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The cost of independent living in Darnell is about $4,567 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 278 options. Read 4623 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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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, 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.
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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 Lincoln Lodge Retirement Residence is conveniently in Lincoln Village-Columbus' far west side-near The Hilltop, Grove City, Hilliard, and New Rome. The Lincoln Lodge residents are largely made up of retirees who lived, worked and raised their families in these communities. When you become a...
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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...
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.
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...
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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...
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
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
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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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: 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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We were impressed by the tour, but from the moment they welcomed my family member in the door on move-in day, we knew we were home. We have never experienced a staff so friendly, caring, and responsive. On...
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 Powell began operations in September 2002. This single-story community consists of 48 residential units situated on scenic wooded grounds. Abbington of Powell boasts abundant common area amenities, beautiful interior courtyards as well as walking paths. Abbington of Powell is...
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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: 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.
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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.
Waterford Townhomes is an affordable senior housing community located in the metropolitan city of Lima, Allen County, OH. The community itself, is located nearby local Foundry Park; which includes a lake with relaxing views and beautiful scenery. Lima is in close proximity to the major free-way,...
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It's been real good. She's happy there. The food is good. The laundry missing is the only problem. It was nicer than the rest of the ones we saw, and it was small we liked the size of it.
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.
When it is time to find a senior center for someone you love, it is hard to know which place will give them the loving atmosphere they need; while giving you the peace of mind you need to know that you made the right decision. Close to Home is a Wisconsin based Senior Living Center that offers...
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.
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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: 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.
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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: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
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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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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Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.

Cost of independent living in Darnell, OH

The average cost of senior living in Darnell is $4,567 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Yellow Springs, OH with an average of $3,834 per month.

Independent living costs in Darnell, OH, vs. nearby cities

Darnell, OH
$4,567/mo
$4,458/mo

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

Darnell, OH
$4,567/mo
$4,019/mo
U.S. national average
$4,212/mo

Independent living costs in Darnell, OH, vs. other senior living options

$5,662/mo
Independent Living
$4,567/mo

Independent living costs in Darnell, OH, by floor plan type

Studio
$3,301/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,562/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,471/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,499/mo

Senior living costs in Darnell 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: Darnell, OH
Column state: Ohio
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDarnell, OHOhioU.S.
Independent Living$4,567/mo$4,019/mo$4,212/mo
Assisted Living$5,704/mo$4,930/mo$4,753/mo
Memory Care$5,662/mo$4,943/mo$5,014/mo
Independent Living
Darnell, OH:$4,567/mo
Ohio:$4,019/mo
U.S.:$4,212/mo
Assisted Living
Darnell, OH:$5,704/mo
Ohio:$4,930/mo
U.S.:$4,753/mo
Memory Care
Darnell, OH:$5,662/mo
Ohio:$4,943/mo
U.S.:$5,014/mo
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Independent living costs in Darnell, OH, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Darnell 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 Darnell, OH

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Darnell 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
Darnell, OH$2,897/mo$2,848/mo+1.7%
Ohio$2,850/mo$2,968/mo-4.0%
National$3,256/mo$3,167/mo+2.8%
Darnell, OH
2024 average cost:$2,897/mo
2023 average cost:$2,848/mo
Percent change:+1.7%
Ohio
2024 average cost:$2,850/mo
2023 average cost:$2,968/mo
Percent change:-4.0%
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2024 average cost:$3,256/mo
2023 average cost:$3,167/mo
Percent change:+2.8%
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What families are saying about independent living in Darnell

Recent reviews for independent living in Darnell

Otterbein Cridersville SeniorLife Community

5.0
Our experience so far with Otterbein SeniorLife has been 5++. They had availability when we needed it and they made the entire process come together really easily. The meal are very good, they have plenty of choices to pick from. The activities are great - they offer up a really good variety. ...
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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.

Miller Farm Place in Dayton, OH

3.9
The care received is great, I the nurses and staff are wonderful. That is why I decided to take my Dad there. The facility needs to be updated for what the cost is. My experience has definitely been overwhelming, this was a very hard decision for me. I would recommend them.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Warm and welcoming staff. Many reviews praise the friendly and approachable nature of the staff at various communities. At StoryPoint Grove City, for example, residents and families express their appreciation for the staff's kindness and willingness to help, whether it's answering questions or providing assistance. Sta ...
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Varied and engaging activities. Residents look forward to the wide range of activities offered at different communities. At Stone Oak Retirement Community, they offer a variety of activities like games, movies, and music, allowing residents to stay engaged and social. The residents of StoryPoint Powell South also enjoy act ...
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Cleanliness and maintenance. Reviews consistently mention cleanliness as a priority, whether it's for the private rooms or group areas. At Ohio Living Cape May, residents appreciate the well-kept grounds and clean apartments, while StoryPoint Troy mentions the attentiveness of the maintenance staff in addressing any iss ...
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Thoughtful and personalized care. Several reviews mention the accommodating care provided by staff members. For instance, at StoryPoint Powell South, the staff goes above and beyond to help residents with their unique needs, ensuring that they receive individualized care. At StoryPoint Grove City, the staff also takes the ti ...
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Safety and security. Many reviews highlight the sense of safety and security felt at the communities. For example, at Brookdale Kettering (Offering HealthPlus), the residents feel secure in their homes and appreciate the 24-hour concierge service. Residents of StoryPoint Powell South also mention the attentivene ...
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Rich social atmosphere. Several reviews highlight the strong sense of community and social opportunities available at different communities. At 10 Wilmington Place, for example, residents enjoy the variety of social events and activities, allowing them to make new friends and stay engaged. The residents of StoryPoin ...
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Darnell independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Darnell independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Darnell, 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 Darnell 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 Darnell 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
35.8%
20.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
32.3%
34.8%
No sugar
No sugar
28.3%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
32.7%
33.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20.9%
10.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Darnell 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 Darnell communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
30.7%
36.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
39.4%
43.8%
Room service
Room service
34.3%
37.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.5%
17.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Darnell 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 Darnell offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Darnell, OHNational
Activity director
Activity director
45.3%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31.9%
28.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.3%
33.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.5%
47.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
51.6%
49.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.5%
54.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40.6%
43.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
34.3%
38.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.4%
42.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
48.8%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
46.9%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
29.5%
33.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
34.3%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
44.5%
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