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Photo of Feridean Commons Senior Housing LTD
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Feridean Commons has a beautiful campus including independent and assisted living. Design of the assisted living facilities is unique with several decentralized community areas - giving the facility a...
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.
Feridean Commons opened in 2001. We are Independently owned and located on 18 acres in North Westerville, with 58 Assisted Living Apartments and 40 Independent Living Villas, all on one floor, no steps, with care 24/7 as you need it. Our professional staff delivers high quality care and service...
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Our whole family felt blessed to have Mother cared for by The Carlyle House. The entire staff treated Mother like a queen and truly loved her. I have never experienced such a warm family atmosphere...
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 Carlyle House is an assisted living community located in Kettering, Ohio, in beautiful Montgomery County and home to just over 56,000 people. Kettering is a beautiful city in the Dayton area with lots of parks, walking trails, golf and recreational amenities Residents will enjoy getting out...
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The facility doesn't resemble an institution so much as a beautiful, quiet home. The winding staircase and layout of the common rooms reinforce this feeling. Patios and outside areas are very nice, well...
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.
A Place to ThriveFrom the moment you walk through our front door, you get the sense that this is more than a community. It’s a family.You’ll feel the warmth and kindness of our care team, hear the laughter of residents sharing a cup of coffee in the dining room, and spot dear friends walking...
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Everybody has been very personal and wonderful to work with and I have built a relationship with the staff I feel as they treat me like family not just a number.
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.
Sarah Moore Community is an assisted living community available to seniors who are looking to call Delaware, OH their home. Those who are looking to live in a city that has a rich history will find that this community is the right place for them. Those who are visiting residents of this community...
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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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With the cleanliness, I need to qualify this. The facility is clean and attractive. My parents both have significant incontinence issues, and their room is cleaned once a week. Between the cleaning day 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.
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With the cleanliness, I need to qualify this. The facility is clean and attractive. My parents both have significant incontinence issues, and their room is cleaned once a week. Between the cleaning day 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.
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They say there’s no place like home and I found my home here at the Villas of Kettering. Since I retired and downsized, my 2 bedroom duplex is just the right size for me. It has LVP flooring, carpeted...
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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They say there’s no place like home and I found my home here at the Villas of Kettering. Since I retired and downsized, my 2 bedroom duplex is just the right size for me. It has LVP flooring, carpeted...
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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Awesome facility with helpful staff and friendly residents. The residents and staff welcomed my brother in with open arms. They have a lot of activities to keep the residents actively engaged and creates a...
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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Awesome facility with helpful staff and friendly residents. The residents and staff welcomed my brother in with open arms. They have a lot of activities to keep the residents actively engaged and creates a...
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.
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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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What I really like about Abbotsgate Lofts is the beautiful setting! The neighbors are nice as well as the staff members. I would absolutely recommend this community to other families based on the experience...
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.
Abbotsgate of Powell is a 50+ Senior Apartment Community in Powell, OH just off of Village Dr. within Delaware County. Once ranked 18th out of the top 100 places to live, Powell Ohio is a peaceful and serene place to live and welcomes all. Abbotsgate of Powell recognizes that and welcomes the 50+...
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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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I received great care....
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.
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...
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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
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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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
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.
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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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
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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Senior Apartments
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.
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
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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The owner of this community has been very helpful and accommodating. I like that they make the family feel welcome and encourage family to visit. They have a fifties style malt shop, a movie theater and a...
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.
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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.

Cost of independent living in Manara, OH

The average cost of senior living in Manara is $3,421 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Greenfield, OH with an average of $2,813 per month.

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

Manara, OH
$3,421/mo

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

Manara, OH
$3,421/mo
$3,809/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

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

$4,679/mo
Independent Living
$3,421/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,303/mo
Studio
$4,914/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,324/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,607/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,543/mo

Senior living costs in Manara 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: Manara, OH
Column state: Ohio
Column national: U.S.
Community typeManara, OHOhioU.S.
Independent Living$3,421/mo$3,809/mo$3,951/mo
Assisted Living$4,816/mo$4,737/mo$4,515/mo
Memory Care$4,679/mo$4,744/mo$4,761/mo
Independent Living
Manara, OH:$3,421/mo
Ohio:$3,809/mo
U.S.:$3,951/mo
Assisted Living
Manara, OH:$4,816/mo
Ohio:$4,737/mo
U.S.:$4,515/mo
Memory Care
Manara, OH:$4,679/mo
Ohio:$4,744/mo
U.S.:$4,761/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Manara

Recent reviews for independent living in Manara

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

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.

Manara independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Manara independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Manara, 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 Manara 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 Manara partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Manara, OHNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
26.2%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25.6%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
22.9%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25.3%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.6%
6.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Manara 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 Manara communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Manara, OHNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
25.3%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Manara 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 Manara offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Manara, OHNational
Activity director
Activity director
35.9%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.5%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.1%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.2%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45.9%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30.9%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
26.8%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
29.4%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.1%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
34.7%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
22.1%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.1%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Carroll Place, Danbury of Columbus and StoryPoint Pickerington are the top-rated independent living facilities near Manara, Ohio. See full list of communities.

There are 321 independent living facilities near Manara, Ohio. See the full list.

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

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