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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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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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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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My Dad has lived there a year and during that time the staff has worked with us to make sure that my Dad is well taken care of. They are friendly, and the service has been fantastic. The building is well...
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.
Amber Park offers 86 well designed studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom retirement and assisted living apartments. We are pleased to provide senior community living without any long-term buy-in programs. An affordable monthly rent includes all utilities except personal telephone.Amenities include...
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The staff, at all levels, were friendly and helpful. Not only with my dad but also with me and my family. They went out of their way to make sure dad was happy and comfortable even when he was feeling...
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.
We here at The Inn at Winchester Trail located in Winchester, Adams County, Ohio like to share our enthusiasm for the beauty of Ohio with our residents and their guests alike. Our assisted community grounds are well-kept and extensively landscaped with calming fountains and green fauna. The best...
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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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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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The community is kept so clean, the neighbors are great. We watch out for one another. We get together monthly for the supper club and on Mondays we have chair volleyball. I feel so much better health wise...
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
IMPORTANT: THIS IS ACTIVE ADULT LIVING. WE DO NOT PROVIDE MEALS OR HEALTHCARE. PLEASE NOTE PRICING OF RENTS ($2000-$3000/MO) TO REFER APPROPRIATE PROSPECTIVE RESIDENTS.
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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 cannot say enough to say about living in this apartment community just for seniors. It’s clean and secure to live in. It’s very relaxed, pets are allowed for a small monthly rent fee for your pet.....
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: 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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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
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.
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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.

Cost of independent living in Carroll, OH

The average cost of senior living in Carroll is $2,860 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lancaster, OH with an average of $2,624 per month.

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

Carroll, OH
$2,860/mo
$2,728/mo

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

Carroll, OH
$2,860/mo
$3,739/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$4,539/mo
Independent Living
$2,860/mo

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

Semi-Private
$2,432/mo
Studio
$3,984/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,656/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,738/mo

Senior living costs in Carroll 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: Carroll, OH
Column state: Ohio
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCarroll, OHOhioU.S.
Independent Living$2,860/mo$3,739/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,593/mo$4,591/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,539/mo$4,573/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Carroll, OH:$2,860/mo
Ohio:$3,739/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Carroll, OH:$4,593/mo
Ohio:$4,591/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Carroll, OH:$4,539/mo
Ohio:$4,573/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Carroll, OH, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Carroll 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 Carroll, OH

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Carroll 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
Carroll, OH$3,214/mo$2,736/mo+17.5%
Ohio$2,949/mo$2,816/mo+4.7%
National$3,169/mo$3,006/mo+5.4%
Carroll, OH
2024 average cost:$3,214/mo
2023 average cost:$2,736/mo
Percent change:+17.5%
Ohio
2024 average cost:$2,949/mo
2023 average cost:$2,816/mo
Percent change:+4.7%
National
2024 average cost:$3,169/mo
2023 average cost:$3,006/mo
Percent change:+5.4%
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What families are saying about independent living in Carroll

Recent reviews for independent living in Carroll

Capital City Hospice in Columbus, OH

5.0
We were very fortunate that The Inn was able to arrange for my dad's hospice care with Capital City Hospice while he was there. They were so very helpful and kind and they helped my mother and myself as well as my dad. I would definitely recommend them

Paramount Senior Living at Westerville

4.7
We chose Paramount Senior Living because it was smaller facility that is very clean and is seems like they try to make it very home like rather than institutional. The dining area is more like a dining room you would sit in at home instead of a cafeteria. Overall I would recommend to others ...
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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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Carroll independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Carroll independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Carroll, 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 Carroll 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 Carroll partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Carroll, OHNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
30.8%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
38.5%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
38.5%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
46.2%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.4%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Carroll 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 Carroll communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Carroll, OHNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
38.5%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
46.2%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
46.2%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.7%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Carroll 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 Carroll offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Carroll, OHNational
Activity director
Activity director
61.5%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.1%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.8%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
69.2%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
69.2%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
76.9%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
46.2%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
46.2%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
53.8%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
69.2%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
53.8%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
38.5%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.4%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
69.2%
47%
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Carroll Place, StoryPoint Pickerington and Bickford of Lancaster are the top-rated independent living facilities near Carroll, Ohio. See full list of communities.

There are 17 independent living facilities near Carroll, Ohio. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Carroll, Ohio are StoryPoint Gahanna, Middleton Senior Living and StoryPoint Pickerington. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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