Independence Village of Aurora
Assisted Living & Independent Living · Aurora, OH
Independence Village of Aurora
Assisted Living & Independent Living · Aurora, OH
Overview of Independence Village of Aurora
With 23 years of operation, Independence Village of Aurora is a residential care community on South Chillicothe Road in Aurora, Ohio, that offers independent living and assisted living. A variety of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom residences in a two-story setting provide residents with options that can match their preferences.
The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 29, suggesting that some errands can be completed on foot. Transportation services are also available, helping residents access amenities. Meanwhile, pets are also welcome in the community.
23 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 29 / 100 Rank #458 / 675Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 458th out of 675 homes we track in Ohio for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Ohio facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Ohio that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community
Facility TypeResidential Care Facility
StatusActive
CountyPortage
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
Director of NursingBREONNA KINCHEN
Fax(330) 562-1771
Resident satisfaction survey results
Every two years, the Ohio Department of Aging and the Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman organizations conduct a satisfaction survey among residents in long-term care facilities to assess their quality of care and life.
Average score
83 / 100
Ohio average: 86 / 100
2022 – 2023 Period
Care and services
95 / 100
Ohio average: 89 / 100
Environment
94 / 100
Ohio average: 95 / 100
Moving in
84 / 100
Ohio average: 82 / 100
Facility culture
86 / 100
Ohio average: 86 / 100
Caregivers
77 / 100
Ohio average: 89 / 100
Spending time
60 / 100
Ohio average: 80 / 100
Meals and dining
84 / 100
Ohio average: 81 / 100
Based on the RCF Resident Satisfaction Survey 2022-23, Final Results
Have you gotten or are you getting physical therapy, occupational therapy or speech therapy, while living at this care facility?
This facility62/100
Ohio average46/100
Can you decide how to spend your day?
This facility85/100
Ohio average94/100
Did (Does) the therapy help you meet your goals?
This facility88/100
Ohio average88/100
Did (Do) the therapists help you set goals?
This facility100/100
Ohio average89/100
Did (Do) you know who to speak to about your therapy progress?
This facility100/100
Ohio average85/100
Scores represent percent of positive resident responses for each item, excluding "don't know" and "not applicable" responses and instances where the question was skipped.
Based on the RCF Resident Satisfaction Survey 2022-23, Final Results
Do you feel you have enough privacy?
This facility85/100
Ohio average95/100
Can you enjoy the outdoors if you want to?
This facility92/100
Ohio average91/100
Is it easy for you to get around in your room (or apartment)?
This facility92/100
Ohio average96/100
Are you able to get around the building if you want to?
This facility92/100
Ohio average95/100
Is it very clean here?
This facility100/100
Ohio average96/100
Are your personal items safe here?
This facility100/100
Ohio average92/100
Do you feel safe here?
This facility100/100
Ohio average98/100
Can you find a place to be alone if you want to be alone?
This facility100/100
Ohio average96/100
Scores represent percent of positive resident responses for each item, excluding "don't know" and "not applicable" responses and instances where the question was skipped.
Based on the RCF Resident Satisfaction Survey 2022-23, Final Results
Did you receive a thorough orientation to INDEPENDENCE VILLAGE OF AURORA?
This facility40/100
Ohio average70/100
Were you given enough information to learn how things work here?
This facility60/100
Ohio average82/100
Did you feel warmly welcomed as a new resident?
This facility91/100
Ohio average93/100
Scores represent percent of positive resident responses for each item, excluding "don't know" and "not applicable" responses and instances where the question was skipped.
Based on the RCF Resident Satisfaction Survey 2022-23, Final Results
Do the people who work here go above and beyond to give you a good life?
This facility75/100
Ohio average87/100
Are you encouraged to speak up about things you don’t like here?
This facility82/100
Ohio average81/100
Are you friends with anyone who lives here?
This facility85/100
Ohio average81/100
Would you highly recommend INDEPENDENCE VILLAGE OF AURORA to someone who needs this type of care?
This facility92/100
Ohio average89/100
Are your concerns taken care of in a timely way?
This facility100/100
Ohio average86/100
Do the people who work here tell you when rules, policies, and procedures change?
This facility100/100
Ohio average78/100
Do the people who work here help you with technology, if needed?
This facility100/100
Ohio average89/100
Are you as involved in decisions about your care as you want to be?
This facility100/100
Ohio average85/100
Overall, are you satisfied with the care you receive here?
This facility100/100
Ohio average94/100
Do the people who work here seem happy to work here?
This facility100/100
Ohio average92/100
Scores represent percent of positive resident responses for each item, excluding "don't know" and "not applicable" responses and instances where the question was skipped.
Based on the RCF Resident Satisfaction Survey 2022-23, Final Results
Do you feel confident the people who work here would come quickly anytime you needed help?
