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9 Best Independent Living Communities in Muskingum County, OH

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Photo of Brookdale Zanesville
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22 Floor plans available
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My father has dementia and needed care beyond what we were able to provide. Brookdale has the Clare Bridge memory care unit, which was a perfect fit for our needs. It provides 24 hour care in a closed wing...
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.
Exceptional Senior Living for Exceptional SeniorsAll senior living communities are not created equal. We think one visit to our Zanesville community and you’ll see the difference that great care in a home-like environment can make. Brookdale Zanesville offers assisted living and memory care...
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My overall experience for my mom at Clay Garden is wonderful. Never had any problems with the cleanliness of my mom's room always clean and tidy. Every one there is super friendly with all the residence, you...
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.
At Clay Gardens Place is located in lovely Zanesville, Ohio and residents are at the center of our small, homelike community. We have staff available 24 hours a day to meet resident needs. We offer assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing, medication management, chronic disease...
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Mom seems to be adjusting to living at The Oaks. The staff seem to take good care of her. She said she likes her apartment. They offer a lot of daily activities and she does participate in many of them. I...
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.
A town famous for its many bridges, Zanesville Ohio is famous for creating these connections between community members. At The Oaks at Northpointe, we are firm believers in the power of connections as well, whether it is the connection between our residents and our staff members, or our entire...
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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.
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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.
Photo of The Oaks at Bethesda
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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.
Home to some of Ohio’s most beautiful parks, the city of Zanesville is the perfect place for The Oaks at Bethesda, an award-winning senior living facility bordering the grounds of the new Genesis Hospital. Residents who are interested in activities outside of our campus can explore everything the...
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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.
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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.
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Cost of independent living in Muskingum County, OH

The average cost of senior living in Muskingum County is $2,885 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Zanesville, OH with an average of $2,449 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Muskingum County, OH vs. nearby counties

Muskingum County, OH
$2,885/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Muskingum County, OH vs. the state and national average

Muskingum County, OH
$2,885/mo
$3,751/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Muskingum County vs. other types of senior living

$4,121/mo
Independent Living
$2,885/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Muskingum County, OH by room type

Semi-Private
$1,581/mo
Studio
$3,575/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,025/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Muskingum County

Recent reviews for independent living in Muskingum County

Cardinal Place in Cambridge, OH

5.0
When I first came here to tour they were doing chair exercises in the living room and were so inviting! So I sat myself down and joined them! From the day I first moved in, everyone has been so wonderful! I would recommend this home to anyone needing love and care and a great place to make ...
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Cambridge Place Assisted Living

5.0
Our mother has dementia and is very comfortable at Cambridge Place. The staff is very attentive and loving and treats her like family. She lives in the memory care unit, and has a beautiful room with nice scenery outside her window. We are very happy with our experience.

Clay Gardens Place in Zanesville, OH

4.7
The community was nice, bright, had big hallways, and is was clean. They offered lots of activities. The dining staff tried to accommodate my mom's food requests. The administer was fantastic. The staff tried really hard and went out of the way for my mom. They were good to my mom, too. ...
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Muskingum County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Muskingum County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Muskingum County, 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 Muskingum County 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 Muskingum County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Muskingum County, OHNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
37.5%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.5%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
37.5%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
32.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Muskingum County 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 Muskingum County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Muskingum County, OHNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
37.5%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
50%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
37.5%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Muskingum County 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 Muskingum County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Muskingum County, OHNational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37.5%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
25%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
37.5%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
37.5%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
37.5%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
46.1%
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Brookdale Zanesville, Clay Gardens Place and Cambridge Place Assisted Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Muskingum County, Ohio. See full list of communities.

There are 9 independent living facilities near Muskingum County, Ohio. See the full list.

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