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Reviewed by Victoria Collier, VA-Accredited Attorney Patriot Angels has helped 1,870 families in Ohio access the VA benefits they've earned.
Veteran-Approved Independent Living in Lima
This Lima community is a vetted Patriot Angels partner that welcomes veterans and surviving spouses. It offers independent living with assisted living on the same campus. VA Aid & Attendance can add up to $3,845 a month for a qualifying Lima veteran or spouse. Check eligibility free or call (844) 757-3047.
Other Options for Veterans Near Lima
Compare a few more partner communities a short drive from Lima.
Lima by the Numbers
What Independent Living Costs in Lima
No Lima-specific figure has been published. Statewide, independent living in Ohio averages $3,565 a month, according to NIC MAP data published by Where You Live Matters, and prices in Lima can run above or below that. Ask each partner above for its current rates.
If a Lima resident needs more help later, assisted living in Ohio has a statewide median of $6,102 a month and non-medical in-home care $6,483 a month (CareScout 2025 Cost of Care Survey).
Could Aid & Attendance Help Cover Care in Lima?
Aid & Attendance pays toward care, not rent alone. A Lima veteran or surviving spouse who needs help with daily activities may qualify for up to $3,845 a month toward that care. For current rates and rules in one place, see the Aid & Attendance fact sheet. Our Aid & Attendance application tips cover what VA looks for in a care claim.
Prefer to talk it through? Call (844) 757-3047
Veterans in and Around Lima
About 1,870 veterans live in Lima, and 880 of them are 65 or older. Allen County, which includes Lima, is home to 5,577 veterans, 2,767 of them 65 or older. Figures come from the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
More Ohio Partner Cities Beyond Lima
See every city on Independent Living in Ohio.
Veteran Families We’ve Helped
Families in Lima and across the country rate Patriot Angels 4.9 on Google. BBB A+ accredited. See all reviews
Questions Lima Families Ask
How many independent living communities are in Lima?
Patriot Angels lists 1 independent living partner community in Lima, OH, out of 38 across Ohio.
Can a Lima veteran use VA benefits toward independent living?
Not for rent alone. If a Lima veteran or surviving spouse also needs help with daily activities and pays for that care, Aid & Attendance may add up to $3,845 a month. Call (844) 757-3047 or use the form above to check.
What if we need more care later?
The Lima partner also offers assisted living on site. Ask each community what happens to your residence if needs change.
More Care Options in Lima
Assisted Living in Lima
Daily help with bathing, dressing, and medications in Lima.
Memory Care in Lima
Secure neighborhoods and dementia-trained staff near Lima.
In-Home Care in Lima
Caregivers who come to the house in Lima, for families not ready to move.
Related Patriot Angels guides
Looking beyond Lima? See Independent Living in Ohio or the complete guide to independent living.
