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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
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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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: 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, 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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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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Wish I could give it higher than a 5. We liked it because it was small and from the beginning form our first interaction with [name removed] , it was just very friendly welcoming, and helpful and we got a...
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.
Our Senior Living Community, The Villas of Scioto is a retirement community where active seniors enjoy independent living, and neighbors understand that 55 plus means aging in full bloom. Capital Health Care Network takes pride in providing independent living for seniors in safe, serene settings...
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The owner of this community has been very helpful and accommodating. I like that they make the family feel welcome and encourage family to visit. They have a fifties style malt shop, a movie theater and a...
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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Our experience with Abbington of Pickerington has been a good one, overall. I've known about them for quite a while, and always heard very good things. It's a nice looking place with a very comfortable...
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 Pickerington began operations in September of 2000. This single-story community consists of 48 residential units situated on 5 acres of scenic wooded grounds. Abbington of Pickerington boasts abundant common area amenities, beautiful interior courtyards as well as walking paths. ...
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.

Cost of independent living in Marion County, OH

The average cost of senior living in Marion County is $3,308 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Nevada, OH with an average of $3,074 per month.

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

Marion County, OH
$3,308/mo
$3,315/mo

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

Marion County, OH
$3,308/mo
$3,739/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$4,309/mo
Independent Living
$3,308/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,141/mo
Studio
$4,654/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,461/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,803/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,928/mo

Senior living costs in Marion 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: Marion County, OH
Column state: Ohio
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMarion County, OHOhioU.S.
Independent Living$3,308/mo$3,739/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,737/mo$4,591/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,309/mo$4,573/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Marion County, OH:$3,308/mo
Ohio:$3,739/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Marion County, OH:$4,737/mo
Ohio:$4,591/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Marion County, OH:$4,309/mo
Ohio:$4,573/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Marion County, OH, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Marion 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Marion County, OH$3,123/mo$2,853/mo+9.5%
Ohio$2,832/mo$2,952/mo-4.0%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Marion County, OH
2024 average cost:$3,123/mo
2023 average cost:$2,853/mo
Percent change:+9.5%
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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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 Marion County

Recent reviews for independent living in Marion County

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.

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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Marion County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Marion County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Marion 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 Marion 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 Marion County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
30.4%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
29.3%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
25.5%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.1%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Marion 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 Marion County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Marion County, OHNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
27.4%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
35%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
28.9%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.7%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Marion 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 Marion County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
39.2%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
24%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
43.7%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.5%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
29.7%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30.4%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
39.2%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
37.6%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
21.3%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.6%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.3%
47%
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DeWolfe Place, Trustwell Living at Blanchard Place and Stone Oak Retirement Community are the top-rated independent living facilities near Marion County, Ohio. See full list of communities.
There are 297 independent living facilities near Marion County, Ohio. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Marion County, Ohio are Trustwell Living at Blanchard Place, Mount Vernon Danbury and Middleton Senior Living. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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