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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Highwater, OH

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66 Floor plans available
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We are very happy with the staff. They have been so kind and patient. They have daily activities that keep mom active and social. The facility is beautiful and well maintained. Mom's apartment is well layed...
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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My mother-in-law is settling in nicely in her new place. She enjoys all the people around her each day but still has her own place to retreat. All in all it has been a good experience for her and the whole...
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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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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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...
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My aunt moved to Danbury 2 months ago. The staff has been helpful and friendly. She has enjoyed the variety of programs and outings. The facility, inside and out, is clean, warm, and inviting. The food is...
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.
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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, 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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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.
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...
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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: 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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Provides: Assisted Living, Senior Apartments
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.
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.

Cost of independent living in Highwater, OH

The average cost of senior living in Highwater is $3,034 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Thornville, OH with an average of $2,720 per month.

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

Highwater, OH
$3,034/mo
$3,073/mo

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

Highwater, OH
$3,034/mo
$3,739/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$4,582/mo
Independent Living
$3,034/mo

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

Studio
$4,599/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,561/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,267/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,158/mo

Senior living costs in Highwater 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: Highwater, OH
Column state: Ohio
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHighwater, OHOhioU.S.
Independent Living$3,034/mo$3,739/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,724/mo$4,591/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,582/mo$4,573/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Highwater, OH:$3,034/mo
Ohio:$3,739/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Highwater, OH:$4,724/mo
Ohio:$4,591/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Highwater, OH:$4,582/mo
Ohio:$4,573/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Highwater, OH, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Highwater 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
Highwater, OH$4,840/mo$4,500/mo+7.5%
Ohio$2,710/mo$2,916/mo-7.1%
National$2,778/mo$2,798/mo-0.7%
Highwater, OH
2024 average cost:$4,840/mo
2023 average cost:$4,500/mo
Percent change:+7.5%
Ohio
2024 average cost:$2,710/mo
2023 average cost:$2,916/mo
Percent change:-7.1%
National
2024 average cost:$2,778/mo
2023 average cost:$2,798/mo
Percent change:-0.7%
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What families are saying about independent living in Highwater

Recent reviews for independent living in Highwater

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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Highwater independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Highwater independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Highwater, 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 Highwater 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 Highwater partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Highwater, OHNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
27.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.3%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
27.3%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18.2%
33.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Highwater 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 Highwater communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Highwater, OHNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
18.2%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.4%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
27.3%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.1%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Highwater 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 Highwater offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Highwater, OHNational
Activity director
Activity director
27.3%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.2%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.3%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
36.4%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36.4%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
54.5%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
27.3%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.3%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.3%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
36.4%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
45.5%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
9.1%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
36.4%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
36.4%
47%
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