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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Appleton, OH

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The cost of independent living in Appleton is about $3,266 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 22 options. Read 247 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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We have truly enjoyed this facility for over 3 years for both our mom and dad. [name removed] is a fantastic director and always so helpful and professional! The care staff is absolutely incredible and take...
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.
Welcome to StoryPoint Gahanna Central! This isn’t just a place to reside — it’s a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them. Our senior living options include assisted living, memory care and respite care. Throughout each service level, we...
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The staff at Danbury, Mt Vernon have consistently shown a genuine concern for my mom's well being and continued development in her community. Mom has been at the Danbury now for almost two years and we...
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.
Welcome to Danbury Mount Vernon! This isn’t just a place to reside — it’s a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them. Our senior living options include active adult, assisted living and memory care. Throughout each service level, we strive...
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The staff is so amazing and caring. So thankful to have them treat our parents like they are family. I would most certainly recommend them to others.
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.
Welcome to StoryPoint Gahanna! This isn’t just a place to reside — it’s a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them. Our senior living options include active adult, independent living, assisted living and memory care. Throughout each service...
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We are very happy with the staff. They have been so kind and patient. They have daily activities that keep mom active and social. The facility is beautiful and well maintained. Mom's apartment is well layed...
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.
Middleton Senior Living is a premier community offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care services in Granville, Ohio. Designed with a warm and vibrant ambiance, Middleton ensures that residents enjoy engaging, fulfilling lives surrounded by a supportive and welcoming...
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Admission process is seamless, staff loves sharing their enthusiasm for their wonderful facility. We feel so relieved that our loved one is there and well cared for.
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.
Life flourishes at The Avalon of New Albany. Residents enjoy an abundance of amenities including a chapel, wood shop, on-site theatre, chef prepared meals and more — all incorporated into a vibrant city boulevard and town center design. The Avalon of New Albany is where seniors can find the care...
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My loved one has passed away. During his time there, the staff were very helpful all the time but especially helpful even though we had hospice while he was going downhill. Their aids are very good with the...
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.
At the Inn at Walnut Trail we are committed to delivering the best in senior assisted living. With a caring, professional, and friendly team, our goal is to ensure that each and every resident receives the utmost in personalized care and services. We offer varying levels of assistance from more...
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My mother-in-law is settling in nicely in her new place. She enjoys all the people around her each day but still has her own place to retreat. All in all it has been a good experience for her and the whole...
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 Newark is the preferred Assisted Living community in Newark, Ohio. Randall Residence of Newark 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...
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My mother has been at KAG for 2 1/2 years and is now transitioning to the assisted living level. She has had a great experience. They really take good care of you there. I hope to go there myself when I get...
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.
Kendal at Granville, a not for profit life plan community, is affiliated with The Kendal Corporation, a nationally recognized leader in housing and services for the aging. Kendal at Granville opened in 2005 and is located one mile from the charming Village of Granville also home to Denison...
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Everything about Hearth Brook has much it such a great experience so far, and I would recommend this community to other families based on the experience I have had so far.
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.
Hearth Brook is proud to offer specialized assisted living care in historic and quaint Newark, Ohio. Located just 25 miles from Columbus, Newark is a welcoming and peaceful city that offers the perfect combination of small town America with all the conveniences of big city living.We treat each...
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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: 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: 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: 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.
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: 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.
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...
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.
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: 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
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, 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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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.

Cost of independent living in Appleton, OH

The average cost of senior living in Appleton is $3,266 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Newark, OH with an average of $2,962 per month.

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

Appleton, OH
$3,266/mo
$3,334/mo
$3,224/mo

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

Appleton, OH
$3,266/mo
$3,967/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

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

$4,730/mo
Independent Living
$3,266/mo

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

Studio
$5,286/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,918/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,948/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,825/mo

Senior living costs in Appleton 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: Appleton, OH
Column state: Ohio
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAppleton, OHOhioU.S.
Independent Living$3,266/mo$3,967/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$4,984/mo$4,881/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$4,730/mo$4,889/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Appleton, OH:$3,266/mo
Ohio:$3,967/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Appleton, OH:$4,984/mo
Ohio:$4,881/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Appleton, OH:$4,730/mo
Ohio:$4,889/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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Independent living costs in Appleton, OH, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Appleton 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
Appleton, OH$4,658/mo$4,713/mo-1.2%
Ohio$2,779/mo$2,868/mo-3.1%
National$2,776/mo$2,806/mo-1.1%
Appleton, OH
2024 average cost:$4,658/mo
2023 average cost:$4,713/mo
Percent change:-1.2%
Ohio
2024 average cost:$2,779/mo
2023 average cost:$2,868/mo
Percent change:-3.1%
National
2024 average cost:$2,776/mo
2023 average cost:$2,806/mo
Percent change:-1.1%
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What families are saying about independent living in Appleton

Recent reviews for independent living in Appleton

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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Abbotsgate Lofts in Powell, OH

5.0
My experience has been pretty good so far, but i do wish there was more insulation between the floors, sometimes the residents can hear me and I can hear them. The cleanliness of the community is very good and the staff members are very friendly. I do think when a new residents moves in, there ...
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Appleton independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Appleton independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Appleton, 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 Appleton 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 Appleton 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
23.8%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
19%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
19%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
19%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.8%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Appleton 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 Appleton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Appleton, OHNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
19%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
28.6%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.5%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Appleton 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 Appleton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
23.8%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.8%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.8%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38.1%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.1%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.6%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.6%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.6%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
38.1%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
14.3%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
46.4%
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