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Independent Living

If you or your loved one want the peace of mind of having your chores taken care of while living your life the way you desire, think about the option of independent living. Basic chores such as meal preparation and housekeeping are handled by staff and a calendar of recreational and leisure activities is provided, allowing residents an opportunity to use their time as they see fit, free from daily obligations. Along with their daily needs being met, residents can enjoy an opportunity to live among peers, in a community with others of similar ages and interests. Typically comprised of a private living space and a full kitchen, these communities offer homes with many of the amenities of apartment life but with none of the hassle. Guests can be invited over and entertained, and there will be more time to spend with them with the basic maintenance of daily tasks out of the way. While policies differ between communities, a number of residences allow cats and dogs as well. If medical or nursing assistance is desired, residents may always enlist the services of independent health care professionalls. There are an assortment of advantages and expenditures to consider while deciding on an independent living community. It is important to figure out if these services are covered in the plan: move-in fee, transportation, utilities, internet access, housekeeping, meals, wellness program, and parking. The luxuries associated with independent living include transportation, private rental hall, laundry service, restaurant-style dining hall, beauty salon & barber shop, community activities, concierge services, and fitness center & swimming pool.

Cost of Living

The community where a community is based might have a huge impact on the overall cost. Cost of living is a motivating factor in selecting which destination is best for your loved one. The median home value in Youngstown is about $43,023 and the median cost for rent is about $457 per month a month. The rent burden for Youngstown is around 15.4% of the average person’s monthly income.

Demographics and Values

In terms of education, 3.6% have a graduate degree, 41.3% have a high-school diploma, and 12.2% have a college degree. In Youngstown, 9.5% do not have health insurance, 36.8% live in poverty, 51.0% participate in the labor force, and 20.7% have some form of disability. Out of the total city population, 51.3% are female and 48.7% are male. The median age of Youngstown is 39 years old. Demographically, Youngstown is 0.4% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 10.8% Hispanic, 49.4% white, 1.6% other or not specified, 5.2% mixed race, 42.8% black, and 0.0% Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian. In Youngstown, 8.4% of the population are veterans of the United States military. Youngstown has a population density of 735 people per square mile.

State Information

An overview of Ohio

The natural beauty of Ohio is ranked 44th in the nation. In terms of personal well-being, Ohio ranks 35th in healthcare and 39th in quality of life compared to other states. 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 state of Ohio has a cost of living index of 92.8 where a score of 100 is the national average, and anything below 100 is considered less expensive than the national average. The state has a grocery index rating of 98.7 and a housing index rating of 73.6.

Social demographics of the state

Thirty-eight percent of Ohio residents regularly attend a religious service from one of the state’s 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 the last presidential election 44% of Ohio residents voted Democrat and 52% voted Republican. The state has a median age of 39 and 31% of its population being over the age of 55. In terms of diversity, Ohio ranks 42nd in the nation.

State-wide weather information

On average, the humidity rating for Ohio is around 72%. Humidity levels tend to reach their peak in the month of December at around 79%. On average, the state receives 3.31 inches of precipitation a month. The most precipitation occurs in January with an average of 9.65 inches of precipitation a month. During the summer, the average temperature in Ohio is around 71F. Over the summer months the average high temperature peaks at around 90F during the month of July. The average low summer temperature is around 53F in the month of June. During the winter, the average temperature in Ohio drops to around 29F. During the winter, the average high temperature peaks at around 49F during the month of February. In the winter months, the average low temperature falls to around 14F during the month of January. The average air quality index rating in Ohio is 37.2 AQI. The highest seasonal air quality index rating occurs in the month of May with a rating of 49.9 AQI. 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.

Wildlife to be found in Ohio

The state of Ohio has a diverse array of plant and animal life. Local plant life can consist of bigleaf magnolia, witch-hazel, sourwood, and hornbeam. While venturing throughout the state, you might see animals such as the eastern mole, the north American porcupine, the eastern harvest mouse, or the American bison. The state animal of Ohio is the white-tailed deer.