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Independent Living in the Cleveland metro

34 verified providers across Greater Cleveland's 7-county region.

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Verified independent living providers across Greater Cleveland.

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We list 34 verified independent living providers across Greater Cleveland's 7-county region.

CommunityCare typeAddressCounty
Judson ManorIndependent Living1890 East 107th Street
Cleveland, OH 44106		Cuyahoga
Eliza Bryant VillageIndependent Living7201 Wade Park Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44103		Cuyahoga
Saint Luke's ManorIndependent Living11311 Shaker Boulevard
Cleveland, OH 44104		Cuyahoga
Garrett Square Senior ApartmentsIndependent Living12417 Superior Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44106		Cuyahoga
O'Neill Healthcare LakewoodAssisted Living13900 Detroit Avenue
Lakewood, OH 44107		Cuyahoga
Mount Alverna VillageIndependent Living6765 State Road
Parma, OH 44134		Cuyahoga
Rose Senior Living BeachwoodIndependent Living23611 Harvard Road
Beachwood, OH 44122		Cuyahoga
The NormandyIndependent Living22701 Lake Road
Rocky River, OH 44116		Cuyahoga
Vitalia North OlmstedIndependent Living29801 Lorain Road
North Olmsted, OH 44070		Cuyahoga
Otterbein North OlmstedIndependent Living30344 Lorain Road
North Olmsted, OH 44070		Cuyahoga
The Ashton at Mayfield HeightsIndependent Living6200 Landerhaven Drive
Mayfield Heights, OH 44124		Cuyahoga
Brookdale Westlake VillageIndependent Living28550 Westlake Village Drive
Westlake, OH 44145		Cuyahoga
StoryPoint StrongsvilleIndependent Living19205 Pearl Road
Strongsville, OH 44136		Cuyahoga
VITALIA SolonIndependent Living6050 Kruse Drive
Solon, OH 44139		Cuyahoga
VITALIA MentorIndependent Living8180 Mentor Hills Drive
Mentor, OH 44060		Lake
Independence Village of Avon LakeIndependent Living345 Lear Road
Avon Lake, OH 44012		Lorain
Sprenger Health Care Towne Center Community CampusIndependent Living400 Community Drive
Avon Lake, OH 44012		Lorain
Maple Ridge Senior LivingIndependent Living35300 Kaiser Court
Willoughby, OH 44094		Lake
Jennings at BrecksvilleIndependent Living8736 Brecksville Road
Brecksville, OH 44141		Cuyahoga
StoryPoint Medina EastIndependent Living122 Medina Road
Medina, OH 44256		Medina
StoryPoint Medina WestIndependent Living635 North Huntington Street
Medina, OH 44256		Medina
Western Reserve Masonic CommunityIndependent Living4931 Nettleton Road
Medina, OH 44256		Medina
South Franklin CircleIndependent Living16600 Warren Court
Chagrin Falls, OH 44023		Geauga
VITALIA StowIndependent Living4291 Allen Road
Stow, OH 44224		Summit
The Kensington at Anna MariaIndependent Living849 North Aurora Road
Aurora, OH 44202		Portage
VITALIA North RoyaltonIndependent Living8239 York Rd
North Royalton, OH 44133		Cuyahoga
Renaissance (Eliza Jennings)Assisted Living26376 John Road
Olmsted Township, OH 44138		Cuyahoga
Generations Senior Living of BereaAssisted Living4 Berea Commons
Berea, OH 44017		Cuyahoga
Generations Senior Living of StrongsvilleAssisted Living18960 Falling Water Road
Strongsville, OH 44136		Cuyahoga
Hamlet at Chagrin FallsIndependent Living200 Hamlet Hills Dr
Chagrin Falls, OH 44022		Geauga
Judson ParkIndependent Living2181 Ambleside Drive
Cleveland Heights, OH 44106		Cuyahoga
Ohio Living Breckenridge VillageIndependent Living36851 Ridge Road
Willoughby, OH 44094		Lake
Vitalia Highland HeightsAssisted Living305 Bishop Road
Highland Heights, OH 44143		Cuyahoga
Vitalia RocksideIndependent Living6100 Lombardo Center South
Seven Hills, OH 44131		Cuyahoga
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Questions Cleveland families ask

What senior care resources exist in Summit County, Ohio?

Summit County is served by Direction Home Akron Canton Area Agency on Aging and Disabilities, not Western Reserve, a key distinction from the other five counties in this region, and falls under the Region 10B Long-Term Care Ombudsman rather than Region 10A. Summit is still included in MyCare Ohio's Northeast Ohio region, and with about 116,000 residents 65 and older out of roughly 538,000 total, it's the second-most populous county in this site's coverage area.

What senior care resources exist in Portage County, Ohio?

Portage County, like Summit, is served by Direction Home Akron Canton Area Agency on Aging and Disabilities and falls under the Region 10B Long-Term Care Ombudsman, not the Western Reserve/Region 10A structure covering the other five counties in this region. Portage is included in MyCare Ohio's Northeast Ohio region and has about 34,000 residents 65 and older out of a population of roughly 163,000, with communities like Aurora sitting closer to the Akron metro area than to downtown Cleveland.

What's the difference between independent living and assisted living in Ohio?

Independent living communities are typically unlicensed housing arrangements for seniors who need little to no help with daily activities, offering amenities like meals and social programming without ODH oversight. Assisted living, licensed by ODH as a Residential Care Facility under OAC 3701-16, is built for residents who need hands-on help with activities of daily living, medication assistance, and supervision.

How is memory care different from regular assisted living in Ohio?

Memory care in Ohio is delivered through a special care unit within a licensed Residential Care Facility, requiring a written disclosure under OAC 3701-16-07(F)(5) covering staffing, training, programming, costs, and physical design, but it is not a separate state license or certification. Standard assisted living serves residents with general ADL needs, while a special care unit adds secured environments, dementia-specific staff training, and structured programming tailored to residents with Alzheimer's disease or other dementias.

Should I choose in-home care or move my parent to a facility?

The right choice depends on the level and predictability of care needed, home safety, caregiver availability, and cost; in-home care tends to be less expensive for a moderate number of weekly hours, while round-the-clock supervision needs often favor a facility on a cost basis. Safety factors specific to the home, stairs, isolation, lake-effect winter weather cutting off deliveries or visits, should weigh into the decision alongside the financial comparison.

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