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The cost of independent living in Morrow County is about $3,375 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 279 options. Read 4171 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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After touring several retirement communities in Columbus, Ohio, I chose First Community Village for several reasons: Its convenient location and beautiful setting in a lovely residential area; the...
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.
First Community Village has been serving seniors in Upper Arlington and greater Columbus for over 45 years. First Community Village will always be a place hat encourages independence, wellness and personal growth, respecting each person's right to live at their own pace, on their own terms.
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I have already reccomend it to a couple of my friends. It has a very open and bright layout. The room sizes were excellent. It was an excellent experience. My mom liked it there. She liked the food. They...
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.
Locally owned and operated, Chapel Grove offers the ultimate in Assisted Living.  Amenities include three meals a day, utilities, housekeeping, laundry and an exciting Activities Program.   A licensed nurse and trained staff are on duty 24 hours a day.  Residents are...
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I've lived here now for 5 years and it's been a great experience. I love my apartment and the staff but most of all, I love the people here. This is an educated community where people are able to have actual...
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.
Westminster-Thurber Community is an assisted living community located in the metropolitan city of Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio. Our vibrant community is located in the largest city and the capital of Ohio. Columbus is an exciting and fun place to call home and to invite family members for a...
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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.
Oakwood Independent Living, nestled in the heart of the Bryden Historical District, offers family-focused Independent Living options. We foster a community with daily interaction with other residents and choices to participate in activities, all rooted in the dignity of self-sufficient living.We...
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With mom's mobility issues, some of the facilities we looked at had rooms, at the time we were looking, that were too far distant. This facility came closest to meeting her needs. We particularly liked the...
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.
Randall Residence of Tiffin is the preferred Assisted Living community in Tiffin, Ohio. Randall Residence offers residents a caring atmosphere, an active community, and a comfortable life. We would love for you to visit us with your family and loved ones and see for yourself!With Randall...
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They've been really accommodating. My friend has an adult son with Down's Syndrome who we were looking to place as well, and they allowed him to stay with her for a short while until we were able to place...
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.
The Villas of Scioto are tucked away in a beautiful residential setting in a warm and inviting neighborhood close to shopping, restaurants, golf courses, sporting activities and emergency care facilities. Capital Health Care Network takes pride in maintaining a community where we provide a safe,...
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Wish I could give it higher than a 5. We liked it because it was small and from the beginning form our first interaction with [name removed] , it was just very friendly welcoming, and helpful and we got a...
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.
Our Senior Living Community, The Villas of Scioto is a retirement community where active seniors enjoy independent living, and neighbors understand that 55 plus means aging in full bloom. Capital Health Care Network takes pride in providing independent living for seniors in safe, serene settings...
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We learned that in memory care units, the residents will take things from each other. They had warned us about this and not to bring anything of value. It happens more than we expected. We have had to...
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.
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I found The Village to be extremely helpful in transitioning my Dad from his home... especially related to informing me how to go about applying and receiving his Aid and Attendance benefits from the VA. We...
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.
A most distinguished senior living community Welcome to The Village, a distinctive and gracious senior living residence. We are nestled in the charming community of Westerville on the northeast outskirts of Columbus, Ohio. This historic village features a beautifully restored “uptown,” many...
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The activities fall a little short, as there is no budget, but they try hard. I love that we each have our own screened in porch plus a small garden. The residents are super friendly. The maintenance is a...
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.
At Hampton Woods we recognize the importance of choice and individualism for each resident, so we offer an array of apartment styles, amenities to choose from, and we offer the most spacious floor plans in the area for independent apartments. Our large great room with one bedroom and our...
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Photo of Homestead Village of Blacklick
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Nice indoor courtyard meeting space with hair salon, mailboxes, water fountain, library, gym, lounge, craft room, billiards, TV room, and other gathering space. Outdoor patio tables and rocking chairs....
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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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I received great care....
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.
The Convalarium at Indian Run is a 95-bed Skilled Nursing Facility and Assisted Living Community located in Dublin, Ohio. We specialize in short-term rehabilitation, long-term nursing care and Assisted Living services, including a secure 20-bed Alzheimer/Dementia program within our Assisted...
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I lived here for about 2 years. Enjoyed my time there. If physically able to return, I would. Maintenance response time was less than 1/2 hour to 2 hours. Never had problems with staff or other residents....
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
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
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.
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.
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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I think they do a great job at Kingston Residence of Marion! The staff here is friendly and helpful, and they do a great job looking after the people who live here. The facility is well kept and clean, and...
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.
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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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We toured Primrose of Marion and were surprised at how beautiful the place is. They have everything my mother would need and the Apartments were larger than other places we looked at. Everyone there 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.
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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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This is independent living, but a retirement home. My mother loved it there and I don't think it was the cleanest place, I know they had mold issues in the ceilings, I could always smell the dampness in...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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
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
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.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.

Cost of independent living in Morrow County, OH

The average cost of senior living in Morrow County is $3,375 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Marion, OH with an average of $3,247 per month.

Independent living costs in Morrow County, OH, vs. nearby counties

Morrow County, OH
$3,375/mo
$3,910/mo

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

Morrow County, OH
$3,375/mo
$3,977/mo
U.S. national average
$4,161/mo

Independent living costs in Morrow County, OH, vs. other senior living options

$4,835/mo
Independent Living
$3,375/mo

Independent living costs in Morrow County, OH, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,420/mo
Studio
$5,001/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,836/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,347/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,906/mo

Senior living costs in Morrow County 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: Morrow County, OH
Column state: Ohio
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMorrow County, OHOhioU.S.
Independent Living$3,375/mo$3,977/mo$4,161/mo
Assisted Living$5,012/mo$4,888/mo$4,705/mo
Memory Care$4,835/mo$4,896/mo$4,955/mo
Independent Living
Morrow County, OH:$3,375/mo
Ohio:$3,977/mo
U.S.:$4,161/mo
Assisted Living
Morrow County, OH:$5,012/mo
Ohio:$4,888/mo
U.S.:$4,705/mo
Memory Care
Morrow County, OH:$4,835/mo
Ohio:$4,896/mo
U.S.:$4,955/mo
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Independent living costs in Morrow County, OH, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Morrow County 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.

Morrow County, OHOH stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Morrow County, OH

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Morrow County 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
Morrow County, OH$3,188/mo$2,941/mo+8.4%
Ohio$2,832/mo$2,952/mo-4.0%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Morrow County, OH
2024 average cost:$3,188/mo
2023 average cost:$2,941/mo
Percent change:+8.4%
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 Morrow County

Recent reviews for independent living in Morrow County

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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Morrow County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Morrow County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Morrow County, 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 Morrow County 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 Morrow County 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
28.5%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
29.3%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
25.8%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27.7%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.2%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Morrow County 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 Morrow County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Morrow County, OHNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
28.9%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
35.9%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
28.5%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Morrow County 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 Morrow County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
39.5%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.8%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.6%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38.7%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.9%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51.6%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.1%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
32.4%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31.3%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40.2%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
37.9%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
21.5%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
29.3%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Danbury Mount Vernon, Trustwell Living at Mansfield Place and Brookdale Mount Vernon are the top-rated independent living facilities near Morrow County, Ohio. See full list of communities.
There are 279 independent living facilities near Morrow County, Ohio. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Morrow County, Ohio are StoryPoint Pickerington, Trustwell Living at Blanchard Place and Danbury Mount Vernon. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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