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The cost of independent living in Dresden is about $3,275 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 148 options. Read 2201 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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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
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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.
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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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, Senior Apartments
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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.
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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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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My father was there for ten years, he loved the people. Had a few hospital stays and [name removed] came to see him. He felt loved and very connected.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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: 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, Memory Care
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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.
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
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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.
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
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
Primrose Retirement Communities in Lancaster provide luxurious townhomes, independent living apartments and assisted living senior care. Our retirement community features the largest senior apartments in Lancaster.Primrose Townhomes: The Primrose Townhome Lifestyle in Lancaster is the...
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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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The Inn at Summit trail is certainly a nice place to be. It’s brand new, and it’s in a very nice, open air spot that is easily accessible. It is beautiful. Whoever decorated it has extremely good taste. I...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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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The staff are taking good care of my husband. If I ask for anything they are quick to take care of it. They offer daily activities. He seems to like the food. The community is clean and I would recommend...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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 Northwood Village located in the city of Dover, Tuscarawas County, Ohio offers seniors a safe and caring assisted community to call home. Dover offers museums, wineries, and more to those who spend time in the area while visiting residents of our community. The Inn at Northwood...
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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...
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.
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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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.....
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, 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: 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.
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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.

Cost of independent living in Dresden, OH

The average cost of senior living in Dresden is $3,275 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Zanesville, OH with an average of $2,576 per month.

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

Dresden, OH
$3,275/mo

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

Dresden, OH
$3,275/mo
$4,123/mo
U.S. national average
$4,160/mo

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

$4,407/mo
Independent Living
$3,275/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,865/mo
Studio
$4,730/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,789/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,599/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,533/mo

Senior living costs in Dresden 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: Dresden, OH
Column state: Ohio
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDresden, OHOhioU.S.
Independent Living$3,275/mo$4,123/mo$4,160/mo
Assisted Living$4,499/mo$4,878/mo$4,711/mo
Memory Care$4,407/mo$4,885/mo$4,945/mo
Independent Living
Dresden, OH:$3,275/mo
Ohio:$4,123/mo
U.S.:$4,160/mo
Assisted Living
Dresden, OH:$4,499/mo
Ohio:$4,878/mo
U.S.:$4,711/mo
Memory Care
Dresden, OH:$4,407/mo
Ohio:$4,885/mo
U.S.:$4,945/mo
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Independent living costs in Dresden, OH, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Dresden 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
Dresden, OH$2,950/mo$3,150/mo-6.3%
Ohio$2,833/mo$2,949/mo-3.9%
National$3,265/mo$3,169/mo+3.0%
Dresden, OH
2024 average cost:$2,950/mo
2023 average cost:$3,150/mo
Percent change:-6.3%
Ohio
2024 average cost:$2,833/mo
2023 average cost:$2,949/mo
Percent change:-3.9%
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2024 average cost:$3,265/mo
2023 average cost:$3,169/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Dresden

Recent reviews for independent living in Dresden

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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The Ashford on Broad in Columbus, OH

4.1
I think there were some initial communication steps we had to get worked out. Some things didn't get done initially. And I think they have some short-staffing issues, especially on weekends,. But I think they're trying, and they're being responsive to my concerns. It's just something you ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Affordable housing options. Several reviews mention the affordability of the community, providing financial relief for residents and their families. At StoryPoint Gahanna North, the monthly rent includes all meals and snacks, making it a budget-friendly choice for some. At Rittenhouse Village Gahanna, the affordability ...
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Friendly and prompt maintenance staff. Reviews consistently praise the friendliness and efficiency of the maintenance teams at various communities. For example, at Rittenhouse Village Gahanna, the maintenance staff is described as being very quick to respond to repair requests and take care of issues, while at StoryPoint Gahanna N ...
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Varied and engaging activities. Throughout the reviews, residents mention the wide range of activities offered, including bingo, crafts, music, church, and Bible studies. At Rittenhouse Village Gahanna, bingo, crafts, and music are specifically highlighted as favorite activities, while at StoryPoint Gahanna North, the acti ...
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Welcoming and inclusive environment. Many reviews mention the warm and friendly atmosphere of the communities, with staff members and residents going above and beyond to make newcomers feel welcome. For example, at StoryPoint Pickerington, the executive director sits with residents during meals to ensure no one eats alone, while ...
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High-quality meals and dining experiences. Food quality consistently emerges as a positive factor in residents' experiences. At Danbury Millersburg, the meals are described as fantastic, while at StoryPoint Pickerington, the food is plentiful and delicious. In Rittenhouse Village Gahanna, the meals and snacks are included in the mo ...
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Thoughtful accommodations for personal needs. Some reviews mention the accommodating nature of the staff in addressing residents' individual needs. For example, at StoryPoint Pickerington, the maintenance team helps residents with repairs and maintenance, while at StoryPoint Gahanna North, the independent cottage living arrangement allo ...
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Dresden independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dresden independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dresden, 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 Dresden 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 Dresden 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
27.6%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
29.9%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
26.1%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27.6%
33.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.7%
10.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Dresden 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 Dresden communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dresden, OHNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
26.1%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.3%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
30.6%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.9%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dresden 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 Dresden offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dresden, OHNational
Activity director
Activity director
38.1%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.1%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.6%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
39.6%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
34.3%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
29.9%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30.6%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.3%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
37.3%
46.7%
Dances
Dances
19.4%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
24.6%
39.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
36.6%
46.4%
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