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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Utica, OH

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If you’re looking for independent living in the Utica area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Utica. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.

Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 26 independent living facilities in Utica, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Rocky Fork-Blacklick.
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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: Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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: 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: Assisted Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
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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Cost of independent living in Utica, OH

The average cost of senior living in Utica is $3,073 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Frazeysburg, OH with an average of $2,633 per month.

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

Utica, OH
$3,073/mo

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

Utica, OH
$3,073/mo
$3,809/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

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

$4,425/mo
Independent Living
$3,073/mo

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

Semi-Private
$2,545/mo
Studio
$4,523/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,291/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,116/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,129/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 Utica

Recent reviews for independent living in Utica

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.

Brookdale Mount Vernon

4.0
Definitely need better dining/meals...they can't seem to get a chef that stays any length of time that provides meals that the residents find acceptable. On the other hand they are very caring and go out of their way to help no matter what the issue.

Courtyard at Newark

5.0
I loved the staff that was there when my mom first moved into Randall Residence of Newark. Then there was a change with the Director who wasn't quite as personable, but ok. The Director of nursing changed three times in one year, which made it hard to get to know anyone. They were responsive to ...
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Utica independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Utica independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Utica, 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 Utica 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 Utica partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Utica, OHNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
13.3%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
13.3%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
13.3%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
10%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.3%
6.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Utica 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 Utica communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Utica, OHNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
10%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
13.3%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
13.3%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.7%
14.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Utica 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 Utica offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Utica, OHNational
Activity director
Activity director
16.7%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
13.3%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
13.3%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
23.3%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
20%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
30%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
13.3%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
13.3%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
13.3%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
20%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
23.3%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
6.7%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.7%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
20%
40%
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Frequently Asked Questions

StoryPoint Gahanna, Mount Vernon Danbury and Middleton Senior Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Utica, Ohio. See full list of communities.

There are 26 independent living facilities near Utica, Ohio. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Utica, Ohio are StoryPoint Gahanna, Mount Vernon Danbury and Middleton Senior Living. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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