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Expert Senior Living Advisors from A Place for Mom can help direct you to Independent Living communities. Together, we will find the perfect fit for your loved one; and we will provide direction and support as needed. We partner with 543 Independent Living communities in Wooster and the surrounding area, so there are many options to choose from. A Place for Mom is the largest senior living referral service in North America, and we can help you make a good choice at no cost to you.
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2140 Center Street, Ashland, OH 44805
Brethren Care Village located in the city of Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio provides seniors with assisted living residence. This community offers a peaceful place for individuals to call home. Visitors of this area will enjoy checking out the city's parks and golf courses. Brethren Care Village...
360 Wabash Avenue North, Brewster, OH 44613
Brewster Parke is an assisted living community located in the eastern Ohio town of Brewster. Residents of Brewster Parke are able to enjoy daily local activities like walks around nearby Lake Brewster or a quick train trip up to Akron for a day of shopping and dining. Despite the mildly remote...
250 Smokerise Dr, Wadsworth, OH 44281
Independent living at Liberty I is designed for today's active senior that no longer wants the hassles of home ownership. Residents continue to engage in their regular daily activities. Amenities Include: * Indoor heated exercise pool * Outdoor walking paths and gazebo * Exercise room *...
12200 Strausser St NW, Canal Fulton, OH 44614
At Chapel Hill Senior Living Community, our beautiful country campus is surrounded by nature. When you look out the windows you’ll see hills, trees and a pretty pond, yet you’re still just a short drive from charming and historic downtown Canal Fulton, Ohio. Our Life Plan Community offers options...
7055 High Mill Ave NW, Canal Fulton, OH 44614
Our staff at Jackson Ridge Rehabilitation and Care works daily to make life for all of our residents joyful and vibrant. Our residents love our social and active environment, with structured activities and social events throughout the week. Each month is a new calendar of monthly activities,...
122 Medina Rd, Medina, OH 44256
StoryPoint Medina is NOW OPEN! Please call us today to schedule a tour!Our state-of-the-art community will offer both independent and enhanced living services to the greater Medina area, making StoryPoint the best place to enjoy a carefree retirement. With 37 years of experience serving seniors...
2550 University Drive SE, Massillon, OH 44646
At Danbury in Massillon, we nurture lives filled with vitality, friendship, and plenty of activity. Our location, convenient to shopping and leisure activities in a beautiful setting, is a perfect match to our unique approach to independent senior living, assisted living, and memory care...
4931 Nettleton Road, Medina, OH 44256
At Western Reserve Masonic Community, our residents are connected to a thriving social community, treated like family and always feel right at home. Experience the lifestyle with friends through volunteer opportunities, wellness facilities and programs, lifelong learning, and exceptional dining...
4041 Heritage Center Dr, Akron, OH 44321
VITALIA® has the means to provide residents with a wide variety of things to learn, participate in, and enjoy. From an inviting restaurant to ample entertainment spaces, our senior community campus allows for exposure to new things regularly while still visiting favorites that you know and...
528 Rothrock Rd, Akron, OH 44321
Copley Place provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Conveniently situated in the quiet suburbs, we're only minutes away from a major shopping area and top-notch healthcare. We offer an ideal place to get away from it all in the pastoral beauty of the Mid-West...
4000 Massillon Rd, Uniontown, OH 44685
The GreenView Inn at Town Center is designed as a premier senior assisted living residence. With the finest in amenities and personal services, GreenView offers gracious living and unparalleled opportunities for our residents. Our goal at GreenView is to fulfill our resident's individual need and...
4515 22nd St NW, Canton, OH 44708
Kick off the good life at Canton Regency, an Independent Living community in Canton, Ohio, that offers weekly happy hours, courtesy transportation and some of the most desired amenities around. Our goal is to enrich the lives of our residents by providing an environment that is physically,...
100 Brookmont Road, Akron, OH 44333
Brookdale Montrose is a senior living community located in scenic and accessible Akron, Ohio. Our community boasts beautifully landscaped grounds offering peaceful and tranquil living while also offering all the conveniences that come being near a metropolitan area. Residents at Brookdale...
850 Applegrove St NE, North Canton, OH 44720
At Sanctuary Grande in North Canton, we nurture lives filled with vitality, friendship, and plenty of activity. Our location is perfect, convenient to shopping and leisure activities in a beautiful setting, is a perfect match to our unique approach to independent senior living, assisted living,...
905 Pittsburg Ave NW, North Canton, OH 44720
Heritage Villas on Pittsburg Ave is a cornerstone of senior care in Stark County. Established in 1994 and rejuvenated by the Danbury Senior Living group in 2017, the 8 private villas on the campus are more welcoming to seniors today as they ever have been.Heritage Villas are snuggled in a...
1150 W Market Street, Akron, OH 44313
Ohio Living Rockynol is one of 12 life plan communities owned and operated by Ohio Living, headquartered in Columbus. As a life plan community, Rockynol offers independent living apartments, assisted living, short-term rehabilitation, long-term nursing, memory care, home health and hospice. Since...
