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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Canal Winchester, OH
The cost of independent living in Canal Winchester is about $3,133 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 36 options. Read 504 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.
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9.3
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19 reviews
She seems to like it there, has made friends. They keep them very busy with activities, music, cooking, crafts. Had to keep on them about some medical follow up so that's the reason for the lower rating....
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.
We here at The Inn at Winchester Trail located in Winchester, Adams County, Ohio like to share our enthusiasm for the beauty of Ohio with our residents and their guests alike. Our assisted community grounds are well-kept and extensively landscaped with calming fountains and green fauna. The best...
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9.9
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69 reviews
I've made so many great friends at this community! You can always find something great to eat in the dining room. The staff is so kind and serves you like family. The activities are great and keep us...
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
Welcome to StoryPoint Pickerington! This isn’t just a place to reside — it’s a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them. Our community offers independent living, where we strive to make every moment of every day something special. We know...
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9.9
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104 reviews
it's pretty pricy but I think they all are anymore. The staff, they are all so kind and caring towards my parents. And the facility is really nice, I refer To it as "the Taj mahal of Senior Living"
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.
Welcome to StoryPoint Gahanna! This isn’t just a place to reside — it’s a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them. Our various senior living options include independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Throughout each service...
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9.8
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68 reviews
Feel very comfortable leaving my Sister in their care. Staff provides individual interaction with attentive care. Nurses and staff keep in contact with me and report any issues that may arise regard my...
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.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...
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9.6
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85 reviews
The staff was amazing. They worked with us through some difficult issues and were professional and understanding. They were very nice.
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.
Carroll Place assisted living is located in the small community of Carroll, Ohio. We are one mile north of Fairfield County airport and four miles southeast of Greenfield Lake. We provide individualized care in an elegant but home like environment. Our beautifully landscaped property is ideal...
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9.3
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48 reviews
When my mom could no longer live in her own we looked for months for a place that has activities to stimulate her mind and engage her socially. Cherry blossom has been the perfect place. From the beautiful...
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.
There is a place for you or your loved one at Cherry Blossom Senior Living in Columbus, Ohio that centers around friendships, family, a life filled with independence and purpose, tender and trusted care when and how you need itand the feeling that you’re home.Find out more about Cherry Blossom’s...
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9.2
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85 reviews
Brookdale has been great for my father. He is in early stages of dementia and since he’s been there and has a great routine and staff that cares to help him. Now he has activities to do, gets 3 solid meals a...
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.
Live your best life every day. At our Assisted Living and memory care community in Groveport, Ohio, you’ll have assistance with medications, dressing and bathing, as well as services like housekeeping and meals. You’ll also find comfort knowing that staff is on-site 24 hours a day, seven days a...
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9.2
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24 reviews
Our loved one was kicked out before a year was even up. I think a lot of this had to do with my mom's dementia getting a little worse, but the nursing staff or aids certainly don't know how to deal with any...
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.
Amber Park offers 86 well designed studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom retirement and assisted living apartments. We are pleased to provide senior community living without any long-term buy-in programs. An affordable monthly rent includes all utilities except personal telephone.Amenities include...
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9.0
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3 reviews
The community is kept so clean, the neighbors are great. We watch out for one another. We get together monthly for the supper club and on Mondays we have chair volleyball. I feel so much better health wise...
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
IMPORTANT: THIS IS ACTIVE ADULT LIVING. WE DO NOT PROVIDE MEALS OR HEALTHCARE. PLEASE NOTE PRICING OF RENTS ($2000-$3000/MO) TO REFER APPROPRIATE PROSPECTIVE RESIDENTS.
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9.0
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52 reviews
Everyone works together well at The woodlands. Any problems can be easily worked out with the staff. My mom is in the memory care area and she is enjoying living there. We see her at least a couple times a...
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.
