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The cost of independent living in Gillivan is about $3,509 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 9 options. Read 182 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 Stone Oak Retirement Community
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1212 Floor plans available
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Stone Oak Retirement Community has consistently been a win–win for my mom and our family since we moved her there in August, 2020. Having the general managers living on the premise, round-trip...
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.
Stone Oak is the perfect choice for people with a passion for living who are looking for comfort, independence, security, convenience, and a friendly community in the place they call home. Month-to-month rent for studio, 1, 2, & 3 bedroom suites provide all-inclusive services including...
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I stopped by to visit my mom and ended up staying for lunch. Talk about a restaurant atmosphere and the food was delicious. This place has all the whistles and is so nice. We have definitely picked the...
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.
Discover the unparalleled joys of retirement living at Verena at Hilliard!Nestled in the heart of Hilliard, Ohio, and spread over 5 acres of vibrant greenery lies Verena at Hilliard—a luxurious 55+ independent living community. Our all-inclusive monthly rates include chef-prepared meals,...
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The management at Wellington Village is exceptional! Our current Community Manager [name removed] very detailed oriented and leaves nothing undone. Besides taking care of any issues that can arise, big or...
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.
Wellington VillageWellington Village is the absolute perfect senior apartment community for active seniors who want to live in the Hilliard, Ohio area. It is a great combination of design, affordability, and convenience. Wellington Village is designed to make senior housing relaxed and...
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What we like the most about this community is the Price. Friendly staff and residents. The villas are beautiful and perfect to our needs. We would Most definitely recommend this community to other families.
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 The Hamlet on Darby, a United Church Homes Community tucked away on 10 wooded acres, The Hamlet on Darby is designed to be a vibrant community within Plain City, Ohio. You’ll have the feel of the countryside, with the conveniences of a new build and minutes from shops in Plain City and...
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32 reviews
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The Ashford has friendly residents and outgoing staff. Management spends time in the lobby at dinner time, chatting with residents by name. Aids and nurses are walkie-talkie dispatched and do their best to...
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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33 Floor plans available
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34 reviews
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They have been very accommodating for my dad. He has the aids wrapped around his finger! If he doesn't like his meal they bend backwards getting him something he likes
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Our assisted living programs have become increasingly popular because they combine professional care with homelike surroundings, reasonable cost, attractive private or semiprivate apartments, and well balanced programs of events and activities. We provide both nurses and around-the-clock...
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Carriage Court has made every effort to accommodate my mom, especially with all her issues. The nursing staff and care staff are impeccable. I believe they have three different room sizes. I recently moved...
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 of Hilliard is the Premier Assisted Living and Memory Care in Hilliard. Our community offers just the right amount of stimulation, engagement and care needed to thrive and maintain the highest quality of life.Built in 1999 and renovated in 2018, Carriage Court of Hilliard offers a...
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This is a wonderful community, i would give them a ten out of ten. The cleanliness is top notch and the staff members are excellent, there is nothing bad to say about them. The meals were great, it was so...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Heritage Senior Living of Plain City offers a variety of care services in order to provide for residents' needs and comfort.Whether you are looking for a long-term or a short-term solution, Heritage Senior Living of Plain City has the resources that will help you live an independent,...
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The owner of this community has been very helpful and accommodating. I like that they make the family feel welcome and encourage family to visit. They have a fifties style malt shop, a movie theater and a...
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.
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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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Cost of independent living in Gillivan, OH

The average cost of senior living in Gillivan is $3,509 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Mount Sterling, OH with an average of $3,115 per month.

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

Gillivan, OH
$3,513/mo
$3,556/mo

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

Gillivan, OH
$3,513/mo
$3,967/mo
U.S. national average
$4,153/mo

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

$4,921/mo
Independent Living
$3,513/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,130/mo
Studio
$4,531/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,428/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,454/mo

Senior living costs in Gillivan 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: Gillivan, OH
Column state: Ohio
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGillivan, OHOhioU.S.
Independent Living$3,513/mo$3,967/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living$5,143/mo$4,879/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$4,921/mo$4,887/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Gillivan, OH:$3,513/mo
Ohio:$3,967/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Gillivan, OH:$5,143/mo
Ohio:$4,879/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Gillivan, OH:$4,921/mo
Ohio:$4,887/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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Independent living costs in Gillivan, OH, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Gillivan 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
Gillivan, OH$1,850/mo$2,337/mo-20.8%
Ohio$2,782/mo$2,761/mo+0.8%
National$2,847/mo$2,825/mo+0.8%
Gillivan, OH
2024 average cost:$1,850/mo
2023 average cost:$2,337/mo
Percent change:-20.8%
Ohio
2024 average cost:$2,782/mo
2023 average cost:$2,761/mo
Percent change:+0.8%
National
2024 average cost:$2,847/mo
2023 average cost:$2,825/mo
Percent change:+0.8%
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What families are saying about independent living in Gillivan

Recent reviews for independent living in Gillivan

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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Gillivan independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gillivan independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gillivan, 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 Gillivan 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 Gillivan 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
33.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
22.2%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
11.1%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
22.2%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Gillivan 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 Gillivan communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Gillivan, OHNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
44.4%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
33.3%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gillivan 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 Gillivan offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Gillivan, OHNational
Activity director
Activity director
44.4%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.4%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.7%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.7%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.4%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
44.4%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44.4%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44.4%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
44.4%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
44.4%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
44.4%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
44.4%
46.4%
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