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10 Best Nursing Homes in Franklin County, OH

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Franklin County nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Franklin County, OH may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Franklin County or another care type is right for you. Browse 95 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Franklin County.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Clintonville, State of Ohio and Northwood Park.
You may also consider nearby communities such as London, Madison Lake and Chrisman.

Nursing Homes Facilities near Franklin County, OH

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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...
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.
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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My mom has been here a little over 8 months. I was compelled to write a review since I saw the previous review from 2014 on here. My mom was not here at that time so I cannot speak to the accuracy of that...
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.
The best time of your life is when you can relax and enjoy the good life you've earned. At The Woodlands at Eastland, you'll find the amenities you need to enjoy life to its fullest while maintaining your independence. We offer single story garden apartments, private screened patios, full...
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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...
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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
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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
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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: Nursing Homes
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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.
Feel The Difference!Abaco Rehabilitation and Nursing Facility is a newly-renovated 101 bed care facility conveniently located in the heart of downtown Columbus. Our facility is privately owned and operated. The feel you get when you come into our facility is one of relaxation and caring. Our...
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: Nursing Homes
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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
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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
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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.
Photo of West Park Rehabilitation Center Skilled Nursing and Memory Care
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
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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: 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.
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.
Photo of National Church Residences Stygler Commons
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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: Nursing Homes
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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.
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...
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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: 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.
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: Nursing Homes
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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.

Cost of nursing homes in Franklin County, OH

The average cost of senior living in Franklin County is $4,841 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pickerington, OH with an average of $4,665 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Franklin County, OH vs. nearby counties

Franklin County, OH
$4,841/mo
$4,842/mo

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

Franklin County, OH
$4,841/mo
$4,582/mo
U.S. national average
$4,799/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Franklin County vs. other types of senior living

$4,747/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,841/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Franklin County, OH by room type

Semi-Private
$3,858/mo
Studio
$4,832/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,875/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,805/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,400/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Franklin County over time

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Franklin County

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Franklin County

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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Franklin County nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Franklin County nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Franklin County, 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 Franklin County 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 Franklin County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Franklin County, OHNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
51.4%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
57.1%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
82.9%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
85.7%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
67.1%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
40%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
82.9%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
58.6%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
65.7%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Franklin County 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 Franklin County Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Franklin County, OHNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
54.3%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
38.6%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
51.4%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.6%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Franklin County 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 Franklin County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Franklin County, OHNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
45.7%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
34.3%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
28.6%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
34.3%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Franklin County 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 Franklin County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Franklin County, OHNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
42.9%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45.7%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
40%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Franklin County 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 Franklin County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Franklin County, OHNational
Activity director
Activity director
52.9%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
32.9%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35.7%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
58.6%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
55.7%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
64.3%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
51.4%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
41.4%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
48.6%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
54.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
52.9%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
30%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
34.3%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
52.9%
0.4%
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Danbury of Columbus, StoryPoint Gahanna and Sunrise of Gahanna are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Franklin County, Ohio. See full list of communities.

There are 95 nursing homes facilities near Franklin County, Ohio. See the full list.

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