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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Buckeye Lake, OH
If you’re looking for independent living in the Buckeye Lake area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Buckeye Lake. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 22 independent living facilities in Buckeye Lake, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Northeast, Wolfe Park and East Columbus.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Granville, Lancaster and Newark.
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Six months ago my husband and I moved to a cottage at Middleton. We found staff and fellow residents to be friendly and supportive. After my husbands death recently I received an out pouring of help, support...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Middleton Senior Living is a dynamic community that offers Assisted Living, Independent Living, and Memory Care. Located in the quaint village of Granville, Ohio, Middleton provides a maintenance-free resort-like setting and a relaxing environment that their residents enjoy. Our caring and...
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I've made so many great friends at this community! You can always find something great to eat in the dining room. The staff is so kind and serves you like family. The activities are great and keep us...
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.
Welcome to StoryPoint Pickerington! This isn’t just a place to reside — it’s a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them. Our community offers independent living, where we strive to make every moment of every day something special. We know...
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A Place for Mom found Bickford of Lancaster and recommended it to us and we visited and they were very helpful. All staff are very kind and professional. Everyone was polite . Very expensive
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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Everything about Hearth Brook has much it such a great experience so far, and I would recommend this community to other families based on the experience I have had so far.
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.
Hearth Brook is proud to offer specialized assisted living care in historic and quaint Newark, Ohio. Located just 25 miles from Columbus, Newark is a welcoming and peaceful city that offers the perfect combination of small town America with all the conveniences of big city living.We treat each...
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Don't let them talk you into letting them handle the medication, if family is capable to take their medication themselves. Not enough staff on weekends.
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.
Randall Residence of Newark is the preferred Assisted Living community in Newark, Ohio. Randall Residence of Newark offers residents a caring atmosphere, an active community, and a comfortable life. We would love for you to visit us with your family and loved ones and see for yourself!With...
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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
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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.
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...
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My mother has been at KAG for 2 1/2 years and is now transitioning to the assisted living level. She has had a great experience. They really take good care of you there. I hope to go there myself when I get...
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.
Kendal at Granville, a not for profit life plan community, is affiliated with The Kendal Corporation, a nationally recognized leader in housing and services for the aging. Kendal at Granville opened in 2005 and is located one mile from the charming Village of Granville also home to Denison...
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.
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.
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, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Plaza Garden Apartments is a family owned, caring community in a quiet residential neighborhood in Newark, Ohio. Our seniors only buildings boast bright, warm, single floor apartments, an onsite maintenance staff, onsite management, and friendly neighbors surrounding a quiet courtyard of mature...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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
Care types provided by this community
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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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: 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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The Inn at Summit trail is certainly a nice place to be. It’s brand new, and it’s in a very nice, open air spot that is easily accessible. It is beautiful. Whoever decorated it has extremely good taste. I...
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.
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Our experience with Abbington of Pickerington has been a good one, overall. I've known about them for quite a while, and always heard very good things. It's a nice looking place with a very comfortable...
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.
Abbington of Pickerington began operations in September of 2000. This single-story community consists of 48 residential units situated on 5 acres of scenic wooded grounds. Abbington of Pickerington boasts abundant common area amenities, beautiful interior courtyards as well as walking paths. ...
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Cost of independent living in Buckeye Lake, OH
The average cost of senior living in Buckeye Lake is $2,850 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lancaster, OH with an average of $2,624 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Buckeye Lake, OH vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Buckeye Lake, OH vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about independent living in Buckeye Lake
Recent reviews for independent living in Buckeye Lake
Amber Park Senior Living in Pickerington, OH
4.8
From our first visit to the facility, I have been impressed. The staff is extremely kind and accommodating. The building is very clean and well kept. "Change" for my mom can be challenging, but the staff has handled it all with Grace. We are very pleased to have mom mom reside at Amber Park
Rittenhouse Village Gahanna
5.0
He love it there, but he may have to move. The rent is more than his income but overall it is a very friendly community with very kind people living there
The Ashford on Broad in Columbus, OH
4.1
I think there were some initial communication steps we had to get worked out. Some things didn't get done initially. And I think they have some short-staffing issues, especially on weekends,. But I think they're trying, and they're being responsive to my concerns. It's just something you ...
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Buckeye Lake independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Buckeye Lake independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Buckeye Lake, 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 Buckeye Lake 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 Buckeye Lake 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
26.3%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31.6%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
31.6%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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32.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Buckeye Lake 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 Buckeye Lake communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
21.1%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.1%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
21.1%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.5%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Buckeye Lake 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 Buckeye Lake offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
36.8%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
21.1%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.1%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
47.4%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36.8%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.9%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31.6%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31.6%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
26.3%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
36.8%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
42.1%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
10.5%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Frequently Asked Questions
Middleton Senior Living, StoryPoint Pickerington and StoryPoint Gahanna are the top-rated independent living facilities near Buckeye Lake, Ohio. See full list of communities.
There are 22 independent living facilities near Buckeye Lake, Ohio. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Buckeye Lake, Ohio are Middleton Senior Living, StoryPoint Pickerington and StoryPoint Gahanna. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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