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An Age-Old Question Older adults—and their grown children—often struggle with the decision of where to live out their golden years. The good news is there are more options now than ever.
Remaining independent may become harder as individuals grow older, but it’s no less important. Those wanting to stay in their own home as they age can access a multitude of services and specialized equipment to help them do just that. Those preferring to join a senior living community, where activities abound, can choose from a growing number of resort-like facilities. The key is to have discussions with aging parents about long-term care before health begins to decline. “Open the conversation respectfully, knowing they’ve got a lifetime of experience and a lot of pride, and they hate to admit they’re getting older,” says Lynn Miller, director of sales and marketing for Friendship Village Columbus. “Ask them, ‘How do you feel about things at home right now? How do you feel about how much you’re able to do around the house?’ And don’t wait until there are physical or cognitive issues. You want it to be a choice, rather than a requirement. Putting a plan in place helps you stay in control.” SHOULD THEY STAY? More than 75 percent of Americans age 50 and older want to remain in their homes as
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they age, according to the American Association of Retired Persons. “I’ve never talked to anyone whose longterm care plan was to go into a nursing home,” says Scott Emch, director of Friendship at Home, an affiliate of Friendship Village of Dublin. “People in their 60s and even their 70s think they’re too young to have a longterm plan because they’re healthy and aging well and still very active. … For some reason, people put off the long-term planning process and when something happens, they’re caught off guard. That’s what we’re trying to avoid.” Friendship at Home provides one-on-one, non-medical assistance to seniors in their homes—including vacation homes within the U.S.—for a fixed monthly fee, regardless of what amount of care is needed. “It’s getting out of bed, moving around, taking a shower, getting dressed, preparing meals, eating—and it’s 24 hours a day,” Emch says. Clients can also transition seamlessly to Friendship Village of Dublin at any time. The Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging provides free, long-term care consultations to those facing the challenges of older life. The Franklin County Office on Aging also offers services to help seniors remain safe and independent at home. Its Senior Options
program provides home-delivered meals, light housekeeping, personal care, adult day care, transportation and minor home repairs. Applicants must be at least 60, live in Franklin County and undergo an assessment of their ability to do daily tasks. Specialized equipment—such as stair lift chairs, raised toilet seats, ramps, grab bars and shower seats—can also be added to a home to increase safety for aging adults. “Those are all good and they can help people be safer, but there’s always a cost— and installation can be a challenge, particularly in older homes,” Miller says. Kristel Smith, director of admissions and marketing for Parkside Village in Westerville, says advocating autonomy for older adults can be a double-edged sword. “While you are aiding their independence by providing some of these devices, understand that it can sometimes create a hazard for them by encouraging that independence,” Smith says, noting showers are particularly dangerous for seniors who live alone. “If something happens, being in a community will give faster assistance,” agrees Miller. Daily phone check-in services are offered in select areas to ensure seniors living alone are doing OK, but safety is always key.
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SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION “When you start to have concerns about whether or not your loved one is safe when they are alone, it’s time to start considering senior living options,� Smith says. SHOULD THEY GO? “My approach to looking at senior living is not to wait until you have to move,� Miller says. “You want to move while you feel good, while you can be involved in the community, while you can do activities.� And we’re not just talking bingo and bridge, either. Today’s senior living facilities have everything from gardens and woodworking shops to fitness centers and even on-site pubs. “You need to look at multiple communities so you can find one that suits your personality,� Miller says. “You might think you want bright, shiny and chandeliers, but you may find there are more activities going on at another community that fits you better.� Location, fees and longevity of staff are also important to consider, as are types of care. “You never know what care needs your loved one will have long term, so it’s important to understand the highest level of care that a community can provide,� Smith says. Some communities—like Friendship Village Columbus, Friendship Village of Dublin and The Wesley Communities—offer a continuing life care plan that accommodates residents’ needs whether they require very little assistance, skilled nursing care, memory care or even hospice. Others, like Kemper House in Worthington, offer Alzheimer’s and dementia care exclusively, while The Ganzhorn Suites in Powell specializes in memory care. “Quality of care is the absolute most important consideration,� Smith says. “You may have the most beautiful building in the city, but if the care is subpar, your loved one will be unhappy.� Read online reviews and start conversations with current residents to assess the care provided at a given facility. Those firsthand accounts are the best way to learn about the quality of care, Smith adds. Another valid measure of care is how well the community is following federal COVID19 guidelines. Once you’ve selected a community, transitioning smoothly is the next big step. Some facilities have a move-in coordinator to make the process smoother. “The whole idea is, this is a neighborhood you’re moving into and these are your new neighbors,� Miller says. “Everyone is always excited to get new neighbors. It is a community, and we really live up to our name: Friendship.�
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Senior Living Directory 2020
Compiled by Rebecca Walters
Finding the right senior community can be a daunting task. We’ve gathered details on some Central Ohio facilities to help you in your search.
