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Photo of Fountain Park Assisted Living and Memory Care
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This community for sure made a difference in my father-in- laws view on his independence. They made it very important for him to still be able to do things on his own and made him feel like it was okay to...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Fountain Park Inn and Villas is an assistant living community located in Bryan, OH. We offer a wide range of services for senior citizens to provide them with the appropriate type of care for their situation. Our facilities are designed to allow our residents to maintain healthy lifestyles by...
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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.
Located in quaint, picturesque Kalida, Ohio, near the banks of the Ottawa River, The Meadows of Kalida takes pride in providing its residents with a warm, welcoming place to call home. Residents interested in activities outside our campus can take advantage of Kalida’s natural beauty, or dine at...
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There could be less loud talking by aids in halls during afternoon nap times. Great, loving care is given.
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.
Conveniently located near a variety of places to eat, shop, and explore, The Meadows of Ottawa is proud to be a part of Ottawa, Ohio's close-knit community. Along with enjoying a variety of five-star amenities on our campus grounds, our residents can often be found on outings around Ottawa,...
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We went with Putnam Heritage because of the value for the money. We checked around at other places in the area and this seemed to be one of the most practical and economical, it is all one fee which was...
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.
The owner and creator behind this beautiful place is Dr. Charles David. Charles built this unique home with a vision to serve Christ, by serving those in our community who need assistance and care with staff members who have over 20 years combined experience with senior care. We specialize in...
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A good place for retirement + people in need. Good food, + lot of activties. Have a few residents who like to put others down + verbally mistreat others. Some of us don't join activties just to stay out...
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 against a picturesque backdrop near the Blanchard and Maumee rivers, The Meadows of Leipsic provides the privacy of a rural setting combined with the amenities of nearby Findlay and Lima. Visitors and residents alike can enjoy our beautiful walking trails or spend a peaceful afternoon on...
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Evergreen Village of Fort Wayne is an amazing place full of warmth compassion and caring individuals. A place you can call home. It gives a piece of mind where you can have assistance and independence to be...
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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Our Mom was treated with compassion and dignity, the caregivers were both professional and caring. The manager [name removed] was very good to work with and always paid attention to the “little things”....
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.
Just minutes outside of Toledo, The Lakes of Monclova offers residents the privacy of a rural setting paired with the amenities of a large city. Residents who are interested in activities outside the campus can explore Maumee's variety of local shops, restaurants, and parks, or travel to Toledo...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
Located in Flag City, U.S.A., The Heritage offers a friendly place to call home for members of Findlay and the surrounding communities. Residents interested in activities outside of our campus can immerse themselves in Findlay's culture by participating in an Art Walk, catching a concert in one...
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I would recommend you look elsewhere. This is an older community and it would be nice if they could update the community with décor and more maintenance staff. This is an affordable price for a community...
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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.
Holiday Retirement provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Nestled in the heart of Fort Wayne, you'll love the comfort of our facilities, our caring staff and all the convenience of the town. We're close to shopping, dining, healthcare and entertainment. Our...
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My loved one has moved into Brentwood Senior Apartments, and we are so happy with the community. My loved one is really enjoying his time here. He loves his apartment, and is so thankful to have found it. We...
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.
1. Tranquil Residential Setting 2. Twenty-four hour emergency maintenance 3. Close to Shopping and Medical Care like Glenbrook Mall and Parkview Hospital 4. Transportation to Grocery stores such as Walmart and Meijer 5. Social Activities 6. Air conditioning and appliances furnished 7. Social room...
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They did a great job and took great care of my dad while he was here. He really enjoyed the facility, food, and staff members - he always said they were really good to him. I would highly recommend Cedar...
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.
Experience life in a warm, inviting community at Apple Ridge, where day-to-day needs are taken care of so you can sit back and enjoy the surroundings. Our Assisted Living and Memory Care community in Fort Wayne, IN, provides a relaxed atmosphere of warmth that promotes companionship among...
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What we really like about the St. Clare commons is that they help our loved one with her medication. We also like the house hold cleaning service and laundry services. We would recommend this community to...
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.
St. Clare Commons is an assisted living community nestled near St. John XXIII Catholic Community in the lively town of Perrysburg, Wood County, Ohio. Located near luxury shopping and dining within a thriving community, St. Clare Commons offers a unique lifestyle for our residents and visiting...

Cost of independent living in Defiance, OH

The average cost of senior living in Defiance is $3,335 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Archbold, OH with an average of $2,558 per month.

Independent living costs in Defiance, OH, vs. nearby cities

Defiance, OH
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$3,400/mo
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Independent living costs in Defiance, OH, vs. state and national averages

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

Independent living costs in Defiance, OH, vs. other senior living options

$3,943/mo
Independent Living
$3,335/mo

Independent living costs in Defiance, OH, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,402/mo
Studio
$4,395/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,144/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,087/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,503/mo

Senior living costs in Defiance 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: Defiance, OH
Column state: Ohio
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDefiance, OHOhioU.S.
Independent Living$3,335/mo$3,809/mo$3,951/mo
Assisted Living$3,888/mo$4,737/mo$4,515/mo
Memory Care$3,943/mo$4,744/mo$4,761/mo
Independent Living
Defiance, OH:$3,335/mo
Ohio:$3,809/mo
U.S.:$3,951/mo
Assisted Living
Defiance, OH:$3,888/mo
Ohio:$4,737/mo
U.S.:$4,515/mo
Memory Care
Defiance, OH:$3,943/mo
Ohio:$4,744/mo
U.S.:$4,761/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Defiance

Recent reviews for independent living in Defiance

Aviva Glendale Assisted Living in Toledo, OH

3.8
My mother really liked it here for the time she stayed which was about 4 months. But I don't think she realized she didn't need to be in an assisted living facility from that point on. It was great for her when she got out of the hospital but not necessary for her to continue living there. All ...
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Maumee Pointe Assisted Living and Memory Care

5.0
We are very happy. They care. They care about my mother they care about us being happy they care about how the room looks. They care about the activities. They are very understanding when my mom is upset, and they have no problem sitting with her for as long as it takes. I was so impressed. I ...
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Otterbein Cridersville SeniorLife Community

5.0
Our experience so far with Otterbein SeniorLife has been 5++. They had availability when we needed it and they made the entire process come together really easily. The meal are very good, they have plenty of choices to pick from. The activities are great - they offer up a really good variety. ...
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Defiance independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Defiance independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Defiance, 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 Defiance 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 Defiance partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Defiance, OHNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
24.2%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25.3%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
23.2%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
21.7%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.6%
6.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Defiance 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 Defiance communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Defiance, OHNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
17.7%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
23.7%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
23.7%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.1%
14.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Defiance 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 Defiance offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Defiance, OHNational
Activity director
Activity director
32.3%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
21.7%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
17.7%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
30.3%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
31.8%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
37.4%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
26.3%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.7%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.3%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30.8%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
31.3%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
23.2%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.7%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
29.8%
40%
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There are 191 independent living facilities near Defiance, Ohio. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Defiance, Ohio are StoryPoint Fort Wayne North, Gaslight Village Assisted Living and Memory Care and Genesis Village. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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