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Assisted living costs in Lorain County average about $4,502 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 14 communities in Lorain County. Our detailed directory has 59 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.

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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
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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My mother-in-law is very content at The Abbewood. She thinks the staff is very nice and they take care of her needs. The fact that there is a salon to get her hair done , makes her very happy , because it's...
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.
Located in Elyria, Ohio, The AbbeWood is a dynamic retirement community that offers the comforts of home with the luxuries of resort-style living.Offering both independent living and assisted living options, The AbbeWood is dedicated to providing outstanding service to each resident while...
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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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Very nice nothing bad to say highly recommend. We picked this community because it was less people, and a more personal atmosphere.
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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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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All the staff at Wesleyan are so helpful & friendly. They made my Mom feel welcomed even before she moved in with a gift basket sent to her home, nice touch! Carol & Shelley in Marketing were great in...
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...
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
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
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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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Even though my mom was only there for 2 weeks before she passed, the staff was very caring during her stay. The kitchen offered is Cousteau beverages and snacks throughout the day. We saw plenty of...
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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Photo of Anchor Lodge Retirement Village
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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
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, 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.

Cost of assisted living in Lorain County, OH

The average cost of senior living in Lorain County is $4,502 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Wakeman, OH with an average of $4,234 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Lorain County, OH vs. nearby counties

Lorain County, OH
$4,502/mo
$4,605/mo
$4,505/mo

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

Lorain County, OH
$4,502/mo
$4,800/mo
U.S. national average
$4,730/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Lorain County vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$4,502/mo
$4,593/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Lorain County, OH by room type

Semi-Private
$4,195/mo
Studio
$4,608/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,940/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,390/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Lorain County over time

Lorain County, OHOH stateNational

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Lorain County, OH

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Lorain County.

What families are saying about assisted living in Lorain County

Recent reviews for assisted living in Lorain County

Devon Oaks Assisted Living in Westlake, OH

4.9
Everyone at Devon Oaks is incredibly kind and caring. They work closely with residents’ families. The food is fantastic and the residents are like family to each other. Everything is clean and well kept. It truly is a wonderful place. We feel so lucky to have found it and breathe a sigh of ...
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Broadway Creek Senior Living in Medina, OH

4.3
We picked this community because of the convenience, very suitable and will accept Medicaid after 2 years. I would recommend to others.

Bickford of Rocky River

4.6
the community is very homey and my parents really like the community. the staff is very friendly and caring. They are very accommodating to the residence, and the community is very clean. The staff go above and beyond and really care about the residence. I would recommend this community to ...
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Lorain County assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lorain County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lorain County, 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 Lorain County assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Lorain County 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
33.3%
52.1%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
16.7%
33.3%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
91.7%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
91.7%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
41.7%
56.5%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
8.3%
29.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
91.7%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
41.7%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
25%
53.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Lorain County assisted living

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 Lorain County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Lorain County, OHNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
41.7%
51%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
16.7%
32%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
16.7%
40.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
8.3%
13.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Lorain County assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Lorain County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.7%
26.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
16.7%
39.8%
No sugar
No sugar
8.3%
36.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25%
35%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.3%
13.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Lorain County assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Lorain County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
16.7%
30.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
41.7%
41.7%
Room service
Room service
25%
35.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.3%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lorain County assisted 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 assisted living communities in Lorain County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.7%
30.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.7%
29.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
48.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
52.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
16.7%
40.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
34.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
37.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
46%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
16.7%
29.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
24.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
45.2%
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State regulations for assisted living in Lorain County

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Ohio assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Lorain County protect seniors.

Learn about Ohio Assisted Living regulations

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Bowen Elderly, Independence Village of Avon Lake and Fairmont of Westlake are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Lorain County, Ohio. See full list of communities.

There are 14 assisted living facilities near Lorain County, Ohio. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in Lorain County, Ohio are Independence Village of Avon Lake, Fairmont of Westlake and Danbury of Broadview Heights. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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