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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Westerville Manor is a residential care home located in the beautiful city of Westerville, in Delaware and Franklin, Ohio. Our charming city has a tranquil and serene atmosphere, ideal for seniors looking to relax and spend quality time with friends and family members. Our city has a rich...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
The Mitchell House of Westerville is a senior care home in Westerville, Ohio, located in Franklin County. Westerville is a growing community, yet maintains its small town charm. It is known for having towering trees throughout the town, as well as large, spacious lots that create privacy and...
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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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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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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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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.
Alpine House is dedicated to the health, dignity, and comfort of each of our potential 16 residents providing … ~Private room & bath~3 home-cooked diet friendly meals~Social activities~Laundry & Housekeeping~Monitored Meds & Showers~All our services for 1 reasonable monthly price (no...
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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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Crown Point has been a blessing for mom and our family. The staff here are professional, caring and they care for mom as if she was their own. I saw the comment about house keeping, there is a dedicated...
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
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.
Crown Pointe is a 100 bed Nursing facility located just outside Upper Arlington. Private Rehabilitation suites available at no extra cost. Crown Pointe is a Person Centered Care facility with a home like enviroment.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
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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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My husband is doing very well here, he has settled into his apt and the staff has been very friendly and helpful. My husband likes going to the dining room and they have a nice menu for him to choose from...
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 Arlington began operations in July of 1998. This single-story community consists of 44 residential units, abundant common area amenities, beautiful interior courtyard as well as walking paths. Abbington of Arlington is located in the Northwest Columbus/Upper Arlington area on Old...
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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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.
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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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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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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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They were great. It's not real fancy, but it's homey. The meals were over the halfway mark. They treated my husband well, and his room was pretty nice. They had a full shower and bathroom and they were...
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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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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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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
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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
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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: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
The Mitchell Home of Gahanna In a ranch-style home in the quaint suburb of Gahanna, Ohio, The Mitchell Home of Gahanna is giving seniors with dementia a new lease on life. This senior care home is centered in the Columbus metropolitan area, home to the Columbus Zoo, a vibrant cultural atmosphere...
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My Mom and I love the personalized care that residents get from the caregivers. My Mother gets a lot of care and attention at the Senior Home Choice residence.
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Senior Home Choice 6 is a residential care home in Gahanna, Ohio, located in Franklin County. Gahanna has something to offer people of different ages, from children to seniors. This charming town is surrounded by an abundance of greenery and can be found along the Big Walnut Creek. Over 700 acres...

Cost of assisted living in Big Island, OH

The average cost of senior living in Big Island is $4,752 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Patterson, OH with an average of $4,086 per month.

Assisted living costs in Big Island, OH, vs. nearby cities

Big Island, OH
$4,752/mo
$4,764/mo

Assisted living costs in Big Island, OH, vs. state and national averages

Big Island, OH
$4,752/mo
$4,591/mo
U.S. national average
$4,558/mo

Assisted living costs in Big Island, OH, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,752/mo
$4,309/mo

Assisted living costs in Big Island, OH, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,331/mo
Studio
$4,738/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,833/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,656/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,100/mo

Senior living costs in Big Island 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: Big Island, OH
Column state: Ohio
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBig Island, OHOhioU.S.
Assisted Living$4,752/mo$4,591/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,309/mo$4,573/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,396/mo$3,739/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Big Island, OH:$4,752/mo
Ohio:$4,591/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Big Island, OH:$4,309/mo
Ohio:$4,573/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Big Island, OH:$3,396/mo
Ohio:$3,739/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Big Island, OH, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Big Island 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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Assisted living cost trends in Big Island, OH

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Big Island 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
Big Island, OH$5,122/mo$5,052/mo+1.4%
Ohio$5,191/mo$5,027/mo+3.3%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Big Island, OH
2024 average cost:$5,122/mo
2023 average cost:$5,052/mo
Percent change:+1.4%
Ohio
2024 average cost:$5,191/mo
2023 average cost:$5,027/mo
Percent change:+3.3%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,129/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Big Island, OH

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Big Island.

What families are saying about assisted living in Big Island

Recent reviews for assisted living in Big Island

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

Our Family Home at Tonti Dr in Dublin, OH

5.0
Spouse has been a resident of this facility since Nov 2013. Previously we tried an assisted living facility 2 min from home. Paid $[price removed] and received 12 days of horrible care. At Our Family Home my husband has constant and loving care by trained caregivers. I feel confident that I have ...
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Otterbein Cridersville SeniorLife Community

5.0
From what my dad has told me, he really likes Otterbein Cridersville. He really likes the staff. They have exceeded our expectations for taking care of Dad. He had to spend some time in the rehab facility after being in the hospital for a bloodstream infection. He told me if he ever gets that ...
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Big Island review score based on 782 family reviews

8.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 782 reviews of 167 Big Island assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Big Island review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Big Island review score compared against nearby cities

8.5
Big Island, OH167 facilities
8.5
Marion, OH214 facilities
8.4
New Bloomington, OH219 facilities

Review subcategories for Big Island assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 782 reviews of 167 Big Island assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Big Island resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Big Island, OH averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.1
Friendliness
4.4
4.1
Care services
4.0
3.8
Staff
4.2
4.0
Meals & dining
4.0
3.6
Activities
3.9
3.7
Value for cost*
3.9
3.7
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Big Island assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Big Island assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Big Island, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Big Island assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Big Island that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Big Island, OHNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
55.7%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
52.7%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.2%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
67.7%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
41.9%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.8%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
61.7%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
66.5%
54.5%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Big Island assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Big Island Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Big Island, OHNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
60.5%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
40.1%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
55.1%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.6%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Big Island assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Big Island partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Big Island, OHNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
46.1%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
43.7%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
38.3%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
45.5%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
21.6%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Big Island assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Big Island communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Big Island, OHNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
37.7%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
46.7%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
40.1%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
26.3%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Big Island assisted 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 assisted living communities in Big Island offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Big Island, OHNational
Activity director
Activity director
53.9%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
38.3%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
29.9%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
59.9%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
58.7%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.7%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50.9%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.7%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40.1%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
53.9%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
55.1%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
26.9%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.7%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
52.1%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Big Island

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Ohio assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Big Island protect seniors.
Learn about Ohio assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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DeWolfe Place, Trustwell Living at Blanchard Place and The Bristol are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Big Island, Ohio. See full list of communities.
There are 200 assisted living facilities near Big Island, Ohio. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Big Island, Ohio are Trustwell Living at Blanchard Place, Mount Vernon Danbury and The Waterford at Mansfield. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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