The Best Independent Living Communities in Delaware County, OH

Spring Leaf Columbus's after-55 luxury apartments provide you with the perfect combination of luxury and simplicity to enjoy life. Whether you're a recent empty nester or nearing retirement, you'll find the space and freedom you need to experience all the joys this phase of life brings. Spring Leaf Apartments feature upscale amenities, including today’s open and airy design features, modern appliances, and fine materials like stainless steel and granite. With housekeeping and maintenance-free living, you can focus on enjoying the good things in life on your schedule. Spring Leaf offers a variety of layout and space options for both 1- and 2-bedroom apartments. Every floor plan includes a private patio or deck.

"My parents moved there in 2019 when my mom started having more health issues. Mom was assisted living and dad independent. They had a 2BR 2bath with kitchen and balcony when they moved there. It was nice and spacious for their needs. Mom passed away in 2022 and my Dad has been there needing no assistance except occasional blood pressure checks since then but moved to a studio apt. He is 95 years old, very hard of hearing and uses a walker but does things on his own. He enjoys going on outings to see Columbus (museums, restaurants, parks) since he lived in Cleveland most of his life. Staff are great- supportive when my mom was getting hospice care there and genuinely caring. Cara the director who has been there since my parents moved in is a bundle of energy and she really enjoys the residents."

"My friend is now at Brookdale Trillium Crossing. I like the facility. I like the entranceway in that it opens up into the dining room so that there's kind of a sense of community there. I like the fact that she had only been there about three weeks, but the person at the front desk called her by name when we walked out. She's in assisted living, and one of the assistants there wanted to make sure that my friend knew that if we were leaving, we needed to sign back in. She had left before with someone else and didn't sign back in. So, I thought that was good that the person on her floor brought that up to her and walked back and showed her where the back door was if she wanted to go out the back way. She asked my friend if she had a fob so she could get in the back door, and my friend did not, so she said, 'Okay, I'll make sure that you get one.' To me, that exhibited that they were keeping a close eye on her whereabouts as they should. My friend's apartment is accommodating some of her furniture that was pretty big. The ceilings are fairly high. Even though it's only a one-bedroom apartment, the ceiling gives you the feeling that it's much larger than it is. The bathroom is a nice big size. She has a full kitchen. Her furniture seems to fit in there pretty well. My friend is still unpacking, but I thought that was pretty good. For activities, I know they have a pool, but it was not open at the time because they were doing something to it. My friend likes the fact that they go out shopping every Wednesday and she can get on a travel van and go with whoever else is going shopping, and she can go to the local stores. I like that. She likes the selection of food, and she's very picky. She likes the food, and of course, that's important. She has the option to bring it back to her room, which she is doing because her room is pretty close by. I know she's doing an exercise class, too. So, I was very happy that she was getting into that right away. "

"I will move into The Village of Westerville. The first thing was that the facility manager invited me and my friend to have lunch there, and the food was delicious. It's very nice on the first floor, and the courtyard at the back. I'm very impressed by the whole facility. Everyone was friendly. The staff was extremely friendly and welcoming. They had a small refrigerator and a small stove. The building is built like a square, with a courtyard in the middle. They also have seating spaces in front of the building and different places outside."

"I visited Westerwood. They have a lot of variation in services and a lot of things to do. I liked that place. The guy sat down, took a lot of time with me, and went over stuff with me. He went over everything thoroughly with me. I interacted with the receptionist there. She was very accommodating. The facility looked very nice. They had a studio, a one-bedroom, and a two-bedroom. They had a lot of different types of facilities. They had their bank in there. They had an actual weight room in there. They had a little bit of everything. Anything you wanted, they had there. They have somebody in there to help you walk better. They have physical therapy onsite. They have movie nights, and they have a choir. They have things to do all day long if you want to."

"My tour of Oakleaf Village of Columbus was nice. It was a wonderful place. Britney was very knowledgeable about the facility. The room was nice; it was almost like an apartment and it could offer a great deal of independence to my mom. The facility was clean. What I liked most about the facility was that the dining room area was almost like a restaurant to the point where you could order food any time of day. It was like limitless food and it was included in your package. It looked almost gourmet-like; it wasn't cafeteria-style or undesirable looking. It was nice looking too, which to me was important. I think it was during Halloween that I was there, so everything looked nicely decorated. The staff was very pleasant and very warm."

"Senior Star at Dublin Retirement Village was very lovely. They were wonderful, the apartments were fine, and it's worth taking a look at. The amenities are good, they seemed pretty consistent across the board, they have everything that you would need. It's a great location for me, right by where I live and work. The staff was incredibly friendly. They have field trips, they take you to the grocery stores, they have lectures, they have a gym, they own a metro park, and they have gardening."

