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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Appleton, OH
If you’re looking for independent living in the Appleton area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Appleton. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 22 independent living facilities in Appleton, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
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The staff and residents are what make StoryPoint Gahanna a nice place. They are very welcoming. The price is steep. They do offer a lot. Though I think for independent living, it is kind of high.
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.
Welcome to StoryPoint Gahanna! 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 various senior living options include independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Throughout each service...
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9.8
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68 reviews
Feel very comfortable leaving my Sister in their care. Staff provides individual interaction with attentive care. Nurses and staff keep in contact with me and report any issues that may arise regard my...
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.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...
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9.7
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68 reviews
My mom passed away in January, but our experience overall was very good. Mom's special dietary needs were accommodated excellently. Mom not able to participate in activities. Yes, we would recommend this...
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 dynamic community that offers Assisted Living, Independent Living, and Memory Care. Located in the quaint village of Granville, Ohio, Middleton provides a maintenance-free resort-like setting and a relaxing environment that their residents enjoy. Our caring and...
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25 reviews
Better than good staying here cleanliness is fine, caregiver are excellent. I need a lot of attention right now, but they are helpful. In need of more heart healthy and diabetic food, but dining service is...
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.
Life flourishes at The Avalon of New Albany. Residents enjoy an abundance of amenities including a chapel, wood shop, on-site theatre, chef prepared meals and more — all incorporated into a vibrant city boulevard and town center design. The Avalon of New Albany is where seniors can find the care...
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16 reviews
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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7.5
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12 reviews
Don't let them talk you into letting them handle the medication, if family is capable to take their medication themselves. Not enough staff on weekends.
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.
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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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
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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.
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...
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23 reviews
I have recommended Danbury to others. We picked this community over other places because they had hired the best people from the other establishments.
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: 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.
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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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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
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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.
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.
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.
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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.
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: 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: 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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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
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.
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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Cost of independent living in Appleton, OH
The average cost of senior living in Appleton is $3,145 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Heath, OH with an average of $2,828 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Appleton, OH vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Appleton, OH vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Appleton vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Appleton, OH by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Appleton
Recent reviews for independent living in Appleton
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
Amber Park Senior Living in Pickerington, OH
4.8
From our first visit to the facility, I have been impressed. The staff is extremely kind and accommodating. The building is very clean and well kept. "Change" for my mom can be challenging, but the staff has handled it all with Grace. We are very pleased to have mom mom reside at Amber Park
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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Appleton independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Appleton independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Appleton, 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 Appleton 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 Appleton 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
23.8%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
19%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
19%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
14.3%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.8%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Appleton 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 Appleton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
19%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
23.8%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
23.8%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.5%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Appleton 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 Appleton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
23.8%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
19%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.8%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
28.6%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.1%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
23.8%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23.8%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
23.8%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28.6%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
14.3%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.6%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
28.6%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Danbury of Columbus, StoryPoint Pickerington and StoryPoint Gahanna are the top-rated independent living facilities near Appleton, Ohio. See full list of communities.
There are 22 independent living facilities near Appleton, Ohio. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Appleton, Ohio are Danbury of Columbus, StoryPoint Pickerington and StoryPoint Gahanna. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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