Communities in Lancaster, OH

"I toured Bickford of Bexley. It's very personable and very clean. They had a lot of activities for the seniors. It was a place that I would recommend. I would take my loved one there if I could afford it, but I can't afford it. The staff were very nice. They loved their job. It wasn't just a job for them, it was a career, and they were very passionate about health care. They had a music room where they played the piano and people were able to sing."

"Emeritus at Pinnacle was very nice but it was all self-pay so I couldn't do it. We were just given the impression that it would accept Medicaid. Also they didn't have a nursing home facility. We decided it wasn't worth the visit because it would simply get my hopes up because I couldn't afford it anyway, so why bother. I think it was strictly independent and assisted living. Anyway, the facility was beautiful and gorgeous. I had lunch there and it was excellent. Regarding staff, the woman I dealt with was very kind and very nice. Nevertheless, I absolutely would recommend this place to others. "

"Kensington Place was in quite a bit older building, and it was right next to a medical facility. It had a beautiful setting, backed up to a woods, there was a walking trail through there, and overall, I liked what I saw. The staff member was very helpful, and I thought she did a very good job. I just saw residents in the lobby picking up mail, the residents were a bit older, and everybody seemed to be staying in their rooms."

"Love the homey neighborhood concept! Each neighborhood feels like they are in a home - they are able to come out of their “bedroom” into a living room/dining room area. Staff are knowledgeable about the care - both medical and personal - my loved one receives.. Everyone seems to be very attentive and loving to my family member and myself - if there is ever an issue - it is dealt with very timely.. All in all - GREAT COMMUNITY!"

"I visited StoryPoint Gahanna. I totally loved the property, specifically the little cottages, and they only had eight. The only downside of that was that they are set aside from the main building, which I loved, but in the winter they have to either drive over to the main building or walk, and they go over a little bridge. The only thing is you would be out in the elements. They should have a walkway that is an overhang or closed in for those people that live in those little cottages to get over to the main building for meals, for their exercise group, and all that. The cottages are darling. They've got attached garages, but the other garages are separate. You would have to walk to your garage and get your car, so you would be out in the elements. That was the only downfall that I saw. The property was clean and very well kept. It's beautiful. They have a continental breakfast, which I probably would skip. The staff member during the tour was fabulous. Everybody was very helpful. The receptionist was very helpful. There's independent on one side of the building and assisted on the other, but he explained that you could stay in independent living as long as possible. They could have people come in and help. If I had surgery and I needed help taking a shower or something like that, they will assist with that to keep you in independent living as long as possible. I did not see an apartment because they are at 100 percent full capacity, so that tells you something right there. They are totally full. They have a waiting list."

"I visited Sage Park Memory Care & Transitional Assisted Living. I was only there an hour or so, but I'd have to say that it was very clean. It didn't have any kind of odor. They seemed to have a lot of activities on their activity list. It was a very nice facility. They have one-bedrooms, two-bedrooms, and studios. They have a theater, a beauty salon, and a little area where they have some parties. They have a couple places for people that are in wheelchairs to get baths. It had big showers where you wheel them into. I didn't really talk to any staff, except the woman that was showing me around."

"I have a relative who recently moved into the Avalon in New Albany. From our first call and visit we knew we found the right place. We have found the entire team has done a great job in easing the transition from independent living to assisted living. The food has been great and the activities have helped him make new friends. The facility is beautiful and his friends love the room he is in."

"The Carriage Court of Grove City looked nice. They had recently painted the entire interior and were replacing all the carpet, so it was looking nice. I toured a couple of the rooms where people were living and how they had them decorated, and they looked nice and they looked spacious. The person who accommodated me during the tour was very nice, I liked her a lot. She was very, very helpful, she kept in touch with us, and gave us all the information we needed. I saw their dining area, it looks nice and clean and it was big, but I did not try the food. I saw a bunch of the residents getting on the shuttle bus and heading out for lunch. So they're excited about that, that was fun. They've got a lot of activities scheduled there. I met a bunch of the people that worked there and everybody was friendly. The facilities looked very clean. However, it was a little cluttered because they were still replacing the carpet but the section they have done looks nice."

