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Photo of Bickford of Lancaster
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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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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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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
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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.
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...
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 Hocking County, OH

The average cost of senior living in Hocking County is $3,710 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Junction City, OH with an average of $3,479 per month.

Assisted living costs in Hocking County, OH, vs. nearby counties

Hocking County, OH
$3,710/mo
$3,668/mo

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

Hocking County, OH
$3,710/mo
$4,591/mo
U.S. national average
$4,557/mo

Assisted living costs in Hocking County, OH, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$3,710/mo
$3,705/mo

Assisted living costs in Hocking County, OH, by floor plan type

Studio
$4,145/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,037/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,250/mo

Senior living costs in Hocking County 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: Hocking County, OH
Column state: Ohio
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHocking County, OHOhioU.S.
Assisted Living$3,710/mo$4,591/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$3,705/mo$4,573/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,669/mo$3,739/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Hocking County, OH:$3,710/mo
Ohio:$4,591/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Hocking County, OH:$3,705/mo
Ohio:$4,573/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Hocking County, OH:$3,669/mo
Ohio:$3,739/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Hocking County, OH, over time

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

Hocking County, OHOH stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in Hocking County, OH

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Hocking County 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
Hocking County, OH$4,149/mo$3,376/mo+22.9%
Ohio$4,608/mo$4,528/mo+1.8%
National$4,710/mo$4,555/mo+3.4%
Hocking County, OH
2024 average cost:$4,149/mo
2023 average cost:$3,376/mo
Percent change:+22.9%
Ohio
2024 average cost:$4,608/mo
2023 average cost:$4,528/mo
Percent change:+1.8%
National
2024 average cost:$4,710/mo
2023 average cost:$4,555/mo
Percent change:+3.4%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Hocking County, 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 Hocking County.

What families are saying about assisted living in Hocking County

Recent reviews for assisted living in Hocking County

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.

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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Carriage Court of Lancaster

5.0
The friendliness of the staff members really stood out to us, they actually seem to care. Our loved one is in memory care and everyone knows who we are and who she is, they are just fantastic.

Hocking County assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Hocking County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Hocking 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 Hocking County 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 Hocking County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Hocking County, OHNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
66.7%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
50%
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
83.3%
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
83.3%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
83.3%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Hocking County 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 Hocking County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Hocking County, OHNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
66.7%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
33.3%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.7%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Hocking County 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 Hocking County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Hocking County, OHNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.3%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
36%
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Availability of select dining options in Hocking County 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 Hocking County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Hocking County, OHNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
16.7%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
50%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.7%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Hocking County 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 Hocking County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Hocking County, OHNational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
83.3%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
83.3%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.7%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
29.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Hocking County

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 Hocking County protect seniors.
Learn about Ohio assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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