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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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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
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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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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...
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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Cost of independent living in Swartz Mill, OH

The average cost of senior living in Swartz Mill is $3,276 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lancaster, OH with an average of $2,624 per month.

Independent living costs in Swartz Mill, OH, vs. nearby cities

Swartz Mill, OH
$3,276/mo
$3,065/mo

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

Swartz Mill, OH
$3,276/mo
$3,739/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Swartz Mill, OH, vs. other senior living options

$4,534/mo
Independent Living
$3,276/mo

Independent living costs in Swartz Mill, OH, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$2,432/mo
Studio
$3,817/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,039/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,250/mo

Senior living costs in Swartz Mill 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: Swartz Mill, OH
Column state: Ohio
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSwartz Mill, OHOhioU.S.
Independent Living$3,276/mo$3,739/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,141/mo$4,591/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,534/mo$4,573/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Swartz Mill, OH:$3,276/mo
Ohio:$3,739/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Swartz Mill, OH:$4,141/mo
Ohio:$4,591/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Swartz Mill, OH:$4,534/mo
Ohio:$4,573/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Swartz Mill, OH, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Swartz Mill 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
Swartz Mill, 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%
Swartz Mill, 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 Swartz Mill

Recent reviews for independent living in Swartz Mill

The Wyngate at Circleville

5.0
My experience at Wyngate has been 100% positive. I live in an Independent Senior apartment and love it! The staff is absolutely wonderful. The well maintained property is so lovely, safe, and perfect for this time in my life. Daily community activities, weekly outings and special events are ...
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Redbud Commons in Pickerington, OH

5.0
I love Redbud Commons and hope everyone else will too.

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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Swartz Mill independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Swartz Mill independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Swartz Mill, 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 Swartz Mill 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 Swartz Mill partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Swartz Mill, OHNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
42.9%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42.9%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
42.9%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.6%
33.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Swartz Mill 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 Swartz Mill communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Swartz Mill, OHNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
28.6%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.9%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
57.1%
36.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Swartz Mill 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 Swartz Mill offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Swartz Mill, OHNational
Activity director
Activity director
57.1%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.6%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.6%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
71.4%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
57.1%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
71.4%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.9%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.6%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
57.1%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
57.1%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
57.1%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
42.9%
32.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
57.1%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Bickford of Lancaster, Reflections Retirement Community and Carroll Place are the top-rated independent living facilities near Swartz Mill, Ohio. See full list of communities.
There are 8 independent living facilities near Swartz Mill, Ohio. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Swartz Mill, Ohio is StoryPoint Pickerington. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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