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The cost of independent living in Edward is about $3,335 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 77 options. Read 957 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: 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, 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.
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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, 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
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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.
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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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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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. ...
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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, 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.
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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.
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 Edward, OH

The average cost of senior living in Edward is $3,335 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Carroll, OH with an average of $2,972 per month.

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

Edward, OH
$3,335/mo
$3,310/mo
$3,331/mo

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

Edward, OH
$3,335/mo
$4,018/mo
U.S. national average
$4,211/mo

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

$4,903/mo
Independent Living
$3,335/mo

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

Semi-Private
$2,350/mo
Studio
$3,403/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,542/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,920/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,300/mo

Senior living costs in Edward 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: Edward, OH
Column state: Ohio
Column national: U.S.
Community typeEdward, OHOhioU.S.
Independent Living$3,335/mo$4,018/mo$4,211/mo
Assisted Living$5,105/mo$4,929/mo$4,752/mo
Memory Care$4,903/mo$4,942/mo$5,013/mo
Independent Living
Edward, OH:$3,335/mo
Ohio:$4,018/mo
U.S.:$4,211/mo
Assisted Living
Edward, OH:$5,105/mo
Ohio:$4,929/mo
U.S.:$4,752/mo
Memory Care
Edward, OH:$4,903/mo
Ohio:$4,942/mo
U.S.:$5,013/mo
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Independent living costs in Edward, OH, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Edward 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Edward, OH$3,805/mo$2,827/mo+34.6%
Ohio$2,849/mo$2,966/mo-3.9%
National$3,259/mo$3,168/mo+2.9%
Edward, OH
2024 average cost:$3,805/mo
2023 average cost:$2,827/mo
Percent change:+34.6%
Ohio
2024 average cost:$2,849/mo
2023 average cost:$2,966/mo
Percent change:-3.9%
National
2024 average cost:$3,259/mo
2023 average cost:$3,168/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Edward

Recent reviews for independent living in Edward

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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Edward independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Edward independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Edward, 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 Edward 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 Edward 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
20%
20.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
16.9%
34.8%
No sugar
No sugar
15.4%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20%
33.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.3%
10.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Edward 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 Edward communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
21.5%
36.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
24.6%
43.8%
Room service
Room service
20%
37.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.8%
17.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Edward 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 Edward offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
29.2%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.9%
28.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.6%
33.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
29.2%
47.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
35.4%
49.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
47.7%
54.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
26.2%
43.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
26.2%
38.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
29.2%
42.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
32.3%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
27.7%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
23.1%
33.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
24.6%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
32.3%
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Frequently Asked Questions

StoryPoint Pickerington, Cherry Blossom Senior Living and Brookdale Pinnacle (Offering HealthPlus) are the top-rated independent living facilities near Edward, Ohio. See full list of communities.
There are 77 independent living facilities near Edward, Ohio. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Edward, Ohio are StoryPoint Pickerington, Stone Oak Retirement Community and Middleton Senior Living. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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