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10 Best Nursing Homes in Central College, OH

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We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Central College or another care type is right for you. Browse 74 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Central College.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Clintonville, State of Ohio and Northwood Park.
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26 reviews
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Honestly everything has been great. We are very happy with it. The staff are friendly and attentive. The other residents are cheerful and eager to make friends. There is strawberry ice cream in the dining...
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.
Kensington Place, as a member of the Lutheran Social Services Network of Hope, is dedicated to providing seniors with a comfortable, safe and inviting community with staff members who are compassionate, caring and professional.Among the highlights of our community are:•SeniorFit: a fully-equipped...
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1.0
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113 reviews
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113 reviews
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I would recommend Paramount Senior Living to those who are looking. the memory care unit is not in the same building, but the dining room is communal. so some memory care residents get to come over and 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.
Paramount Senior Living at Westerville is a high quality senior living community located in the Columbus suburb of Westerville, Ohio. The town of Westerville is a special place to call home and features beautiful outdoor areas as well learning opportunities for people of all ages, including an...
Photo of The Grove at Oakleaf Village
1010 Photos available
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7 reviews
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What we like the most about The Grove is that overall it a joyful, and we would recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had.
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Meet a Memory Care Community in Ohio…That Focuses on More Than Mom or Dad’s MemoryYou’ve focused on your loved one’s memory loss long enough. It’s time to find a memory care community that embraces Mom or Dad’s abilities…and your relationship together.Meet The Grove Columbus. Opening in summer...
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44 Floor plans available
3.0
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11 reviews
3.0
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11 reviews
5 star
27%
4 star
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3 star
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I would say that, when compared to other facilities, it is above average, but that it is not without its challenges-- frequent turnover of director, employees, etc.; short handed with regard to staff; rise...
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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5 star
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My father was well cared for in the Covid unit at Whetstone and the family was treated with kindness and respect. We were kept updated on his condition and he was kept as comfortable as possible. We were...
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.
    Conveniently located across the street from Riverside Hospital and the McConnell Heart Health Center, Whetstone Gardens & Care Center provides a full continuum of care including transitional care between the hospital and home, long-term nursing care and assisted living...
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9.7
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46 reviews
9.7
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46 reviews
5 star
56%
4 star
33%
3 star
9%
2 star
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I needed respite care for my brother after his caregiver was injured in an accident. The Village had room available and he was welcomed into a clean private assisted living room. He was provided therapy to...
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.
A most distinguished senior living community Welcome to The Village, a distinctive and gracious senior living residence. We are nestled in the charming community of Westerville on the northeast outskirts of Columbus, Ohio. This historic village features a beautifully restored “uptown,” many...
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8.0
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8.0
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3 reviews
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The staff at Laurels of Gahanna has been the epitome of what caring should be. They are efficiently responsive, aware of my sister's physical limitations, proactive and professional in everything they do. ...
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Photo of Columbus Alzheimer's Care Center
8.0
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4 reviews
8.0
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4 reviews
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Columbus Alzheimer's Care Center displayed compassionate dedication to my mother's happiness, safety, and comfort during the final two years of her life. Everyone who works there is full of empathy, passion,...
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
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.
5 star
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My husband is doing very well here, he has settled into his apt and the staff has been very friendly and helpful. My husband likes going to the dining room and they have a nice menu for him to choose from...
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.
Abbington of Arlington began operations in July of 1998. This single-story community consists of 44 residential units, abundant common area amenities, beautiful interior courtyard as well as walking paths. Abbington of Arlington is located in the Northwest Columbus/Upper Arlington area on Old...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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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Crown Point has been a blessing for mom and our family. The staff here are professional, caring and they care for mom as if she was their own. I saw the comment about house keeping, there is a dedicated...
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
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.
Crown Pointe is a 100 bed Nursing facility located just outside Upper Arlington. Private Rehabilitation suites available at no extra cost. Crown Pointe is a Person Centered Care facility with a home like enviroment.
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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Villa Angela Care Center is the premier quality healthcare provider in the Central Ohio area. We offer a physician team on-site daily, in-house dialysis, an extensive therapy program and skilled nursing care. Our facility has all the amenities that your loved one needs to make them feel right at...
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Photo of Ridgewood At Friendship Village
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.
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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Edgewood Manor of Westerville is a 70 bed skilled rehabilitation center and a nursing home.  We provide a calm, comfortable & homelike rehabilitation and long term care setting.  We have 24 hour RN coverage and offer physical, occupational and speech therapy in our state...
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
On behalf of our team of caregivers and support staff, thank you for considering our healthcare center. We offer a full range of medical services to meet the individual needs of our residents, including short-term rehabilitative services and long-term skilled care. Working with the resident’s...
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.
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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.
Alpine House is dedicated to the health, dignity, and comfort of each of our potential 16 residents providing … ~Private room & bath~3 home-cooked diet friendly meals~Social activities~Laundry & Housekeeping~Monitored Meds & Showers~All our services for 1 reasonable monthly price (no...
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Provides: Assisted 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.
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
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.
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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Highbanks Care Center is a 56 bed, skilled nursing facility located on the Franklin/Delaware County border in Worthington, Ohio. As you tour Highbanks, you will notice the homelike atmosphere and pleasant surroundings. Highbanks offers excellent therapy services, gourmet dining and a varied...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
Lovely new assisted living wing with spacious hallways, soft lighting, carpet everywhere, vaulted ceilings and many conversation area indoors and out. All private rooms and suites with private baths, warmly and graciously decorated. Restaurant-style dining at The Grapevine Grill and Heritage Room...

Cost of nursing homes in Central College, OH

The average cost of senior living in Central College is $4,790 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pickerington, OH with an average of $4,665 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Central College, OH vs. nearby cities

Central College, OH
$4,790/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Central College, OH vs. the state and national average

Central College, OH
$4,790/mo
$4,582/mo
U.S. national average
$4,799/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Central College vs. other types of senior living

$4,694/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,790/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Central College, OH by room type

Semi-Private
$4,464/mo
Studio
$5,012/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,827/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,774/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Central College over time

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Central College

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Central College

Westerville Senior Living

4.4
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. We have complained, so management is aware of problems. For the activities, slots fill up ...
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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

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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Central College nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Central College nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Central College, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Central College nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Central College that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Central College, OHNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
58.2%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
58.2%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
83.6%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
85.5%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
67.3%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
41.8%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
85.5%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
56.4%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
70.9%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Central College nursing homes

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Central College Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Central College, OHNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
56.4%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
34.5%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
56.4%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.7%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Central College nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Central College partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Central College, OHNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
43.6%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
41.8%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
38.2%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Central College nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Central College communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Central College, OHNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
41.8%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50.9%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
40%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25.5%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Central College nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Central College offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Central College, OHNational
Activity director
Activity director
52.7%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
38.2%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
36.4%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
65.5%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
56.4%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
65.5%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
52.7%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
45.5%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
41.8%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50.9%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
54.5%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
23.6%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
40%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
52.7%
0.4%
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StoryPoint Gahanna, Danbury of Columbus and Middleton Senior Living are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Central College, Ohio. See full list of communities.

There are 74 nursing homes facilities near Central College, Ohio. See the full list.

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