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1111 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
9.9
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The memory care facility had very open and clear areas and made it feel airy and welcoming vs a closer phobic feeling like hospitals can be. I think both care staff and admin staff were very accommodating...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Danbury in Columbus is an assisted living community located in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio. Columbus, which was ranked in BusinessWeek's 50 best cities in America, features endless events, attractions and dining and shopping opportunities. With guided tours through museums and factories, live...
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9.9
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102 reviews
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The staff and residents are what make StoryPoint Gahanna a nice place. They are very welcoming. The price is steep. They do offer a lot. Though I think for independent living, it is kind of high.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Welcome to StoryPoint Gahanna! 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 various senior living options include independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Throughout each service...
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2020 Photos available
9.9
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53 reviews
9.9
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My husband and I are very pleased with my care, especially [names removed], and the other caregivers here, [names removed] are excellent [name removed] at the front desk is super helpful.
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.
Welcome to StoryPoint Powell North! 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 senior living options include assisted living and memory care. Throughout each service level, we strive to make...
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9.8
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68 reviews
9.8
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Feel very comfortable leaving my Sister in their care. Staff provides individual interaction with attentive care. Nurses and staff keep in contact with me and report any issues that may arise regard my...
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.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...
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9.8
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69 reviews
9.8
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We have been here 17 mo. and plan to stay. The PT is very very good. Any minor problems we have has were minor and fixed promptly. Staff and facility very good. The people are friendly and daily services...
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 Powell South! 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
9.7
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29 reviews
9.7
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29 reviews
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Great staff, very helpful. Have experienced both assisted living and memory care here. They are very patient with my mom, and have been really good with helping her transition from AL to memory care. She’s...
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.
Welcome to The Avalon of Lewis Center!If you’re looking for a community that understands and honors you as a unique individual, you’ve come to the right place. We understand you probably have many questions, and we’re here to help make the process as simple and straightforward as possible. In...
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1414 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
9.6
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26 reviews
9.6
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Staff is extremely friendly. They truly care about the residents. They have various activities, like cards, dominoes, movies, etc and you can sign up for outside group lunches. There are extremely friendly...
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 THE POLARIS COMMUNITY LOVE WHERE YOU LIVE!At The Polaris Community, your purpose is our purpose, and we invite you to engage curiously and wholeheartedly in creating the life you want. With a large list of attractive amenities and services, our new 55+ community caters to those who...
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What we like the most about The Gables of Westerville are the people and how much they care for our loved ones. We are super happy with this community!
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
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.
At The Gables of Westerville, it is our mission to provide a culture of compassion and excellence for our residents and associates – fulfilling our promise to develop a community where people matter most. Located on the border of both Franklin and Delaware county close to St. Paul Catholic...
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1919 Floor plans available
9.4
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58 reviews
9.4
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58 reviews
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Great staff. Good food with a cafeteria style of serving residents. Clean facility. Good location. My father in law is very happy here. Services provided on the grounds are great. Like a visiting physician...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
If you or someone you know is looking to make retirement even better, then Danbury Westerville - Parkside Village, central Ohio's most dynamic Senior Living community is for you!Our community features independent living, assisted living options, and a memory program…all on one campus! Fresh air...
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9.1
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40 reviews
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Yes I would recommend to others. They are very friendly and take great care of my mom. It has a very calming atmosphere. They make sure she takes her meds when needed and remind her when it's time to eat...
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.
The Inn at Olentangy Trail in Delaware, OH strives to avoid every stereotype of the assisted living as hospital, and instead places its residents in what could pass for a beautiful, rustic hotel. Our wood and stone building is also a high quality assisted living and memory care facility with a...
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1515 Photos available
99 Floor plans available
8.9
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9 reviews
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9 reviews
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Since Danbury has taken over our apts, we are very happy about changes. Requests are tended to in a timely manner. building is sparkling. Manager puts out fun monthly news letter and helps us make Springwood...
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.
Retire in style, your style! Enjoy exceptional 55+ living at Springwood Place Luxury Apartments! Located in Westerville, Springwood Place is located in a wooded residential area nestled between Hoover Dam and Uptown Westerville, near the Otterbein Equine Center and minutes away from Easton &...
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8.2
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The vast majority of the staff were very friendly and kind! The facility was nice and clean and had a lot of areas that accommodated our different needs when visiting [name removed].The biggest negatives...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
At Paramount Senior Living at Polaris we offer 24 hour on site nurses. On site licensed skilled nurses 24 hours a day, that offer various clinical capabilities:Wound ManagementMedication Management and AdministrationDiabetic teaching and administration of insulin and medicationsBowel and bladder...
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1010 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
8.1
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39 reviews
8.1
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39 reviews
5 star
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3 star
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2 star
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The food and food service has been below average. They run out of an item but do not relay this information and sometimes they will substitute while other times do not substitute. They have staffing issues....
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
You’re going to feel right at home here. Westerville offers a wonderful blend of urban life with beautiful park-like surroundings. Visit nearby Sharon Woods Metro Park for a nice picnic and walk or some birding around Schrock Lake. Spend an afternoon shopping at Polaris Fashion Place or the Ohio...
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7.7
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15 reviews
7.7
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My mother has been living at the Inn at Bear Trail for nearly two years since my stepfather passed away, and I couldn't be more grateful for the care she has received. The food is excellent, she has made...
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.
At The Inn at Bear Trail we are committed to delivering the best in senior assisted living. With a caring, professional and friendly team, our goal is to ensure that each resident receives the utmost in personalized care and services. Choice, community, excellence and a homelike atmosphere all...
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Feridean Commons has a beautiful campus including independent and assisted living. Design of the assisted living facilities is unique with several decentralized community areas - giving the facility a...
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.
Feridean Commons opened in 2001. We are Independently owned and located on 18 acres in North Westerville, with 58 Assisted Living Apartments and 40 Independent Living Villas, all on one floor, no steps, with care 24/7 as you need it. Our professional staff delivers high quality care and service...
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[name removed] is top-notch in communication! it's obvious she cares about resident needs, life purpose, and ability to transition as changes occur in one's life. Inniswood is beautiful, comfortable, great...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Inniswood Village is a new senior community in Westerville that’s designed for life. Residents enjoy a maintenance-free lifestyle in attractive rental apartments next to the serene beauty of Inniswood Metro Gardens. The heart of Inniswood Village is its Town Center, offering many of the...
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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.

