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The cost of independent living in Zimmer is about $3,251 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 71 options. Read 675 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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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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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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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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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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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...
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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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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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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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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, 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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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: 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.
Upside is truly an exclusive opportunity to live independently on your own terms. We offer luxury living options with over 2,500+ apartments in our network across the country alongside a dedicated and experienced personal concierge support system. Upside is a uniquely designed senior...
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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I cannot say enough to say about living in this apartment community just for seniors. It’s clean and secure to live in. It’s very relaxed, pets are allowed for a small monthly rent fee for your pet.....
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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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Our experience with Abbington of Pickerington has been a good one, overall. I've known about them for quite a while, and always heard very good things. It's a nice looking place with a very comfortable...
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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 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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This is a very nice community for my mom's care.The staff are nice and respectful to her needs. She is happy with being active with the activites. The meals are appealing to her needs. We would recommend the...
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.
Bollinger Tower is a comfortable and affordable senior housing complex located in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio. Bollinger Tower is a great choice for anyone looking for a secure and relaxing place to call home. Home to several large corporations and Ohio State University, Columbus is an active...
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
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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 Zimmer, OH
The average cost of senior living in Zimmer is $3,251 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Carroll, OH with an average of $2,901 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Zimmer, OH vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Zimmer, OH vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about independent living in Zimmer
Recent reviews for independent living in Zimmer
The Bristol in Columbus, OH
5.0
My family members moved into The Bristol last October and it has been the greatest blessing to happen to my family. They truly have made The Bristol their home. Its been great to go visit them and having them introduce to all their friends and just watching them flourish. I am very thankfully ...
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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
Gates Junction in Columbus, OH
5.0
We picked this community because it felt like home. [name removed] and other staff were so nice and friendly. It is a great place to live. I would recommend to other families.
Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Welcoming and friendly staff. Many reviews praise the kindness and eagerness to help from staff members across different communities like StoryPoint Pickerington, Ohio Living Westminster-Thurber, and Homestead Village of Blacklick.
Variety of engaging activities. A significant number of reviews mention the enjoyable activities offered in senior living communities, such as movie nights, craft sessions, and outings, as seen in StoryPoint Pickerington, StoryPoint Gahanna, and Walnut Trace.
Well-appointed and clean living spaces. Residents frequently express satisfaction with the cleanliness and nice decor of their apartments and common areas in communities like StoryPoint Pickerington, Harrison on 5th by Senior Star, and Ohio Living Westminster-Thurber.
Supportive community atmosphere. Several reviews highlight the sense of camaraderie and caring nature of residents, creating a welcoming and inclusive community environment, such as at StoryPoint Gahanna, Homestead Village of Blacklick, and StoryPoint Pickerington.
Delicious and accommodating meals. Numerous residents voice their appreciation for the quality and tasty food offerings and the accommodating chefs at various communities, including StoryPoint Pickerington, StoryPoint Gahanna, and Homestead Village of Blacklick.
Accessibility and convenient location. Some residents share their satisfaction with the easy access to transportation, amenities, and nearby attractions in communities like StoryPoint Pickerington, Ohio Living Westminster-Thurber, and StoryPoint Gahanna.
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Zimmer independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Zimmer independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Zimmer, 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 Zimmer 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 Zimmer 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
20%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
18.3%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
15%
30.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
21.7%
33.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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9.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Zimmer 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 Zimmer communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
21.7%
36.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.3%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
18.3%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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17.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Zimmer 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 Zimmer offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
31.7%
44.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.7%
28.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
32.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
31.7%
47.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
35%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
48.3%
54.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
26.7%
42.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
37.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30%
41.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
31.7%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
26.7%
46.6%
Dances
Dances
18.3%
32.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.7%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
31.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions
StoryPoint Pickerington, StoryPoint Gahanna and Danbury of Columbus are the top-rated independent living facilities near Zimmer, Ohio. See full list of communities.
There are 71 independent living facilities near Zimmer, Ohio. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Zimmer, Ohio are StoryPoint Pickerington, StoryPoint Gahanna and Danbury of Columbus. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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