KEY IL – independent living units AL – assisted living units MC – memory care units SN – skilled nursing units
ARROW SENIOR LIVING arrowseniorliving.com Carriage Court Senior Living 3570 Heritage Club Drive, Hilliard; 614529-7470; 87 AL, 16 MC Chestnut Hill Senior Living 5055 Thompson Road, Columbus; 614855-3700; 105 AL, 25 MC ABBINGTON ASSISTED LIVING abbingtononline.com Abbington of Arlington 1320 Old Henderson Road, Upper Arlington; 614-451-4575; 44 AL Abbington of Pickerington 9480 Blacklick-Eastern Road, Pickerington; 614-577-0822; 48 AL Abbington of Powell 3971 Bradford Court, Powell; 614-7899868; 48 AL BICKFORD SENIOR LIVING bickfordseniorliving.com Bickford of Bexley 2600 E. Main St., Bexley; 614-235-3900; 33 AL, 20 MC Bickford of Scioto 3500 Riverside Drive, Columbus; 614457-3500; 53 AL/MC Bickford of Worthington 6525 N. High St., Worthington; 614-8466500; 54 AL, 27 MC BROOKDALE SENIOR LIVING SOLUTIONS brookdale.com Brookdale Lakeview Crossing 4000 Lakeview Crossing, Groveport; 614-836-5990; 73 AL, 16 MC Brookdale Muirfield 7220 Muirfield Drive, Dublin; 614-3363677; 54 AL, 30 MC Brookdale Pinnacle 1305 Lamplighter Drive, Grove City; 614277-1200; 83 AL, 23 MC
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Brookdale Trillium Crossing 3500 Trillium Crossing, Columbus; 614734-1000; 157 IL, 56 AL Brookdale Westerville 6377 Cooper Road, Columbus; 844-8407411; 31 AL, 12 MC CAPITAL HEALTH CARE NETWORK capitalhealthcarenetwork.com The Villas at Scioto and Gardens at Scioto 433 Obetz Road, Columbus; 614-5583141; 15 IL, 32 AL, 120 SN CENTURY PARK centurypa.com Mayfair Village Retirement Community 3011 Hayden Road, Columbus; 614-8896202; 86 AL/IL DANBURY SENIOR LIVING danburyseniorliving.com Columbus Danbury 2870 Snouffer Road, Columbus; 614339-0459; 69 IL/AL, 32 MC Parkside Village 730 N. Spring Road, Westerville; 614794-9300; 167 IL/AL, 37 MC Feridean Commons 885 Freeman Road, Westerville; 614-8987488; feridean.com; 40 IL, 58 AL FIRST & MAIN firstandmain.us First & Main of Lewis Center 8875 Green Meadows Drive N, Lewis Center; 740-513-2270; 60 IL/AL, 44 MC First & Main of New Albany 245 E. Main St., New Albany; 740-5133044; 59 IL/AL, 44 MC FIVE STAR SENIOR LIVING fivestarseniorliving.com The Forum at Knightsbridge 4590 Knightsbridge Blvd., Columbus; 614-451-6793; 143 IL, 90 AL, 25 MC, 57 SN Friendship Village Columbus 5800 Forest Hills Blvd., Columbus; 614890-8282; fvcolumbus.org; 201 IL, 66 AL, 14 MC
