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Photo of Carroll Place
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9.0
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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
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.
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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8.8
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39 reviews
8.8
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39 reviews
5 star
69%
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Housekeeping could be improved in "common areas-laundry, hallways, etc. Not pleased with the way they interact with Hospice ie: Backed out of 2 showers a week instead of leaving Hospice 2 per week in...
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.
Offering COVID-19 vaccination clinics to residents and associates and requiring all associates who work here to vaccinate for COVID-19 are new health precautions helping us revitalize our community. Contact our community today to learn more.We are continuing to admit new Residents, where possible...
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8.5
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22 reviews
8.5
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22 reviews
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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
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.
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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99 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.0
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30 reviews
9.0
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30 reviews
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69%
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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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Photo of Bickford of Lancaster
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9.1
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22 reviews
9.1
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49%
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Bickford senior living. I work Monday through Friday until 5 so after that. They are not very good at communicating. New management has taken over so lots of changes are taking place.
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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8.0
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9 reviews
8.0
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9 reviews
5 star
33%
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34%
3 star
0%
2 star
11%
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Second Independent Living campus I’ve lived and I could not be happier. [Name removed], [name removed], [name removed], [name removed] and the entire staff are EXCEPTIONAL. The residents are so kind,...
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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8.5
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8 reviews
8.5
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8 reviews
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My mom was there for respite care. The admin staff was very helpful in getting it set up... easy process. The facility staff was also helpful in moving her in. The accommodations were top notch....
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.
Opened in 1997, River Bend House is the premier Assisted Living community in Wheelersburg, Ohio. Set among the schools of the local neighborhood, River Bend House offers residents a caring atmosphere, an active community, and a comfortable life. We would love for you to visit us with your family...
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8.1
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30 reviews
8.1
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30 reviews
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3 star
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I feel they do the best they can, but my loved one is not always cleaned up enough and clothes often go missing. I would advise other families to keep an eye on their loved one's belongings
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.
Cedar Grove Senior Assisted Living, located in Parkersburg, West Virginia, has more than 30-years of history providing a friendly and pleasant country setting where residents can enjoy their independence while receiving supportive services tailored to their individual needs. Located in historic...
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2020 Photos available
7.5
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5 reviews
7.5
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5 reviews
5 star
33%
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50%
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The staff are helpful and kind. Other residents friendly. Many activities .Apartments roomy and cared for. Country setting peaceful and beautiful.
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.
Sign your contract by Dec. 31, 2020 and move into an apartment with free SMART* features. Plus, we’ll give you a safe moving package, up to $1,000. *Limited availability.Glenwood is a United Church Homes community tucked away in 70 wooded acres in Marietta, OH. Glenwood Senior Living Community is...
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Photo of Carriage Court of Lancaster
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44 Floor plans available
5 star
27%
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27%
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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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Photo of Cranberry Park at Pickaway Manor
9.0
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7 reviews
9.0
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7 reviews
5 star
67%
4 star
22%
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I had so many questions and concerns. They patiently addressed them all. They treated Mother with great care. A bonus is that Mom loved the meals, she is picky. I highly recommend this facility.
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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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.
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: 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: 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.
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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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.
Our assisted living programs have become increasingly popular because they combine professional care with homelike surroundings, reasonable cost, attractive private or semiprivate apartments, and well balanced programs of events and activities. We provide both nurses and around-the-clock...
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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: 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: 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.
Our assisted living programs have become increasingly popular because they combine professional care with homelike surroundings, reasonable cost, attractive private or semiprivate apartments, and well balanced programs of events and activities. We provide both nurses and around-the-clock resident...
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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.
Our assisted living programs have become increasingly popular because they combine professional care with homelike surroundings, reasonable cost, attractive private or semiprivate apartments, and well balanced programs of events and activities. We provide both nurses and around-the-clock resident...
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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.
Photo of Putnam Howe Village
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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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.
Photo of Riverside Landing
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.

Cost of independent living in Albany, OH

The average cost of senior living in Albany is $3,173 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Buchtel, OH with an average of $2,667 per month.

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

Albany, OH
$3,173/mo
$3,073/mo
$3,795/mo

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

Albany, OH
$3,173/mo
$3,809/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

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

$3,541/mo
Independent Living
$3,173/mo

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

Semi-Private
$2,989/mo
Studio
$3,817/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,318/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,439/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,263/mo

Senior living costs in Albany 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: Albany, OH
Column state: Ohio
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAlbany, OHOhioU.S.
Independent Living$3,173/mo$3,809/mo$3,951/mo
Assisted Living$3,549/mo$4,737/mo$4,515/mo
Memory Care$3,541/mo$4,744/mo$4,761/mo
Independent Living
Albany, OH:$3,173/mo
Ohio:$3,809/mo
U.S.:$3,951/mo
Assisted Living
Albany, OH:$3,549/mo
Ohio:$4,737/mo
U.S.:$4,515/mo
Memory Care
Albany, OH:$3,541/mo
Ohio:$4,744/mo
U.S.:$4,761/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Albany

Recent reviews for independent living in Albany

Cedar Grove in Parkersburg, WV

4.6
My 92 year old sister-in-law stayed at the Cedar Grove facility in Parkersburg, WV for 2 weeks after she broke her leg after a fall. She was very pleased with the food and care. The admission process was stress-free and the staff was patient and attentive.

The Wyngate Senior Living Community (Parkersburg)

5.0
All of the staff no matter their role, were completely genuine in their service and heart for their jobs. They took great care of our mother.

Elison of Marietta

5.0
I believe that [name removed] had the best last 4 1/2 months of his life there. The food and everything was exemplary. The staff was attentive. The entire staff....house cleaning, nursing , PT, everything. It really did feel like a home away from home. I had some people at the local Veterans ...
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Albany independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Albany independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Albany, 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 Albany 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 Albany partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Albany, OHNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
19.6%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
13.7%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
13.7%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
15.7%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.9%
6.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Albany 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 Albany communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Albany, OHNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
11.8%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
19.6%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
21.6%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
3.9%
14.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Albany 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 Albany offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Albany, OHNational
Activity director
Activity director
23.5%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.8%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.8%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
25.5%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
21.6%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
31.4%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
13.7%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
11.8%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
15.7%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
23.5%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
23.5%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
11.8%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
5.9%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
21.6%
40%
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Carroll Place, Elison of Marietta and The Ridge at Lancaster are the top-rated independent living facilities near Albany, Ohio. See full list of communities.

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