Your Best Life Awaits
at Otterbein Marblehead
Life Plan Living: Your Place to Bloom
Otterbein SeniorLife Marblehead
Nestled in 46 acres of woods, located halfway between Sandusky and Port Clinton, our campus at Otterbein Marblehead offers maintenance-free lakeside senior living that’s like a vacation every day. Our life plan community, also known as a continuing care retirement community (CCRC), offers a lifestyle that’s perfect for active adults. Join excursions to local attractions or bask in the natural beauty outside your door. With on-site wellness services, delicious chef-prepared meals in the Boulevard Bistro, social programs, and transportation, everything you need for a fulfilling retirement is in one vibrant community.
Located on Ohio’s Marblehead Peninsula just two blocks from the shore of Lake Erie and outside of the West Lakeside Chautauqua entrance, this area is rich in history, culture, and recreational offerings, making it perfect for relaxing or participating in Otterbein Marblehead’s vibrant social scene. Attend an event at nearby historic Lakeside Chautauqua, take the ferry to the islands, or tour a winery — the choice is yours.
A Plan for the Future
Why Life Plan Living at Otterbein Marblehead?
Otterbein SeniorLife Marblehead is a life plan community designed for adults 55+ who want to live life to the fullest with peace of mind about the future. Discover the freedom to pursue your passions while knowing you’re already prepared for whatever happens next. Our single campus offers a range of services, from independent living to assisted living and long-term care — so the support you need is always available, whether that’s years from now or today.
The ideal time to make Otterbein Marblehead your home is while you’re enjoying an active lifestyle. As an independent living resident, you’ll love living in a maintenance-free home or apartment, staying active in our fitness room, and filling your calendar with weekly activities — all with priority access to any care services you might need down the road.
What sets us apart is the peace of mind that comes from having your future care plan already established in a familiar place, surrounded by partners (staff) who know you personally. We understand that every situation is unique, which is why couples with different care requirements can stay together on our campus. Our flexible contract options allow you to choose the arrangement that fits your needs and preferences perfectly.
The Place to Be
Amenities
Otterbein Marblehead is the place to be for those with an active lifestyle because there’s so much to do here. Our amenities include:
- Boulevard Bistro with healthy, delicious dining options
- Salon
- Walking trails
- Fitness room
- Marblehead Bank
- Library
- Art studios
- Meditation room
- Life Enrichment Center
- Robust program calendar
- Indoor shuffleboard court
- Woodshop
- Firepit
- Outdoor seating
- On-site wellness services
The Otterbein Mission
“Inspired by faith, we strive to enrich individual life journeys for all.”
Become Enriched!
Frequently Asked Questions About Otterbein Marblehead
Otterbein Marblehead, previously known as Otterbein North Shore Retirement Community, is located on the Marblehead Peninsula in Ottawa County in northwest Ohio between Sandusky, Ohio, and Port Clinton, Ohio. Marblehead is approximately 52 miles away from Toledo, Ohio, and 78 miles from Cleveland, Ohio.
In most cases, living at Otterbein is no more expensive than the cumulative costs of living at your current residence. The rental fees vary based on the size of your home or apartment, type of residence, location on campus, and contract option.
You can use this free cost comparison guide to compare your current costs of living to the many included costs of living at Otterbein Marblehead.
You can also get a quick preliminary look at whether Otterbein Marblehead fits your budget with our free MoneyGauge calculator tool.
Our patio homes are some of our most popular options and come in a variety of floor plans. You can get a look inside our featured home for a sampling of what we offer by clicking on the link below.
No! Otterbein Marblehead provides an array of payment options, including a standard month-to-month rental fee with no required upfront investment. In no situation does Otterbein require you to turn over any of your existing assets, including your current home.
Yes, we offer a full continuum of care at Otterbein Marblehead, including independent living, assisted living, long-term care, memory support, and post-acute/rehabilitation.
Learn More About What Memory Support at Otterbein Marblehead Includes
From Memorial Day to Labor Day, Lakeside Chautauqua is a gated community and resort that offers various activities, amenities, events, shopping, and dining. Amenities include:
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- Pool area
- Campground
- Shuffleboard
- Hotel Lakeside
- Hoover Auditorium (for concerts, plays, and other events)
- And more
Residents at Otterbein Marblehead can join the fun at Lakeside Chautauqua, located directly beside the Otterbein campus, with free lifetime passes to the resort community — an incredible value that allows you to enjoy everything the community has to offer.
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If you’re looking for something fun to do off-campus, there’s so much to choose from. Whether it’s nearby in the village of Marblehead or throughout the Lake Erie shores and islands, you’ll find everything from scenic state parks to fantastic shopping, dining, and more.
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