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Overview of Ashford of Grove City

Ashford of Grove City offers assisted living, continuing care retirement communities, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Grove City, Ohio. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication. Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision, and respite care gives someone a short stay while their usual caregiver travels or recovers.

The range of care types can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time, since moving between care levels can happen within the same community. The community has 85 beds and offers studios, suites, and one-bedroom layouts, giving residents several specific living arrangements to choose from. Pets are allowed, so a resident can keep a pet at the community. With a Walk Score of 58, the area is somewhat walkable: some errands can be done on foot, and a resident who no longer drives may be able to reach select destinations independently.

Starting Price $4,345/Month Info Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

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Overview of Brookdale Lakeview Crossing

Peacefully nestled in Groveport, Ohio, Brookdale Lakeview Crossing offers a blend of comfort and care with its assisted living and memory care options. Situated just a short distance from Columbus, residents enjoy the tranquility of a small-town setting paired with easy access to urban amenities. The community provides personalized assistance, including help with daily tasks like dressing and navigating the grounds, ensuring a supportive environment that fosters independence. Seniors relish the pet-friendly, naturally lit apartments and the convenience of included utilities, housekeeping, and laundry services.

With 24/7 emergency response and chef-prepared meals served restaurant-style, residents can savor a worry-free lifestyle. Brookdale Lakeview Crossing enriches daily life with a variety of engaging activities designed to inspire creativity, promote physical well-being, and nurture social connections. From movie nights and crafting sessions to organized outings, there are activities tailored to every interest and ability level. For residents in our memory care program, specially crafted activities provide a stable, calming atmosphere ideal for enhancing quality of life. With access to Brookdale HealthPlus services on-site, including preventive care and chronic condition management, residents and their families can rest assured knowing comprehensive healthcare needs are met, further enhancing peace of mind and well-being.

$3,230/Month Info Pricing updated on February 27th, 2026

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Overview of Harrison on 5th by Senior Star

A prominent senior living community settling on the harmonious residential area of W 5th Avenue, Columbus, OH, Harrison on 5th by Senior Star offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care. Have a relaxing time within the intricately designed and spacious residences including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments. The community doubles its efforts to deliver top-tier care and support for seniors to flourish and live to their potential.

Rekindle passions and discover new interests through a wide range of fun activities and enjoyable programs for an active and well-engaged lifestyle. Take in the scenic views of the local neighborhood and gain easy access to your necessities. Delight with healthy and tasty meals catering to dietary needs and preferences. Harrison on 5th by Senior Star is a good place for relaxation with its tranquil spaces and fabulous amenities.

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Overview of StoryPoint Pickerington

StoryPoint Pickerington is a newly built retirement community on Windmiller Drive in Pickerington, Ohio, that offers independent living. A variety of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans are also featured in a three-story setting, designed to accommodate a range of lifestyles and preferences.

The surrounding neighborhood has a Walk Score of 49, offering a mix of suburban tranquility and access to nearby amenities. Transportation services may be helpful for residents to complete errands. Fitness and recreation programs are also provided, while pets are allowed.

An in-person tour allows interested families to view the available residences and learn about the community’s amenities and daily programs.

$4,513/Month Info Pricing updated on October 12th, 2026

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Overview of The Bristol Senior Living at Worthington Hills

The Bristol Senior Living at Worthington Hills is a continuum of care community located at 7780 Olentangy River Road in Columbus, Ohio. The mid-rise building provides a single-campus residential setting combining independent living, assisted living, and memory care services.

The property features senior apartments in studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom configurations. Shared amenities include a specialized therapy pool, a fitness center, an arts and crafts studio, a game room, a library, an internal courtyard garden, a hair salon, and a cafe bistro social space. Property operations supply concierge assistance, routine housekeeping, linen services, and scheduled local transportation.

For building infection control, the facility utilizes an air ionization purification system. The campus is pet-friendly and sits in an area with a walk score of 31, indicating a car-dependent neighborhood where the majority of errands require a vehicle.

Prospective representatives can contact the Olentangy River Road business office directly to confirm current apartment vacancies, request floor plans, or review the internal transition protocols across care levels.

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Overview of Cherry Blossom Senior Living

Cherry Blossom Senior Living is a continuum of care community located at 7980 East Broad Street in Columbus, Ohio. Managed under the Continental Senior Communities network with Elizabeth Curtis serving as Director of Nursing, the property provides integrated independent living, assisted living, and memory care services.

