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Photo of Bickford of Lancaster
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9.1
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It's a beautiful facility. Pricing was reasonable for all that was included. From a medical standpoint my mom required more monitoring that we didn't realize until it was too late. She had several falls, 2...
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.
With our HigherPath senior health model leading the way, Bickford redefines senior living. It's not just about care; it's about proactive well-being, enabling your loved one to live happier, healthier — longer.Our approach clearly resonates — our happiness ratings among residents are double the...
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66 Floor plans available
9.0
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32 reviews
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I was nervous and stressed about the entire situation. [name removed] and [name removed] really helped and walked me through the entire process. I felt very relieved once he was moved in and I saw his...
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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8.9
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My experience with Carroll Place has been wonderful. A couple of days of getting their my mother wasn't happy. Now she is really enjoying it. I am so glad I found Carroll Place.
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.
Carroll Place assisted living is located in the small community of Carroll, Ohio. We are one mile north of Fairfield County airport and four miles southeast of Greenfield Lake. We provide individualized care in an elegant but home like environment. Our beautifully landscaped property is ideal...
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Staff are very nice to deal with and seem to genuinely care for the residents. Our parents have commented on how good the food is.
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.
Brookdale Lancaster is a senior living community offering assisted living services in the vibrant town of Lancaster, Ohio. A wonderful place to call home, Lancaster offers excellent educational opportunities as well as numerous art and music festivals. From our excellent furnishings to our...
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I think they do an excellent job at Scott's Place! It's a small community with a cozy, home-like setting, located in a beautiful wooded area. The staff is very friendly, and they're very attentive and caring...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Scott's Place rests on a wooded lot with mature trees and other like homes. Very different from large, institutionalized, retirement facilities, due to size and ratios, we are able to provide personal care within a home and with staff available 24/7. Our Staff has a combined 75 years in...
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They give my loved one good care, but I feel like they're short-staffed. Because of that, it can take a long time for someone to buzz you in and out of the building. Overall the staff are good, other than...
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.
Carriage Court is a community of close friends.  In fact, we feel so close to the residents that we consider them to be our second family.   After all, a home should be a place where people care about their neighbors and enjoy each other's company.  That's why our caregivers do...
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I have already reccomend it to a couple of my friends. It has a very open and bright layout. The room sizes were excellent. It was an excellent experience. My mom liked it there. She liked the food. They...
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.
Locally owned and operated, Chapel Grove offers the ultimate in Assisted Living.  Amenities include three meals a day, utilities, housekeeping, laundry and an exciting Activities Program.   A licensed nurse and trained staff are on duty 24 hours a day.  Residents are...
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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Cost of assisted living in Carthon, OH

The average cost of senior living in Carthon is $3,656 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Junction City, OH with an average of $3,479 per month.

Assisted living costs in Carthon, OH, vs. nearby cities

Carthon, OH
$3,656/mo
$3,648/mo

Assisted living costs in Carthon, OH, vs. state and national averages

Carthon, OH
$3,656/mo
$4,591/mo
U.S. national average
$4,557/mo

Assisted living costs in Carthon, OH, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$3,656/mo
$3,652/mo

Assisted living costs in Carthon, OH, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$2,432/mo
Studio
$3,817/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,039/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,250/mo

Senior living costs in Carthon 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: Carthon, OH
Column state: Ohio
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCarthon, OHOhioU.S.
Assisted Living$3,656/mo$4,591/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$3,652/mo$4,573/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$2,889/mo$3,739/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Carthon, OH:$3,656/mo
Ohio:$4,591/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Carthon, OH:$3,652/mo
Ohio:$4,573/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Carthon, OH:$2,889/mo
Ohio:$3,739/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Carthon, OH, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Carthon 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.

Carthon, OHOH stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in Carthon, OH

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Carthon 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Carthon, OH$4,559/mo$4,560/mo-0.0%
Ohio$5,112/mo$4,788/mo+6.8%
National$5,262/mo$4,976/mo+5.7%
Carthon, OH
2024 average cost:$4,559/mo
2023 average cost:$4,560/mo
Percent change:-0.0%
Ohio
2024 average cost:$5,112/mo
2023 average cost:$4,788/mo
Percent change:+6.8%
National
2024 average cost:$5,262/mo
2023 average cost:$4,976/mo
Percent change:+5.7%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Carthon, OH

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Carthon.

What families are saying about assisted living in Carthon

Recent reviews for assisted living in Carthon

Reflections Retirement Community in Lancaster, OH

5.0
I would definitely recommend Reflections Retirement Community to others. The staff is amazing. They are attentive and friendly. The move in process was easy. They answer any questions that you have about your family member.

Hearth Brook in Newark, OH

4.3
What we like the most about the Hearth Brook community is that they have positive and effective ways of dealing with non conformist and agitated behavior. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would recommend this community to other families who are looking for a place for their loved ...
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The Ridge at Lancaster

5.0
The one thing that really made a difference at The Ridge at Lancaster is that they hire their own medical staff. They don't use an agency. With my mother's dementia, that made a huge difference because she was comfortable with the staff. The staff communicated very well and they were very kind. ...
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Carthon review score based on 25 family reviews

8.9
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This proprietary review score is based on 25 reviews of 8 Carthon assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Carthon review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living 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

Carthon review score compared against nearby cities

8.9
Carthon, OH8 facilities
8.9
Junction City, OH9 facilities
8.5
Somerset, OH19 facilities

Review subcategories for Carthon assisted living

When assisted living 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 25 reviews of 8 Carthon assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Carthon resident and family assisted living 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.
Carthon, OH averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.5
4.1
Friendliness
3.7
4.2
Care services
3.4
3.8
Staff
3.5
4.1
Meals & dining
3.1
3.7
Activities
2.9
3.7
Value for cost*
3.1
3.8
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Carthon assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Carthon assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Carthon, 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 Carthon assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Carthon that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Carthon, OHNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
75%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
62.5%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
87.5%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
50%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
75%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
87.5%
54.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Carthon assisted living

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 Carthon Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Carthon, OHNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
75%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
37.5%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
62.5%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
25%
14%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Carthon assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Carthon partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Carthon, OHNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
50%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.5%
36%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Carthon assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Carthon communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Carthon, OHNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
37.5%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
50%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.5%
18.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Carthon assisted 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 assisted living communities in Carthon offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Carthon, OHNational
Activity director
Activity director
62.5%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.5%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
87.5%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
62.5%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
87.5%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.5%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
62.5%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
62.5%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
62.5%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
37.5%
29.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
62.5%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Carthon

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Ohio assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Carthon protect seniors.
Learn about Ohio assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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