263 South Main Street, Akron, OH 44308
2550 Cleveland Ave NW, Canton, OH 44709
3430 Brunswick Lake Pkwy, Brunswick, OH 44212
Danbury in Brunswick built in 2017 is surrounded by natural beauty for the pleasure of our residents and guests. Stunning views can be seen from everywhere in the community. You can take a walk on the adjacent walking trail to local retail stores and restaurants. We offer resort style independent...
4020 Brier Creek Parkway, Uniontown, OH 44685
Independent Living Communities offer seniors an equilibrium between an independent lifestyle and not having to concern themselves with chores. Food preparation, recreational activities and housekeeping responsibilities are taken care of for you while you are unencumbered to use your time as you choose. Along with their daily needs being met, residents can enjoy an opportunity to be among peers, in a community with others of similar ages and interests. Residents’ quarters consist of a private living space with their own kitchen. The independence of apartment life is still enjoyed, offering opportunities to socialize with guests and visitors in a private and personal setting. While policies vary between locations, numerous residences allow cats and dogs as well. If medical or nursing care is desired, residents may always utilize the services of independent caregivers. There are a number of advantages and expenses to consider while deciding on an independent living community. It is important to learn if these amenities are included in your service plan: cable TV, wellness program, internet access, Waiting list deposit, field trips, initial assessment fee, meals, and utilities. The benefits associated with independent living include concierge services, healthcare center, private rental hall, community activities, restaurant-style dining hall, fitness center & swimming pool, game/TV room, and laundry service.
In terms of education, 12.2% have a graduate degree, 36.0% have a high-school diploma, and 28.0% have a college degree. Wooster has a population density of 611 people per square mile. In Wooster, 7.3% of the population are veterans of the United States armed forces. Demographically, Wooster is 0.3% other or not specified, 2.2% mixed race, 3.3% black, 0.0% Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 2.3% Hispanic, 0.3% Native American, 3.3% Asian, and 90.6% white. Out of the total city population, 47.5% are male and 52.5% are female. The median age of Wooster is 37 years old. Out of the total population of Wooster, 18.5% live in poverty, 59.2% participate in the labor force, 15.2% have some form of disability, and 5.7% do not have health insurance.
Senior community price is influenced by the destination where it is located. The rent burden for Wooster is around 16.3% of the average person’s monthly income. Per month, the median cost of rent in Wooster is about $792 per month and the median home value in Wooster is around $131,886.
The state of Ohio has 200 hospitals and 341 health centers, providing care to a population of 11,714,810. The three highest ranked hospitals in Ohio are Parma Community General Hospital, Miami Valley Hospital, and Mercy Health-st Rita’s Medical Center. The quality of life enjoyed by the average Ohio citizen is ranked 39th nation-wide. Additionally, Ohio is ranked 35th by healthcare standards. In terms of resources, Ohio has a cost of living index of 92.8, a grocery index rating of 98.7, and a housing index rating of 73.6. These index ratings are based on a system where 100 is considered the national average and anything below 100 is considered less expensive than the national average. Based on natural beauty, Ohio ranks 44th in the nation.
In the last presidential election 44% of Ohio residents voted Democrat and 52% voted Republican. In terms of diversity, Ohio ranks 42nd in the nation. In Ohio, 38% of the population attend some form of religious service and there are 13,606 different congregations. The top three non-Christian denominations in the state are Jewish-<1%, Muslim-<1%, and Buddhist-<1%, with the most common Christian denominations consisting of Evangelical Protestant-29%, Mainline Protestant-17%, and Historically Black Protestant-7%. In Ohio there are 565 masonic lodges. In Ohio, 31% of the population is over the age of 55. The median age in the state is 39.
The average air quality index rating in Ohio is 37.2 AQI. The average air quality index rating peaks in the month of May with a rating of around 49.9 AQI. Ohio experiences an average humidity rating of about 72%. Humidity levels tend to reach their peak in the month of December at around 79%. The average monthly precipitation for the state of Ohio is around 3.31 inches. The average amount of precipitation peaks during the month of January at around 9.65 inches. The average temperature in the winter falls to around 29F. The average high winter temperature is around 49F in the month of February. The average low temperature during the winter drops to around 14F in the month of January. The average temperature in the summer rises to around 71F. The average high summer temperature is around 90F in the month of July. The average low summer temperature is around 53F in the month of June. While residents of Ohio mostly enjoy pleasant conditions, it’s important to be aware of inclement weather as well, which in Ohio can include floods.
The state of Ohio has a diverse array of plant and animal life. Local plant life can consist of pitch pine, bigleaf magnolia, sourwood, and ash. While venturing throughout the state, you might see animals such as the American bison, the virginia opossum, the cougar, or the eastern harvest mouse. The state animal of Ohio is the white-tailed deer.
There are 20 independent living facilities near Wooster, Ohio. See the full list.
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