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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Manara, OH

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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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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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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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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
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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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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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My mom has been here a little over 8 months. I was compelled to write a review since I saw the previous review from 2014 on here. My mom was not here at that time so I cannot speak to the accuracy of that...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
The best time of your life is when you can relax and enjoy the good life you've earned. At The Woodlands at Eastland, you'll find the amenities you need to enjoy life to its fullest while maintaining your independence. We offer single story garden apartments, private screened patios, full...
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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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Legacy Village is awesome. It is a smaller facility with fewer people which allows more personal attention from the staff. The staff have all worked there 10 or 15 years which says a lot and you really...
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.
Legacy Assisted Living is a family style home nestled on a 253 acre campus with walking paths, and mature trees. The 22 unit home is known for family style care which accomodates your specific needs. The courtyard looks out on a tree-lined meadow where deer are seen in the mornings. Residents...
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The Hillside family provides care for those who need minor care for those in need, from medications, laundry, great food, activities, and a very clean facility. The administration is accommodating and...
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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.
You'll feel right at home at Hillside Retirement Home! We're located on a quiet residential street in a small, friendly Ohio community. Hillside is peaceful and secure, yet near to downtown shopping and other community amenities. At Hillside, you'll enjoy a private room and may either bring...
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My husband is doing very well here, he has settled into his apt and the staff has been very friendly and helpful. My husband likes going to the dining room and they have a nice menu for him to choose from...
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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.
Abbington of Arlington began operations in July of 1998. This single-story community consists of 44 residential units, abundant common area amenities, beautiful interior courtyard as well as walking paths. Abbington of Arlington is located in the Northwest Columbus/Upper Arlington area on Old...
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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.
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: 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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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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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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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.

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

Manara, OH
$3,421/mo

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

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

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

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

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Manara, OH by room 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

Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

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.
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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
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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
34.7%
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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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