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The Polaris Community

9180 Antares Ave, Columbus, OH 43240

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Don A

Resident/client

5.0 out of 5 stars

Very excellent staff, extra curriculum programs and residents

We felt very welcome and have made many friends. We are impressed with the food, the staff and the many opportunities to mix with other residents. The location has many retail stores within a few miles. The same is true of restaurant.

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The Polaris Community

About the facility

At The Polaris Community, independent living seniors enjoy a campus that caters to their lifestyles and needs. The senior living community features on-site amenities, convenient services, and opportunities for residents to be active. With housekeeping services, restaurant-style dining, and community management services, residents live maintenance-free lives. Apartments are modern, spacious, and customizable to seniors' decor preferences. The community is pet-friendly with some exclusions and provides residents with a place to bring their furry friends along.

Residents at The Polaris Community enjoy on-site amenities and group activities and events. With a full calendar of events, residents can spend time engaging with neighbors and having fun. Activities include fitness classes, arts and crafts, and other events. The community also has a service coordinator who assists residents with transportation as well as arranges community programs and other services. At The Polaris Community, seniors enjoy on-site amenities, including a business center, movie theater, fitness center, and other convenient and recreational spaces.

The Polaris Community is in Columbus, Ohio, close to all the neighborhood amenities, businesses, and attractions. Nearby, there are business districts, shopping centers, local parks, and restaurants for fun days out and about. There are also grocery stores, pharmacies, and medical facilities a short distance...

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Healthcare Services

  • Staffing & Ancillary Services
  • Medication Management
  • Incontinence Care
  • High Acuity Care

Meals & Dining

  • Kosher
  • Meals Provided
  • No Sugar
  • Professional Chef

Room Amenities

  • Full kitchen
  • Wheelchair Accessible Showers
  • Handicap Accessible
  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Air Conditioned
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet

Community Amenities

On-site dining options

  • Café or Bistro
  • Private Dining Room
  • Bar or Pub

Transportation & parking

  • Complimentary Transportation
  • Transportation at Cost
  • Uncovered Parking
  • Resident Parking Available

Pets

  • Dogs Allowed
  • Cats Allowed
  • Weight Limit (lbs)

Common areas

  • Library
  • Meeting Room
  • Beauty Salon
  • Outside Patio

Recreational areas

  • Movie or Theater Room
  • Fitness Center
  • Game Room
  • Raised Garden Beds

Services

  • Beautician
  • Housekeeping

Languages spoken

  • English

Activities

  • Wii Bowling
  • Holiday Parties
  • Wine Tasting
  • Tai Chi

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Reviews

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9.1 out of 10
Review Score1-20 of 37 reviewsWrite a review
Overall Experience
4.5
Cleanliness
4.8
Friendliness
4.8
Care Services
4.5
Staff
4.7
Meals & Dining
4.1
Activities
4.6
Value for Cost
4.6

A Place for Mom has scored The Polaris Community with 9.1 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 11 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, The Polaris Community has 37 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.5 out of 5.

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Last Updated: 9/16/26

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Don A

Independent Living

Resident/client

September 16, 2026

5.0 out of 5 stars

Very excellent staff, extra curriculum programs and residents

We felt very welcome and have made many friends. We are impressed with the food, the staff and the many opportunities to mix with other residents. The location has many retail stores within a few miles. The same is true of restaurant.

Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Elazer B

Independent Living

Family/friend

August 28, 2026

4.0 out of 5 stars
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Experience with The Polaris Community

Overall experience With the polaris community Has been good. The staff is nice and helpful. The food is pretty good. Although they just upgrading with some new staff , things have been looking at since. My mother's been quite happy. This is a good place for your mom.

Anonymous

Independent Living

Resident/client

May 4, 2026

5.0 out of 5 stars
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The Polaris Community ( United Church Homes )

I like UcH Polaris. Food is really good. Staff is helpful and friendly. Price is right. I recommend it.

