Independence Village of Avon Lake
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Avon Lake, OH

Independence Village of Avon Lake

Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Avon Lake, OH

Overview of Independence Village of Avon Lake

Ideally located in the beautiful city of Avon Lake, OH, Independence Village of Avon Lake is an exceptional senior living community that offers independent living, assisted living and memory care. Residents are guaranteed to enjoy a relaxing personal time or host families and friends in their graciously appointed accommodations, ranging from studios to one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments. With 24-hour care and support provided by a licensed care team and emergency response systems installed within the community, residents are sure to receive assistance any time of the day.

Everyday moments are made more vibrant with a wide range of regularly planned activities, programs, and events. Menus and meals are curated to cater to residents varying nutritional needs and preferences, making sure everyone truly enjoys their dining experience. Residents will never get bored with a plethora of community spaces that provide relaxation and entertainment, such as a cozy atrium, salon, library, cafe, lobby, and fitness center.

Years in operation
7 years in operation
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 39 / 100 Rank #370 / 704Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 370th out of 704 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Ohio that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.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
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community

Awards

A Place for Mom 2025 Best of Senior Living Award
Caring.com 2025 Caring Stars Award

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Care Facility
StatusActive
CountyLorain

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

ContactSofia Ruiz-Sierra, Marketing Coordinator (per BBB, record updated Jul 2026)

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

1 service
24-Hour Staffing

Contact Information

Fax(440) 930-2679

Additional Policies & Features

Minimum Age55+

Amenities & Lifestyle

Spa
Specific Programsart therapy, support with daily activities, medication assistance

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Inspection History

In Ohio, the Department of Health, Bureau of Survey and Certification conducts unannounced onsite inspections to evaluate the quality of care and environment in all licensed facilities.

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Ohio state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Overall vs. OH average 1 Worse Metrics worse than Ohio average:
• Total citations (50% above)
0 Better No metrics in this bucket.

Citations Info Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityOH Averagevs. OH Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 32 This facility has 50% more total citations than a typical Ohio assisted living residence (3 vs. OH avg 2).↑ 50% worse

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

92 / 100

Ohio average: 86 / 100

2022 – 2023 Period

Care and services

100 / 100

Ohio average: 88 / 100

Environment

90 / 100

Ohio average: 95 / 100

Moving in

97 / 100

Ohio average: 92 / 100

Facility culture

89 / 100

Ohio average: 86 / 100

Caregivers

94 / 100

Ohio average: 88 / 100

Spending time

89 / 100

Ohio average: 79 / 100

Meals and dining

86 / 100

Ohio average: 73 / 100

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: 2-story

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Transportation Services

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Fitness and Recreation

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Address 2.2 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Avon Lake's city center to Independence Village of Avon Lake's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Assisted Living around Cleveland

Info below is compiled from the OH Dept. of Health, senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

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153
Facility 153
OH AVG 75
Rank #11 / 309
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92
Facility 92
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148
Facility 148
OH AVG 75
Rank #17 / 309
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52
Facility 52
OH AVG 40
Rank #228 / 704
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Algart Health Care
AL
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36
Facility 36
OH AVG 75
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62
Facility 62
OH AVG 40
Rank #136 / 704
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Facility 80
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Rank #170 / 190
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Judson Park
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36
Facility 36
OH AVG 75
Rank #258 / 309
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Facility 65
OH AVG 40
Rank #107 / 704
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Independence Village of Avon Lake
AL
IL
MC
Avon Lake (Lear Road)-Yes
39
Facility 39
OH AVG 40
Rank #370 / 704
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+-
92
Facility 92
OH AVG 85.8
Rank #19 / 190
3
Facility 3
OH AVG 2
Rank #85 / 142

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Ohio

Independence Village of Avon Lake is located in Avon Lake, Ohio.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Ohio.

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PASSPORT Waiver

Ohio Medicaid PASSPORT

Age 60+
General Ohio resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
OH

Administered through regional agencies; waitlists possible.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care ($65/day) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.)

Ohio Home Care Program (non-Medicaid)

OH HCP

Age 60+
General Ohio resident, at risk of decline.
Income Limits ~$2,000/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $5,000 individual
OH

Limited funding; regional variation.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite (up to 10 days/year) Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)

Ohio Assisted Living Waiver

Age 21+ (65+ prioritized)
General OH resident, Medicaid-eligible, NFLOC.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month (individual); QIT required.
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
OH

Covers ~300 facilities; room/board not included (separate cost).

Benefits
Personal care Meals Medication management Transportation (~$3,000-$4,000/month value)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Ohio PACE (e.g., McGregor PACE)

Age 55+
General OH resident (specific counties), NFLOC, safe with PACE support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month (Medicaid-eligible); private pay option available.
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) for Medicaid enrollees.
OH

Available in 9 counties (e.g., Cuyahoga, Franklin); expanding via Healthy Aging Grants.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Respite Therapies

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Ohio Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General OH resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
OH

Three tiers; includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)

Ohio HEAP

Age 60+ prioritized
General OH resident, low-income household.
Income Limits (2025) ~$3,970/month individual, 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed; income-focused.
OH

Covers gas, electric, oil; emergency aid via Winter/Summer Crisis Programs.

Benefits
Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season) Emergency aid ($500 max)

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

Ohio Family Caregiver Support Program

Age
General Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; OH resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
Income Limits (2025) Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.
Asset Limits Not assessed; need-based.
OH

12 AAAs; rural/low-income priority; volunteer respite option.

Benefits
Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Training Supplies (~$500/year)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Ohio VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General OH resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
OH

High veteran demand; supports care in multiple settings.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Homestead Exemption

Ohio Homestead Exemption

Age 65+ (or disabled)
General OH resident, homeowner, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$38,500/year individual, adjusted annually
Asset Limits Not assessed; home ownership required.
OH

Reduces taxable value by $25,000; applies to primary residence.

Benefits
Tax reduction (~$400-$800/year avg., varies by county)

Save the Dream Ohio (Homeowner Assistance Fund)

Ohio Save the Dream

Age 60+ prioritized
General OH resident, homeowner, hardship post-Jan 21, 2020.
Income Limits (2025) ~$147,600/year family of 4, 150% AMI; varies by county
Asset Limits Not assessed; hardship-focused.
OH

Covers delinquent mortgages, utilities, taxes; max $25,000 mortgage aid.

Benefits
Mortgage aid ($25,000 max) Utility/property tax aid ($5,000 avg.)

Frequently Asked Questions about Independence Village of Avon Lake

What neighborhood is Independence Village of Avon Lake in?

Independence Village of Avon Lake is in the Lear Road neighborhood of Avon Lake.

Is Independence Village of Avon Lake in a walkable area?

Independence Village of Avon Lake has a walk score of 39. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

How long has Independence Village of Avon Lake been in business?

Independence Village of Avon Lake has been operating for approximately 7 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Independence Village of Avon Lake?

Yes, Independence Village of Avon Lake allows residents to bring their pets.

What is the best email address for Independence Village of Avon Lake?

The team at Independence Village of Avon Lake can be reached at ALEPP@INDEPENDENCEVILLAGES.COM.

Has Independence Village of Avon Lake had any citations?

Independence Village of Avon Lake has had 3 reported citations according to records from Ohio Department of Aging (ODA).

Are there photos of Independence Village of Avon Lake?

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