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I feel safe at the community. I have a lot of friends at the Waterford. I love the music programs. Great variety of programs offered here. I feel like this community is excellent. Everyone is so nice and...
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.
Have a lot of fun and live life to its fullest at The Waterford at Mansfield. Our Independent Living and Assisted Living community in Mansfield, Ohio, offers residents a vibrant lifestyle that encourages health and independence through innovative recreational, educational, health and wellness...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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9.6
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12 reviews
Carlisle Place is a wonderful facility with excellent caring staff, that treats the residents like family. I am fully confident, that my mother is being well taken care of everyday. They also do family...
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.
At Carlisle Place, a vibrant, pet-friendly assisted living community in Bucyrus, we provide thoughtful, compassionate care in a warm, lively environment. We develop individual care plans to meet the needs of each resident, and a full-time registered nurse is available 24 hours a day to provide...
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9.4
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My kids all live in other states. They feel that I am safe and happy here. I often recommend Wedge Wood Estates to my friends
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.
Wedgewood Estates is owned and operated by a local family. Our professional staff are an extended part of our family and our residents and their families are quickly weaved into our wonderful family tapestry. The Manor House which offers personalized assisted living services is for those who are...
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From the time you arrive you are made to feel welcome. The Gardens doesn’t even feel like a facility but more like a home , in like there’s no place like home. The residents are as friendly as the staff....
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.
At Clyde Gardens Place, we provide thoughtful, compassionate care in a warm, lively senior living community. We develop individual care plans to meet the needs of each resident, and a full-time registered nurse is available 24 hours a day to provide clinical oversight and coordination of care....
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My mother lives at The Willows, and we are both so pleased with it so far. I have already recommended it to others. The staff is always helpful, knowledgeable, and reassuring. They are concerned about the...
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 Willows at Willard is conveniently located on the grounds of Mercy Willard Hospital, and in close proximity to several physicians’ offices. Residents who are interested in activities outside our campus are presented with a multitude of options, from day trips to local shopping centers, to...
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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.
Three of Bellevue, Ohio’s priorities as a city are community, prosperity, and service. At The Willows at Bellevue, we share these ideals. Our warm, welcoming atmosphere provides residents of Bellevue and the surrounding areas a wonderful place to call home, conveniently located on the grounds of...
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The staff are very professional and caring toward my father. He likes the freedom to participate in all the activities that they have or remain in his room and watch television. He tells me the food is good...
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.
Ontario Estates Senior Living, a Sinceri Senior Living community, provides short-term and long-term care services to seniors and families throughout Richland County, Ohio. The warm and welcoming community features outdoor patios, relaxing gardens, and plenty of cozy common spaces — perfect for...
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With mom's mobility issues, some of the facilities we looked at had rooms, at the time we were looking, that were too far distant. This facility came closest to meeting her needs. We particularly liked the...
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.
Randall Residence of Tiffin is the preferred Assisted Living community in Tiffin, Ohio. Randall Residence offers residents a caring atmosphere, an active community, and a comfortable life. We would love for you to visit us with your family and loved ones and see for yourself!With Randall...
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Overall, I have had a great experience at this facility. My family was wary about moving out me of my home and into a senior living community. I enjoy the time I get to spend with my family here, and I also...
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.
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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
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.
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: 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.
We've been expecting you at Bennett Pointe. There's no place like home, and that's the way you will feel when you live at Bennett Pointe. Our warm, friendly atmosphere is complemented by our distinctive two-bedroom, one-bath apartment homes. The spacious floor plans, beautiful landscaping and...
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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.
We've been expecting you at Bennett Pointe. There's no place like home, and that's the way you will feel when you live at Bennett Pointe. Our warm, friendly atmosphere is complemented by our distinctive two-bedroom, one-bath apartment homes. The spacious floor plans, beautiful landscaping and...
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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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.
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.
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
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.
Kettle Run is a Ministry of Lutheran Homes Society that provides an attractive,affordable Senior Apartment Community for individuals age 62 and older. It offers a beautiful setting along with a caring staff.
Cost of independent living in Willard, OH
The average cost of senior living in Willard is $3,572 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Milan, OH with an average of $2,840 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Willard, OH vs. nearby cities
Willard, OH
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Willard, OH vs. the state and national average
Willard, OH
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Willard vs. other types of senior living
Independent Living
Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Willard, OH by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Willard
Recent reviews for independent living in Willard
Wedgewood Estates in Mansfield, OH
4.0
While looking into several different facilities we chose our top 2 favorites for my love one to see. She chose this community because of their homey atmosphere. Most of the places that we saw had that “institutional” feeling. She likes the feel of this facility, she liked the way it looked, it ...
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The Waterford at Mansfield
5.0
My mother has lived at The Waterford for 2 1/2 years and we could not be more pleased. When it became apparent that it was time to move Mom from her home of 50+ years making the decision on an assisted living was one of the most difficult of our lives. The staff of The Waterford made ...
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Trustwell Living at Clyde Gardens Place
5.0
Staff has been responsive, friendly and respectful to both my mom and our family from the start. They go above and beyond to involve mom and keep her stimulated and happy on a daily basis.
Willard independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Willard independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Willard, 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 Willard 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 Willard partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Willard, OHNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.5%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
16.7%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
12.5%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
14.6%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.4%
6.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Willard 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 Willard communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Willard, OHNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
10.4%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
16.7%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
14.6%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.4%
14.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Willard 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 Willard offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Willard, OHNational
Activity director
Activity director
18.8%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
12.5%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
8.3%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
14.6%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
18.8%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
18.8%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
16.7%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
12.5%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
8.3%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
14.6%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
14.6%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
8.3%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
6.3%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
14.6%
40%
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Waterford at Mansfield, Trustwell Living at Carlisle Place and Wedgewood Estates are the top-rated independent living facilities near Willard, Ohio. See full list of communities.
There are 38 independent living facilities near Willard, Ohio. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Willard, Ohio are The Waterford at Mansfield. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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