Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in Lancaster, OH below include 51 Assisted Living facilities with 423 reviews. On average in Lancaster, residents and their loved ones rate Assisted Living options 4.3 out of 5 stars.
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"My great-grandmother spent her final years at this facility and I couldn't thank and be more grateful for the staff who cared and provided for her. They were always very friendly and took the care of their patients very seriously..."
"My dad moved into the Reflections Retirement Community. The staff is very friendly and helpful. They supply their appliances. It's got a refrigerator and a small stove. It's pretty roomy. It's like a one-bedroom apartment. They have different meal pl..."
"Primrose Retirement Community of Lancaster was a five-star facility. It was very nice. It had everything anyone could possibly want. What stood out was the cleanliness and all of the different things to do. They had a bar, an ice cream parlor, activi..."
"My mother will be moving into Carriage Court of Lancaster. It was really clean. The staff was friendly. I got to see him interact with some of the residents that are there. They encourage residents to take part of activities such as bingo or craft ac..."
"I toured The Ridge at Lancaster. It's nice and it's close to everything like grocery shopping. It's close to all the stuff. They're close to places where you can eat out, too. They had studio and one-bedroom units. But there was a miscommunication be..."
"Bright, sunny and inviting they create an atmosphere of family and caring. I like they keep the residents engaged and activity. They aren't forgotten in their rooms like they only there to create a paycheck for someone. They are associated with the L..."
"Carroll Place was very fresh smelling, clean, welcoming, and secure. I was impressed by the way it was secure for safety. The staff who gave the tour was outstanding. She's caring, compassionate, knowledgeable, warm, and approachable. They had everyt..."
"My mother was a resident at Middleton and we truly couldn't have picked a more caring and loving place for her to spend her last years. My mom was a very social person and she absolutely loved participating in all the activities offered throughout t..."
"I went to StoryPoint Gahanna. I like the fact that they have a washer and dryer in each room, and it's a small up-and-down washer and dryer, and that was positive. The staff was very friendly. The cleanliness and structure of the building was excelle..."
"I like the independent living cottages at Cherry Blossom Senior Living. They're almost identical size to the apartment that I have now, so I won't have to do very much downsizing. My brother visited them too, and he raved about the dining room. It's ..."
"Amber Park Senior Living had a wonderful staff. They were very caring, informative, and gave us a full tour. The facility was very clean and seemed very well-run. I very much enjoyed the tour. We got to see the rooms. They actually followed up. They ..."
"I went to look at Wexner Heritage Village - Creekside at The Village. The place was very clean. The staff was wonderful. The lady who greeted us was kind of not wonderful. But the lady who runs it was very informative, great to talk to, and answered ..."
"My husband moved to Sage Park Memory Care & Transitional Assisted Living. They do a lot of different things including the family. One of the evenings they had a family night where the family could come in and eat dinner and they had everything fixed ..."
"We were going to have my sister go to The Avalon of New Albany, but they changed their mind at the last minute. I liked the fact that it's close to where I live. It's nice inside and it's got a great outdoor area in the back and it's where you park. ..."
"I toured Kensington Place Retirement Community. I like the apartments. The assisted living and the memory care apartments were the same size as the independent living. They had a nice layout for community areas and a nice outside area where people co..."
"I liked the atmosphere at Bickford of Bexley and the good feeling it gave me. The staff was great. The rooms were very big and clean, even the smaller ones. They showed me their social activities. When I was there, there was a musician...."
"My sister-in-law will be moving into Brookdale Lakeview Crossing. I like the location and the facility. I like the fact that it was clean. I took a tour of the facility, and I was very satisfied with all the services that they provide and the cost. T..."
"My mother-in-law has moved into The Ashford on Broad. We chose it because she was comfortable with that area and she wanted to be near where some of her friends could come and visit her and not have to go a long way. Her apartment features are beauti..."
"I moved into Sunrise of Gahanna. The grounds are lovely and very well maintained. The facility is well maintained. It's decorated nicely. You don't see anything that would catch your eye to be displeasing. The staff is wonderful and very nurturing, a..."
"The staff are super friendly. They worked hard to get us in quickly. The renovations are looking great! The food and coffee are good. It feels like a warm friendly environment so far...."
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Lancaster, OH and Nearby Cities
Granville
$5,200
Gahanna
$4,383
US
$4,000
Lancaster
$3,169
Reynoldsburg
$2,760
Paying for Assisted Living in Lancaster
Assisted Living costs in Lancaster start around $3,169 per month on average,
while the nationwide average cost of
assisted living is $4,000 per month, according to the latest figures from Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey.
It’s important to note that assisted living rates in Lancaster and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such
as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Lancaster
Ohio's Assisted Living Waiver helps Medicaid-eligible seniors cover some or all of the cost of living in assisted living communities. Low-income seniors can also apply for Ohio's residential state supplement.
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for
assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs.
Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
Veterans Benefits
Life Insurance Policy
Long-Term Care Insurance
Reverse Mortgage
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living,
visit our Assisted Living in Ohio page.
Free Assisted Living Resources in Lancaster
Lancaster and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.
To see a list of free assisted living resources in Lancaster, please visit our Assisted Living in Ohio page.
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Lancaster
Lancaster-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in Ohio are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Ohio page for more information about these laws.
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I visited this facility
Review of Bickford of Lancaster
I went to look at Bickford of Lancaster. I liked that it was close to me. I liked that it was off of the main highway. I liked that all the people seemed very friendly. The residents seemed happy....
I toured the Reflections Retirement Community. The staff was friendly. They were very caring and very helpful. They do have a library, and I believe they do exercise or some physical activities...
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
Review of Bickford of Lancaster
My great-grandmother spent her final years at this facility and I couldn't thank and be more grateful for the staff who cared and provided for her. They were always very friendly and took the care...
Provider response
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