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10 Best Independent Living Communities in New Reading, OH

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The cost of independent living in New Reading is about $3,135 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 23 options. Read 331 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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66 Floor plans available
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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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It's a beautiful facility. Pricing was reasonable for all that was included. From a medical standpoint my mom required more monitoring that we didn't realize until it was too late. She had several falls, 2...
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.
With our HigherPath senior health model leading the way, Bickford redefines senior living. It's not just about care; it's about proactive well-being, enabling your loved one to live happier, healthier — longer.Our approach clearly resonates — our happiness ratings among residents are double the...
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66 Floor plans available
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I was nervous and stressed about the entire situation. [name removed] and [name removed] really helped and walked me through the entire process. I felt very relieved once he was moved in and I saw his...
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 experience with Carroll Place has been wonderful. A couple of days of getting their my mother wasn't happy. Now she is really enjoying it. I am so glad I found Carroll Place.
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.
Carroll Place assisted living is located in the small community of Carroll, Ohio. We are one mile north of Fairfield County airport and four miles southeast of Greenfield Lake. We provide individualized care in an elegant but home like environment. Our beautifully landscaped property is ideal...
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Staff are very nice to deal with and seem to genuinely care for the residents. Our parents have commented on how good the food is.
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.
Brookdale Lancaster is a senior living community offering assisted living services in the vibrant town of Lancaster, Ohio. A wonderful place to call home, Lancaster offers excellent educational opportunities as well as numerous art and music festivals. From our excellent furnishings to our...
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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.
Kingsbury Senior Living provides all accommodation levels for today’s seniors, such as Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care. Schedule a tour to learn more today!
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33 Floor plans available
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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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I have already reccomend it to a couple of my friends. It has a very open and bright layout. The room sizes were excellent. It was an excellent experience. My mom liked it there. She liked the food. They...
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.
Locally owned and operated, Chapel Grove offers the ultimate in Assisted Living.  Amenities include three meals a day, utilities, housekeeping, laundry and an exciting Activities Program.   A licensed nurse and trained staff are on duty 24 hours a day.  Residents are...
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They give my loved one good care, but I feel like they're short-staffed. Because of that, it can take a long time for someone to buzz you in and out of the building. Overall the staff are good, other than...
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.
Carriage Court is a community of close friends.  In fact, we feel so close to the residents that we consider them to be our second family.   After all, a home should be a place where people care about their neighbors and enjoy each other's company.  That's why our caregivers do...
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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
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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.
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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Photo of The Oaks at Northpointe
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Mom seems to be adjusting to living at The Oaks. The staff seem to take good care of her. She said she likes her apartment. They offer a lot of daily activities and she does participate in many of them. I...
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.
A town famous for its many bridges, Zanesville Ohio is famous for creating these connections between community members. At The Oaks at Northpointe, we are firm believers in the power of connections as well, whether it is the connection between our residents and our staff members, or our entire...
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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
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.
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...
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.
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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.
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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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: 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.
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: 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.
Photo of Plaza Garden Apartments
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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.
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: 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.
Photo of Sanctuary Senior Living of Newark
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.

Cost of independent living in New Reading, OH

The average cost of senior living in New Reading is $3,135 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lancaster, OH with an average of $2,763 per month.

Independent living costs in New Reading, OH, vs. nearby cities

New Reading, OH
$3,135/mo
$3,084/mo
$2,933/mo

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

New Reading, OH
$3,135/mo
$4,121/mo
U.S. national average
$4,158/mo

Independent living costs in New Reading, OH, vs. other senior living options

$4,049/mo
Independent Living
$3,135/mo

Independent living costs in New Reading, OH, by floor plan type

Studio
$4,788/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,075/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,059/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,973/mo

Senior living costs in New Reading 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: New Reading, OH
Column state: Ohio
Column national: U.S.
Community typeNew Reading, OHOhioU.S.
Independent Living$3,135/mo$4,121/mo$4,158/mo
Assisted Living$4,037/mo$4,879/mo$4,710/mo
Memory Care$4,049/mo$4,886/mo$4,943/mo
Independent Living
New Reading, OH:$3,135/mo
Ohio:$4,121/mo
U.S.:$4,158/mo
Assisted Living
New Reading, OH:$4,037/mo
Ohio:$4,879/mo
U.S.:$4,710/mo
Memory Care
New Reading, OH:$4,049/mo
Ohio:$4,886/mo
U.S.:$4,943/mo
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Independent living costs in New Reading, OH, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in New Reading 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.

New Reading, OHOH stateNational

Independent living cost trends in New Reading, OH

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in New Reading 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
New Reading, OH$3,283/mo$2,590/mo+26.8%
Ohio$2,803/mo$2,782/mo+0.8%
National$3,031/mo$2,867/mo+5.7%
New Reading, OH
2024 average cost:$3,283/mo
2023 average cost:$2,590/mo
Percent change:+26.8%
Ohio
2024 average cost:$2,803/mo
2023 average cost:$2,782/mo
Percent change:+0.8%
National
2024 average cost:$3,031/mo
2023 average cost:$2,867/mo
Percent change:+5.7%
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What families are saying about independent living in New Reading

Recent reviews for independent living in New Reading

Hearth Brook in Newark, OH

4.3
What we like the most about the Hearth Brook community is that they have positive and effective ways of dealing with non conformist and agitated behavior. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would recommend this community to other families who are looking for a place for their loved ...
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Redbud Commons in Pickerington, OH

5.0
I love Redbud Commons and hope everyone else will too.

The Ridge at Lancaster

5.0
The one thing that really made a difference at The Ridge at Lancaster is that they hire their own medical staff. They don't use an agency. With my mother's dementia, that made a huge difference because she was comfortable with the staff. The staff communicated very well and they were very kind. ...
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New Reading independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in New Reading independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in New Reading, 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 New Reading 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 New Reading partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
New Reading, OHNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
39.1%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
43.5%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
39.1%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
21.7%
33.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.7%
10.4%
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Availability of select dining options in New Reading 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 New Reading communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
New Reading, OHNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
30.4%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
43.5%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
39.1%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in New Reading 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 New Reading offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
New Reading, OHNational
Activity director
Activity director
43.5%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.1%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26.1%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
43.5%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
43.5%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
56.5%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
34.8%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
34.8%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
39.1%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
43.5%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
47.8%
46.7%
Dances
Dances
21.7%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.1%
39.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
43.5%
46.4%
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Middleton Senior Living, Bickford of Lancaster and Reflections Retirement Community are the top-rated independent living facilities near New Reading, Ohio. See full list of communities.

There are 23 independent living facilities near New Reading, Ohio. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in New Reading, Ohio are Middleton Senior Living and StoryPoint Pickerington. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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