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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Darnell, OH

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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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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.
Conveniently located near the Crossroads of America, Greenville, Ohio has been voted as Ohio Magazine's Best Hometown, making it the perfect place for Village Green Health Campus. At Village Green, our residents have ample opportunities to enjoy Greenville's historic charm; whether it's taking a...
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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
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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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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.
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.
Quaker Heights Care CommunityQuaker Heights Care Community is an assisted living community located in Waynesville, Warren County, Ohio. Waynesville, which is a village situated at the crossroads of U.S. Route 42 and State Route 73, is widely known for its abundance of antique shops and its annual...
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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.
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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: 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
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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.
The Convalarium at Indian Run is a 95-bed Skilled Nursing Facility and Assisted Living Community located in Dublin, Ohio. We specialize in short-term rehabilitation, long-term nursing care and Assisted Living services, including a secure 20-bed Alzheimer/Dementia program within our Assisted...
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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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.
A beautiful community in a natural, park-like setting, Eaton Senior Villas has more than you would expect for the price. Exclusively built for adults 55 and over in mind, exciting features are around every corner. Stair-free living and walking paths await the company of you and your furry friend....
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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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, 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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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.
The Lincoln Lodge Retirement Residence is conveniently in Lincoln Village-Columbus' far west side-near The Hilltop, Grove City, Hilliard, and New Rome. The Lincoln Lodge residents are largely made up of retirees who lived, worked and raised their families in these communities. When you become a...
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I feel good knowing my mom is in excellent care with the wonderful staff that are always available. The community is clean and taken care of. I like knowing that she is offered activities to help her be...
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.
National Church Residences Lincoln Village is an assisted living community located near the dynamic city of Columbus, OH. Our community is close enough to where residents and visiting relatives need to be, but it is far enough away to make for a comfortable and soothing atmosphere. It does not...
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They were great. It's not real fancy, but it's homey. The meals were over the halfway mark. They treated my husband well, and his room was pretty nice. They had a full shower and bathroom and they were...
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 Darnell, OH

The average cost of senior living in Darnell is $4,371 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Mutual, OH with an average of $3,466 per month.

Independent living costs in Darnell, OH, vs. nearby cities

Darnell, OH
$4,371/mo
$4,658/mo

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

Darnell, OH
$4,371/mo
$3,739/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Darnell, OH, vs. other senior living options

$5,532/mo
Independent Living
$4,371/mo

Independent living costs in Darnell, OH, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,795/mo
Studio
$4,997/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,456/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,410/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,436/mo

Senior living costs in Darnell 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: Darnell, OH
Column state: Ohio
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDarnell, OHOhioU.S.
Independent Living$4,371/mo$3,739/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$5,586/mo$4,591/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$5,532/mo$4,573/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Darnell, OH:$4,371/mo
Ohio:$3,739/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Darnell, OH:$5,586/mo
Ohio:$4,591/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Darnell, OH:$5,532/mo
Ohio:$4,573/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Darnell, OH, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Darnell 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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Independent living cost trends in Darnell, OH

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Darnell 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Darnell, OH$2,897/mo$2,848/mo+1.7%
Ohio$2,832/mo$2,952/mo-4.0%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Darnell, OH
2024 average cost:$2,897/mo
2023 average cost:$2,848/mo
Percent change:+1.7%
Ohio
2024 average cost:$2,832/mo
2023 average cost:$2,952/mo
Percent change:-4.0%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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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%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30.7%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
28%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30.7%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.1%
8.1%
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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%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
31.1%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.5%
17.4%
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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%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40.2%
49.3%
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%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31.5%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
34.3%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45.7%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
43.3%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
26.8%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
32.3%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.5%
47%
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Trustwell Living at Oakley Place, Kessler Estates Senior Living and Trustwell Living at Blanchard Place are the top-rated independent living facilities near Darnell, Ohio. See full list of communities.
There are 286 independent living facilities near Darnell, Ohio. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Darnell, Ohio are Trustwell Living at Oakley Place, Trustwell Living at Blanchard Place and 10 Wilmington Place. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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