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My mom had lived here for over a year now and I can't express to you the turn around it has had. [Name removed], Executive Director, is the most amazing person. Him and his staff does an excellent job and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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 warm, comfortable senior living facility.  It is not a nursing home.  It's retirement living in a small, friendly, family-like setting.  You can come and go as you choose, using your personal transportation or by taking advantage of our scheduled...
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I looked at several options and Friends Fellowship Community was our top choice. They have an activities director who is wonderful about planning activities and keeping us updated on what is going on. The...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Friends Fellowship Community is a Continuing Care Retirement Community located in Richmond, Indiana, on 125 acres of land. Sponsored by the Indiana Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends, the Community provides six levels of accommodations including Independent Housing, Independent...
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This place is a hidden gem. We had a wonderful experience. I have been in several other facilities and nothing compares. I also love [community removed]. That's who they recommended for rehab when she fell....
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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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This place is a hidden gem. We had a wonderful experience. I have been in several other facilities and nothing compares. I also love [community removed]. That's who they recommended for rehab when she fell....
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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 move in by the end of 2019. New year the staff still work on that day to help me with the curtain I live there more than 3 years I love this place. I move out last year because I went to visit my...
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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I move in by the end of 2019. New year the staff still work on that day to help me with the curtain I live there more than 3 years I love this place. I move out last year because I went to visit my...
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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The facility itself is well-maintained. I have some concern over the fact that there is only one elevator for the entire building. Should there be a problem with one and there has been those on the upper...
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 facility itself is well-maintained. I have some concern over the fact that there is only one elevator for the entire building. Should there be a problem with one and there has been those on the upper...
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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5! They always contact me when there is a medicine change, or the doctor has been to see him. I'm impressed with them. We would recommend this community to other families, I appreciate the care that they...
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.
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I think it's a great price for the 1 bedroom apartment she has. I do think the weekly cleaning could improve. The laundry service is excellent !! $5 load, clothes is returned folded and placed on her bed....
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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 was visiting a resident several times. It is one specific aide her name is [name removed] ( sorry if I misspelled your name). [Name removed] you are an excellent person. I wish will be more people like you...
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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I received great care....
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
The Convalarium at Indian Run is a 95-bed Skilled Nursing Facility and Assisted Living Community located in Dublin, Ohio. We specialize in short-term rehabilitation, long-term nursing care and Assisted Living services, including a secure 20-bed Alzheimer/Dementia program within our Assisted...
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.
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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
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, Senior Apartments
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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.
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: 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.
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
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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: 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
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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.
We live out our mission every day by delivering personalized care in our facility where residents’ comfort and quality of life always come first. We do our best to make sure that our nutritional services offer attractive menu choices at each meal and that our residents enjoy their dining...
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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.
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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.
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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: 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.

Cost of independent living in Ballou, OH

The average cost of senior living in Ballou is $4,827 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pleasant Hill, OH with an average of $3,462 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Ballou, OH vs. nearby cities

Ballou, OH
$4,827/mo
$4,302/mo
$4,658/mo

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

Ballou, OH
$4,827/mo
$3,809/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

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

$5,826/mo
Independent Living
$4,827/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,890/mo
Studio
$4,998/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,512/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,186/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,270/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Ballou

Recent reviews for independent living in Ballou

Bickford of Middletown

4.9
Everyone here are so kind, patient, and caring. I feel at ease knowing she is here. Only complaint is with their billing department, so far our first 3 bills have been wrong, they correct it but for those that aren’t observant might be overcharged. The billing department is not on site.

Otterbein Cridersville SeniorLife Community

5.0
Our experience so far with Otterbein SeniorLife has been 5++. They had availability when we needed it and they made the entire process come together really easily. The meal are very good, they have plenty of choices to pick from. The activities are great - they offer up a really good variety. ...
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Ohio Living Dorothy Love in Sidney, OH

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My mother actually worked as a volunteer when here when she was younger. She was in for rehab and loved it. The place was always very clean and the nurses were very attentive. They would take her to the bathroom when she needed it and helped however they could. We never had any problems, it's a ...
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Ballou independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ballou independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ballou, 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 Ballou 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 Ballou partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ballou, OHNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
23.8%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
23.4%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
20.8%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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28.2%
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Ballou 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 Ballou communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ballou, OHNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
18.2%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
26.4%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
23.4%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ballou 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 Ballou offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ballou, OHNational
Activity director
Activity director
31.6%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.1%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.2%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
29.9%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
35.5%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
39%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.1%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.2%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
24.2%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
32.5%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
32%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
17.3%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.1%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Trustwell Living at Oakley Place, Campbell Place and 10 Wilmington Place are the top-rated independent living facilities near Ballou, Ohio. See full list of communities.

There are 211 independent living facilities near Ballou, Ohio. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Ballou, Ohio are Brookdale Beavercreek (Offering HealthPlus), Walnut Crossing and Trustwell Living at Blanchard Place. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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