Cost of independent living in Sunbury, OH

The average cost of senior living in Sunbury is $3,247 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Alexandria, OH with an average of $3,084 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Sunbury, OH vs. nearby cities

Sunbury, OH
$3,247/mo
$3,161/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Sunbury, OH vs. the state and national average

Sunbury, OH
$3,247/mo
$3,751/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Sunbury vs. other types of senior living

$4,732/mo
Independent Living
$3,247/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Sunbury, OH by room type

Semi-Private
$5,168/mo
Studio
$4,877/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,510/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,393/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Sunbury over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Sunbury

Recent reviews for independent living in Sunbury

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

Gates Junction in Columbus, OH

5.0
We picked this community because it felt like home. [name removed] and other staff were so nice and friendly. It is a great place to live. I would recommend to other families.

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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Sunbury independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sunbury independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sunbury, 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 Sunbury 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 Sunbury partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Sunbury, OHNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
50%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
75%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
66.7%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
66.7%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
25%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Sunbury 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 Sunbury communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Sunbury, OHNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
66.7%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
83.3%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
50%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
41.7%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sunbury 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 Sunbury offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Sunbury, OHNational
Activity director
Activity director
75%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
41.7%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
75%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
83.3%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
75%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
83.3%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
75%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
75%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
83.3%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
58.3%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
83.3%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
75%
46.1%
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Danbury of Columbus, StoryPoint Pickerington and StoryPoint Gahanna are the top-rated independent living facilities near Sunbury, Ohio. See full list of communities.

There are 13 independent living facilities near Sunbury, Ohio. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Sunbury, Ohio are Danbury of Columbus, StoryPoint Pickerington and StoryPoint Gahanna. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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