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I appreciate the friendliness of the staff. A smile goes a long way. I admire the patience and kindness your employees have with the seniors. It takes a special person to do what they do. As for cleanliness,...
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.
DeWolfe Place is an assisted living community located in Marion, Ohio. We are two blocks west of Garfield Park and several entertainment options are nearby. Our beautifully landscaped grounds include a private courtyard that provides the perfect setting for our residents to work in the garden,...
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My wife is doing very well since her move, she really likes it there. The bingo is fun and the food is very good. Everything has been just fine, it is all furnished and it is only 5 mins away from my home....
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.
Brookdale Marion is a senior living community offering exceptional and highly personalized assisted living and memory care services in historic Marion, Ohio. Marion is a family-friendly city that features several museums, annual festivals, as well as other fun events happening throughout the...
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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.
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.
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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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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I think they do a great job at Kingston Residence of Marion! The staff here is friendly and helpful, and they do a great job looking after the people who live here. The facility is well kept and clean, and...
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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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, Residential Care Home
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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.
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.
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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
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
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: 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.

Cost of assisted living in Cardington, OH

The average cost of senior living in Cardington is $5,914 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Marion, OH with an average of $4,307 per month.

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

Cardington, OH
$5,914/mo
$5,687/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

Assisted living costs in Cardington, OH, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$5,914/mo
$6,940/mo

Assisted living costs in Cardington, OH, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,767/mo
Studio
$4,570/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,529/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,733/mo

Senior living costs in Cardington 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: Cardington, OH
Column state: Ohio
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCardington, OHOhioU.S.
Assisted Living$5,914/mo$5,687/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,940/mo$6,894/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$3,663/mo$3,241/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Cardington, OH:$5,914/mo
Ohio:$5,687/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Cardington, OH:$6,940/mo
Ohio:$6,894/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Cardington, OH:$3,663/mo
Ohio:$3,241/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in Cardington, OH, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Cardington 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 average 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
Cardington, OH$5,299/mo$5,083/mo+4.3%
Ohio$5,280/mo$5,171/mo+2.1%
National$5,510/mo$5,285/mo+4.2%
Cardington, OH
2024 average cost:$5,299/mo
2023 average cost:$5,083/mo
Percent change:+4.3%
Ohio
2024 average cost:$5,280/mo
2023 average cost:$5,171/mo
Percent change:+2.1%
National
2024 average cost:$5,510/mo
2023 average cost:$5,285/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Cardington, 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 Cardington.

What families are saying about assisted living in Cardington

Recent reviews for assisted living in Cardington

Wedgewood Estates in Mansfield, OH

5.0
I would tell a friend to definitely check it out. That we have been there for a year and are extremely satisfied with everything.

Trustwell Living at Carlisle Place in Bucyrus, OH

5.0
Thank you to A Place for Mom for making arrangements to visit Trustwell Carlisle Place. Carlisle Place has been a very good choice. The staff has been great and the facility is well kept. Mom has made the transition with the help of the staff and residents making her feel welcome. Plus it has ...
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Paramount Senior Living at Polaris in Westerville, OH

4.9
At the last minute, before we placed [names removed] (our husband and wife team), Care for Mom stepped in and recommended Paramount Sr. Living. As a POA, and not a family member, finding the right place for the two was an awesome responsibility. He had cancer and was on a feeding tube. So, ...
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Cardington review score based on 4,592 family reviews

8.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 4592 reviews of 109 Cardington assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Cardington 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

Cardington review score compared against nearby cities

8.5
Cardington, OH109 facilities
9.2
Marion, OH2 facilities
9.3
Mansfield, OH4 facilities

Review subcategories for Cardington 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 4,592 reviews of 109 Cardington assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Cardington 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.
Cardington, OH averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
4.5
Care services
4.3
4.3
Staff
4.6
4.6
Meals & dining
4.2
4.2
Activities
4.4
4.3
Value for cost*
4.3
4.2
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Cardington assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cardington assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cardington, 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 Cardington 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 Cardington that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Cardington, OHNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
64.3%
45.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
56.2%
29.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.1%
91.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
94.2%
93.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
70.7%
49.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
47.5%
26.2%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93.3%
91.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
60.5%
41.2%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
66%
45.9%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Cardington 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 Cardington Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Cardington, OHNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
59.1%
44.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
42.9%
28.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
52.4%
35.7%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.2%
11.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Cardington 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 Cardington partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Cardington, OHNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
49.2%
23.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
48.4%
35.8%
No sugar
No sugar
42.1%
32.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
43.8%
31.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
27.7%
16.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Cardington 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 Cardington communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Cardington, OHNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
44.2%
27.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
57.9%
37%
Room service
Room service
49.1%
32.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25.4%
15.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Cardington 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 Cardington offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Cardington, OHNational
Activity director
Activity director
61.9%
40.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
39.8%
27%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40.5%
26.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
61.8%
43.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
62.6%
42.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
65.9%
45.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
59.1%
36.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50.6%
31.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
33.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
61.8%
40.7%
Live performances
Live performances
60.3%
40.9%
Dances
Dances
38.1%
26.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
38.7%
21.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
58.7%
40%
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State regulations for assisted living in Cardington

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 Cardington protect seniors.
Learn about Ohio assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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