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7 Best Independent Living Communities in Fairfield County, OH

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top3CommunitiesWithLinks: StoryPoint Pickerington, Reflections Retirement Community and Bickford of Lancaster
zipAveragecost: $2,925

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It is a comfort to our family to know that our mother who is in her 90s has a safe place to be able to enjoy her Golden years. And to have the friendly staff be able to take care of any of her needs. And to...
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 StoryPoint Pickerington! 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 community offers independent living, where we strive to make every moment of every day something special. We know...
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99 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.0
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33 reviews
5 star
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4 star
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It's better than she was living before.... [name removed] is great!! Reflections has been a great choice for my mother-in-law. Close to town but not in it. Built in community. She feels safe and is enjoying...
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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9.0
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27 reviews
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It's a beautiful facility. Pricing was reasonable for all that was included. From a medical standpoint my mom required more monitoring that we didn't realize until it was too late. She had several falls, 2...
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.
With our HigherPath senior health model leading the way, Bickford redefines senior living. It's not just about care; it's about proactive well-being, enabling your loved one to live happier, healthier — longer.Our approach clearly resonates — our happiness ratings among residents are double the...
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My experience with Carroll Place has been wonderful. A couple of days of getting their my mother wasn't happy. Now she is really enjoying it. I am so glad I found Carroll Place.
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.
Carroll Place assisted living is located in the small community of Carroll, Ohio. We are one mile north of Fairfield County airport and four miles southeast of Greenfield Lake. We provide individualized care in an elegant but home like environment. Our beautifully landscaped property is ideal...
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Staff are very nice to deal with and seem to genuinely care for the residents. Our parents have commented on how good the food is.
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.
Brookdale Lancaster is a senior living community offering assisted living services in the vibrant town of Lancaster, Ohio. A wonderful place to call home, Lancaster offers excellent educational opportunities as well as numerous art and music festivals. From our excellent furnishings to our...
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They give my loved one good care, but I feel like they're short-staffed. Because of that, it can take a long time for someone to buzz you in and out of the building. Overall the staff are good, other than...
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 community of close friends.  In fact, we feel so close to the residents that we consider them to be our second family.   After all, a home should be a place where people care about their neighbors and enjoy each other's company.  That's why our caregivers do...
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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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Cost of independent living in Fairfield County, OH

The average cost of senior living in Fairfield County is $2,925 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lancaster, OH with an average of $2,624 per month.

Independent living costs in Fairfield County, OH, vs. nearby counties

Fairfield County, OH
$2,925/mo
$2,624/mo
$2,860/mo

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

Fairfield County, OH
$2,925/mo
$3,739/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Fairfield County, OH, vs. other senior living options

$4,442/mo
Independent Living
$2,925/mo

Independent living costs in Fairfield County, OH, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$2,432/mo
Studio
$3,817/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,039/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,250/mo

Senior living costs in Fairfield County 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: Fairfield County, OH
Column state: Ohio
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFairfield County, OHOhioU.S.
Independent Living$2,925/mo$3,739/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,480/mo$4,591/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,442/mo$4,573/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Fairfield County, OH:$2,925/mo
Ohio:$3,739/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Fairfield County, OH:$4,480/mo
Ohio:$4,591/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Fairfield County, OH:$4,442/mo
Ohio:$4,573/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Fairfield County, OH, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Fairfield County 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 Fairfield County, OH

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Fairfield County 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
Fairfield County, OH$2,754/mo$2,590/mo+6.3%
Ohio$2,803/mo$2,782/mo+0.8%
National$2,978/mo$2,847/mo+4.6%
Fairfield County, OH
2024 average cost:$2,754/mo
2023 average cost:$2,590/mo
Percent change:+6.3%
Ohio
2024 average cost:$2,803/mo
2023 average cost:$2,782/mo
Percent change:+0.8%
National
2024 average cost:$2,978/mo
2023 average cost:$2,847/mo
Percent change:+4.6%
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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 Fairfield County

Recent reviews for independent living in Fairfield County

The Ashford on Broad in Columbus, OH

4.1
I think there were some initial communication steps we had to get worked out. Some things didn't get done initially. And I think they have some short-staffing issues, especially on weekends,. But I think they're trying, and they're being responsive to my concerns. It's just something you ...
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Cherry Blossom Senior Living in Columbus, OH

5.0
Cherry Blossom is an excellent senior living facility. It is my home, and the staff and residents are my extended family. The meals are delicious, the building is light and bright. The activities are varied, interesting, and enjoyable, and I feel so respected, and appreciated. The staff is ...
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Chestnut Hill Senior Living in Columbus, OH

4.5
We used the memory care facility and they don't have enough RN's. Only one for the entire facility, everyone else is tech's working. They were very good at keeping me informed about what was going on with my brother. Our experience was very good.

Fairfield County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fairfield County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fairfield County, 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 Fairfield County 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 Fairfield County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Fairfield County, OHNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
50%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
33.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Fairfield County 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 Fairfield County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Fairfield County, OHNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
66.7%
36.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fairfield County 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 Fairfield County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Fairfield County, OHNational
Activity director
Activity director
66.7%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
83.3%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.7%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
83.3%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
66.7%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
66.7%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
66.7%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
50%
32.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
66.7%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

StoryPoint Pickerington, Reflections Retirement Community and Bickford of Lancaster are the top-rated independent living facilities near Fairfield County, Ohio. See full list of communities.
There are 7 independent living facilities near Fairfield County, Ohio. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Fairfield County, Ohio are StoryPoint Pickerington, StoryPoint Gahanna and Middleton Senior Living. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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