The property accommodates pets, and the campus features private senior apartments in studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom configurations. Daily services provide residents with scheduled local transportation, active fitness options, and diverse recreational programming.

Located about nine miles east of downtown Columbus, the community carries a walk score of 30, meaning the immediate area is car-dependent, though the facility’s dedicated transit infrastructure helps support resident errands and off-site activities.

Prospective residents can contact the East Broad Street business office directly to confirm current apartment floor plan availability, request monthly pricing lists, or coordinate an on-site property tour.

Starting Price $3,950/Month Info Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

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Westerwood

5800 Forest Hills Blvd, Columbus, OH 43231
Overview of Westerwood

Westerwood offers nursing home, skilled nursing, assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Columbus, Ohio. Its range of care levels can suit a resident whose needs change over time, allowing a move between care settings within the community rather than starting over elsewhere.

Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, while assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication. Respite care provides a short stay for someone whose usual caregiver is traveling or recovering.

Westerwood is in the Northland neighborhood and has 75 beds. Independent living includes private apartments without daily care, and available housing includes studios, one bedroom apartments, two bedroom apartments, three bedroom apartments, and private suites in memory care.

A two bedroom apartment can suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion. Pets are allowed, so a resident can keep a pet while living at the community.

Total nurse staffing is 4 hours 1 minute per resident per day, representing the daily nurse staffing time assigned per resident. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families payment paths that include short term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid coverage for eligible long term care needs, and direct payment from personal funds.

Residents can use a fitness center with exercise machines and attend exercise, art, pottery, and woodworking classes. Social outings include transportation, adding opportunities to take part in activities beyond the community.

Restaurant style dining includes outdoor and private dining. A chapel offers nondenominational services, and lifelong learning programs connect with an Otterbein University partnership.

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Overview of Spring Leaf Columbus

Spring Leaf Columbus is a dynamic senior living community located in the vibrant city of Columbus, OH, offering active independent living. Enjoy the ideal blend of luxury and simplicity in the beautifully designed accommodations in variations of one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments. With keyless lobby entry and 24-hour emergency maintenance, residents are guaranteed to live in a safe and secure environment.

Free from the demands of maintenance and home upkeep, residents have more time in their hands to experience a vibrant way of living and fully immerse themselves in living a fulfilling life. Surrounded by a thriving arts scene, dynamic culinary options and a vast park system, including the botanical gardens at Franklin Park and the Scioto Mile, the community fosters an active way of living. With convenient services, friendly, like-minded community, and modern amenities, residents at Spring Leaf Columbus are guaranteed to lead a wonderful retirement life.

$1,588/Month Info Pricing updated on October 13th, 2026

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Overview of Jaycee Village

Jaycee Village sits in the Northland neighborhood of Columbus, a 3-story building built around independent apartment living. Units run one or two bedrooms, somewhere between 553 and 768 square feet, and each comes with an all-electric kitchen, carpeted floors, air conditioning, and disability-accessible features built in. Rent includes all utilities, which is the kind of detail that actually simplifies a monthly budget once you’re living on a fixed income.

The Walk Score here is 66; moderately walkable, where shopping and dining sit within a short distance, not a stretch to get to on foot. Pets are welcome too, so downsizing doesn’t have to mean giving up a companion animal.

Inside and around the building: a community room for residents who want to gather, a hair salon, a library and lounge, outdoor sitting areas for anyone who wants air without going far, an elevator handles the multi-story layout, and both on-call and on-site maintenance mean upkeep issues don’t sit unresolved. Laundry facilities round out the practical side of things.

What Jaycee Village adds up to is apartment living where the utilities are handled, the maintenance is responsive, and there are actual common spaces to use instead of just a hallway. For someone who wants independence without the logistics of running a full household alone, that doesn’t need to be dressed up as anything more than that.

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Overview of Lincoln Lodge Retirement Residence

Conveniently located near OhioHealth Doctors Hospital in Columbus, OH, Lincoln Lodge Retirement Residence is an inviting independent living community that has a variety of well-thought-out accommodations for older adults. Promoting a lively environment, the community ensures residents feel at ease during their stay. Here, residents have a maintenance-free lifestyle, as housekeeping and maintenance services are also provided.

With plenty of restaurants and local amenities nearby, residents can spend their days as they please. Accessible gathering areas also ensure residents can interact with their surroundings without worries. The community is ideal for those looking to spend their golden years independently, especially with its clean setting.

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Independent Living in Columbus at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 46/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Columbus, OH. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 72The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Columbus, OH. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90