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The cost of independent living in Gahanna is about $3,217 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 88 options. Read 1363 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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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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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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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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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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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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The Inn at Summit trail is certainly a nice place to be. It’s brand new, and it’s in a very nice, open air spot that is easily accessible. It is beautiful. Whoever decorated it has extremely good taste. I...
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: 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.
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.
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My mom has been here a little over 8 months. I was compelled to write a review since I saw the previous review from 2014 on here. My mom was not here at that time so I cannot speak to the accuracy of that...
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.
The best time of your life is when you can relax and enjoy the good life you've earned. At The Woodlands at Eastland, you'll find the amenities you need to enjoy life to its fullest while maintaining your independence. We offer single story garden apartments, private screened patios, full...
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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.
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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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This is a very nice community for my mom's care.The staff are nice and respectful to her needs. She is happy with being active with the activites. The meals are appealing to her needs. We would recommend the...
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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.
Bollinger Tower is a comfortable and affordable senior housing complex located in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio. Bollinger Tower is a great choice for anyone looking for a secure and relaxing place to call home. Home to several large corporations and Ohio State University, Columbus is an active...
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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.
Upside is truly an exclusive opportunity to live independently on your own terms. We offer luxury living options with over 2,500+ apartments in our network across the country alongside a dedicated and experienced personal concierge support system. Upside is a uniquely designed senior...
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...
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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
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.
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.
Cost of independent living in Gahanna, OH
The average cost of senior living in Gahanna is $3,217 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Kirkersville, OH with an average of $3,132 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Gahanna, OH vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Gahanna, OH vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about independent living in Gahanna
Recent reviews for independent living in Gahanna
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
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.
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
Affordable and accessible housing. Several reviews mention the affordability and accessibility of the community at StoryPoint Gahanna, allowing residents to maintain their independence while also providing them with various activities and amenities.
Engaging and caring staff. Numerous reviews highlight the friendly and caring nature of the staff at communities, such as Ohio Living Westminster-Thurber, who go above and beyond to create a welcoming environment and provide support for residents.
Varied and enjoyable activities. Residents find satisfaction in the wide range of activities offered at communities like StoryPoint Pickerington, which cater to different interests and help keep them active and engaged.
Comfortable and well-maintained living spaces. Reviews consistenly praise the cleanliness and comfort of the private living spaces and common areas at communities, such as Westerville Senior Living, making residents feel at home.
Supportive community atmosphere. Residents value the sense of community and connections they've made with their neighbors and staff at places like Westerwood (Friendship Village Columbus), creating a warm and inclusive environment that fosters socialization.
Healthy and delicious meals. Throughout reviews, quality and variety of meals stand out as essential factors contributing to residents' overall satisfaction with their living experiences at communities, like Stone Oak Retirement Community.
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Gahanna independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gahanna independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gahanna, 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 Gahanna 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 Gahanna 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
27.6%
20.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.9%
33.7%
No sugar
No sugar
26.3%
30.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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8.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Gahanna 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 Gahanna communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
27.6%
35.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.8%
42.9%
Room service
Room service
25%
36.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gahanna 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 Gahanna offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
38.2%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.4%
28%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.3%
32.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
39.5%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
43.4%
48.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51.3%
53.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
34.2%
42.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
32.9%
37.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
34.2%
41%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
36.8%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
35.5%
46.4%
Dances
Dances
19.7%
32.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
32.9%
39.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Frequently Asked Questions
StoryPoint Pickerington, Danbury of Columbus and StoryPoint Gahanna are the top-rated independent living facilities near Gahanna, Ohio. See full list of communities.
There are 88 independent living facilities near Gahanna, Ohio. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Gahanna, Ohio are StoryPoint Pickerington, Danbury of Columbus and StoryPoint Gahanna. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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