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The cost of independent living in Powell is about $3,292 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 71 options. Read 1742 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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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: 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.
Our Assisted Living Community is a place you can call home with complete confidence that any medical and personal assistance needs will be met. The independence and dignity of each resident will be respected at all times by our professional and caring staff. Unlike the clinical atmosphere of a...
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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
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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...
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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.
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.
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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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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
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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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I am absolutely thrilled with this place. If they don't have someone at the desk you have to have the security code to get in. You can intercom to the room of the person you came to see and they can buzz you...
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.
Welcome to Riverside Landing at Delaware Place, a community of newly constructed villas and a 4-story elevator-served midrise building with one- and two-bedroom apartment homes designed and built especially for adults 55 and older. With our professional on-site management and service staff, we...
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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.
Situated within a wooded, park-like setting, Outlook Pointe at Westerville is home to seniors who enjoy various activities, nutritious and delicious meals, nursing staff and assistance when needed. Outlook Pointe provides several levels of care offering residents the ability to age in place in a...
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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
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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: 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.
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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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
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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
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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 was my first hospice experience. I was scared to put my father in a hospice care because that meant admitting the truth that his time is coming. The staff members were so wonderful, caring and helpful...
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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.

Cost of independent living in Powell, OH

The average cost of senior living in Powell is $3,292 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include New Albany, OH with an average of $3,240 per month.

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

Powell, OH
$3,292/mo
$3,299/mo

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

Powell, OH
$3,292/mo
$3,978/mo
U.S. national average
$4,162/mo

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

$4,949/mo
Independent Living
$3,292/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,927/mo
Studio
$4,872/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,844/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,585/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,945/mo

Senior living costs in Powell 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: Powell, OH
Column state: Ohio
Column national: U.S.
Community typePowell, OHOhioU.S.
Independent Living$3,292/mo$3,978/mo$4,162/mo
Assisted Living$5,166/mo$4,889/mo$4,705/mo
Memory Care$4,949/mo$4,898/mo$4,956/mo
Independent Living
Powell, OH:$3,292/mo
Ohio:$3,978/mo
U.S.:$4,162/mo
Assisted Living
Powell, OH:$5,166/mo
Ohio:$4,889/mo
U.S.:$4,705/mo
Memory Care
Powell, OH:$4,949/mo
Ohio:$4,898/mo
U.S.:$4,956/mo
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Independent living costs in Powell, OH, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Powell 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
Powell, OH$3,144/mo$2,892/mo+8.7%
Ohio$2,832/mo$2,952/mo-4.0%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Powell, OH
2024 average cost:$3,144/mo
2023 average cost:$2,892/mo
Percent change:+8.7%
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 Powell

Recent reviews for independent living in Powell

Capital City Hospice in Columbus, OH

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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

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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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and helpful staff. Several reviews mention the kindness and attentiveness of the staff in various communities. For instance, at StoryPoint Powell South, the staff are described as 'tremendous' and 'very friendly and very helpful'. At The Polaris Community, the staff are 'willing to help with any issues' and 'r ...
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Variety of activities. Reviews consistently mention the enjoyment residents derive from the diverse range of activities offered. For example, at Stone Oak Retirement Community, there are 'lots to do or not, your choice' and 'many activities planned for residents'. At StoryPoint Powell South, residents participate ...
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Thoughtful communication. Effective communication between families and staff is highlighted in several reviews. At The Polaris Community, the staff are commended for their 'great communication with the family'. Similarly, at StoryPoint Powell South, the staff are described as 'great about communication and staying in ...
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Flexible housing options. Some reviews mention the availability of different housing options to suit various needs. For instance, at The Polaris Community, there are 'units with a washer/dryer all in one' and 'single washers and dryers available on each of the floors'. At StoryPoint Powell South, there are 'apartment ...
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Healthy and delicious meals. Quality meals are a significant factor in residents' overall satisfaction. At StoryPoint Powell South, the food is 'good' and 'loved by residents'. At Westerville Senior Living, the meals are 'not the best' but residents 'appreciate the privacy' and have the option to cook their own meals. A ...
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Clean and well-maintained facilities. Residents express satisfaction with the cleanliness and maintenance of their communities. For example, at Stone Oak Retirement Community, the apartments are 'spacious - well kept' and the common areas are 'always so clean no matter when we stop in'. At StoryPoint Powell South, the carpet at ...
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Powell independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Powell independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Powell, 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 Powell 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 Powell 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
42.6%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
47.1%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
42.6%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
45.6%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20.6%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Powell 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 Powell communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
45.6%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
51.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
41.2%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.1%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Powell 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 Powell offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Powell, OHNational
Activity director
Activity director
57.4%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
38.2%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
36.8%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55.9%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
61.8%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.2%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
54.4%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
48.5%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
45.6%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60.3%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
57.4%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
32.4%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
47.1%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
58.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

StoryPoint Powell South, StoryPoint Powell North and StoryPoint Gahanna Central are the top-rated independent living facilities near Powell, Ohio. See full list of communities.
There are 71 independent living facilities near Powell, Ohio. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Powell, Ohio are StoryPoint Gahanna North, Verena at Hilliard and Danbury Columbus. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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