"The people at StoryPoint Grove City looked like they're generally happy there. It's nice, and the director or person I spoke to made you feel really at home, which I liked. Maybe they could improve on the price. The staff all came up to me, they didn't even know who I was, they were all very friendly and asked how I'm doing or if I needed anything. I came back later with my sister and they were serving dinner. I got to see the menus, and I can't believe all the food they offer to these people. It is amazing. They were sitting down, eating dinner and they just looked very content. The atmosphere in the dining room was so nice for everyone. There's so much for them to do, they even had a movie theater. They have activities, they take them where they want to go, plus they offer the family to come in and you can eat with, you know, with them. And they also have this like when you walk in, there was some kind of dog cafe won't call it cafe bar. You know, with coffee and everything and a bistro, they have a grand piano that people come in and sing, and it just was amazing."

"The tour we had of The Ashford of Grove City was very good. It's a very aesthetically pleasing place. They have a very good coordination team for activities for memory care patients who need that next level of engagement. The staff member who gave the tour was amazing. She went over everything and answered all my questions. The rooms were good. They're big enough. They each have their own bathroom and private areas, so that was nice. The dining areas were huge and very open. They have plenty of room for a lot of people. It's a very well put-together place. They're very well-spoken on the issue, too. They know what they're talking about, and they know the answers to all the questions and that kind of stuff."

"We toured Harrison on 5th by Senior Star. It's very convenient for everything I like. It's brand new, and obviously, it's going to be clean, but it just seems so perfect and shiny. The sampling of food we had was excellent. They seemed to have an excellent food staff. Everybody there was very, very friendly and nice, and looked ready to receive guests. They have a little workout facility right on the same floor that we're looking at, and it looks out over a nice view of the river. And so, you had a nice look out. It's close to OSU hospital, like two blocks away. All of the things were included in the price, but they did have a $900 per second person fee, which seemed like a lot. But when you get all your meals for free and all of that, it doesn't seem unreasonable."

"My mom is now at Grove City Senior Living by Traditions. The one thing that I liked about it was that the pricing was all-inclusive. So whether my mom's care needed to change or whether the type of assistance that she needed altered, we knew that we were not going to have to come up with another thousand dollars a month on any given month. It was a set amount to be able to at least get started and understand what's needed. I also really enjoyed the facility itself. It was very, very clean and well laid out. I like the various sitting areas that they had around the facility. So when people come to visit, they want to take them out of their room, and it's not always right there in the memory care area. There are areas upstairs we can take and have a private visit. There are probably four or five different areas where we can take my mom to have a private visit with family and whatnot. And I really, really like that option. All the people that we have been dealing with, and all the administration and everything, are wonderful. However, when we went into memory care, we knew that there were issues, but we didn't realize that they were going to ask us to pay independently for some extra days of care for my mom. So that was the only disappointing part, but the people we worked with even in that regard were great. They have different types of exercise programs, arts and crafts, and occupational-type stuff, and I like that. They have activities for them to do on their own. There are all kinds of different stuff for them to redirect them and give them something to do with their busy time when their brains aren't working right. With all the care that they're giving, the structure, and all the things that are there, and knowing the comparison of some of the other facilities that we visited that aren't as nice, I would have to say Grove City Senior Living by Traditions' pricing is very good."

"WOW. My brother and I visited this facility on July 9, 2013. What an eye opener for us after visiting four other assisted living facilities. Large apartments for a family of 2. We are looking for our mother and sister. The 2 bedroom apartment had a complete kitchen, dining room, living room, 2 bedrooms, 2 baths and walk-in closet. Also, a place for a stackable washer and dryer which I don't think they'll need as laundry is done each work for the residents. Included on our tour by Marie we visited a theatre, ice cream shop with a 50's atmosphere. A pub with billiards/game room and 3 dining rooms. The assisted living apartments were very spacious with a home-like atmosphere. A fitness center, whirlpool, beauty salon, fireside lounge, computer lounge, chapel and courtyard with gazebo made for everything one would need. People were happy here. Also, the features and ammenities were all inclusive with the price for what our family needs now. Very, very nice place for our family to reside. Very excited to see a new chapter in their lives where they both can thrive. One other thing I need to mention because I am out-of-state, they have nice private rooms where for a small fee (a lot less than a motel) we can stay in while visiting. So happy to have found this new home for them. "

"We were impressed with Carriage Court of Lancaster and the people there. They seemed to be very caring and very nice. From what we saw, the surroundings looked fine. The lady that did the interview with us was quite informative, and I liked her. "