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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Big Island, OH

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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: 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.
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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.
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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.
Indian Lake Villa is a senior, 55 and older, affordable housing community located in the quaint village of Russell's Pointe, OH. The community itself is located in the heart of the village, surrounded by serene trees and scenery. Russell's Pointe is a small village located in Logan County and is...
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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.
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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: 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.
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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.
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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: 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.
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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.
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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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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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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: 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.
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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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Cost of independent living in Big Island, OH

The average cost of senior living in Big Island is $3,396 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Nevada, OH with an average of $3,074 per month.

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

Big Island, OH
$3,396/mo
$3,315/mo

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

Big Island, OH
$3,396/mo
$3,739/mo
U.S. national average
$4,022/mo

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

$4,309/mo
Independent Living
$3,396/mo

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

Semi-Private
$2,902/mo
Studio
$3,221/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,521/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,390/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,700/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$3,396/mo$3,739/mo$4,022/mo
Assisted Living$4,752/mo$4,591/mo$4,564/mo
Memory Care$4,309/mo$4,573/mo$4,801/mo
Independent Living
Big Island, OH:$3,396/mo
Ohio:$3,739/mo
U.S.:$4,022/mo
Assisted Living
Big Island, OH:$4,752/mo
Ohio:$4,591/mo
U.S.:$4,564/mo
Memory Care
Big Island, OH:$4,309/mo
Ohio:$4,573/mo
U.S.:$4,801/mo
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Independent living costs in Big Island, OH, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent 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.

Big Island, OHOH stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Big Island, OH

The table below shows how monthly independent 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$3,183/mo$3,008/mo+5.8%
Ohio$2,850/mo$2,964/mo-3.8%
National$3,256/mo$3,166/mo+2.8%
Big Island, OH
2024 average cost:$3,183/mo
2023 average cost:$3,008/mo
Percent change:+5.8%
Ohio
2024 average cost:$2,850/mo
2023 average cost:$2,964/mo
Percent change:-3.8%
National
2024 average cost:$3,256/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+2.8%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

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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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

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.

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
29.9%
20.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
29.5%
34%
No sugar
No sugar
26.1%
31.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27.4%
33.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.5%
7.8%
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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
27.4%
36.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
34.4%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
28.6%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.4%
17.2%
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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
38.6%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
24.9%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.8%
32.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.3%
49.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
43.2%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
48.5%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.1%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.2%
37.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
29%
41.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
39%
47.4%
Live performances
Live performances
37.3%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
21.2%
32.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.1%
39.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
36.5%
46.9%
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