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Assisted living costs in Buckeye Lake average about $4,511 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 12 communities in Buckeye Lake. Our detailed directory has 182 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.

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66 Floor plans available
9.8
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We are very happy with the staff. They have been so kind and patient. They have daily activities that keep mom active and social. The facility is beautiful and well maintained. Mom's apartment is well layed...
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.
Middleton Senior Living is a premier community offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care services in Granville, Ohio. Designed with a warm and vibrant ambiance, Middleton ensures that residents enjoy engaging, fulfilling lives surrounded by a supportive and welcoming...
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9.0
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27 reviews
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27 reviews
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It's a beautiful facility. Pricing was reasonable for all that was included. From a medical standpoint my mom required more monitoring that we didn't realize until it was too late. She had several falls, 2...
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.
With our HigherPath senior health model leading the way, Bickford redefines senior living. It's not just about care; it's about proactive well-being, enabling your loved one to live happier, healthier — longer.Our approach clearly resonates — our happiness ratings among residents are double the...
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1414 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
7.2
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14 reviews
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My mother-in-law is settling in nicely in her new place. She enjoys all the people around her each day but still has her own place to retreat. All in all it has been a good experience for her and the whole...
Provides: Assisted 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.
Randall Residence of Newark is the preferred Assisted Living community in Newark, Ohio. Randall Residence of Newark offers residents a caring atmosphere, an active community, and a comfortable life. We would love for you to visit us with your family and loved ones and see for yourself!With...
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I have already reccomend it to a couple of my friends. It has a very open and bright layout. The room sizes were excellent. It was an excellent experience. My mom liked it there. She liked the food. They...
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.
Locally owned and operated, Chapel Grove offers the ultimate in Assisted Living.  Amenities include three meals a day, utilities, housekeeping, laundry and an exciting Activities Program.   A licensed nurse and trained staff are on duty 24 hours a day.  Residents are...
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Everything about Hearth Brook has much it such a great experience so far, and I would recommend this community to other families based on the experience I have had so far.
Provides: Assisted 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.
Hearth Brook is proud to offer specialized assisted living care in historic and quaint Newark, Ohio. Located just 25 miles from Columbus, Newark is a welcoming and peaceful city that offers the perfect combination of small town America with all the conveniences of big city living.We treat each...
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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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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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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The Inn at Summit trail is certainly a nice place to be. It’s brand new, and it’s in a very nice, open air spot that is easily accessible. It is beautiful. Whoever decorated it has extremely good taste. I...
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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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.
Primrose Retirement Communities in Lancaster provide luxurious townhomes, independent living apartments and assisted living senior care. Our retirement community features the largest senior apartments in Lancaster.Primrose Townhomes: The Primrose Townhome Lifestyle in Lancaster is the...
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Our experience with Abbington of Pickerington has been a good one, overall. I've known about them for quite a while, and always heard very good things. It's a nice looking place with a very comfortable...
Provides: Assisted 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.
Abbington of Pickerington began operations in September of 2000. This single-story community consists of 48 residential units situated on 5 acres of scenic wooded grounds. Abbington of Pickerington boasts abundant common area amenities, beautiful interior courtyards as well as walking paths. ...
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Cost of assisted living in Buckeye Lake, OH

The average cost of senior living in Buckeye Lake is $4,511 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Glenford, OH with an average of $3,876 per month.

Assisted living costs in Buckeye Lake, OH, vs. nearby cities

Buckeye Lake, OH
$4,511/mo
$4,555/mo

Assisted living costs in Buckeye Lake, OH, vs. state and national averages

Buckeye Lake, OH
$4,511/mo
$4,881/mo
U.S. national average
$4,740/mo

Assisted living costs in Buckeye Lake, OH, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,511/mo
$4,415/mo

Assisted living costs in Buckeye Lake, OH, by floor plan type

Studio
$5,132/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,786/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,682/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,250/mo

Senior living costs in Buckeye Lake 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: Buckeye Lake, OH
Column state: Ohio
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBuckeye Lake, OHOhioU.S.
Assisted Living$4,511/mo$4,881/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$4,415/mo$4,889/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living$2,976/mo$3,967/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Buckeye Lake, OH:$4,511/mo
Ohio:$4,881/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Buckeye Lake, OH:$4,415/mo
Ohio:$4,889/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Buckeye Lake, OH:$2,976/mo
Ohio:$3,967/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Assisted living costs in Buckeye Lake, OH, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Buckeye Lake 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.

