The Best Assisted Living Communities in Licking County, OH

"I visited and it looked liked this place is beautifully geared to Alzheimer's patients and my mom does not have Alzheimer's. The place was upbeat and bright. When I walked in and they had guitar playing and some people were dancing. It looked socializing and fun."

"We went to The Woodlands of Columbus, and the place was clean and bright. For their activities, they have social clubs and bingo. The people there seemed nice. "

"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."

"We currently live in the Villas and are very happy we can be independent and still can be part of a community of caring and supportive staff. The facility food is tasty and nutritious, so we can cook and eat in our Villa or in the inviting dining room and feel well cared for. All staff are energetic and so helpful at all times with smiles all around. We are very blessed to be part of this awesome senior community."

"The apartments offer a variety of floor plans which will meet anyone’s needs. Many of the support staff are quite helpful to the residents, while a few could use more training in the care that they provide. The menus include not only a daily selection but many other options for each meal. It is amazing to me that the dining room staff know the residents names and apartment numbers in a very short time as well as their preferences regarding drinks, desserts, etc. The number and type of activities offered are quite varied and should meet anyone’s needs."

"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. "

"Clay Gardens Place was really nice. There were God-fearing people there. I liked it. The facility and the rooms were clean. They had activities such as church services. They were playing guitar and singing Christian hymns. When I got there they offered me a cup of coffee. That made an impression on me right there, like I was part of the family, and it was kind of family oriented too. Tracy went way beyond expectations of service. I was having a bad day that day, and I was getting ready to get an operation, and she took me to the hospital after I got done there. I was able to accomplish everything I needed to do that day. They were not only worried about my housing, but they also looked after my health, and that was a blessing from God. I don't mind giving them a five-star rating because they really did look out for me. The people there looked pretty healthy, so I'm sure they fed them pretty good. The people were excellent to me. The spirit there was very Godly. There was no negativity at all. There were no people complaining about how they were being treated or anything like that."

"My wife moved in. I like the people that work there, and I like the way they're taking care of her. She's beginning to be more cooperative and that helps a lot because she needs to be, in order to get all the help she can get. It is locked down and they have to let me in and let me out every day. They don't mind if I come any time and I go twice a day. It's fairly close to where I live, so it all works well. Her room is nice. We have our furniture in there. It's got a nice window and she's able to look outside. The bathroom is easily accessible. I like the room. They showed me another room with furniture in it and I liked the layout. Hers has a room for a couch, a couple of chairs, and a chest of drawers, and it's working out very well. They have three meals a day, and they can take her down with her walker and help her eat. Sometimes she doesn't eat, and sometimes she sleeps a lot, but she's getting better. She hasn't taken part in any of the things that they do and barely talks to anybody, but I think that's getting better. They take her out for a walk and she says hi to people and some of them know her name now. The attendants do a very good job."

"It 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."

"Brookdale Westerville was very nice. The apartment was beautiful. They do the laundry, the meals, and they help with bathing. The staff was great, too. I enjoyed speaking to all of them. They were all very friendly, nice and very informative."

"My mom moved into Kensington Place Retirement Community. It's beautiful. The upkeep seems to be top notch and the layout is great. The apartments are very spacious, so there's plenty of room for my mom and all her things. Everyone's been very friendly, helpful, cooperative, and pleasant. I witnessed the concert that they were having and there are also movie nights. The food looks delicious and my mom has been very happy with the selection. Of all the places we looked at, they were around the same price, but other places were smaller. I can't really say anything bad about it, it's been a wonderful experience so far."