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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Baltimore, OH

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Photo of Carroll Place
88 Photos available
9.0
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85 reviews
9.0
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85 reviews
5 star
66%
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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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2020 Photos available
9.8
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69 reviews
9.8
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69 reviews
5 star
85%
4 star
11%
3 star
1%
2 star
0%
1 star
3%
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I've made so many great friends at this community! You can always find something great to eat in the dining room. The staff is so kind and serves you like family. The activities are great and keep us...
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.
Welcome to StoryPoint Pickerington! This isn’t just a place to reside — it’s a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them. Our community offers independent living, where we strive to make every moment of every day something special. We know...
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1212 Photos available
9.1
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24 reviews
9.1
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24 reviews
5 star
49%
4 star
27%
3 star
7%
2 star
7%
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My Dad has lived there a year and during that time the staff has worked with us to make sure that my Dad is well taken care of. They are friendly, and the service has been fantastic. The building is well...
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.
Amber Park offers 86 well designed studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom retirement and assisted living apartments. We are pleased to provide senior community living without any long-term buy-in programs. An affordable monthly rent includes all utilities except personal telephone.Amenities include...
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1313 Photos available
9.0
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3 reviews
9.0
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3 reviews
5 star
100%
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The community is kept so clean, the neighbors are great. We watch out for one another. We get together monthly for the supper club and on Mondays we have chair volleyball. I feel so much better health wise...
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.
IMPORTANT: THIS IS ACTIVE ADULT LIVING. WE DO NOT PROVIDE MEALS OR HEALTHCARE. PLEASE NOTE PRICING OF RENTS ($2000-$3000/MO) TO REFER APPROPRIATE PROSPECTIVE RESIDENTS.
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1010 Photos available
8.5
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22 reviews
8.5
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22 reviews
5 star
83%
4 star
13%
3 star
4%
2 star
0%
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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...
Photo of Reflections Retirement Community
99 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.0
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30 reviews
9.0
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30 reviews
5 star
69%
4 star
19%
3 star
3%
2 star
6%
1 star
3%
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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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9.1
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22 reviews
9.1
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22 reviews
5 star
49%
4 star
35%
3 star
12%
2 star
0%
1 star
4%
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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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Photo of Carriage Court of Lancaster
1111 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
5 star
27%
4 star
37%
3 star
27%
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0%
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9%
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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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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.
Primrose Retirement Communities in Lancaster provide luxurious townhomes, independent living apartments and assisted living senior care. Our retirement community features the largest senior apartments in Lancaster.Primrose Townhomes: The Primrose Townhome Lifestyle in Lancaster is the...
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I cannot say enough to say about living in this apartment community just for seniors. It’s clean and secure to live in. It’s very relaxed, pets are allowed for a small monthly rent fee for your pet.....
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.
Photo of Cumberland Links
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.
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 Baltimore, OH

The average cost of senior living in Baltimore is $2,727 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lancaster, OH with an average of $2,624 per month.

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

Baltimore, OH
$2,727/mo
$2,745/mo

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

Baltimore, OH
$2,727/mo
$3,809/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

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

$4,449/mo
Independent Living
$2,727/mo

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

Semi-Private
$2,432/mo
Studio
$3,595/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,426/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,738/mo

Senior living costs in Baltimore 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: Baltimore, OH
Column state: Ohio
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBaltimore, OHOhioU.S.
Independent Living$2,727/mo$3,809/mo$3,951/mo
Assisted Living$4,537/mo$4,737/mo$4,515/mo
Memory Care$4,449/mo$4,744/mo$4,761/mo
Independent Living
Baltimore, OH:$2,727/mo
Ohio:$3,809/mo
U.S.:$3,951/mo
Assisted Living
Baltimore, OH:$4,537/mo
Ohio:$4,737/mo
U.S.:$4,515/mo
Memory Care
Baltimore, OH:$4,449/mo
Ohio:$4,744/mo
U.S.:$4,761/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Baltimore

Recent reviews for independent living in Baltimore

Amber Park Senior Living in Pickerington, OH

4.8
From our first visit to the facility, I have been impressed. The staff is extremely kind and accommodating. The building is very clean and well kept. "Change" for my mom can be challenging, but the staff has handled it all with Grace. We are very pleased to have mom mom reside at Amber Park

Gates Junction in Columbus, OH

5.0
We picked this community because it felt like home. [name removed] and other staff were so nice and friendly. It is a great place to live. I would recommend to other families.

Westerwood (Friendship Village Columbus)

5.0
My loved one is currently a resident at Westerwood in Independent Living. I have been very pleased with everything at this facility. The staff and fellow residents are so friendly and accommodating. The cleanliness is great. The activities, food and value for cost are also great. Westerwood is ...
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Baltimore independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Baltimore independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Baltimore, 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 Baltimore 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 Baltimore partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Baltimore, OHNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
23.1%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30.8%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
30.8%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30.8%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.7%
6.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Baltimore 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 Baltimore communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Baltimore, OHNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
30.8%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30.8%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
46.2%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.7%
14.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Baltimore 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 Baltimore offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Baltimore, OHNational
Activity director
Activity director
46.2%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.1%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.8%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
53.8%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
53.8%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
69.2%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.5%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30.8%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
46.2%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
53.8%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
38.5%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
30.8%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.4%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
53.8%
40%
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Carroll Place, StoryPoint Pickerington and StoryPoint Gahanna are the top-rated independent living facilities near Baltimore, Ohio. See full list of communities.

There are 12 independent living facilities near Baltimore, Ohio. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Baltimore, Ohio are StoryPoint Pickerington, StoryPoint Gahanna and Sunrise of Gahanna. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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