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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Mechanicsburg, OH

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I would recommend this apartment complex any senior that is over 55 and older. The property manager is great and so is the maintenance. I never had any problem at all since he’s been there and my dad is...
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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.
If you're 55 or older and your income is less than $26,100 ($29,820 for a couple) you may be eligible for an apartment at Twin Towers Place. Apartment features s Spacious studio and one-bedroom apartments s Two-bedroom apartments with two baths s Some apartments with balconies s Fully-equipped...
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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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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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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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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Asbury Apartments is located in Dayton, Ohio. It offers studio and 1 bedroom, section 8 and tax credit unit. Rent is based on 30% of income and income limits apply.Floor PlanStudio, 1 Bath | 355 Sq. Ft.1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 454 Sq. Ft.Amenities and FeaturesAppliances IncludedCommunity RoomComputer...
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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.
At Siena Village Senior Living, we care for our residents like family. These one and two bedroom garden-style apartment homes were designed and built exclusively for senior adults. Siena Village offers fully equipped kitchens, generous closet space, energy efficient appliances, and spacious...
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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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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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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.
Welcome to the Orchard at Shiloh ... A special community designed especially for seniors 55 and over. Clusters of ranch-style homes invite you into your very own neighborhood, surrounded by trees and lush landscaping. You can enjoy the many benefits of community living without sacrificing your...
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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.
Welcome to Shiloh Villas... A special community designed especially for adults 55 & better. Clusters of ranch-style homes invite you into your very own neighborhood, surrounded by trees and lush landscaping. You can enjoy the many benefits of community living without sacrificing your...
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Senior Apartments
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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.
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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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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This is independent living, but a retirement home. My mother loved it there and I don't think it was the cleanest place, I know they had mold issues in the ceilings, I could always smell the dampness in...
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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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I think they do a great job at Kingston Residence of Marion! The staff here is friendly and helpful, and they do a great job looking after the people who live here. The facility is well kept and clean, and...
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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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.

Cost of independent living in Mechanicsburg, OH

The average cost of senior living in Mechanicsburg is $3,436 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Dublin, OH with an average of $3,178 per month.

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

Mechanicsburg, OH
$3,436/mo
$3,466/mo
$4,024/mo

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

Mechanicsburg, OH
$3,436/mo
$3,739/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$4,635/mo
Independent Living
$3,436/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,383/mo
Studio
$4,917/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,355/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,610/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,436/mo

Senior living costs in Mechanicsburg 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: Mechanicsburg, OH
Column state: Ohio
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMechanicsburg, OHOhioU.S.
Independent Living$3,436/mo$3,739/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,855/mo$4,591/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,635/mo$4,573/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Mechanicsburg, OH:$3,436/mo
Ohio:$3,739/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Mechanicsburg, OH:$4,855/mo
Ohio:$4,591/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Mechanicsburg, OH:$4,635/mo
Ohio:$4,573/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Mechanicsburg, OH, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Mechanicsburg 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
Mechanicsburg, OH$2,818/mo$2,883/mo-2.2%
Ohio$2,832/mo$2,952/mo-4.0%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Mechanicsburg, OH
2024 average cost:$2,818/mo
2023 average cost:$2,883/mo
Percent change:-2.2%
Ohio
2024 average cost:$2,832/mo
2023 average cost:$2,952/mo
Percent change:-4.0%
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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 Mechanicsburg

Recent reviews for independent living in Mechanicsburg

Capital City Hospice in Columbus, OH

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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

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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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Mechanicsburg independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mechanicsburg independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mechanicsburg, 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 Mechanicsburg 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 Mechanicsburg 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
32.8%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30.4%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
27%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30.7%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Mechanicsburg 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 Mechanicsburg communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
30.1%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.8%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
30.7%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.9%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Mechanicsburg 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 Mechanicsburg offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
43.2%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.4%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.7%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
39.9%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
48%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
56.4%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.8%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
32.1%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
34.5%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44.9%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
41.9%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
25%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
32.4%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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StoryPoint Pickerington, Trustwell Living at Blanchard Place and 10 Wilmington Place are the top-rated independent living facilities near Mechanicsburg, Ohio. See full list of communities.
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The best independent living facilities near you in Mechanicsburg, Ohio are StoryPoint Pickerington, 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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