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The cost of independent living in Carroll is about $2,894 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 18 options. Read 312 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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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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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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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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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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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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66 Floor plans available
8.9
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30 reviews
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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...
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 one thing that really made a difference at The Ridge at Lancaster is that they hire their own medical staff. They don't use an agency. With my mother's dementia, that made a huge difference because she...
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.
Brookdale Lancaster is a senior living community offering assisted living services in the vibrant town of Lancaster, Ohio. A wonderful place to call home, Lancaster offers excellent educational opportunities as well as numerous art and music festivals. From our excellent furnishings to our...
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A Place for Mom found Bickford of Lancaster and recommended it to us and we visited and they were very helpful. All staff are very kind and professional. Everyone was polite . Very expensive
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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They give my loved one good care, but I feel like they're short-staffed. Because of that, it can take a long time for someone to buzz you in and out of the building. Overall the staff are good, other than...
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.
Carriage Court is a community of close friends.  In fact, we feel so close to the residents that we consider them to be our second family.   After all, a home should be a place where people care about their neighbors and enjoy each other's company.  That's why our caregivers do...
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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.
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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.
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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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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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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.

Cost of independent living in Carroll, OH

The average cost of senior living in Carroll is $2,894 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lancaster, OH with an average of $2,676 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Carroll, OH vs. nearby cities

Carroll, OH
$2,894/mo
$2,764/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Carroll, OH vs. the state and national average

Carroll, OH
$2,894/mo
$3,875/mo
U.S. national average
$4,033/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Carroll vs. other types of senior living

$4,647/mo
Independent Living
$2,894/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Carroll, OH by room type

Studio
$4,069/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,556/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,476/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Carroll over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Carroll

Recent reviews for independent living in Carroll

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.

Carroll independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Carroll independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Carroll, 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 Carroll 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 Carroll 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
31.3%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.5%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
37.5%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
43.8%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.8%
8.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Carroll 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 Carroll communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
37.5%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
43.8%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
43.8%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.5%
17%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Carroll 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 Carroll offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
56.3%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.3%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
62.5%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
62.5%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
68.8%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
43.8%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
43.8%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
62.5%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
37.5%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.8%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
62.5%
45.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Middleton Senior Living, StoryPoint Pickerington and StoryPoint Gahanna are the top-rated independent living facilities near Carroll, Ohio. See full list of communities.

There are 18 independent living facilities near Carroll, Ohio. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Carroll, Ohio are Middleton Senior Living, StoryPoint Pickerington and StoryPoint Gahanna. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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