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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Delaware County, OH
The cost of independent living in Delaware County is about $3,416 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 20 options. Read 286 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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My husband and I are very pleased with my care, especially [names removed], and the other caregivers here, [names removed] are excellent [name removed] at the front desk is super helpful.
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 Powell North! 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 and memory care. Throughout each service level, we strive to make...
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73 reviews
No major complaints. Rent went up next by [fee removed] ss increased [fee removed] will cause major hardship if those numbers can't be more equal.
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.
Welcome to StoryPoint Powell South! 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 community offers independent living, where we strive to make every moment of every day something special. We know...
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9.7
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32 reviews
My children selected Avalon for me. I couldn't have done better. It is attractive, well run and has a very positive environment. The rooms are comfortable and homelike. The staff are caring and upbeat. 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.
Welcome to The Avalon of Lewis Center!If you’re looking for a community that understands and honors you as a unique individual, you’ve come to the right place. We understand you probably have many questions, and we’re here to help make the process as simple and straightforward as possible. In...
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9.6
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26 reviews
Staff is extremely friendly. They truly care about the residents. They have various activities, like cards, dominoes, movies, etc and you can sign up for outside group lunches. There are extremely friendly...
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.
WELCOME TO THE POLARIS COMMUNITY LOVE WHERE YOU LIVE!At The Polaris Community, your purpose is our purpose, and we invite you to engage curiously and wholeheartedly in creating the life you want. With a large list of attractive amenities and services, our new 55+ community caters to those who...
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40 reviews
Yes I would recommend to others. They are very friendly and take great care of my mom. It has a very calming atmosphere. They make sure she takes her meds when needed and remind her when it's time to 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.
The Inn at Olentangy Trail in Delaware, OH strives to avoid every stereotype of the assisted living as hospital, and instead places its residents in what could pass for a beautiful, rustic hotel. Our wood and stone building is also a high quality assisted living and memory care facility with a...
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8.5
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2 reviews
We love the location, (almost a rural feel) just west of downtown Delaware. It's convenient for all our shopping and medical care, including a Kroger within walking distance. Quiet neighborhood and attentive...
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
IMPORTANT: THIS IS ACTIVE ADULT LIVING. WE DO NOT PROVIDE MEALS OR HEALTHCARE. PLEASE NOTE PRICING OF RENTS ($2000-$3000/MO) TO REFER APPROPRIATE PROSPECTIVE RESIDENTS.
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8.5
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14 reviews
I am concerned that the facility has gone through at least 3 administrators and 4 head nurses in the last year. I think there are only about 3 of the administrative staff that have been there since [date...
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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8.3
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17 reviews
My experience was amazing. [name removed] was unbelievably helpful , he gave me his full attention in helping me. The facility is very accommodating they are available to answer any question at anytime .....
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.
At Paramount Senior Living at Polaris we offer 24 hour on site nurses. On site licensed skilled nurses 24 hours a day, that offer various clinical capabilities:Wound ManagementMedication Management and AdministrationDiabetic teaching and administration of insulin and medicationsBowel and bladder...
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9.9
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39 reviews
I visited numerous places looking for the ideal care facility for my mom, who was 87 a the time. She was experiencing some memory loss and could no longer sustain living alone. Some places were chaotic,...
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.
Danbury in Columbus is an assisted living community located in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio. Columbus, which was ranked in BusinessWeek's 50 best cities in America, features endless events, attractions and dining and shopping opportunities. With guided tours through museums and factories, live...
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15 reviews
My mother has been living at the Inn at Bear Trail for nearly two years since my stepfather passed away, and I couldn't be more grateful for the care she has received. The food is excellent, she has made...
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 Bear 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 resident receives the utmost in personalized care and services. Choice, community, excellence and a homelike atmosphere all...
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Everybody has been very personal and wonderful to work with and I have built a relationship with the staff I feel as they treat me like family not just a number.
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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.
Sarah Moore Community is an assisted living community available to seniors who are looking to call Delaware, OH their home. Those who are looking to live in a city that has a rich history will find that this community is the right place for them. Those who are visiting residents of this community...
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Feridean Commons has a beautiful campus including independent and assisted living. Design of the assisted living facilities is unique with several decentralized community areas - giving the facility a...
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.
Feridean Commons opened in 2001. We are Independently owned and located on 18 acres in North Westerville, with 58 Assisted Living Apartments and 40 Independent Living Villas, all on one floor, no steps, with care 24/7 as you need it. Our professional staff delivers high quality care and service...
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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...
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.
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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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...
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, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
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.
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, 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
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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, 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.
Lovely new assisted living wing with spacious hallways, soft lighting, carpet everywhere, vaulted ceilings and many conversation area indoors and out. All private rooms and suites with private baths, warmly and graciously decorated. Restaurant-style dining at The Grapevine Grill and Heritage Room...
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Cost of independent living in Delaware County, OH
The average cost of senior living in Delaware County is $3,416 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Galena, OH with an average of $3,192 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Delaware County, OH vs. nearby counties
Delaware County, OH
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Delaware County, OH vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Delaware County vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Delaware County, OH by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Delaware County
Recent reviews for independent living in Delaware County
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.
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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Delaware County independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Delaware County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Delaware County, 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 Delaware County 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 Delaware County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Delaware County, OHNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
30%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
30%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15%
8.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Delaware County 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 Delaware County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Delaware County, OHNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
30%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
30%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15%
17%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Delaware County 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 Delaware County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
40%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
55%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
55%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
30%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
45%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
55%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Danbury of Columbus, StoryPoint Gahanna and Sunrise of Gahanna are the top-rated independent living facilities near Delaware County, Ohio. See full list of communities.
There are 20 independent living facilities near Delaware County, Ohio. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Delaware County, Ohio are Danbury of Columbus, StoryPoint Gahanna and Sunrise of Gahanna. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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