Buckeye Lake, OHOH stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in Buckeye Lake, OH

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Buckeye Lake 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.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Buckeye Lake, OH$4,666/mo$3,995/mo+16.8%
Ohio$5,124/mo$4,919/mo+4.2%
National$5,291/mo$5,061/mo+4.6%
Buckeye Lake, OH
2024 average cost:$4,666/mo
2023 average cost:$3,995/mo
Percent change:+16.8%
Ohio
2024 average cost:$5,124/mo
2023 average cost:$4,919/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
National
2024 average cost:$5,291/mo
2023 average cost:$5,061/mo
Percent change:+4.6%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Buckeye Lake, OH

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What families are saying about assisted living in Buckeye Lake

Recent reviews for assisted living in Buckeye Lake

Reflections Retirement Community in Lancaster, OH

5.0
I would definitely recommend Reflections Retirement Community to others. The staff is amazing. They are attentive and friendly. The move in process was easy. They answer any questions that you have about your family member.

The Ashford on Broad in Columbus, OH

4.1
I think there were some initial communication steps we had to get worked out. Some things didn't get done initially. And I think they have some short-staffing issues, especially on weekends,. But I think they're trying, and they're being responsive to my concerns. It's just something you ...
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Our Family Home at Johnstown Road in New Albany, OH

4.7
Mom has dementia, is wheel-chair confined, but has a good spirit. The staff at this home have been wonderful, a refreshing change from the nursing home from which we moved her. I just can't say enough good things about this staff, the respect and care they show to the residents.

Buckeye Lake review score based on 43 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 43 reviews of 10 Buckeye Lake assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Buckeye Lake review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living 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

Buckeye Lake review score compared against nearby cities

8.1
Buckeye Lake, OH10 facilities
7.8
Hebron, OH7 facilities
8.6
Millersport, OH22 facilities

Review subcategories for Buckeye Lake assisted living

When assisted living 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 43 reviews of 10 Buckeye Lake assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Buckeye Lake resident and family assisted living 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.
Buckeye Lake, OH averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.2
4.1
Friendliness
4.2
4.2
Care services
3.9
3.8
Staff
4.0
4.0
Meals & dining
3.7
3.7
Activities
3.4
3.7
Value for cost*
3.5
3.7
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Buckeye Lake assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Buckeye Lake assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Buckeye Lake, 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 Buckeye Lake assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Buckeye Lake that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Buckeye Lake, OHNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
70%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
40%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
80%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
30%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
60%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
80%
52.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Buckeye Lake assisted living

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 Buckeye Lake Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Buckeye Lake, OHNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
70%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
40%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
60%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Buckeye Lake assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Buckeye Lake partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Buckeye Lake, OHNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
40%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
40%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20%
36.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Buckeye Lake assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Buckeye Lake communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Buckeye Lake, OHNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
60%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
20%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Buckeye Lake assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Buckeye Lake offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Buckeye Lake, OHNational
Activity director
Activity director
60%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
70%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
10%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Buckeye Lake

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. 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 assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Buckeye Lake protect seniors.
Learn about Ohio assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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Middleton Senior Living, Bickford of Lancaster and Courtyard at Newark are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Buckeye Lake, Ohio. See full list of communities.
There are 12 assisted living facilities near Buckeye Lake, Ohio. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Buckeye Lake, Ohio are StoryPoint Gahanna North, Middleton Senior Living and The Avalon of New Albany. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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