Friendship Village of Dublin 6000 Riverside Drive, Dublin; 614-7641600; fvdublin.org; 304 IL, 23 AL, 23 MC, 50 SN Ganzhorn Suites 10272 Sawmill Pkwy., Powell; 614-3569810; ganzhorn.com; 64 MC GOLDEN LIVING CENTERS goldenlivingcenters.com Columbus Alzheimer Care Center 700 Jasonway Ave., Columbus; 614-4597050; 99 MC/SN The Convalarium of Dublin 6430 Post Road, Dublin; 614-761-1188; 83 AL/SN HAWTHORN RETIREMENT GROUP seniorlivinginstyle.com Amber Park Pickerington 401 Hill Road N, Pickerington; 614-8343113; 86 AL HOLIDAY RETIREMENT holidaytouch.com The Worthington 1201 Riva Ridge Court, Gahanna; 614933-8640; 117 IL HOMESTEAD SENIOR LIVING homestead-village.com Homestead Village 4990 Hoover Road, Grove City; 614653-1567; 130 IL KEMPER HOUSE kemperhouseworthington.com Kemper House Worthington 800 Proprietors Road, Worthington; 614681-8330; 55 MC LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES lssnetworkofhope.org The Inn at Chapel Grove 1400 Chapel Way, Heath; 740-522-4663; chapelgroveinn.com; 69 AL, 30 MC LSS Kensington Place 1001 Parkview Blvd., Columbus; 614252-5276; 117 IL/AL, 11 MC THE MACINTOSH COMPANY macintoshcompany.com
SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION anal Winchester Rehabilitation C Center, Skilled Nursing & Assisted Living 6800 Gender Road, Canal Winchester; 614-834-6800; 35 AL, 75 SN Mill Run Rehabilitation Center, Skilled Nursing & Assisted Living 3399 Mill Run Drive, Hilliard; 614-5273000; 35 AL, 66 SN Monterey Rehabilitation Center, Skilled Nursing & Memory Care 3929 Hoover Road, Grove City; 614-8757700; 41 MC, 114 SN New Albany Rehabilitation Center, Skilled Nursing & Assisted Living 5691 Thompson Road, Columbus; 614855-8866; 36 AL, 67 SN West Park Rehabilitation Center, Skilled Nursing & Memory Care 1700 Heinzerling Drive, Columbus; 614274-4222; 28 MC, 71 SN Whetstone Rehabilitation Center, Skilled Nursing & Assisted Living 3710 Olentangy River Road, Columbus; 614-457-1100; 60 AL, 145 SN NATIONAL CHURCH RESIDENCES nationalchurchresidences.org Abbey Church Village
003 Abbey Chapel Drive, Dublin; 6146 792-6733; IL (number not available) Avondale 5251 Avery Road, Dublin; 888-875-0465; IL (number not available) First Community Village 1800 Riverside Drive, Columbus; 614324-4455; 152 IL, 38 AL, 36 MC, 138 SN Inniswood Village 1195 North St., Westerville; 614-8396300; 120 IL, 52 AL, 20 MC National Church Residences Mill Run 3550 Fishinger Blvd., Hilliard; 614-7710100; 46 AL, 35 MC Northland Gate 5757 Maple Canyon Ave., Columbus; 888-572-9862; 94 IL Stygler Commons Assisted Living 165 N. Stygler Road, Gahanna; 614-3424582; 32 AL OHIO LIVING ohioliving.org Ohio Living Sarah Moore 26 N. Union St., Delaware; 740-3629641; 39 AL, 47 SN Ohio Living Westminster-Thurber 717 Neil Ave., Columbus; 614-228-8888; 197 IL, 50 AL, 21 MC
