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If your loved one needs memory care in Darlington, A Place for Mom can help. With 194 memory care facilities in Darlington, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.
Alzheimer’s care in Darlington incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Darlington memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Darlington, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.
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They're a very friendly group of people. I visit often, and I feel like they know me. I think they really try their best. Some of the help is better than others. With Covid, I'm only allowed in my loved...
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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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My mom had lived here for over a year now and I can't express to you the turn around it has had. [Name removed], Executive Director, is the most amazing person. Him and his staff does an excellent job and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
Carriage Court is a warm, comfortable senior living facility. It is not a nursing home. It's retirement living in a small, friendly, family-like setting. You can come and go as you choose, using your personal transportation or by taking advantage of our scheduled...
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The decision to place a loved on in assisted living is always difficult. But I don't worry with Mom at the Cottage. I know she is being well taken care of and that the staff genuinely cares about her as an...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
As part of Wexner Heritage Village — Central Ohio's most trusted source of senior healthcare and housing services for more than 60 years — The Geraldine Schottenstein Cottage is uniquely positioned to provide those with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia, and their families, a...
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After touring several retirement communities in Columbus, Ohio, I chose First Community Village for several reasons: Its convenient location and beautiful setting in a lovely residential area; the...
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.
First Community Village has been serving seniors in Upper Arlington and greater Columbus for over 45 years. First Community Village will always be a place hat encourages independence, wellness and personal growth, respecting each person's right to live at their own pace, on their own terms.
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I have been associated with Danbury for little over a year . I gave them a 4 star because I often witnessing the aides in the dementia Wing spending too much time on their cell phones and not enough time...
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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The staff are professional and friendly, very willing to help in any way possible! At the moment we're having a change of management, which seems to be very positive for all concerned. There will be many...
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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.
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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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,...
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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, Memory Care
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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.
The Convalarium at Indian Run is a 95-bed Skilled Nursing Facility and Assisted Living Community located in Dublin, Ohio. We specialize in short-term rehabilitation, long-term nursing care and Assisted Living services, including a secure 20-bed Alzheimer/Dementia program within our Assisted...
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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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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, 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.
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
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
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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
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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.
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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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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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.
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.
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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My father was there for ten years, he loved the people. Had a few hospital stays and [name removed] came to see him. He felt loved and very connected.
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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
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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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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 memory care in Darlington, OH
The average cost of senior living in Darlington is $4,550 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Galion, OH with an average of $3,999 per month.
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Darlington, OH vs. nearby cities
Darlington, OH
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Darlington, OH vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Darlington vs. other types of senior living
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What families are saying about memory care in Darlington
Recent reviews for memory care in Darlington
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
The Inn at Bear Trail in Lewis Center, OH
4.7
We chose The Inn at Bear Trail because it is a newer, beautiful facility. It is like a mountain lodge and my dad loved that type of atmosphere. The location was also good for our family. His room size was pretty good and they did a good job of keeping it cleaned up. The staff were not as good ...
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Trustwell Living at Mansfield Place
4.1
It is a really nice place, but it is incredibly expensive, but that's probably in general to most nursing facilities for mom's level of care. She could only afford 2 1/2 months before her finances were gone and we had to sign up for Medicaid. People did genuinely look out for her. It was a very ...
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Darlington review score based on 713 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 713 reviews of 161 Darlington memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Darlington review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores
Darlington review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Darlington memory care
When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 713 reviews of 161 Darlington memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Darlington resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.Darlington, OH averageNational average
Cleanliness
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Friendliness
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Care services
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Staff
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Meals & dining
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Activities
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Value for cost*
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Darlington memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Darlington memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Darlington, 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 Darlington memory care
Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Darlington that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
54.7%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
45.3%
48.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
99.4%
82.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
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99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
60.2%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
39.1%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
99.4%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
52.2%
62.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
58.4%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Darlington memory care
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 Darlington Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
51.6%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
37.3%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
47.8%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
15.5%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Darlington memory care
Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Darlington 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
43.5%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42.2%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
36%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
36.6%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
19.3%
16.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Darlington memory care
Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Darlington communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
38.5%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
47.8%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
37.3%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.4%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Darlington memory care
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Darlington offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
54%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
34.2%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.3%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55.9%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
55.3%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
56.5%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50.3%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
39.8%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
39.1%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50.9%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
50.9%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
24.2%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30.4%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
49.1%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
StoryPoint Gahanna, Danbury of Columbus and The Waterford at Mansfield are the top-rated memory care facilities near Darlington, Ohio. See full list of communities.
There are 194 memory care facilities near Darlington, Ohio. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Darlington, Ohio are StoryPoint Gahanna, Danbury of Columbus and The Waterford at Mansfield. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 194 memory care facilities near you in Darlington, Ohio typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Darlington, Ohio, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.
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The cost of memory care facilities in Darlington, Ohio ranges from $109 to $9535. The average Memory Care cost in Darlington, Ohio is $4,550. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Darlington, Ohio typically starts at $109. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.
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