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Independent Living in Amherst, Ohio

There are 21 independent living communities serving Amherst, Ohio. This includes 3 communities in Amherst and 18 nearby. The median cost per day of independent living in Ohio is approximately $73, with costs running between $25 and $179 daily. On a monthly basis, this equates to a mean expenditure of $2,184, with costs ranging from around $761 to $5,379. The median annual cost is $26,205, which is over the national average of $23,100.

Independent living costs in Amherst range from around $1,238 per month to $3,185 per month, with an average cost of about $2,335 per month. This equates to an annual cost of $28,020.


Amherst is a small city in Ohio. It is located within Lorain County and is included in the Cleveland-Elyria-Mentor metro statistical area. While the surrounding metro area contains 1,680,640 people, there are 20,769 living within the city itself. 32% of the local populace are over 55.

Amherst has a very high SeniorScore™ of 81. The city has a mean per capita income of $27,000. The mean household income is $64,000 in comparison to an average of $49,000 for the state of Ohio. The current unemployment rate is roughly 7.62% and the mean home price is $228,000, which is relatively higher than the Ohio average of $177,000.

Amherst has extreme average temperatures, with cold winters and mildly warm summers. The area receives low amounts of rain annually. Amherst has better than average air quality ratings, low water quality, and an exceptionally low rate of crime compared to other cities.

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Top Independent Living Communities in Amherst, Ohio



The 1907 at Central School - Amherst, OH

The 1907 at Central School

474 Church Street

Amherst, OH 44001

1-855-224-5130

Located on Church Street in Amherst, Ohio, the Sandstone Center of the World, The 1907 at Central School is Sprenger Health Care's newest luxury Independent Lifestyle and Assisted Living property. Originally constructed in 1907 as Amherst Central School, The 1907 ...

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Elmcroft of Lorain - Lorain, OH

Elmcroft of Lorain

3290 Cooper Foster Park Rd W

Lorain, OH 44053

1-855-238-4376

Located at 3290 Cooper Foster Park Rd W, Elmcroft of Lorain is a senior community serving Lorain, Ohio. With an average per-household income of $43,614, the community is in a primarily middle class area. It has a medium-density ...

1 miles away from Amherst, OH

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Wesleyan Village - Elyria, OH

Wesleyan Village

807 West Ave

Elyria, OH 44035

1-855-229-7494

5 Reviews  

Wesleyan Village is located at 807 West Ave in Elyria, Ohio. It is a 157 room senior care community. With around 65,000 residents in the zip code of 44035, the surrounding area is densely populated. It is ...

7 miles away from Amherst, OH

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Kendal at Oberlin - Oberlin, OH

Kendal at Oberlin

600 Kendal Dr

Oberlin, OH 44074

1-855-229-7494

5 Reviews  

Kendal at Oberlin is located at 600 Kendal Dr in Oberlin, Ohio. It is a 42 unit senior care facility. With around 13,000 people residing in the 44074 zip code, the surrounding area has a medium-density population. ...

7 miles away from Amherst, OH

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Ohio Veterans Homes - Sandusky, OH

Ohio Veterans Homes

3416 Columbus Ave

Sandusky, OH 44870

1-855-241-4685

6 Reviews  

Ohio Veterans Homes is a 427 bed senior community located in Sandusky, Ohio. The neighboring area has a dense population, with around 42,000 people residing in the 44870 zip code. With a median family income of $41,757, it ...

13 miles away from Amherst, OH

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Beachpark Tower - Avon Lake, OH

Beachpark Tower

33687 Lake Rd Ofc

Avon Lake, OH 44012

1-855-243-3078

Located at 33687 Lake Rd Ofc in Avon Lake, Ohio, Beachpark Tower is a senior community for people over the age of 62. The community is in a mostly affluent area, with an average per-household income of $85,262. ...

13 miles away from Amherst, OH

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Avon Place - Avon, OH

Avon Place

32900 Detroit Rd

Avon, OH 44011

1-855-221-7955

7 Reviews  

Avon Place is a 105 room senior care community situated in Avon, Ohio. The facility is in a primarily wealthier area, with an average household income of $82,822. It is densely populated, with approximately 22,000 residents in the ...

13 miles away from Amherst, OH

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Emerald Village Retirement Community - North Olmsted, OH

Emerald Village Retirement Community

30344 Lorain Rd

North Olmsted, OH 44070

1-855-238-4376

Located at 30344 Lorain Rd, Emerald Village Retirement Community is a senior housing facility in North Olmsted, Ohio. The facility is in a largely middle income area, with an average per-household income of $59,495. With about 34,000 poeple ...

14 miles away from Amherst, OH

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