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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 mother just moved into Huffman Place apartments are very nice and affordable . Manager is very nice.
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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.
Huffman Place, located in the heart of the Huffman Historic District and the East Dayton community, combines the elegance of the past with the best of modern living. Part of Huffman Place is in the historic Huffman School, which is on the National Register of Historic Places. If you're 55 or...
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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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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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I would recommend this apartment complex any senior that is over 55 and older. The property manager is great and so is the maintenance. I never had any problem at all since he’s been there and my dad is...
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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.
If you're 55 or older and your income is less than $26,100 ($29,820 for a couple) you may be eligible for an apartment at Twin Towers Place. Apartment features s Spacious studio and one-bedroom apartments s Two-bedroom apartments with two baths s Some apartments with balconies s Fully-equipped...
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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.
Mad River Manor is an affordable, senior (62+) community located in Dayton, Ohio, that offers 1 bedroom apartments. The property offers rent relief/reporting through Esusu. Waitlist placement and income limit restrictions may apply.
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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.
Mad River Manor is an affordable, senior (62+) community located in Dayton, Ohio, that offers 1 bedroom apartments. The property offers rent relief/reporting through Esusu. Waitlist placement and income limit restrictions may apply.
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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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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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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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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
New Affordable Senior Living Apartments with federal-level security in place!Enjoy life to its fullest at McBride Place! We offer a carefree lifestyle for adults age 55 and better. Our community features a one-and two-bedroom apartment homes that blend quality and service.And you'll find lots of...
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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.
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.
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: 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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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.
Welcome to Seacoast at Summers Pointe, a well-established senior care provider known for our assisted living and transitional care programs. We're committed to making sure residents are comfortable, engaged and cared for. Our assisted living community provides residents with a warm, hometown feel...
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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: 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, 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.
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: 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: 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.
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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 Shelby County, OH

The average cost of senior living in Shelby County is $4,944 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Covington, OH with an average of $3,827 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Shelby County, OH vs. nearby counties

Shelby County, OH
$4,944/mo
$4,895/mo
$5,094/mo

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

Shelby County, OH
$4,944/mo
$3,809/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

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

$5,859/mo
Independent Living
$4,944/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,963/mo
Studio
$5,018/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,471/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,090/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$1,770/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 Shelby County

Recent reviews for independent living in Shelby County

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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Ohio Living Dorothy Love in Sidney, OH

4.0
My mother actually worked as a volunteer when here when she was younger. She was in for rehab and loved it. The place was always very clean and the nurses were very attentive. They would take her to the bathroom when she needed it and helped however they could. We never had any problems, it's a ...
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Brookdale Oakwood (Offering HealthPlus) in Dayton, OH

3.1
I have told people that you get a safe place in a good part of town but I have concerns on the level of personal care she receives. She has been very dirty on several visits (hair and clothes) and the activities are few and far between. There not a exercise area.

Shelby County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shelby County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shelby County, 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 Shelby County 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 Shelby County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shelby County, OHNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25.9%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
22.2%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.6%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.7%
6.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Shelby County 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 Shelby County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shelby County, OHNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
18.4%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
27.8%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
25%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.8%
14.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shelby County 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 Shelby County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shelby County, OHNational
Activity director
Activity director
32.5%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.1%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.9%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
30.2%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36.3%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
39.2%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
29.2%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.2%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
34%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
33.5%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
17.5%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.1%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30.7%
40%
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Trustwell Living at Oakley Place, Campbell Place and 10 Wilmington Place are the top-rated independent living facilities near Shelby County, Ohio. See full list of communities.

There are 194 independent living facilities near Shelby County, Ohio. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Shelby County, Ohio are Brookdale Beavercreek (Offering HealthPlus), Walnut Crossing and Trustwell Living at Blanchard Place. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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