The Worthington has been pretty positive so far in the six weeks that I have been here. The atmosphere is good and most of the people is pretty friendly. There are a lot of activities if you're interested in doing them. They have a bus service to take your doctor's or dentist's appointments, or to shopping. The food is fairly decent and the quality has been pretty good. The room I'm in right now is perfect for me. It's a small studio but I don't need a lot of space. I have a little kitchen area, dining room area, and a bedroom area. There's also a full bath with a handicap shower. For me it's a perfect size. The three-story building has elevators from one floor to the next. The staff has been fairly helpful and they do a good job considering what they have to do. I'm pretty pleased with the facilities. I like to work out and they have an exercise room. They also have a chapel where they conduct services throughout the week, so if you're a religious person that's available to you.
The Worthington
Offers Independent Living
37 Reviews
1201 Riva Ridge Ct, Gahanna, OH 43230
Call
(800) 385-2527
Reviews of The Worthington
Independent Living Reviews for The Worthington
July 22, 2019
I am/was a resident of this facility
April 19, 2019
I visited this facility
I went to the Worthington, it was very nice, they were accommodating, but it was too independent for my dad. The staff was very good, very helpful, very accommodating, did a lot of follow up, and came in on a weekend and gave me a tour. The dining area seemed fine, it was very nice, and there was an event at that time in the activity room.
February 20, 2019
I visited this facility
The Worthington would have been a perfect fit for my sister-in-law. We found a 1-bedroom that she just loved. They allow you to smoke in your apartment, which is unheard of and very rare. Their food was very good and excellent, and they have a chef on staff. It was nice and close to one of our relatives. They have washer and dryers on each floor, housekeeping changes the bed linens and bathroom linens, and they clean and put them back on. They have a full schedule of activities planned, and they have a pool table, a library, and snacks available. The room itself was really cute, and almost every room was different, with maybe ten different types of blueprints going on. They're an older facility, but everything looked great and they keep up on everything. The staff was very friendly and concerned about what we wanted. They even had a welcoming committee of residents that actually sat and ate lunch with us. It was a very welcoming place.
September 11, 2018
I visited this facility
The Worthington was very good. They have very good representatives. They seemed to care about what they were doing and about their people. They have a big dining area. The place was very bright and welcoming.
August 29, 2018
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
The Worthington is clean and the people seem very friendly. There's a good community there. They do movie nights, they take them on trips to the zoo and the theater, they take them shopping, they play cards, they play bingo, they bring in performers, and they do special events like picnics and things like that. The apartments are great. My dad's room is spacious. They have different floor plans. He has a bedroom with a separate living room and a balcony. They offer three meals a day. There's a free laundry facility on-site and they offer housekeeping. You can set up a van to take you to the doctor. The food is pretty good.
March 19, 2018
I am/was a resident of this facility
My wife and I were at The Worthington. It was OK. The staff was very good, but the food was only OK. They had a small library, a workout room, and a movie facility.
October 15, 2017
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
The staff are very friendly. If you need something ask they will try thier best to make it happen. Clean, quiet, fun, activities, 3 meals. My husbands Mother needed a safe place to live and she as well as us are very pleased with this place. We visited 5 different and for the price & amenities as wellas great staff was the best choice for us.
May 26, 2017
I visited this facility
The room at The Worthington was really nice and spacious for a senior apartment, and it was easy for my mom to get around. I think my mom would really enjoy being part of a group within the Bingo room and in the gathering room where they eat. It seems like a really nice place. The staff was really nice, accommodating, helpful, and answered all my questions. It's clean, and they seem to care a lot about the residents. It would be an amazing place for my mom to stay.
May 03, 2017
I visited this facility
The Worthington rooms were very nice, clean, and spacious. I liked it. The activities were very good, and the people were very friendly. The dining area was very pleasant, and the food was excellent. The one thing that I did not like about it was that they did not have a nurse on staff.