RESORT LIFESTYLE COMMUNITIES rlcommunities.com Stone Oak Retirement Community 4160 Trueman Blvd., Hilliard; 614-7777338; 136 IL RNRN SERVICES INC. Hoover Haus 3675 Hoover Road, Grove City; 614-4020536; hooverhaus.com; 22 IL/AL SENIOR LIFESTYLE FAMILY-OWNED COMMUNITIES seniorlifestyle.com Carriage Court of Grove City 2320 Sonora Drive, Grove City; 614-8718000; 45 AL, 17 MC Carriage Court of Marysville 717 S. Walnut St., Marysville; 937-7547343; 31 AL, 10 MC SENIOR STAR seniorstar.com Senior Star Dublin Retirement Village 6470 Post Road, Dublin; 614-764-2800; 134 IL Senior Star Assisted & Memory Support 6480 Post Road, Dublin; 614-389-0308; 60 AL, 39 MC
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SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION STORYPOINT storypoint.com StoryPoint Grove City Senior Living 3717 Orders Road, Grove City; 614-8756200; 116 IL, 35 AL, 24 MC SUNRISE SENIOR LIVING sunriseseniorliving.com Sunrise of Dublin 4175 Stoneridge Lane, Dublin; 614-7182062; 35 AL, 27 MC Sunrise of Gahanna 775 E. Johnstown Road, Gahanna; 614418-9775; 45 AL/MC TRADITIONS MANAGEMENT traditionsmgmt.net Bristol Senior Living 7780 Olentangy River Road, Columbus; 614-886-2818; 55 IL, 54 AL Cherry Blossom Senior Living 79 Blossom Field Blvd., Columbus; 614530-7726; 28 IL, 66 AL, 30 MC Middleton of Granville 1500 Weaver Drive, Granville; 740-5870059; 85 AL, 35 MC, 28 IL
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WALLICK COMMUNITIES wallickcommunities.com Ashford on Broad 4801 E. Broad St., Whitehall; 614-6412995; 131 AL Ashford at Sturbridge 3700 Sturbridge Court, Hilliard; 614-6334811; 124 AL The Grove Columbus 5546 Karl Road, Columbus; 614-4311739; 56 MC Oakleaf Village of Columbus 5500 Karl Road, Columbus; 614-4311739; 121 IL/AL THE WESLEY COMMUNITIES thewesleycommunities.com Wesley Glen Retirement Community 5155 N. High St., Columbus; 614-8887492; 152 IL, 74 AL, 21 MC, 65 SN Wesley Ridge Retirement Community 2225 Taylor Park Drive, Reynoldsburg; 614-759-0023; 106 IL, 62 AL, 38 MC Wesley Woods at New Albany 4588 Wesley Woods Blvd., New Albany; 614-656-4100; 77 IL, 15 AL, 20 MC, 16 SN
WEXNER HERITAGE VILLAGE whv.org Creekside at the Village 2200 Welcome Place, Columbus; 614384-2271; 83 IL/AL Geraldine Schottenstein Cottage 1149 College Ave., Columbus; 614-3842271; 18 AL/MC Wexner Heritage House 1151 College Ave., Columbus; 614-2314900; 99 SN WILLOW BROOK willow-brook.org Willow Brook at Delaware Run 100 Delaware Crossing, Delaware; 740201-5640; 145 IL, 66 AL, 20 MC Willow Brook Christian Village Delaware 100 Willow Brook Way S, Delaware; 740369-0048; 124 IL, 40 AL, 17 MC, 34 SN Willow Brook Christian Village Worthington 55 Lazelle Road, Columbus; 614-8853300; 34 AL, 50 SN Worthington Christian Village 165 Highbluffs Blvd., Columbus; 614-8466076; wcv.org; 107 IL, 38 AL, 50 SN