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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%
4 star
22%
3 star
4%
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1%
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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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Photo of The Ridge at Lancaster
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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...
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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
5 star
69%
4 star
19%
3 star
3%
2 star
6%
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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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Photo of Bickford of Lancaster
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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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1111 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
5 star
27%
4 star
37%
3 star
27%
2 star
0%
1 star
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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Cost of independent living in Thurston, OH

The average cost of senior living in Thurston is $2,745 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lancaster, OH with an average of $2,624 per month.

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

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

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

Thurston, OH
$2,745/mo
$3,809/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

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

$4,352/mo
Independent Living
$2,745/mo

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

Semi-Private
$2,432/mo
Studio
$3,817/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,039/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,250/mo

Senior living costs in Thurston 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: Thurston, OH
Column state: Ohio
Column national: U.S.
Community typeThurston, OHOhioU.S.
Independent Living$2,745/mo$3,809/mo$3,951/mo
Assisted Living$4,465/mo$4,737/mo$4,515/mo
Memory Care$4,352/mo$4,744/mo$4,761/mo
Independent Living
Thurston, OH:$2,745/mo
Ohio:$3,809/mo
U.S.:$3,951/mo
Assisted Living
Thurston, OH:$4,465/mo
Ohio:$4,737/mo
U.S.:$4,515/mo
Memory Care
Thurston, OH:$4,352/mo
Ohio:$4,744/mo
U.S.:$4,761/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Thurston

Recent reviews for independent living in Thurston

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

The Ashford on Broad in Columbus, OH

4.1
I think there were some initial communication steps we had to get worked out. Some things didn't get done initially. And I think they have some short-staffing issues, especially on weekends,. But I think they're trying, and they're being responsive to my concerns. It's just something you ...
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StoryPoint Gahanna

4.3
The facility is very nice. It's clean and very well decorated for all occasions. The staff is very nice. They seem to know who you are quickly. They are willing to help and they make the residents feel welcomed. I would recommend StoryPoint Gahanna to others.

Thurston independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Thurston independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Thurston, 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 Thurston 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 Thurston partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Thurston, OHNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
50%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
28.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Thurston 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 Thurston communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Thurston, OHNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
66.7%
31%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Thurston 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 Thurston offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Thurston, OHNational
Activity director
Activity director
66.7%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
83.3%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.7%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
83.3%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
66.7%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
66.7%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
66.7%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
50%
27.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
66.7%
40%
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Carroll Place, StoryPoint Pickerington and StoryPoint Gahanna are the top-rated independent living facilities near Thurston, Ohio. See full list of communities.

There are 6 independent living facilities near Thurston, Ohio. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Thurston, 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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