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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Darlington, OH

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Memory care in Darlington offers 24-hour care and supervision, trained staff, and specialized activities to accommodate the needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia. These communities typically offer advanced security features and engaging activities to help ensure residents’ well-being. The cost of memory care in Darlington is about $6,705 per month.

To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 163 communities, read 3496 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Mansfield, Ashland and Mount Vernon.

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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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I think this place is great. It is very clean. All of the staff are kind and very good at their jobs. My Grandma has stayed many times for respite and she always has good thing to say after each stay.
Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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It's a nice place and it's clean. It is hard to find and keep staff members like all the other care facilities. Food was good and then not so good. Reason can't keep food workers. Portions reduced probably...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Monarch Assisted Living is located in the heart of Marysville, OH and is Union County's only continuing care facility. Our Assisted Living was completed in 2020 and offers luxury senior living at an affordable price. Some of our campus features include: one bedroom suites and apartments equipped...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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My mom has been here a little over 8 months. I was compelled to write a review since I saw the previous review from 2014 on here. My mom was not here at that time so I cannot speak to the accuracy of that...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The best time of your life is when you can relax and enjoy the good life you've earned. At The Woodlands at Eastland, you'll find the amenities you need to enjoy life to its fullest while maintaining your independence. We offer single story garden apartments, private screened patios, full...
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
The Oaks at Shady Lawn is an assisted living facility located in the beautiful rural lands of Wayne County, not far from the Wooster, Canton, and Massillon areas. The nearby schools, nature trails, state parks, and senior recreational centers offer state-of-the-art facilities and amenities for...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.

Cost of memory care in Darlington, OH

The average cost of senior living in Darlington is $6,705 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Fredericktown, OH with an average of $6,598 per month.

Memory care costs in Darlington, OH, vs. state and national averages

Darlington, OH
$6,705/mo
$6,894/mo
U.S. national average
$6,999/mo

Memory care costs in Darlington, OH, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$6,705/mo

Memory care costs in Darlington, OH, by floor plan type

Studio
$6,734/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,806/mo

Senior living costs in Darlington vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Darlington, OH
Column state: Ohio
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDarlington, OHOhioU.S.
Memory Care$6,705/mo$6,894/mo$6,999/mo
Assisted Living$5,281/mo$5,687/mo$5,830/mo
Independent Living$3,305/mo$3,241/mo$3,520/mo
Memory Care
Darlington, OH:$6,705/mo
Ohio:$6,894/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Assisted Living
Darlington, OH:$5,281/mo
Ohio:$5,687/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Independent Living
Darlington, OH:$3,305/mo
Ohio:$3,241/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Memory care costs in Darlington, OH, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Darlington and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Memory care cost trends in Darlington, OH

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Darlington have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

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Column location: Location
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Darlington, OH$6,366/mo$6,299/mo+1.1%
Ohio$5,465/mo$5,310/mo+2.9%
National$5,631/mo$5,570/mo+1.1%
Darlington, OH
2024 average cost:$6,366/mo
2023 average cost:$6,299/mo
Percent change:+1.1%
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2024 average cost:$5,465/mo
2023 average cost:$5,310/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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2024 average cost:$5,631/mo
2023 average cost:$5,570/mo
Percent change:+1.1%
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What families are saying about memory care in Darlington

Recent reviews for memory care in Darlington

Capital City Hospice in Columbus, OH

5.0
We were very fortunate that The Inn was able to arrange for my dad's hospice care with Capital City Hospice while he was there. They were so very helpful and kind and they helped my mother and myself as well as my dad. I would definitely recommend them

The Inn at Bear Trail in Lewis Center, OH

4.7
We chose The Inn at Bear Trail because it is a newer, beautiful facility. It is like a mountain lodge and my dad loved that type of atmosphere. The location was also good for our family. His room size was pretty good and they did a good job of keeping it cleaned up. The staff were not as good ...
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Westerville Senior Living

5.0
I just love living here at Westerville Senior living I moved here on Nov 2019. I love the staff they treat us like family with love and respect. The food is outstanding always something new and tasty. I had reviewed a lot of other facility and nothing compare to Westerville Senior Living ...
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Darlington review score based on 784 family reviews

8.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 784 reviews of 163 Darlington memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Darlington review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Darlington review score compared against nearby cities

8.5
Darlington, OH163 facilities
7.8
Ashland, OH28 facilities
8.6
Bucyrus, OH118 facilities

Review subcategories for Darlington memory care

When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 784 reviews of 163 Darlington memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Darlington resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
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Cleanliness
3.9
3.7
Friendliness
3.9
3.8
Care services
3.5
3.5
Staff
3.8
3.7
Meals & dining
3.5
3.4
Activities
3.5
3.3
Value for cost*
3.4
3.4
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Darlington memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Darlington memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Darlington, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Darlington memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Darlington that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
56.4%
63.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
48.5%
47.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.3%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.5%
98.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
62%
69.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
41.1%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.9%
89.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
53.4%
59.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
58.9%
69.5%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Darlington memory care

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Darlington Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Darlington, OHNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
52.8%
72.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
39.3%
45.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
47.9%
68%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Darlington memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Darlington partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
44.8%
28%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42.9%
44.8%
No sugar
No sugar
37.4%
41.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
39.3%
50.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
23.3%
22.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Darlington memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Darlington communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Darlington, OHNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
38.7%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
49.1%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
39.9%
37.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.7%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Darlington memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Darlington offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Darlington, OHNational
Activity director
Activity director
55.2%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35.6%
33.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
29.4%
29%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.1%
53.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
55.8%
51.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.1%
59.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
51.5%
39.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
41.7%
35.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
41.7%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
51.5%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
52.1%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
26.4%
32.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
31.9%
22.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
49.7%
46.3%
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State regulations for memory care in Darlington

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Ohio memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Darlington protect seniors.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Danbury Mount Vernon, The Waterford at Mansfield and StoryPoint Granville are the top-rated memory care facilities near Darlington, Ohio. See full list of communities.
There are 163 memory care facilities near Darlington, Ohio. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Darlington, Ohio are Danbury Mount Vernon, The Waterford at Mansfield and StoryPoint Granville. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 163 memory care facilities near you in Darlington, Ohio typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Darlington, Ohio, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.
Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Darlington, Ohio, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.
The cost of memory care facilities in Darlington, Ohio ranges from $2472 to $14000. The average Memory Care cost in Darlington, Ohio is $6,705. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Darlington, Ohio typically starts at $2472. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.
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