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Assisted living costs in Marion County average about $4,797 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 184 communities in Marion County. Our detailed directory has 3212 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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They were great. It's not real fancy, but it's homey. The meals were over the halfway mark. They treated my husband well, and his room was pretty nice. They had a full shower and bathroom and they were...
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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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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.
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.
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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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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.
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
The Mitchell Home of Gahanna In a ranch-style home in the quaint suburb of Gahanna, Ohio, The Mitchell Home of Gahanna is giving seniors with dementia a new lease on life. This senior care home is centered in the Columbus metropolitan area, home to the Columbus Zoo, a vibrant cultural atmosphere...
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My Mom and I love the personalized care that residents get from the caregivers. My Mother gets a lot of care and attention at the Senior Home Choice residence.
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Senior Home Choice 6 is a residential care home in Gahanna, Ohio, located in Franklin County. Gahanna has something to offer people of different ages, from children to seniors. This charming town is surrounded by an abundance of greenery and can be found along the Big Walnut Creek. Over 700 acres...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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I feel good knowing my mom is in excellent care with the wonderful staff that are always available. The community is clean and taken care of. I like knowing that she is offered activities to help her be...
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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.
National Church Residences Lincoln Village is an assisted living community located near the dynamic city of Columbus, OH. Our community is close enough to where residents and visiting relatives need to be, but it is far enough away to make for a comfortable and soothing atmosphere. It does not...
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, 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
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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.
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.
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.
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
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.
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Absolutely loved this place for my mom after her stroke. Highly recommend. Insurance covered everything, we paid nothing. Very clean - first place we’ve been to that didn’t smell like urine. Nurses were very...
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
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.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Perfect Life Choices, LLC, has been in business since April 2013, opening with our first resident in Sept 2013. Our staff members have over 35yrs combined experience in senior care. Pamela Lossie, owner, has worked in home care/physical therapy for over 20yrs & has been in 16 different...
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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.
We live out our mission every day by delivering personalized care in our facility where residents’ comfort and quality of life always come first. We do our best to make sure that our nutritional services offer attractive menu choices at each meal and that our residents enjoy their dining...
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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.
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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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
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.
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...
Cost of assisted living in Marion County, OH
The average cost of senior living in Marion County is $4,797 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Kirby, OH with an average of $4,203 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Marion County, OH vs. nearby counties
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Marion County, OH vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Marion County vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Marion County, OH by room type
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Average cost of Assisted Living in Marion County over time
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What families are saying about assisted living in Marion County
Recent reviews for assisted living in Marion County
Westerville Senior Living
4.4
The food and food service has been below average. They run out of an item but do not relay this information and sometimes they will substitute while other times do not substitute. They have staffing issues. We have complained, so management is aware of problems. For the activities, slots fill up ...
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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
Our Family Home at Tonti Dr in Dublin, OH
5.0
Spouse has been a resident of this facility since Nov 2013. Previously we tried an assisted living facility 2 min from home. Paid $[price removed] and received 12 days of horrible care. At Our Family Home my husband has constant and loving care by trained caregivers. I feel confident that I have ...
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Marion County review score based on 733 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 733 reviews of 184 Marion County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Marion County 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
Marion County review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Marion County 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 733 reviews of 184 Marion County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Marion County 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.Marion County, OH averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
4.6
Care services
4.3
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.5
Meals & dining
4.2
4.1
Activities
4.1
4.1
Value for cost*
4.1
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Marion County assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Marion County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Marion County, 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 Marion County 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 Marion County 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
56.5%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
54.9%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.3%
98.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.5%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
70.7%
56.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
39.7%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.8%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
64.1%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
66.8%
53.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Marion County 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 Marion County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Marion County, OHNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
63%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
41.8%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
56.5%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20.1%
13.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Marion County 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 Marion County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Marion County, OHNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
46.2%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
43.5%
40.3%
No sugar
No sugar
37.5%
37.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
46.2%
35.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
21.7%
14.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Marion County 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 Marion County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Marion County, OHNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
38.6%
31.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
47.8%
42%
Room service
Room service
41.8%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
26.1%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Marion County 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 Marion County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
54.9%
46%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37%
30.9%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.5%
30.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60.9%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
59.2%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
63.6%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
51.6%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40.8%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.9%
37.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
54.3%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
55.4%
46.7%
Dances
Dances
28.3%
29.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
29.9%
24.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
52.7%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Marion County
Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Ohio assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Marion County protect seniors.
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Danbury of Columbus, StoryPoint Gahanna and The Waterford at Mansfield are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Marion County, Ohio. See full list of communities.
There are 184 assisted living facilities near Marion County, Ohio. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Marion County, Ohio are Danbury of Columbus, StoryPoint Gahanna and The Waterford at Mansfield. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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