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The cost of independent living in Willard is about $3,536 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 28 options. Read 152 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.

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55 Floor plans available
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Common areas seem clean. But mom's room was never very clean. I don't think the cleaning staff is well trained. Staff was friendly. Had to wait almost 3 months for a refund of over $[removed]k. I think the...
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...
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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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44 Floor plans available
9.4
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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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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, 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.
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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: 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: 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
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.
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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: 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.
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.
Ridgewood Senior Villas invites you to live life on your own terms! Our choice location is perfectly situated within the pleasures of tranquil, country living; yet we’re only minutes away from major thoroughfares for easy access to life outside your home. Our first-rate design and great amenities...
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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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Orchard Park is a nice place. The activities director is wonderful. Although my loved one doesn't participate, he keeps asking and trying to engage them. If your loved one would participate in activities,...
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.
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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.
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.
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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
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.
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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.

Cost of independent living in Willard, OH

The average cost of senior living in Willard is $3,536 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Milan, OH with an average of $2,846 per month.

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

Willard, OH
$3,536/mo
$3,903/mo

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

Willard, OH
$3,536/mo
$3,933/mo
U.S. national average
$4,034/mo

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

$4,074/mo
Independent Living
$3,536/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,325/mo
Studio
$3,577/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,440/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,629/mo

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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 Carlisle Place in Bucyrus, OH

5.0
The facilities are always clean and smells clean. The management, nurses and aids are all very professional. The best part is that the staff, residents, family of residents, and visitors are all one big family. There's not enough room here to explain how happy I am with the care my mother ...
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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
17.6%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
23.5%
33.6%
No sugar
No sugar
17.6%
30.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20.6%
32.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.7%
8.5%
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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
14.7%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
23.5%
42.8%
Room service
Room service
20.6%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.7%
17%
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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
26.5%
44.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
17.6%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.8%
32.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
20.6%
47.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
26.5%
48.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
26.5%
53.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
23.5%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
17.6%
37.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
11.8%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
20.6%
46.7%
Live performances
Live performances
20.6%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
11.8%
32%
Fitness center
Fitness center
8.8%
39.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
20.6%
45.9%
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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 28 independent living facilities near Willard, Ohio. See the full list.

The best independent living facility near you in Willard, Ohio is The Waterford at Mansfield. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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