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The Staff & facilities are great! My Dad has only participated in a couple of the activities... The food is okay. I would recommend Walnut Trace to others who are currently searching for a place.
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.
Walnut Trace is an exceptional 55+ Senior Living Community that offers a perfect balance of independence and friendship, elegance and affordability. Our unique approach to retirement means you can have the tasteful home you desire, in an active community, while enjoying a maintenance-free...
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We thought the facility was very nice and well-maintained. As a family, we really enjoyed spending time in several of the common areas, which were comfortable, clean, and offered plenty of space for everyone...
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.
At Paramount Senior Living at Polaris we offer 24 hour on site nurses. On site licensed skilled nurses 24 hours a day, that offer various clinical capabilities:Wound ManagementMedication Management and AdministrationDiabetic teaching and administration of insulin and medicationsBowel and bladder...
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Remain independent in a safe area with activities and community spirit. Homes have a garage attached, one or two car. Rooms are spacious even in the smaller homes. We looked at several options and once...
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
IMPORTANT: THIS IS ACTIVE ADULT LIVING. WE DO NOT PROVIDE MEALS OR HEALTHCARE. PLEASE NOTE PRICING OF RENTS ($2000-$3000/MO) TO REFER APPROPRIATE PROSPECTIVE RESIDENTS.
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The cleanliness is a 3 for the apartment cleaning and laundry leave more to be desired. Not always done well. Mom likes their food and staff friendliness. Their PT and OT are responsive and gives us feedback...
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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My mother in law recently needed more care than she could receive at home so the choice was made to go to Trustwell Living. She has thrived in this new environment and made new friends. As our parents age in...
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.
Urbana Place is an assisted living community located in the small town of Urbana which is 45 miles west of Columbus. We are far enough away from the city to enjoy simple country living, yet close enough to be able to take advantage of the entertainment and healthcare options in the Columbus area....
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[name removed] passed away 4 hours after admittance. However, my daughter and I have deep gratitude for the care provided by staff prior to admittance and the time prior to her passing. For instance, I had...
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.
Are you looking for a senior living community where you can redefine your independence? At our senior living community in Mount Vernon, Ohio, you can do just that. You’ll have the care you need when you need it all on one campus with our Assisted Living community and Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care...
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The executive director is phenomenal. She is young and energetic. Personal engagement with all the residents. Open to ideas and suggestions. Also she has an open door policy so I can reach out with any...
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.
Bickford isn’t just another senior living community. Our caregiver family is committed to ensuring that every resident lives their most fulfilling life. Here, your loved one will savor meals made from scratch, always have a dedicated caregiver by their side, and enjoy a vibrant social calendar. A...
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The staff is great, always willing to help in anyway they can. The facility is a rental with no buy-in which was very attractive to me. There are some nonrefundable fees. Pets under 25 pound are allowed. In...
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 Senior Star at Dublin Retirement Village! Dublin Retirement Village is an independent living, assisted living, and memory support community in Dublin, Ohio. Our beautiful, 13-acre park-like grounds connect with the 35-acre Red Trabue Nature Preserve for pristine outdoor enjoyment,...
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Spring Leaf is a unique community of 55 and older residents who have captured the characteristics of a way of life gone. Mutual care and concern for neighbor; voluntary production of games, experiences, and...
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.
Retire in style, your style! Enjoy exceptional 55+ living at Spring Leaf Place Luxury Apartments! Located in Columbus, Spring Leaf Place is located in a wooded residential area nestled between Dublin and Worthington. Our extra amenities and luxury apartments will make you feel you are right...
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What we like the most about the community is that the residents are friendly and the location has a nice outdoor area nearby for walking. Activities organizer does a good job getting in visiting musicians...
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.
Kensington Place, as a member of the Lutheran Social Services Network of Hope, is dedicated to providing seniors with a comfortable, safe and inviting community with staff members who are compassionate, caring and professional.Among the highlights of our community are:•SeniorFit: a fully-equipped...
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Photo of Courtyard at Tiffin
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The staff are friendly and professional. The nursing staff is competent and well-organized. The care frequency is wonderful and the caregivers really try their best to engage the residents. 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.
Randall Residence of Tiffin is the preferred Assisted Living community in Tiffin, Ohio. Randall Residence 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 Randall...
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The staff is very friendly, helpful and are very proficient at their tasks. The facility is beautiful and well-maintained. My apartment is just perfect for me. The food is excellent and plentiful. The...
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.
Friendship Village of Dublin is a lively, non-profit assisted living community that was originally founded by compassionate and committed residents of Columbus, Ohio. A suburb of Northwest Columbus, Dublin is home to the Memorial Tournament, a stop on the PGA Tour. The Scioto River, which passes...
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My husband, [name removed], began his residency at Bickford of Bexley about two months ago in the memory care unit. At the time, he was only able to speak his native language, Russian, despite knowing four...
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.
If you think there’s not much going on in a senior living community, you’ve never been to Bickford. Imagine your loved one enjoying delicious, scratch-made meals, having a friendly caregiver always nearby, and a calendar chock-full of social activities. Our family of caregivers will do whatever...
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What we like the most about Ontario Estates Senior Living is that the facility is very nice and accommodating to the residents. I wish they had more employees at times. Yes, we would recommend this community...
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.
Ontario Estates Senior Living, a Sinceri Senior Living community, provides short-term and long-term care services to seniors and families throughout Richland County, Ohio. The warm and welcoming community features outdoor patios, relaxing gardens, and plenty of cozy common spaces — perfect for...
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What we like the most about the community is that the aids and the nursing staff seem like they genuinely cared about Mom. Even though she was only there a short time
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 of Hilliard is the Premier Assisted Living and Memory Care in Hilliard. Our community offers just the right amount of stimulation, engagement and care needed to thrive and maintain the highest quality of life.Built in 1999 and renovated in 2018, Carriage Court of Hilliard offers a...
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A beautiful place and the staff is very nice, attentive. Follow up on details ! Food is excellent ! Mom is happy. Very clean and always smells good and clean. I'm so happy and mom is too! It healed my heart...
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.
Hilliard's Assisted Living Program offers residents a balance of personal care and assistance while allowing for their independence. The innovative At Your ServiceSM concierge services are available even on weekends. The around-the-clock staff supports and motivates residents to be as active and...
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The place is very cozy but they are undergoing a large renovation project now through June that we were not informed about when we moved our dad in back in October. He has had to relocate rooms which is not...
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.
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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
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.
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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I am currently a resident at The Villas at Sheriden and it has been a great experience so far. The staff has been wonderful. The maintenance, however, needs to be better. The move in process was fairly easy....
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.
At The Villas at Sheriden, your purpose is our purpose, and we invite you to engage curiously and wholeheartedly in creating the life you want. With beautiful interiors and layouts and a large list of attractive amenities, our new 55+ community caters to those who want the convenience of...
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My mom had lived here for over a year now and I can't express to you the turn around it has had. [Name removed], Executive Director, is the most amazing person. Him and his staff does an excellent job and...
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 warm, comfortable senior living facility.  It is not a nursing home.  It's retirement living in a small, friendly, family-like setting.  You can come and go as you choose, using your personal transportation or by taking advantage of our scheduled...
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My mother has been living at the Inn at Bear Trail for nearly two years since my stepfather passed away, and I couldn't be more grateful for the care she has received. The food is excellent, she has made...
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.
At The Inn at Bear Trail we are committed to delivering the best in senior assisted living. With a caring, professional and friendly team, our goal is to ensure that each resident receives the utmost in personalized care and services. Choice, community, excellence and a homelike atmosphere all...
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Dad and Mom moved into Worthington Christian Village from their long-time home in Worthington. WCV quickly became their new home. They had a spacious two room third floor apartment with a kitchen so Dad...
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.
Known since 1985 for its commitment to a caring, high-quality living environment providing comfort and security for senior adults, Worthington Christian Village is more than just a place to live. The warm, friendly atmosphere and caring residents, volunteers, and staff help a person to feel at...
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Elderly relative spent 12 days there after a short hospital stay. Nursing staff and therapy staff(cognitive, occupational, physical) were attentive and professional. Social work staff was very helpful. She...
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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What we like the most about this community is the Price. Friendly staff and residents. The villas are beautiful and perfect to our needs. We would Most definitely recommend this community to other families.
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.
Welcome to The Hamlet on Darby, a United Church Homes Community tucked away on 10 wooded acres, The Hamlet on Darby is designed to be a vibrant community within Plain City, Ohio. You’ll have the feel of the countryside, with the conveniences of a new build and minutes from shops in Plain City and...
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Cost of independent living in Big Island, OH