"I toured Verena at Hilliard. We had lunch with several people and the staff there. So that was very nice. The facility was beautiful, and the gentleman I talked to, who takes care of any needs or repairs you need, was nice and helpful. Also, the chef went above and beyond. He wanted to make sure everybody was taken care of and everyone enjoyed what they were having to eat. They wanted to accommodate any special diet you were on, which was nice. The food was very good, and the dining room was well taken care of. Everybody enjoyed their time and their lunch there. The staff was friendly. The facilities were nice. Everything was brand new, and the lighting and the decorating were nice. So almost anyone would enjoy being in an atmosphere like that."

"I have a friend who lives at Stone Oak Retirement, so I go and eat there. There are entertainments, too. It's beautiful. They have a gorgeous lobby and a beautiful dining room. There are lots of lights. It's very cheerful. I like the food, and anything else that's not on the menu, they will make it. They have exercises, a therapist, and a dance instructor. They have a garden club for people there who like the garden. The dining room staff is very accommodating. The chef will come around and talk to people and ask for their opinions. They're very nice. It's good value for money. All food and services are included. If you're not going to be there for a meal, they will save it for you."

"The Coventry Senior Living was very pretty. It's only been there for 14 months so it was the newest with the biggest rooms and the most activities. I met the woman who gave me a tour, I met two nurses, the chef, the dining room supervisor, and the receptionist. All of them are very friendly. They stopped at the table where we were talking and chatted for a few minutes. All of them stopped, except the receptionist, because she had to stay in the lobby. I did not eat there but I talked to the chef. He said that they don't open cans and they don't freeze their vegetables. All of their vegetables are fresh. That's the only place where I got any information about food. I just don't know what it would cost for my cousin to go there, and that was the drawback. They were a little vague. They said they're willing to do an assessment, even if we haven't decided she's coming, like on FaceTime or something, because my cousin is not local. So, they said they could do a long-distance assessment, then they could tell us which level of care she would be in. If I were younger and had unlimited time, I could do all these assessments and find out exactly what it would cost everywhere, but I'm not younger. They've got a beautiful library and three dining rooms connected to each other. It's beautifully laid out. It's in a busy neighborhood, a construction zone, so I wouldn't give the neighborhood a high mark, but the facility is beautiful. There's a parking garage."

"We found StoryPoint for my mom who had some pretty serious care needs. The staff worked with us every step of the way to ensure that my mom got the best medical care. The nurses and caregivers at StoryPoint are some of the most kind, caring and highly skilled people I have ever met. They went above and beyond everyday for my mom and for me too. The overall "people community" that StoryPoint Gahanna North has built is pretty special too. The residents are welcoming, fun, and always friendly. Yes, there are plenty of activities going on all the time, but at StoryPoint, I witnessed a genuine connection between the residents and the staff. I am so relieved and grateful that I found StoryPoint for my mom."

"Rittenhouse Village Gahanna was clean and big. The staff was really nice and very informative. I like the way the units are. They were clean. The people there were very accommodating. It was a nice place. They can accommodate you according to what your needs are, which is good. It's in a nice area, and it's quiet. They showed me a studio and a one-bedroom apartment. You get a refrigerator, but there's no stove in there. They have a dining area downstairs. If you're not feeling well, they deliver your food to you. They give you a life alert. If you fall or something like that, you can always push the button, and help will be on the way for you. I thought that was good. I was impressed. You have to have your own furniture. They give you a refrigerator, but it doesn't come furnished. You have to have your own bed and things like that. You can fix it up any way you want, whatever makes you comfortable. There's a lot of closet space."

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"My father is at The Ashford at Sturbridge assisted living. He just wasn't happy with the food, but their chef is working to make that better. I've been talking with the director and such. The physical appearance is excellent. They've only been open a couple of years. I think it'll be three years this coming January. Their services are very good for both the aides and the nurses. They're very attentive. When I talk with them and ask if they could take care of something for my dad, they're always very willing to do that. I haven't eaten there since January of 2019 when they first moved in. The menu is varied, and I think some of my dad's problem is that he's 88 and your taste buds start to go when you get older. Things just don't taste as you remember them. They take them out to restaurants once in a while and out to shopping. They also have a little car show in their parking lot, and they've had the OSU alumni band come there and play. They have a lot of good activities. They have an onsite beautician and a library. My dad said the food has been very good the last two weeks and it's been three weeks ago since I talked with management about it. I know he's paying less than he would at some other places. They're very responsive. They've closed their facility due to Covid before the governor closed the State of Ohio. I feel that they're very concerned about the welfare of their residents. That's their number one priority and I'm thankful for that."