Years of operating
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
7
years
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.
By The Numbers
Community insights.
Walk Score
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
Rank #373 / 675Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 373rd 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.
Rank #373 / 675Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 373rd 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.
39
/ 100
BBB Rating
An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
A+
Not Accredited
How BBB ratings workAbout this community
A Place for Mom 2025 Best of Senior Living Award
Caring.com 2025 Caring Stars Award
Facility TypeResidential Care Facility
StatusActive
CountyLorain
Respite Care
24-Hour Staffing
Fax(440) 930-2679
Minimum Age55+
Spa
Specific Programsart therapy, support with daily activities, medication assistance
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
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
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
1 Better
Metrics better than Ohio average:
• Total citations (57% below)
• Total citations (57% below)
Citations
| This Facility | OH Average | vs. OH Avg |
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 3 | 7 | This facility has 57% fewer total citations than a typical Ohio assisted living residence (3 vs. OH avg 7).↓ 57% better |
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
Based on the RCF Resident Satisfaction Survey 2022-23, Final Results
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 Avon Lake
2.2 miles from city center
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.
Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
HOS (Hospice Care):
Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
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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 named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
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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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The average number of citations this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total citations ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Plaza Extended Care | AL HOS MC NH RC SNF | Cleveland (Ohio City) | 178
Facility
178
OH AVG
75
Rank
#3 / 307 | No |
87
Facility
87
OH AVG
42
Rank
#5 / 675 | Private Rooms | - | - | - | 39
Facility
39
OH AVG
2
Rank
#166 / 172 | 4.9 |
| Mount Alverna Village | AL IL MC NH RC SNF | Parma | 153
Facility
153
OH AVG
75
Rank
#11 / 307 | No |
16
Facility
16
OH AVG
42
Rank
#577 / 675 | - | - | - | 92
Facility
92
OH AVG
85.8
Rank
#19 / 190 | 2
Facility
2
OH AVG
2
Rank
#64 / 172 | - |
| Bickford of Rocky River | AL MC | Rocky River (King James North) | 64
Facility
64
OH AVG
75
Rank
#169 / 307 | Yes |
24
Facility
24
OH AVG
42
Rank
#512 / 675 | Private Rooms | A+ | Felisa Knowles | 86
Facility
86
OH AVG
85.8
Rank
#81 / 190 | 3
Facility
3
OH AVG
2
Rank
#85 / 172 | - |
| Algart Health Care | AL HOS MC NH RC SNF | Cleveland (Edgewater) | 36
Facility
36
OH AVG
75
Rank
#256 / 307 | No |
62
Facility
62
OH AVG
42
Rank
#137 / 675 | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms | A+ | Gary Klein | 80
Facility
80
OH AVG
85.8
Rank
#170 / 190 | 5
Facility
5
OH AVG
2
Rank
#116 / 172 | 1.7 |
| Independence Village of Avon Lake | AL IL MC | Avon Lake | - | Yes |
39
Facility
39
OH AVG
42
Rank
#373 / 675 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ | - | 92
Facility
92
OH AVG
85.8
Rank
#19 / 190 | 3
Facility
3
OH AVG
2
Rank
#85 / 172 | - |
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.
Frequently Asked Questions about Independence Village 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?
Yes — there are 8 photos of Independence Village of Avon Lake in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of Independence Village of Avon Lake?
Independence Village of Avon Lake is located at 345 Lear Rd, Avon Lake, OH 44012.
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