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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Blackjack, OH

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zipAveragecost: $3,669

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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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32 reviews
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32 reviews
5 star
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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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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
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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.
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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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 had so many questions and concerns. They patiently addressed them all. They treated Mother with great care. A bonus is that Mom loved the meals, she is picky. I highly recommend this facility.
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.
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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: Senior Apartments
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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
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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.
Our assisted living programs have become increasingly popular because they combine professional care with homelike surroundings, reasonable cost, attractive private or semiprivate apartments, and well balanced programs of events and activities. We provide both nurses and around-the-clock...
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Provides: Independent Living
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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: 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
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.

Cost of independent living in Blackjack, OH

The average cost of senior living in Blackjack is $3,669 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lancaster, OH with an average of $2,624 per month.

Independent living costs in Blackjack, OH, vs. nearby cities

Blackjack, OH
$3,669/mo
$3,611/mo

Independent living costs in Blackjack, OH, vs. state and national averages

Blackjack, OH
$3,669/mo
$3,739/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Blackjack, OH, vs. other senior living options

$3,705/mo
Independent Living
$3,669/mo

Independent living costs in Blackjack, OH, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$2,432/mo
Studio
$3,835/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,260/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,086/mo

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

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

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Independent living cost trends in Blackjack, OH

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Blackjack 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
Blackjack, OH$2,754/mo$2,590/mo+6.3%
Ohio$2,803/mo$2,782/mo+0.8%
National$2,981/mo$2,851/mo+4.6%
Blackjack, OH
2024 average cost:$2,754/mo
2023 average cost:$2,590/mo
Percent change:+6.3%
Ohio
2024 average cost:$2,803/mo
2023 average cost:$2,782/mo
Percent change:+0.8%
National
2024 average cost:$2,981/mo
2023 average cost:$2,851/mo
Percent change:+4.6%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Blackjack

Recent reviews for independent living in Blackjack

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.

Cranberry Park at Pickaway Manor in Circleville, OH

5.0
We couldn't have asked for a better place for our mother to spend her final months. She was treated so wonderfully. Highly recommend. The staff is top notch and so attentive and caring. They treated my mother like she was there mother. Will always speak highly of the Assisted Living at ...
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Blackjack independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Blackjack independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Blackjack, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Blackjack independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Blackjack partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Blackjack, OHNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
25%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25%
33.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Blackjack independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Blackjack communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Blackjack, OHNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
16.7%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
36.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Blackjack independent 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 independent living communities in Blackjack offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Blackjack, OHNational
Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.7%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.7%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.7%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.7%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
25%
32.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
47%
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Bickford of Lancaster, Reflections Retirement Community and Carroll Place are the top-rated independent living facilities near Blackjack, Ohio. See full list of communities.

There are 13 independent living facilities near Blackjack, Ohio. See the full list.

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