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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Central College, OH

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The cost of independent living in Central College is about $3,246 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 68 options. Read 1537 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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Photo of Alpine House of Columbus
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.
Alpine House is dedicated to the health, dignity, and comfort of each of our potential 16 residents providing … ~Private room & bath~3 home-cooked diet friendly meals~Social activities~Laundry & Housekeeping~Monitored Meds & Showers~All our services for 1 reasonable monthly price (no...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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
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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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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.
Photo of Central Ohio Life Care Center LLC
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.
Photo of Stafford Village and Court
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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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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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
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: 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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Photo of The Villas At Saintrese
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.
Photo of Rosebrook Village
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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What I really like about Abbotsgate Lofts is the beautiful setting! The neighbors are nice as well as the staff members. I would absolutely recommend this community to other families based on the experience...
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.
Abbotsgate of Powell is a 50+ Senior Apartment Community in Powell, OH just off of Village Dr. within Delaware County. Once ranked 18th out of the top 100 places to live, Powell Ohio is a peaceful and serene place to live and welcomes all. Abbotsgate of Powell recognizes that and welcomes the 50+...
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My husband is doing very well here, he has settled into his apt and the staff has been very friendly and helpful. My husband likes going to the dining room and they have a nice menu for him to choose from...
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 Arlington began operations in July of 1998. This single-story community consists of 44 residential units, abundant common area amenities, beautiful interior courtyard as well as walking paths. Abbington of Arlington is located in the Northwest Columbus/Upper Arlington area on Old...
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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.

Cost of independent living in Central College, OH

The average cost of senior living in Central College is $3,246 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pickerington, OH with an average of $3,184 per month.

Independent living costs in Central College, OH, vs. nearby cities

Central College, OH
$3,246/mo

Independent living costs in Central College, OH, vs. state and national averages

Central College, OH
$3,246/mo
$3,977/mo
U.S. national average
$4,161/mo

Independent living costs in Central College, OH, vs. other senior living options

$4,881/mo
Independent Living
$3,246/mo

Independent living costs in Central College, OH, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,544/mo
Studio
$4,844/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,967/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,861/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,075/mo

Senior living costs in Central College 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: Central College, OH
Column state: Ohio
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCentral College, OHOhioU.S.
Independent Living$3,246/mo$3,977/mo$4,161/mo
Assisted Living$5,096/mo$4,886/mo$4,703/mo
Memory Care$4,881/mo$4,895/mo$4,954/mo
Independent Living
Central College, OH:$3,246/mo
Ohio:$3,977/mo
U.S.:$4,161/mo
Assisted Living
Central College, OH:$5,096/mo
Ohio:$4,886/mo
U.S.:$4,703/mo
Memory Care
Central College, OH:$4,881/mo
Ohio:$4,895/mo
U.S.:$4,954/mo
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Independent living costs in Central College, OH, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Central College 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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Independent living cost trends in Central College, OH

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Central College 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
Central College, OH$2,797/mo$2,773/mo+0.9%
Ohio$2,832/mo$2,952/mo-4.0%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Central College, OH
2024 average cost:$2,797/mo
2023 average cost:$2,773/mo
Percent change:+0.9%
Ohio
2024 average cost:$2,832/mo
2023 average cost:$2,952/mo
Percent change:-4.0%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Central College

Recent reviews for independent living in Central College

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

Wellington Village in Hilliard, OH

5.0
I liked the amount of space in the apartment and it was close to my sister. And was impressed with the cleanliness of the place and the furnishings in the com spaces. I enjoy the activities and everyone is friendly and have made new friends.

Paramount Senior Living at Westerville

4.7
We chose Paramount Senior Living because it was smaller facility that is very clean and is seems like they try to make it very home like rather than institutional. The dining area is more like a dining room you would sit in at home instead of a cafeteria. Overall I would recommend to others ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and accommodating staff. Reviews consistently mention the friendliness and helpfulness of the staff across various communities, such as The Polaris Community, where the staff went above and beyond to help residents and their families during the move-in process. At StoryPoint Gahanna North, the staff are described as ...
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Lively social environment with activities. Activities are another key feature mentioned in many reviews, with families praising the wide range of offerings at communities like The Polaris Community and StoryPoint Powell South. Examples of activities include bingo, crafts, painting, and outings to local attractions.
Properly maintained facilities. Reviews often highlight the cleanliness and upkeep of the communities, including both interior spaces and outdoor areas. At Stone Oak Retirement Community, residents appreciate the spacious apartments and the weekly housekeeping service, while at StoryPoint Powell South, the amenities are de ...
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Flexible meal options. Food is an important factor for residents, and many reviews comment on the quality and variety of meal options. For example, at StoryPoint Gahanna North, the meals are described as 'delicious' and 'well-presented', while at The Polaris Community, residents mention that they can choose to coo ...
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Thoughtful design for independent living. Several reviews mention the thoughtful design of the communities to cater to independent living, such as at The Polaris Community, where residents have the freedom to come and go as they please. At StoryPoint Powell South, residents appreciate the security and privacy of their apartments.
Access to on-site health care services. For those needing additional health care services, some communities, like StoryPoint Powell South, offer on-site health care services, giving residents peace of mind and convenience.
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Central College independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Central College independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Central College, 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 Central College 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 Central College 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
32.8%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
39.1%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
35.9%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.5%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20.3%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Central College 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 Central College communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
39.1%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
46.9%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
34.4%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20.3%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Central College 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 Central College offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Central College, OHNational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.7%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35.9%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
54.7%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60.9%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
46.9%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
43.8%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
39.1%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
48.4%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
48.4%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
25%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
45.3%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
46.9%
46.4%
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