Maple Crest Duplexes - see below for MMH duplexes

Q: What is Maple Crest?

A: An active community for older adults consisting of Assisted Living apartments, independent apartments and modern, spacious duplex homes.  Maple Crest opened in 1999 as part of Mennonite Memorial Home to provide housing options for independent older adults.  Maple Crest, together with Mennonite Memorial Home and Mennonite Home Health, make up Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio.

Q: Is there an age requirement for living at Maple Crest?

A: Yes.  All of our community members must be 55 years of age or older at the time they move in.

Q: Where is Maple Crest located?

A: We are located less than 20 minutes from Lima or Findlay at 700 Maple Crest Court, Bluffton, OH 45817.

Q: Do you have any apartments or duplexes available at this time?

A: Availability changes frequently.  Please call (419) 358-7654 for availability and to inquire about being placed on our no obligation waiting list. 

Q: How active of a community is Maple Crest?

A: We commonly tell prospective residents that they can be as busy or bored as they want to be!  We have a full time Activities Coordinator that plans our activities, but we also have many resident groups that meet on their own as well.  To help you stay healthy and active, we have a fitness room, pool, spa, raised bed gardens, and walking paths around our campus.  The best part is that you can always just close your door if you want some quiet, relaxing time for yourself. 

Q: Do you rent or buy your apartments and duplexes?

A: We offer two different financing options, neither of which creates a situation where you have to “buy” a unit.  One is a monthly rental option.  The second is called a Life Use Fee.  There is a 6 month initial commitment for either option.  Then the commitment is a month-to-month lease thereafter.  There are no differences in services by choosing either option.  No matter which option you choose, you never have to worry about selling your new home if you transition between areas of our campus or move away from Maple Crest.  Please contact us for more information on either option.

Q: What is a Life Use Fee?

A: A Life Use Fee is a one time, larger payment that lowers your monthly costs.  A percentage of the Life Use Fee is refunded back to you at the time you move out of your new home.  Choosing between rental and Life Use Fee options is usually based on a person’s age, assets, income, and personal situation.  We would be happy to help you determine what may be the best fit for you. 

Q: What is included in the monthly cost of the duplexes?
A: On the Maple Crest campus, the monthly service fee (or rent, depending on which financing option you choose) includes water, sewage, trash/recycling, cable television, property taxes, liability insurance, interior and exterior maintenance, lawn care, snow removal, and more!

Q: Are pets permitted?

A: Yes.  There are guidelines related to size and type of pet permitted and also a required refundable pet deposit.  Please contact us for more information.

Q: How do I know what area that I or my loved one would be best suited for?

A: When you come to visit Maple Crest, our staff will help determine which area will best suit your or your loved one’s needs. 

     Duplexes are for active people who aren’t looking for a lot of staff assistance other than maintenance. Duplex homes are freestanding 2-3 bedroom, 2 bath, 1-2 car attached garage homes, similar to condominiums. You can come and go as you please without worrying about lawn care or interior/exterior maintenance - and that's just the beginning of the benefits of our duplexes!

MMH Duplexes

Q: Is there an age requirement for living in Mennonite Memorial Home (MMH) campus duplex?
A: Yes. All of our community members must be 55 years of age or older at the time they move in.

Q: Do you have any duplexes available at this time?
A: Availability changes frequently. Please call (419) 358-7654 for availability and to inquire about being placed on our no obligation waiting list.

Q: What is included in the monthly cost of the duplexes?
A: On the MMH campus, the monthly service fee (or rent, depending on which financing option you choose) includes electricity, natural gas, water, sewage, property taxes, liability insurance, interior and exterior maintenance, lawn care, snow removal, and more!

Q: Do you rent or buy your duplex homes?
A: We offer two different financing options, neither of which creates a situation where you have to “buy” a unit. One is a monthly rental option. The second is called a Life Use Fee. There is a 6 month initial commitment for either option. Then the commitment is a month-to-month lease thereafter. There are no differences in services by choosing either option. No matter which option you choose, you never have to worry about selling your new home if you transition between housing areas of our campus or move away from our campus. Please contact us for more information on either option.

Q: What is a Life Use Fee?
A: A Life Use Fee is a one time, larger payment that lowers your monthly costs. A percentage of the Life Use Fee is refunded back to you at the time you move out of your new home. Choosing between rental and Life Use Fee options is usually based on a person’s age, assets, income, and personal situation. We would be happy to help you determine what may be the best fit for you.

Q: Are pets permitted?
A: Yes. There are guidelines related to size and type of pet permitted and also a required refundable pet deposit. Please contact us for more information.

Q: How active of a community is the MMH campus?
A: We commonly tell prospective residents that they can be as busy or bored as they want to be! To help you stay healthy and active, we have large community garden, and walking paths around our campus. In addition, you also have access to the fitness room, pool, and spa at our Maple Crest campus less than 1 mile down the road where you can also take advantage of aquacise classes taught by an instructor from Bluffton Family Recreation.