Discover a vibrant yet relaxed lifestyle at The Woodlands of Columbus, where residents can explore a full calendar of activities while enjoying modern-day amenities and convenient services. Our Columbus, Ohio, Independent Living community also offers Assisted Living and Memory Care services. From...
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8.4
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30 reviews
We have had good experiences so far with Wexner. We came from a facility where the care was horrible, so this place has been a breath of fresh air. They have always been upfront, and have always worked with...
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.
As part of Wexner Heritage Village — Central Ohio's oldest and most trusted source of senior healthcare and housing services — Creekside at the Village is uniquely positioned to give older adults a one-of-a-kind independent and assisted living experience. Sophisticated, elegant and warm,...
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7.5
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41 reviews
Our mom was previously a resident at Bickford of Bexley and we were very displeased with the experience. Communication with the family was not good. We went to visit her and it looked like she had not been...
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.
If you think there’s not much going on in a senior living community, you’ve never been to Bickford. Imagine your loved one enjoying delicious, scratch-made meals, having a friendly caregiver always nearby, and a calendar chock-full of social activities. Our family of caregivers will do whatever...
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2.3
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11 reviews
I would say that, when compared to other facilities, it is above average, but that it is not without its challenges-- frequent turnover of director, employees, etc.; short handed with regard to staff; rise...
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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They've been really accommodating. My friend has an adult son with Down's Syndrome who we were looking to place as well, and they allowed him to stay with her for a short while until we were able to place...
Provides: Independent Living
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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 Villas of Scioto are tucked away in a beautiful residential setting in a warm and inviting neighborhood close to shopping, restaurants, golf courses, sporting activities and emergency care facilities. Capital Health Care Network takes pride in maintaining a community where we provide a safe,...
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8.5
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8 reviews
My sons chose this facility for me because they knew I would love the security door features, it keeps me safe. I would tell others looking to make sure you tour an apartment on each floor. They show the...
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
3.0
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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.
Provides: Senior Apartments
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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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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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I cannot say enough to say about living in this apartment community just for seniors. It’s clean and secure to live in. It’s very relaxed, pets are allowed for a small monthly rent fee for your pet.....
Provides: Senior Apartments
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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Senior Apartments
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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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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
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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.
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. ...
Provides: Senior Apartments
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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, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Cost of independent living in Canal Winchester, OH
The average cost of senior living in Canal Winchester is $3,133 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lancaster, OH with an average of $2,676 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Canal Winchester, OH vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about independent living in Canal Winchester
Recent reviews for independent living in Canal Winchester
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
Amber Park Senior Living in Pickerington, OH
4.8
From our first visit to the facility, I have been impressed. The staff is extremely kind and accommodating. The building is very clean and well kept. "Change" for my mom can be challenging, but the staff has handled it all with Grace. We are very pleased to have mom mom reside at Amber Park
Gates Junction in Columbus, OH
5.0
We picked this community because it felt like home. [name removed] and other staff were so nice and friendly. It is a great place to live. I would recommend to other families.
Canal Winchester independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Canal Winchester independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Canal Winchester, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select dietary accommodations in Canal Winchester independent living
Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Canal Winchester 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
29%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
19.4%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
16.1%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25.8%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.9%
8.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Canal Winchester independent living
Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Canal Winchester communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Canal Winchester, OHNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
32.3%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38.7%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
25.8%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.1%
17%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Canal Winchester independent 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 independent living communities in Canal Winchester offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
41.9%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
19.4%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25.8%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51.6%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.2%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
64.5%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.7%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
32.3%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35.5%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
41.9%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
35.5%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
25.8%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.6%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
41.9%
45.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Middleton Senior Living, StoryPoint Pickerington and Danbury of Columbus are the top-rated independent living facilities near Canal Winchester, Ohio. See full list of communities.
There are 36 independent living facilities near Canal Winchester, Ohio. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Canal Winchester, Ohio are Middleton Senior Living, StoryPoint Pickerington and Danbury of Columbus. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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