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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Marion County, OH

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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...
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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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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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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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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...
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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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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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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Make yourself at home at Hawthorn Village senior Apartment Homes, a new community with affordable living, desirable amenities and a great location, Hawthorn Village Senior Apartment Homes is redefining the idea of home. Why settle for an apartment that is too small for your needs or too big for...
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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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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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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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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: 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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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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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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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally 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 $3,151 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Wyandot County, OH with an average of $2,880 per month.

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

Marion County, OH
$3,151/mo

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

Marion County, OH
$3,151/mo
$3,241/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

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

$6,476/mo
Independent Living
$3,151/mo

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

Studio
$3,315/mo
1 Bedroom
$2,857/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$3,151/mo$3,241/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$4,307/mo$5,687/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,476/mo$6,894/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Marion County, OH:$3,151/mo
Ohio:$3,241/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Marion County, OH:$4,307/mo
Ohio:$5,687/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Marion County, OH:$6,476/mo
Ohio:$6,894/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Marion County

Recent reviews for independent living in Marion County

Wellington Village in Hilliard, OH

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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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Carriage Court of Marysville

4.0
The staff at Carriage Court is excellent! They all seem to really like their jobs and it shows with the care that the residents receive.

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.
Marion County, OHNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
23%
18.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
23.1%
30.5%
No sugar
No sugar
20.4%
27.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.2%
29.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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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
25.3%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30.3%
38.3%
Room service
Room service
26%
32.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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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.
Marion County, OHNational
Activity director
Activity director
34.1%
39.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
19.4%
25.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.6%
29.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
32.4%
41.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
34.8%
43.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
38.8%
47.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
29%
37.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.5%
34.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30.6%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.6%
41.6%
Live performances
Live performances
32.9%
41.2%
Dances
Dances
23.4%
29.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30.9%
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Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Frequently Asked Questions

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 262 independent living facilities near Marion County, Ohio. See the full list.
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The best independent living facilities near you in Marion County, Ohio are Trustwell Living at Blanchard Place, Stone Oak Retirement Community and Mount Vernon Danbury. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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