This facility58/100
Ohio average85/100
Are the people who work here knowledgeable about your medical conditions and treatments?
This facility67/100
Ohio average90/100
Do the people who work here check on you often enough to see if you need anything?
This facility69/100
Ohio average81/100
Do the people who work here do everything they can to protect you from getting sick?
This facility77/100
Ohio average94/100
Do the people who work here do things the way you want them done?
This facility85/100
Ohio average88/100
Do the people who work here make sure you are comfortable when they provide care or services?
This facility92/100
Ohio average95/100
Do the same people take care of you most of the time?
This facility92/100
Ohio average84/100
Do the people who work here support you to do as much for yourself as you are able to do?
This facility92/100
Ohio average96/100
Do the people who work here ever get angry at you?
This facility92/100
Ohio average88/100
Do you have opportunities to maintain your health and wellness, if you want?
This facility100/100
Ohio average92/100
Do the people who care for you explain your care and services to you?
This facility100/100
Ohio average85/100
Scores represent percent of positive resident responses for each item, excluding "don't know" and "not applicable" responses and instances where the question was skipped.
Based on the RCF Resident Satisfaction Survey 2022-23, Final Results
Are you as connected to the community as you want to be?
This facility58/100
Ohio average71/100
Are there enjoyable things to do on the weekends, if you want?
This facility70/100
Ohio average63/100
Do you have plenty of opportunities to do things that are meaningful to you?
This facility75/100
Ohio average83/100
Do you have something to look forward to most days?
This facility77/100
Ohio average77/100
Do you like the activities here?
This facility82/100
Ohio average83/100
Do you feel included in life here?
This facility83/100
Ohio average89/100
Do you have enough opportunities to go on outings and special events?
This facility85/100
Ohio average73/100
Are you able to do the activities offered here, if you want?
This facility85/100
Ohio average93/100
Do you usually enjoy how you spend your time?
This facility85/100
Ohio average87/100
Scores represent percent of positive resident responses for each item, excluding "don't know" and "not applicable" responses and instances where the question was skipped.
Based on the RCF Resident Satisfaction Survey 2022-23, Final Results
Do you look forward to mealtimes?
This facility69/100
Ohio average80/100
Do you have input on the food that is served?
This facility73/100
Ohio average68/100
Does the menu change often enough?
This facility85/100
Ohio average77/100
Do you like the food here?
This facility85/100
Ohio average81/100
Do you get enough to eat here?
This facility100/100
Ohio average95/100
Do you get enough fresh food options here?
This facility100/100
Ohio average81/100
Scores represent percent of positive resident responses for each item, excluding "don't know" and "not applicable" responses and instances where the question was skipped.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 2-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Places of interest near Independence Village of Aurora
0.9 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Aurora's city center to Independence Village of Aurora's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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A score out of 100 based on in-person interviews with residents, conducted by an independent third party on behalf of the Ohio Department of Aging. Residents are asked about staff, activities, meals, administration, and overall experience. <em>Source: Ohio Long-Term Care Quality Navigator</em>
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Total count of citations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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| Hines Hill Senior Living | AL MC | Hudson | 57
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OH AVG
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Rank
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19
OH AVG
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Rank
#554 / 675 | - | - | - | 8
Facility
8
OH AVG
2
Rank
#136 / 172 |
| Independence Village of Aurora | AL IL | Aurora | - | Yes |
29
Facility
29
OH AVG
42
Rank
#458 / 675 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ | 83
Facility
83
OH AVG
85.8
Rank
#139 / 190 | - |
| Springwood Hudson | AL IL | Hudson | - | Yes |
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Facility
9
OH AVG
42
Rank
#624 / 675 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ | - | - |
| Danbury Hudson | AL MC | Hudson | - | Yes |
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Facility
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OH AVG
42
Rank
#624 / 675 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ | - | - |
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Ohio
Independence Village of Aurora is located in Aurora, Ohio.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Independence Village of Aurora
Who is the Director of Nursing at Independence Village of Aurora?
Breonna Kinchen is the Director of Nursing at Independence Village of Aurora.
Is Independence Village of Aurora in a walkable area?
Independence Village of Aurora has a walk score of 29. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
How long has Independence Village of Aurora been in business?
Independence Village of Aurora has been operating for approximately 23 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Independence Village of Aurora?
Yes, Independence Village of Aurora allows residents to bring their pets.
What is the best email address for Independence Village of Aurora?
The team at Independence Village of Aurora can be reached at STAYLOR@INDEPENDENCEVILLAGES.COM.
Are there photos of Independence Village of Aurora?
Yes — there are 4 photos of Independence Village of Aurora in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of Independence Village of Aurora?
Independence Village of Aurora is located at 505 S Chillicothe Rd, Aurora, OH 44202.
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