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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: 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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This is a very nice community for my mom's care.The staff are nice and respectful to her needs. She is happy with being active with the activites. The meals are appealing to her needs. We would recommend the...
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.
Bollinger Tower is a comfortable and affordable senior housing complex located in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio. Bollinger Tower is a great choice for anyone looking for a secure and relaxing place to call home. Home to several large corporations and Ohio State University, Columbus is an active...
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What families are saying about independent living in Darnell

Recent reviews for independent living in Darnell

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.

Miller Farm Place in Dayton, OH

3.9
The care received is great, I the nurses and staff are wonderful. That is why I decided to take my Dad there. The facility needs to be updated for what the cost is. My experience has definitely been overwhelming, this was a very hard decision for me. I would recommend them.

Darnell independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Darnell independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Darnell, 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 Darnell 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 Darnell partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Darnell, OHNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.9%
20.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30.7%
34%
No sugar
No sugar
28%
31.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30.7%
33.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.1%
7.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Darnell 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 Darnell communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Darnell, OHNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
28.3%
36.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
31.1%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.5%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Darnell 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 Darnell offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Darnell, OHNational
Activity director
Activity director
42.5%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.3%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26%
32.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40.2%
49.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
49.2%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
54.7%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.2%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31.5%
37.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
34.3%
41.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45.7%
47.4%
Live performances
Live performances
43.3%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
26.8%
32.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
32.3%
39.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.5%
46.9%
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