The Best Assisted Living Communities in Licking County, OH

"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 beautiful. She has a balcony where she can go out and look out over the courtyard. She seems to enjoy the food. If they make something that she doesn't want to eat, she can order ahead before that lunch period, and then she can order something else if she looks at the menu. They have programs that are designed for inside, and then they go on bus trips to different places, on the van. They take them to shopping centers. They take them to little outings like ice cream places and stuff. The facility is very nice and very clean. For an independent, you get your room cleaned once a week. They take the trash out of your apartment every day. They take care of the independent and assisted living rooms well. They have a sunroom, they have a room where they do puzzles, they have a room for arts and crafts, they also have a room where they exercise, and they have a room where they can just relax and watch TV and have entertainment. I believe the price is within range of most of the centers. Some of them I took her to were kind of skyrocket. She didn't want to pay that much. She got in on a discount for independent living this time."

"I am a friend of a past resident who recently passed away. I became involved when his son was searching for an assisted living facility. After an exhausting search, a miracle lead us to The Bickford. Upon entering the facility you feel right at home. The clean, spacious, well lighted entrance is very attractive. The amount of seating dispersed throughout the facility afforded to visitors and residents is well planned and comfortable. The variety of available rooms and sizes is diverse. The Bickford is ready, willing and able to modify some of the room arrangements to accommodate special needs. The staff is amazing and the administrative personnel is always available. The Bickford offers a diverse variety of activities for every type of resident. The staff makes sure you are reminded and assisted (if necessary) to attend activities of interest. The loving and compassionate care provided to my friend was amazing."

"The Village of Westerville was a nice place. I would live there. They have everything you need. They have transportation, and they take you to grocery stores if you don't have a car. They have little stores inside. They have a little mini-mall area actually. The staff was extremely knowledgeable and very nice, but I just kind of felt rushed. It was all centered around. The apartment seemed kind of small, but it had a huge, nice bathroom. The kitchen was nice. They have no food service at all."

"I had a friend in Carroll Place. It was really nice but kind of fancy. They had a lot of things going on, and she loved it there. They had exercise classes, outdoor activities, and took trips. They had a snack bar, a TV lounge, a beauty parlor, a barber shop, and an ice cream parlor. They had a very nice menu for their meals prepared by a chef and a very pretty dining room. "

"Brookdale Lakeview Crossing was clean, and the staff was friendly. The rooms were just too small. They're all private; there's no room sharing. It was a nice facility, and they had great amenities. It just wasn't the right fit for my mom."

"My father is signed up to go in. It's stuck in the 1980s, but it's good. Everybody seemed happy. The rooms were fine, and he will just have a studio since he's blind. I've only met with the director. It's not up-to-date at all. I suggest that they update the decor."

"Kensington was very nice, it wasn’t as spacious as the others, but it was very clean. They had lots of activities. I loved their dining area, it made you feel like you were in a restaurant. It was very first class. "

"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 plans. If you're on the independent side, you could have a meal plan, or you could choose not to if you could make your own meals. They give you a selection of what's on their main menu. They go out into the community. They also do games and puzzles. There are all kinds of activities."

"Creekside at the Village was very high end -- very nice apartments with nice balconies. The facility seemed very nice. The long term care or the rehab center is not connected, but is within the same complex. "

"I went to visit my aunt at Oakleaf Village of Columbus. I think it's a nice place. I am not sure if they watch everyone as well as I think they should. It seems that the food is good. She needs hearing aids, and her hearing aids have been lost. Whenever we pick her up, sometimes her hair is dirty and unkempt. Sometimes other people are wearing her shoes or clothes. They do a lot of different activities, which is nice. They bring in musicians and sing together. They have a nice Thanksgiving meal before COVID, which our family has enjoyed. Some staff members cared about her. The facility looks like a nice atmosphere. They have nice walls and a fireplace. We have gone into the little beauty area, washed her hair, and colored it one time. That's all they have, but you have to have money to pay for that. They have a little walkout area, but I've never seen her be able to use it. They have a garden area with some flowers, but I've never seen anyone out in the garden area. I like the setup where they all have to gather together in a dining area. It's an open system so you can see the TV."

"I toured the assisted living facility of Alpine House Of Columbus. I like that when you go in, they have the black iron work and all the trees in the community area, and where you eat. I like that part. I did not like the apartment space because it didn't have a stove. I would really like to have a small kitchen, a bedroom, and a bath. I didn't like that when you walked in the door, you could see the whole apartment. I also did not like the area. The tour was great, though. They also mentioned that the meals and snacks are included, and I like that part."

"I think we've been to The Bristol a few times already. The physical appearance was fantastic, especially the fourth floor was looking out over to the back and a large patio where you can see the woods. It was just beautiful and the apartments were reasonably sized. The staff was very cooperative. They kept in touch with us but didn't bother us. They've been very attentive but not pushy. We also tried the food and we enjoyed it. They had a movie theater and an exercise area. It was very comfortable and several people were very nice enough to let us go into their apartments, and they're very generous in sharing their thoughts. They all had a very positive attitude."

"we moved my uncle in during the pandemic this facility was absolutely phenomenal they took him in and loved him like he was their family we could only do window visits which was very hard to move someone in during a pandemic knowing that you’re not going to see them but they have accommodated and made his stay wonderful he loves it there the food is fabulous and everyone goes above and beyond. we have been able to visit now in the facility the facility is very clean and taken care of. he told us the staff could not be any nicer they take good care of him check on him all the time he requires a lot of care and they have been able to provide all of that I would recommend this facility to anyone looking to moved a loved one into an assisted living. During the pandemic we felt very safe that he would not contract Covid Because of all the precautions that they have taken and still have not had a case of Covid to this day"

"My mom has lived at the Chestnut House since April 2015 and enjoys it very much. She likes the staff, residents, activities, sermons on Sundays and the food is delicious! As a family member I appreciate the loving care mom receives from every staff member. The building is always clean and homey feeling, not institutional feeling. The residents are always FIRST!!!!! This has been one of the best choices for mom, we know she is happy, safe and has 24 hour medical care. It’s real peace of mind for my sisters and I. Thank you- Chestnut House Staff"