The Best Memory Care Communities in Franklin County, OH

"Kensington Place is the cleanest place that I have ever walked into. The staff was very friendly. However, I could not afford it. The community was beautiful and centrally located, which is nice. I wish they could make it more affordable. "

"I toured the Westerwood. The people were friendly. The food was great. I liked my apartment. The scenery is nice. There are lots of flowers, and there is a walking path in the woods. They have an art room, a woodworking room, an exercise room, a puzzle room, and a library."

"Brookdale Westerville was awesome, but the size of the rooms were small. Otherwise, we would have gone with them. The people there were amazing, it just came down to the room size. It was such a small community and everybody knew each other, so it really had this warm feeling."

"The food was good. It had a very nice atmosphere. The staff was very friendly and knowledgeable. I was not impressed with the all-in-one room, but I like the two-room apartments. "

"The Grove at Oakleaf Village seemed quite clean. We had lived in the neighborhood prior to having it recommended to us. Once we went over and visited/had our interview, it seemed like they would be the right choice for us. They take care of our laundry. I was told there are three meals a day, plus evening snack. To my knowledge, there's 24/7 coffee. I hear there are activities for the memory care person. The staff was very nice and very welcoming. They would take state assistance, which is Medicaid."

Our 65-year legacy of exceptional care and uncompromising standards has transformed the care model for individuals with dementia-related conditions. We use a person-centered approach tailored to individual abilities as the foundation for our memory care assisted living community. Small and intimate with a truly home-like environment, our residents are cared for by associates specially trained in dementia care and our key staff members are Certified Dementia Practitioners. Our daily programming encourages healthful, active living and is personalized to each individuals unique needs, abilities and interests. With access to a full time Medical Director and comprehensive on-campus medical services and amenities, our residents and their families are surrounded by a supportive staff who address their social, emotional, medical and spiritual needs.To learn more about this providers license and review other available state reports, please visit: Ohio Department of Health Long-Term Care Provider Search

"First, the sales agent at Danbury impressed us with her willingness to work with us to find an apartment that met my mother’s needs and wishes. The building manager was also accommodating, and the dining staff were friendly and made it a priority to get to know the residents and their preferences. My mother has altered between independent living and assisted living, depending on her health at the time. When she needed assistance, the OT and PT took her under wing and were effective and loving. They also reached out to me as her daughter, and kept me informed of her progress at all times. I would say in all honesty that the AIDS vary in their dependability and attitudes. Some are very helpful and sweet, some seem to be more interested in talking on their cell phones and with their friends. I would suggest that maybe some additional staff training would help in this area. The services are overall very good. The staff will clean once a week and will do laundry, although in our case, I pick up my mom‘s laundry and wash it for her. There’s a handyman to address any malfunctions or difficulties in the apartment, and depending on his caseload he is usually very prompt. I don’t think a facility such as this can meet every resident’s desires and needs every minute of every day, but I would say that there is a sincere effort to do so here, and an overall atmosphere of warmth and acceptance.I would recommend Danbury to anyone looking for an ‘age in place’ facility."

"My dad moved to Harrison on 5th by Senior Star. The staff was very hands-on and caring. It's a great place. The food is very delicious. This community has only been here for a year, it's a very nice community. They have an activities director. She's very hands-on. She always has a little project and things for them to do. They have a movie theater but as far as memory care, they do arts and crafts. They have different stations set up depending on where the residents may be at that time. They could be resorting back to childhood, and so there's a little area for things like baby dolls. They have garden sections. They have a grocery store section. They have a pool section. They do a lot to keep them active. They have a very nice outdoor space."

"I loved it. My mother-in-law just was not comfortable there. She thought that she was being isolated out that far because it's kind of far back off Hamilton Road. She likes where she is now because she can see the street and people can visit her there. I guess her friends thought that this place was kind of far for her, but I didn't, because it was close enough for me to be able to maintain getting her to places. The rooms were nice. It was a nice place. We went there for lunch and it was delicious. I sat with her and ate and we had a choice of what we wanted from the menu, and that's what they bought us out. They had the salon. She can do her own laundry, but they said they would do her laundry. They have social events. They have an area where they have parties. They have guests that come in. They do bingo. They go on shopping trips."

"We toured Bickford of Worthington. The place was attractive and friendly. It was not too big or too small. What caught my eye and got me really interested was the back outdoor area. It was very clean and very homey. The person who gave the tour was Paola. She was wonderful. She was very friendly, very tactful with my mom, very accommodating, and really friendly. She made us smile and laugh. She could answer all the questions. The dining area was very clean. The menus looked fine, but we didn't have any meals there. I caught the end of a few activities in the afternoon. People were engaged. There was laughter, and they were smiling. It just checked a lot of boxes for us. The size was right. They had a 1-bedroom, and they allowed pets."

"Paramount Senior Living at Polaris was brand new. They were very accommodating. We didn't meet very many people as far as staff goes. I just met the head nurse and she was fine. The facilities were outstanding. They had everything like a theater, a salon, a gym, and stuff like that. Cleanliness was very nice, and upkeep was excellent. It's on the main road, Polaris Parkway, and it's very convenient to Westerville. It's only about 3 miles from where we live. The rooms were adequate."

"The lady who did the tour at The Avalon of Lewis Center was good to follow up later with me. She reached out to me several times and they even brought something by my door and left a little gift, a book, on how to pick communities, and things like that. She also followed up with me through email and phone calls multiple times. I thought the tour was great. I liked the facility. It was very clean. It smelled good and it was well-maintained. It was the closest to where we lived so I was considering it during the time that I was looking for my dad."

"We moved my mother here when her current assisted living facility could no longer provide for her. My father picked this place with zero knowledge, he just chose it based on proximity and price. I can't explain how fortunate we were that he did. The people could not have been more kind and caring. They took such good care of her and made her last days as comfortable as possible. They also made sure that my father was taken care of, even offering counseling services. The people working there are true angels, and no words will do them justice. From the bottom of our hearts, my family and I thank all of you."

"I went to look at Bickford of Upper Arlington. They had a very nice area for the cafeteria. All of the staff there were very friendly. They were all one task, and that's one thing that I appreciated. When you walked in, you first walked into what they called the living area. It was a nice size. You had to bring your own furniture, but there was plenty of room where you could have a love seat and a place to put your TV. The bedroom was just a little bit smaller, but it certainly would accommodate a full-size bed, a chest of drawers, and a nightstand. They had two very nice-sized closets. The bathroom was small. The staff was very knowledgeable, professional, and friendly. Their meals were excellent. It was all home-cooked. They provide fresh bread for every meal. They gave us a sample luncheon, and the chicken was extremely good, tender, and seasoned lightly. The presentation was wonderful, too. The facility was clean. The only thing on the memory care floor was that the actual area where the residents would gather was a little tight. There was a small room in which they did puzzles. There was a long hallway with chairs and sofas where they gathered. If you wanted to watch TV outside your own room, you had to go to the other end of the hall."