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The staff at Chestnut Hill Senior Living are very easy to work with and are helpful. The meals are good...just not what my mom was used to, but since she can't remember what she likes it doesn't matter. I...
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.
Chestnut Hill Senior Living is an exceptional assisted living and memory care community located in the fun and vibrant city of Columbus, Ohio. Situated on 10 wooded acres, our setting provides a peaceful environment where residents can walk through our paved pathways and savor the gorgeous...
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They give my loved one good care, but I feel like they're short-staffed. Because of that, it can take a long time for someone to buzz you in and out of the building. Overall the staff are good, other than...
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 is a community of close friends.  In fact, we feel so close to the residents that we consider them to be our second family.   After all, a home should be a place where people care about their neighbors and enjoy each other's company.  That's why our caregivers do...
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[name removed] is top-notch in communication! it's obvious she cares about resident needs, life purpose, and ability to transition as changes occur in one's life. Inniswood is beautiful, comfortable, great...
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.
Inniswood Village is a new senior community in Westerville that’s designed for life. Residents enjoy a maintenance-free lifestyle in attractive rental apartments next to the serene beauty of Inniswood Metro Gardens. The heart of Inniswood Village is its Town Center, offering many of the...
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My kids all live in other states. They feel that I am safe and happy here. I often recommend Wedge Wood Estates to my friends
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.
Wedgewood Estates is owned and operated by a local family. Our professional staff are an extended part of our family and our residents and their families are quickly weaved into our wonderful family tapestry. The Manor House which offers personalized assisted living services is for those who are...
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I would say that, when compared to other facilities, it is above average, but that it is not without its challenges-- frequent turnover of director, employees, etc.; short handed with regard to staff; rise...
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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7.0
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7.0
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It has been good. Director of Nursing is attentive and checks frequently not be sure I feel our needs are met. We picked this community because it was was rated the highest by the gentleman in your company...
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.
We are a senior assisted living facility in Ashland County, Ohio that believes in providing each senior resident an unconditional and personal experience. From senior care to memory care services our staff is caring, professional, and friendly.We treat your loved ones as our own “Mothers and...
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I would recommend Paramount Senior Living to those who are looking. the memory care unit is not in the same building, but the dining room is communal. so some memory care residents get to come over and eat...
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.
Paramount Senior Living at Westerville is a high quality senior living community located in the Columbus suburb of Westerville, Ohio. The town of Westerville is a special place to call home and features beautiful outdoor areas as well learning opportunities for people of all ages, including an...
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Our grandmother is there now and she is enjoying her stay at The Inn. The staff members have been very wonderful and help. They did such a great job keeping our loved one and all the residents safe during...
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.
We are a state of the art assisted living located minutes from downtown Massillon and Canton. University Village consists of 99 suites, 34 of which are considered 'Special Care' and 'Memory Care' that will meet the needs of individuals with Alzheimer's and Dementia. The suites range in size and...
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The staff were responsive to our needs, especially one of the nurses. Had plenty of activities for whomever wished to participate. And fellow residents were friendly. My loved one was not thrilled with 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.
Oakleaf Village of Columbus is an assisted living community located in the growing town of Columbus, OH. Columbus is located in Fairfield, Delaware and Franklin Counties, and home to just over 836,000 people. Columbus has a lot of great stores, shopping, and restaurants allowing residents the...
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9.5
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The staff are nice and they clean the apartment well weekly. The place itself is always clean and nice. Food is good but not much variety or flavor. They have plenty of activities available, and my dad has...
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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Photo of Hampton Woods
8.5
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19 reviews
8.5
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19 reviews
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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
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.
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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My 87-year-old dad loves living at Abbington Pickerington! We moved him in three months ago, and although he was reluctant to leave his home, within 48 hours at Abbington, he felt right at home. He went from...
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.
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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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.
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, 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.
Windsorwood Place began operations in 1994 and was successfully owned and operated by the Guilliams family for a decade in Coshocton, Ohio. In May of 2003, Abbington Communities acquired Windsorwood Place and will continue the proud tradition of quality residential assisted living in Coshocton. ...
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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: 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.
Home to some of Ohio’s most beautiful parks, the city of Zanesville is the perfect place for The Oaks at Bethesda, an award-winning senior living facility bordering the grounds of the new Genesis Hospital. Residents who are interested in activities outside of our campus can explore everything the...
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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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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.
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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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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.
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.
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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.
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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.
Plaza Garden Apartments is a family owned, caring community in a quiet residential neighborhood in Newark, Ohio. Our seniors only buildings boast bright, warm, single floor apartments, an onsite maintenance staff, onsite management, and friendly neighbors surrounding a quiet courtyard of mature...
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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.

Cost of independent living in Wakatomika, OH

The average cost of senior living in Ohio is $3,241 per month as compared to $3,520 in the United States.

Senior living costs in Ohio vs. 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 state: Ohio
Column national: U.S.
Column costDifference: Cost difference
Community typeOhioU.S.Cost difference
Independent Living$3,241/mo$3,520/mo7.9% below national median
Assisted Living$5,687/mo$5,830/mo2.5% below national median
Memory Care$6,894/mo$6,999/mo1.5% below national median
Independent Living
Ohio:$3,241/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Cost difference:7.9% below national median
Assisted Living
Ohio:$5,687/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Cost difference:2.5% below national median
Memory Care
Ohio:$6,894/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Cost difference:1.5% below national median
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What families are saying about independent living in Wakatomika

Recent reviews for independent living in Wakatomika

The Inn at University Village in Massillon, OH

5.0
The staff they have at this community are really nice and we could not be happier with them, however mom thinks they could use some more staff. The community is pretty active. Mom is the memory care unit and there are less activities available. She loves the food and the community is nice. ...
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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

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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Wakatomika independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wakatomika independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wakatomika, 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 Wakatomika 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 Wakatomika partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Wakatomika, OHNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
29.3%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30.6%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
26.8%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27.4%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Wakatomika 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 Wakatomika communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Wakatomika, OHNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
24.8%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38.9%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
28.7%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.6%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wakatomika 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 Wakatomika offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Wakatomika, OHNational
Activity director
Activity director
40.1%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.6%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.6%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.4%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40.8%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
49%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.3%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31.2%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
29.9%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
36.3%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
38.2%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
19.7%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25.5%
40.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
36.3%
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StoryPoint Pickerington, Danbury Mount Vernon and The Waterford at Mansfield are the top-rated independent living facilities near Wakatomika, Ohio. See full list of communities.
There are 157 independent living facilities near Wakatomika, Ohio. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Wakatomika, Ohio are StoryPoint Pickerington, Danbury Mount Vernon and The Waterford at Mansfield. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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