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Photo of Carriage Court of Lancaster
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44 Floor plans available
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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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[name removed] is top-notch in communication! it's obvious she cares about resident needs, life purpose, and ability to transition as changes occur in one's life. Inniswood is beautiful, comfortable, great...
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.
Inniswood Village is a new senior community in Westerville that’s designed for life. Residents enjoy a maintenance-free lifestyle in attractive rental apartments next to the serene beauty of Inniswood Metro Gardens. The heart of Inniswood Village is its Town Center, offering many of the...
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I would say that, when compared to other facilities, it is above average, but that it is not without its challenges-- frequent turnover of director, employees, etc.; short handed with regard to staff; rise...
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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I would recommend Paramount Senior Living to those who are looking. the memory care unit is not in the same building, but the dining room is communal. so some memory care residents get to come over and eat...
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.
Paramount Senior Living at Westerville is a high quality senior living community located in the Columbus suburb of Westerville, Ohio. The town of Westerville is a special place to call home and features beautiful outdoor areas as well learning opportunities for people of all ages, including an...
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Our grandmother is there now and she is enjoying her stay at The Inn. The staff members have been very wonderful and help. They did such a great job keeping our loved one and all the residents safe during...
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 are a state of the art assisted living located minutes from downtown Massillon and Canton. University Village consists of 99 suites, 34 of which are considered 'Special Care' and 'Memory Care' that will meet the needs of individuals with Alzheimer's and Dementia. The suites range in size and...
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The staff were responsive to our needs, especially one of the nurses. Had plenty of activities for whomever wished to participate. And fellow residents were friendly. My loved one was not thrilled with the...
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.
Oakleaf Village of Columbus is an assisted living community located in the growing town of Columbus, OH. Columbus is located in Fairfield, Delaware and Franklin Counties, and home to just over 836,000 people. Columbus has a lot of great stores, shopping, and restaurants allowing residents the...
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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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I found The Village to be extremely helpful in transitioning my Dad from his home... especially related to informing me how to go about applying and receiving his Aid and Attendance benefits from the VA. We...
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.
A most distinguished senior living community Welcome to The Village, a distinctive and gracious senior living residence. We are nestled in the charming community of Westerville on the northeast outskirts of Columbus, Ohio. This historic village features a beautifully restored “uptown,” many...
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Nice indoor courtyard meeting space with hair salon, mailboxes, water fountain, library, gym, lounge, craft room, billiards, TV room, and other gathering space. Outdoor patio tables and rocking chairs....
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 activities fall a little short, as there is no budget, but they try hard. I love that we each have our own screened in porch plus a small garden. The residents are super friendly. The maintenance is a...
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.
At Hampton Woods we recognize the importance of choice and individualism for each resident, so we offer an array of apartment styles, amenities to choose from, and we offer the most spacious floor plans in the area for independent apartments. Our large great room with one bedroom and our...
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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.
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Very pleased.
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.
Windsorwood Place began operations in 1994 and was successfully owned and operated by the Guilliams family for a decade in Coshocton, Ohio. In May of 2003, Abbington Communities acquired Windsorwood Place and will continue the proud tradition of quality residential assisted living in Coshocton. ...
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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: 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.
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
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: 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, 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: 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.
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: 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: 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.
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, 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
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, 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.

Cost of independent living in Wakatomika, OH

The average cost of senior living in Wakatomika is $3,251 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Zanesville, OH with an average of $2,449 per month.

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

Wakatomika, OH
$3,251/mo
$3,148/mo

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

Wakatomika, OH
$3,251/mo
$3,739/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$4,281/mo
Independent Living
$3,251/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,354/mo
Studio
$4,456/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,380/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,032/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,153/mo

Senior living costs in Wakatomika 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: Wakatomika, OH
Column state: Ohio
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWakatomika, OHOhioU.S.
Independent Living$3,251/mo$3,739/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,375/mo$4,591/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,281/mo$4,573/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Wakatomika, OH:$3,251/mo
Ohio:$3,739/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Wakatomika, OH:$4,375/mo
Ohio:$4,591/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Wakatomika, OH:$4,281/mo
Ohio:$4,573/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Wakatomika, OH, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Wakatomika 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
Wakatomika, OH$2,825/mo$2,747/mo+2.8%
Ohio$2,833/mo$2,949/mo-3.9%
National$3,265/mo$3,169/mo+3.0%
Wakatomika, OH
2024 average cost:$2,825/mo
2023 average cost:$2,747/mo
Percent change:+2.8%
Ohio
2024 average cost:$2,833/mo
2023 average cost:$2,949/mo
Percent change:-3.9%
National
2024 average cost:$3,265/mo
2023 average cost:$3,169/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Wakatomika

Recent reviews for independent living in Wakatomika

The Inn at University Village in Massillon, OH

5.0
The staff they have at this community are really nice and we could not be happier with them, however mom thinks they could use some more staff. The community is pretty active. Mom is the memory care unit and there are less activities available. She loves the food and the community is nice. ...
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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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Wakatomika independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wakatomika independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wakatomika, 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 Wakatomika 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 Wakatomika partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Wakatomika, OHNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
26.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.8%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
25%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
26.3%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.6%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Wakatomika 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 Wakatomika communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Wakatomika, OHNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
27.6%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.5%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wakatomika 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 Wakatomika offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
39.1%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.7%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.1%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40.4%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40.4%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50.6%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.9%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.8%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
29.5%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35.9%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
36.5%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
19.2%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.7%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
35.9%
47%
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