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The cost of independent living in Ballou is about $4,827 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 188 options. Read 2448 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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I looked at several options and Friends Fellowship Community was our top choice. They have an activities director who is wonderful about planning activities and keeping us updated on what is going on. 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.
Friends Fellowship Community is a Continuing Care Retirement Community located in Richmond, Indiana, on 125 acres of land. Sponsored by the Indiana Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends, the Community provides six levels of accommodations including Independent Housing, Independent...
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9.1
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This place is a hidden gem. We had a wonderful experience. I have been in several other facilities and nothing compares. I also love [community removed]. That's who they recommended for rehab when she fell....
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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9.0
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They are very helpful and pleasant. I believe the apartments and amenities are perfect for seniors. They do have options. We chose this community over others because of The price, size and availability.
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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I would recommend this apartment complex any senior that is over 55 and older. The property manager is great and so is the maintenance. I never had any problem at all since he’s been there and my dad is...
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.
If you're 55 or older and your income is less than $26,100 ($29,820 for a couple) you may be eligible for an apartment at Twin Towers Place. Apartment features s Spacious studio and one-bedroom apartments s Two-bedroom apartments with two baths s Some apartments with balconies s Fully-equipped...
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5! They always contact me when there is a medicine change, or the doctor has been to see him. I'm impressed with them. We would recommend this community to other families, I appreciate the care that they...
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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I think it's a great price for the 1 bedroom apartment she has. I do think the weekly cleaning could improve. The laundry service is excellent !! $5 load, clothes is returned folded and placed on her bed....
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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I was visiting a resident several times. It is one specific aide her name is [name removed] ( sorry if I misspelled your name). [Name removed] you are an excellent person. I wish will be more people like you...
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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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I received great care....
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.
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...
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
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
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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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.
We live out our mission every day by delivering personalized care in our facility where residents’ comfort and quality of life always come first. We do our best to make sure that our nutritional services offer attractive menu choices at each meal and that our residents enjoy their dining...
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Hands down, this is an amazing place! The care and concern my mother has received has been wonderful. The staff is friendly and caring in addition to very knowledgeable.
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: 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.
Indian Lake Villa is a senior, 55 and older, affordable housing community located in the quaint village of Russell's Pointe, OH. The community itself is located in the heart of the village, surrounded by serene trees and scenery. Russell's Pointe is a small village located in Logan County and is...
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: 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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My aunt enjoys living at this community. She loves the food. The staff are doing a fantastic job taking care of her. They treat her like family. They encourage her to participate in some of the daily...
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.
Hearth & Home at El Camino is located in Springfield, OH amongst famous attractions such as the Westcott House, Little Miami Scenic Trial and the Hartman Rock Garden. Hearth & Home is a Memory Care assisted facility that specializes in Alzheimer's and Dementia Care. From the minute you walk in...
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The food was wonderful, Administration was very welcoming, contact the Administrator and go dine with the residents to experience the facility first hand, it's a small facility with few amenities but its...
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 and Home at Harding is a warm and inviting assisted living community located in the quaint town of Springfield, Ohio. Located in southwestern Ohio, Springfield has been named as an 'All American City' by Newsweek and has a rich cultural history. Home to Buck Creek Scenic Trailhead and...
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Absolute perfect place for my mother. I can't praise the staff enough. They are awesome. I have done many unannounced visits and have found the home to always look and smell clean. I have joined my mother...
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.
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.
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: 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.
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.
Cost of independent living in Ballou, OH
The average cost of senior living in Ballou is $4,827 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pleasant Hill, OH with an average of $3,510 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Ballou, OH vs. nearby cities
Ballou, OH
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Ballou, OH vs. the state and national average
Ballou, OH
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Ballou vs. other types of senior living
Independent Living
Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Ballou, OH by room type
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Average cost of Independent Living in Ballou over time
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What families are saying about independent living in Ballou
Recent reviews for independent living in Ballou
Otterbein Cridersville SeniorLife Community
5.0
Our experience so far with Otterbein SeniorLife has been 5++. They had availability when we needed it and they made the entire process come together really easily. The meal are very good, they have plenty of choices to pick from. The activities are great - they offer up a really good variety. ...
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Ohio Living Dorothy Love in Sidney, OH
4.0
My mother actually worked as a volunteer when here when she was younger. She was in for rehab and loved it. The place was always very clean and the nurses were very attentive. They would take her to the bathroom when she needed it and helped however they could. We never had any problems, it's a ...
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Brookdale Oakwood (Offering HealthPlus) in Dayton, OH
3.1
I have told people that you get a safe place in a good part of town but I have concerns on the level of personal care she receives. She has been very dirty on several visits (hair and clothes) and the activities are few and far between. There not a exercise area.
Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Friendly and helpful staff. Numerous reviews across various communities praise the kindness and attentiveness of staff members. For example, at Trinity Community at Miami Township, one resident's family notes that the staff are 'wonderful and very caring,' and at StoryPoint Troy, another resident's family applauds the ...
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High-quality meals and dining experiences. Residents and their families consistently mention the excellent food and dining experiences at their communities. At 10 Wilmington Place, for instance, meals are described as 'delicious,' and at The Courtyard at Centerville, the food is noted to be 'nutritional and excellent.' In addition, a ...
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Well-maintained interior spaces and grounds. Reviews frequently highlight the cleanliness and upkeep of the communities, such as at 10 Wilmington Place, where the apartments are described as 'beautiful and big,' or at StoryPoint Troy, where the entire facility smells 'so clean.' At St. Leonard - CHI Living Communities, the grounds ar ...
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Engaging and varied activities. Communities offer a range of activities to keep residents engaged and active. For example, at 10 Wilmington Place, residents enjoy 'tons of activities to keep folks engaged,' and at The Hamlet on Darby, the facility is still building and improving 'plenty of activities to keep one active and ...
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Social and welcoming community atmosphere. Several reviews mention the friendly and social nature of the communities, with residents enjoying getting to know their neighbors and forming new friendships. At 10 Wilmington Place, for instance, residents state that 'everyone is friendly,' and at The Wellington at Dayton, families and res ...
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Professional and responsive staff communication. Clear and effective communication between staff and families is important to many reviewers, as expressed at Traditions of Beavercreek, where families appreciate the staff's 'responsiveness' and the fact that they 'go out of their way for the residents.' At The Wellington at Dayton, the staf ...
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Ballou independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ballou independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ballou, 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 Ballou 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 Ballou partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ballou, OHNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
35.4%
20.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
34.2%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
30.4%
31%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
32.3%
33.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
19.9%
9.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Ballou 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 Ballou communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ballou, OHNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
26.1%
36.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
41%
43.6%
Room service
Room service
34.2%
37.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.6%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ballou 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 Ballou offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ballou, OHNational
Activity director
Activity director
47.2%
45%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
32.3%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26.1%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.9%
48%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
52.2%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.1%
54.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31.7%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36%
41.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
48.4%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
47.8%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
26.1%
32.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
31.7%
39.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
44.1%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Trustwell Living at Oakley Place, 10 Wilmington Place and Brookdale Beavercreek (Offering HealthPlus) are the top-rated independent living facilities near Ballou, Ohio. See full list of communities.
There are 188 independent living facilities near Ballou, Ohio. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Ballou, Ohio are Trustwell Living at Oakley Place, 10 Wilmington Place and Brookdale Beavercreek (Offering HealthPlus). These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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