Anonymous

Independent Living

Family/friend

October 30, 2025

3.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Improvements needed

Food is horrible. Appliances are old and cheap. My dryer burns and shrinks my clothes. Too hot. My heater doesn't register accurate temperature. The cost is reasonable. I would but caution them about the above. A new person is in charge and is trying to make changes.

Anonymous

Independent Living

Family/friend

September 22, 2025

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Overall a good place for mom

I like the community it provides for mom. She has made some real friends. The food seems to have taken a downhill turn of late. They could really do better in that regard

Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
2.0

GH

Independent Living

Family/friend

August 1, 2025

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Finding home.

She really likes where she ended up at. We just felt hounded with the calls before we could even get home from the tours. My mother really likes it there.

Anonymous

Independent Living

Family/friend

July 24, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

This is THE place

From administration to maintenance, they behave like friends and family (the good kind of family)

Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Anonymous

Independent Living

Family/friend

July 24, 2025

3.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

It looks good on the surface. Appliances are cheap. Carpet is very thin. If you are use to better quality you may not like it here. No staff on weekends or holidays. This is despite people here with Alzheimer's and dementia. I was told there are people here in hospice. That is not independent living. My washer on a late Sunday evening did not shut off the water. My apartment the hall was flooded as well as well as the apartment's ceiling. It had happened bey at least eight times. They don't change the valves until it happens. I needed help. I called the fire department.

Anonymous

Independent Living

Family/friend

April 18, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Polaris Community

The residents are vibrant and friendly, and my mom has made many friends already. And the monthly cost is $[removed] less than [community removed] for a nicer one bedroom apt with a full kitchen and washer/dryer. The staff needs to be more consistent with their follow-up, sometimes it's speedy and sometimes not so much. They are no doubt understaffed just like most places. But overall, the place has been great so far.

Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
3.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
3.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Anonymous

Independent Living

Family/friend

February 26, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

The Polaris Community review

They do offer nursing aid services if needed. For example my mom just had surgery and I have someone come in twice a day to check in and help. Rooms come in studio, 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom. We have a 1bedroom with a bath and a half and balcony. Some rooms come with a balcony but not all. You get an all in one washer dryer in your apartment and there are washer dryers available down the hall. The apartment sizes vary by what you select but they are very manageable and roomy. I think they offer a nice selection. From activities in the building, to going out as a group. They have a bus that will take residents to the grocery store. Movies, bar sports room. Large court yard. They need a dog park. Sidewalks for outside strolls. Shops and restaurants less than a mile away. They will set up Uber rides if needed. Residents get 2 free rides a month.

Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
2.0

Anonymous

Independent Living

Family/friend

January 29, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Great activities!

[name removed] has been so helpful with getting us familiar with the building and residents. Consistent activities have been really great and my grandmother looks forward to dominos with her new friends every night!

Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0

BG

Independent Living

Family/friend

September 13, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Review for The Polaris Community

Staff is extremely friendly. They truly care about the residents. They have various activities, like cards, dominoes, movies, etc and you can sign up for outside group lunches. There are extremely friendly people that live there & look out for each other. Food is good, but they don't have specific food for specific needs i.e. diabetic diet but I heard they have hired a dietitian.

Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Marsi

Independent Living

Family/friend

June 11, 2024

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Our family experience has been enjoyable and we would highly recommend the community for residents that want.....

My father is living at the community and I am very happy. It makes me feel relaxed to know where he is and that he's being taken care of! I did not do all 5s because my father feels lonely. Which I think is an issue he has not that the staff can help. I wish their were more activities he was interested in but I'm not sure if he voiced what he enjoys. But they definitely have a variety! The meals are decent it's helped him get in better shape! I know they need to please the masses so having common foods is most likely best but maybe more options would be good but I think they do a great job preparing what they provide. The price is okay. He is definitely getting a good deal based off living alone and it takes care of the stress of him being independent but helping him achieve his needs. The year price change was bumped up by [fee removed] a month as well as going to yearly leases instead of month to month. I am still very happy with our choice and wouldn't change it. I appreciate a place for mom finding it for us. Thank you! Our family experience has been enjoyable and we would highly recommend the community for residents that want independent living but also need basic assistance!

Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
3.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
3.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Anonymous

Independent Living

Family/friend

May 21, 2024

1.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Our Experience

They have had about 5 rounds of senior staff turnover. They have yet to remedy the hot water issue, which requires residents to run the water for about 40 minutes before showering just to get warm water. We often have to boil water to wash dishes. This has been a problem since I moved in. The food used to be good, but under the new cook the meals consistently don't taste good. They used to provide transport to Doctor office visits within 24 hrs. Now, you have to reserve it a week in advance. This is a problem for elderly people without a car who need to make late minute Doctor appointments when issues arise.

Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
2.0
Care Services
4.0
Staff
3.0
Meals & Dining
1.0

Carolyn

Independent Living

Family/friend

April 10, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Highly Recommended

I would recommend The Polaris Community due to the friendliness and helpfulness of the staff. As an independent living facility, the apartments are very nice and quite large. There are plenty of daily and weekend activities to participate in. I haven't eaten there, but the food served always smells amazing. Remember this is not an assisted living complex, so there are not nurses on hand. However, if you need to travel, say for business, just let the front office know and the staff will check on your loved one and report back if requested. The complex atmosphere is very welcoming and relaxed. If your loved one has a dog, just note that there is not an outside dog park. Other than that, I highly recommend the complex.

Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Anonymous

Independent Living

Family/friend

March 29, 2024

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Would highly recommend

A fantastic independent living facility. Clean, accessible, great staff, excellent dining facility. Honestly, it was the nicest, most affordable place we looked at. We are eternally grateful to A Place for Mom for directing us there.

Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

David G

Independent Living

Resident/client

March 12, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Recommended

The staff is very attentive. Housekeeping = apartments are surface cleaned twice a month. Heavy cleaning must be hired from commercial cleaners from outside. Communication with families is done for emergencies. Move in was done by private movers and family. There are many activities available, plus a committee of residents that have a lot of say on what is planned. I am very happy to be living at Polaris Community.

Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Marc M

Independent Living

Resident/client

November 24, 2023

5.0 out of 5 stars

Great Staff and Excellent Programming

I’ve lived at Polaris Community for over a year now and I’m very happy. The building is new and modern. We have great staff and excellent programming, both in-house and out in the community. I’ve also made some great new friends here at Polaris Community.

Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Becki

Independent Living

Family/friend

November 22, 2023

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Our families experience has been wonderful at the Polaris community...could be a starter

Cleanliness - sometimes trash is not picked up in trash room for a couple days. When it comes to the activities there is always stuff going on, whether it's movies, card games, workouts. The food is great, her neighbors are very friendly. She loves that they are pet friendly. The food staff all know her & are exceptionally friendly.

Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Marsi

Independent Living

Family/friend

July 26, 2023

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

a very welcoming community from staff, residents, atmosphere. It's safe independent living with help, and support

I personally love everything about it. I know that my father is safe, taken care of fed, and for a great price. My dad expresses that he is bored, lonely, and that there aren't a lot of diabetic meals, and the portion sizes are small. But he also does not communicate well. And I don't think he's trying to make friends yet. So I believe that if he told a staff member they would quickly resolve any concerns he has. The staff is absolutely amazing my father was in an awful spot when he moved in and the staff and residents helped furnish his home and bought him clothes. The only reason I put 4s were because since I don't live there everyday or visit often I don't want to over rate. But I am truly impressed! I am very grateful for [name removed] for helping me find this place and would recommend it to any one looking for a independent senior living community. A place for mom is a wonderful organization that is amazing and just as helpful, welcoming, and professional as the community they provided! It was definitely an experience that I would expect for gladly pay for but it cost nothing!

Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
4.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
4.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

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