The average cost of senior living in Big Island is $3,151 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Upper Sandusky, OH with an average of $2,880 per month.

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

Big Island, OH
$3,151/mo
$3,241/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

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

$6,646/mo
Independent Living
$3,151/mo

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

1 Bedroom
$3,311/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,488/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.
Independent Living$3,151/mo$3,241/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$4,314/mo$5,687/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,646/mo$6,894/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Big Island, OH:$3,151/mo
Ohio:$3,241/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Big Island, OH:$4,314/mo
Ohio:$5,687/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Big Island, OH:$6,646/mo
Ohio:$6,894/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Big Island

Recent reviews for independent living in Big Island

Otterbein Cridersville SeniorLife Community

5.0
Our experience so far with Otterbein SeniorLife has been 5++. They had availability when we needed it and they made the entire process come together really easily. The meal are very good, they have plenty of choices to pick from. The activities are great - they offer up a really good variety. ...
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Wellington Village in Hilliard, OH

5.0
I liked the amount of space in the apartment and it was close to my sister. And was impressed with the cleanliness of the place and the furnishings in the com spaces. I enjoy the activities and everyone is friendly and have made new friends.

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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Big Island independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Big Island independent 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 dietary accommodations in Big Island 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 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
21.4%
18.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
21.4%
30.5%
No sugar
No sugar
19%
27.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
21.6%
29.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.3%
9.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Big Island 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 Big Island communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Big Island, OHNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
23.5%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
27.9%
38.3%
Room service
Room service
24%
32.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.2%
15.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Big Island 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 Big Island offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Big Island, OHNational
Activity director
Activity director
31.5%
39.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18%
25.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.7%
29.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
29.9%
41.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
32.2%
43.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
36.1%
47.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
27%
37.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
26.3%
34.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.2%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
31%
41.6%
Live performances
Live performances
30.7%
41.2%
Dances
Dances
21.6%
29.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.5%
35.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30.2%
40.8%
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