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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Rathbone, OH

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The cost of independent living in Rathbone is about $3,434 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 42 options.

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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.
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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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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
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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.
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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We were impressed by the tour, but from the moment they welcomed my family member in the door on move-in day, we knew we were home. We have never experienced a staff so friendly, caring, and responsive. On...
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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 Powell began operations in September 2002. This single-story community consists of 48 residential units situated on scenic wooded grounds. Abbington of Powell boasts abundant common area amenities, beautiful interior courtyards as well as walking paths. Abbington of Powell is...
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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
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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.
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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What I really like about Abbotsgate Lofts is the beautiful setting! The neighbors are nice as well as the staff members. I would absolutely recommend this community to other families based on the experience...
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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.
Abbotsgate of Powell is a 50+ Senior Apartment Community in Powell, OH just off of Village Dr. within Delaware County. Once ranked 18th out of the top 100 places to live, Powell Ohio is a peaceful and serene place to live and welcomes all. Abbotsgate of Powell recognizes that and welcomes the 50+...
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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.
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 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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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
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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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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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.
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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 Rathbone, OH

The average cost of senior living in Rathbone is $3,434 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Galena, OH with an average of $3,326 per month.

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

Rathbone, OH
$3,434/mo
$3,361/mo
$3,372/mo

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

Rathbone, OH
$3,434/mo
$4,094/mo
U.S. national average
$4,245/mo

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

$5,071/mo
Independent Living
$3,434/mo

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

Studio
$3,507/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,042/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,111/mo

Senior living costs in Rathbone vs. state and national costs

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Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Rathbone, OH
Column state: Ohio
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Community typeRathbone, OHOhioU.S.
Independent Living$3,434/mo$4,094/mo$4,245/mo
Assisted Living$5,274/mo$4,999/mo$4,789/mo
Memory Care$5,071/mo$5,022/mo$5,058/mo
Independent Living
Rathbone, OH:$3,434/mo
Ohio:$4,094/mo
U.S.:$4,245/mo
Assisted Living
Rathbone, OH:$5,274/mo
Ohio:$4,999/mo
U.S.:$4,789/mo
Memory Care
Rathbone, OH:$5,071/mo
Ohio:$5,022/mo
U.S.:$5,058/mo
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Independent living costs in Rathbone, OH, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Rathbone 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.

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Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Rathbone, OH$3,044/mo$2,524/mo+20.6%
Ohio$2,850/mo$2,966/mo-3.9%
National$3,254/mo$3,162/mo+2.9%
Rathbone, OH
2024 average cost:$3,044/mo
2023 average cost:$2,524/mo
Percent change:+20.6%
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2024 average cost:$2,850/mo
2023 average cost:$2,966/mo
Percent change:-3.9%
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2024 average cost:$3,254/mo
2023 average cost:$3,162/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Rathbone

Recent reviews for independent living in Rathbone

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

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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Affordable pricing and new facilities. Several reviews mention the reasonable cost and newness of the facilities at their communities. At Claremont Retirement Village, the carpet looks brand new, and the price is reflective of the age of the facility. The Polaris Community is also brand new and a great value for the amenities offer ...
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Friendly and helpful staff. Numerous reviews express appreciation for the friendly and helpful nature of the staff at their communities. At StoryPoint Powell South, the staff are ready to answer questions and assist as needed. The staff at StoryPoint Powell South are also very friendly and helpful, and residents have mad ...
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Variety of activities for residents. Residents find enjoyment in the wide range of activities offered at their communities. For example, at Claremont Retirement Village, Claremont Retirement Village offers many activities that my mother enjoys. At The Polaris Community, residents can choose from puzzles, painting, and more.
Communication between families and staff. Reviews contain many mentions of frequent, clear conversations between community staff members and residents' families to keep everyone informed and ensure care needs are being met. At StoryPoint Powell South, communication with the family is great.
Personalized care and support. Reviews often highlight the accommodating nature of caregivers at various communities. For example, at The Polaris Community, quick and thoughtful adjustments by staff helped make the moving process easier for residents and their families. The Polaris Community also has home health services av ...
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Well-maintained facilities. Reviews often praise the cleanliness and upkeep of the community, whether it's for the private rooms or common areas. The carpet at my parents Claremont apartment looks brand new.
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Rathbone independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Rathbone independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Rathbone, 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 Rathbone 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 Rathbone 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
41.5%
21.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36.6%
35.5%
No sugar
No sugar
34.1%
31.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
41.5%
34.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Rathbone 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 Rathbone communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
41.5%
37.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
46.3%
44.6%
Room service
Room service
34.1%
38%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Rathbone 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 Rathbone offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
48.8%
46.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
34.1%
29.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
34.1%
34%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46.3%
48.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
61%
49.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
48.8%
44.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
39%
39.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
41.5%
42.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
58.5%
48.2%
Live performances
Live performances
51.2%
47.8%
Dances
Dances
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34%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Burr Oak Commons, The Inn at Olentangy Trail and Stone Oak Retirement Community are the top-rated independent living facilities near Rathbone, Ohio. See full list of communities.
There are 42 independent living facilities near Rathbone, Ohio. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Rathbone, Ohio are Stone Oak Retirement Community, Brookdale Pinnacle (Offering HealthPlus) and StoryPoint Gahanna North. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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