April 25, 2017
I visited this facility
I toured the Worthington. I liked it, but the woman that toured me around was really pushy and that turned me off of the place. The facility was really nice, and I liked it. I liked where the room was located. They had a library and a lot of activities
April 19, 2017
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
My friend has moved into The Worthington. It is fine and has everything she needs. Her room is fine. The staff is friendly. The dining area looks very nice and clean, and the tables look pretty. However, she doesn't like the food and thinks it's terrible.
January 09, 2017
I visited this facility
The Worthington was very nice, but if you wanted assisted living, you have to hire an outside company to help your loved one because they did not have their own assistance. They had very nice apartments, but they're very rigid in their meal plans -- if you didn't show up for breakfast at 8:30, then you didn't have breakfast.
January 05, 2017
I visited this facility
The apartments at Worthington were way too small and too expensive. We don't think she was ready for that yet. They don't get a stove or counter space. However, the staff was very nice, and the dining room was nice.
Provider Response
Hello Beth105752, my name is Katie and I'd like to thank you for reaching out and providing us this feedback. We are so happy to hear you found our staff to be very nice, along with the dining room. We place a tremendous amount of effort and care in hiring the very best, who love what they do! We are sorry to hear the apartments were to small, but encourage you to perhaps check out our 2 bedrooms if you do get the chance. We appreciate the opportunity to learn from you and hear your feedback, thank you so much!
August 23, 2016
I visited this facility
The room that I saw at The Worthington was small but had a door that opened directly outside to the patio and had a really nice bathroom. There was a nice dining room and grounds. I saw a calendar full of activities. They had a library and a beauty parlor.
August 22, 2016
I visited this facility
The Worthington had an activity director and lovely dining facilities and accommodations. They covered everything. They had wonderful, involved staff and very manicured grounds, in a lovely setting. It’s a lovely facility.
June 17, 2016
I visited this facility
The Worthington is independent living. If you needed assistance or anything, it’s going to cost you, but the prices are reasonable. They have facilities throughout the U.S. and you can have a week anywhere you want to go at any of their places, like Hawaii, Florida, or wherever. If you take a vacation, they would have a place for you to stay there. The rooms are great. They are extremely clean, have nice carpets, and are a nice size. They have from one- to three-bedrooms and studios. The dining room is great. They have a menu for every meal. It isn't limited. If you wanted fresh fruit and nothing else, that’s what you got. They have a chef. It’s a great place, but my mother needs a little bit more care than that. The people are extremely nice there. As far as independent living, I thought it was reasonable. For the amenities, they have a pool table, a gymnasium, and common areas.
May 12, 2016
I am a friend or relative of a resident
The Worthington is fabulous. It is very clean, and they're probably the nicest caring people I've ever met. My mom-in-law's apartment is very spacious and very clean. They have somebody come and clean it once a week. They really go above and beyond to make sure their residents are comfortable. I would recommend it to anyone. She's been to a couple of concerts and I think there's bingo. They really do offer a lot of activities. I thought the food was really great and had really nice service, too.
May 10, 2016
I visited this facility
I visited The Worthington. The people were very nice, friendly, and very knowledgeable about their services. The studio rooms were extremely small. I couldn't even imagine living in one; it's that small. There is a salon but no gym.
February 15, 2016
I visited this facility
The Worthington was very nice. It was managed well. We were shown four different styles of rooms. There was a small studio, a standard studio, a one-bedroom, and a two-bedroom. They have a salon for both men and women. We had a meal and it was great.
January 31, 2016
I visited this facility
The Worthington seemed very nice, and clean. The studio apartment was small, but other than that, it looked like it would be a nice place to stay. The gentleman that helped me was very helpful. He explained some things I could do.
December 10, 2015
I visited this facility
The Worthington was very clean and a lower price than other places. It seemed like the people really cared. The apartments were fine and small but new and clean. The staff was kind and helpful.
November 30, 2015
I visited this facility
The Worthington was excellent. If I had to rank them from 1 to 5, with 5 being the highest, they would be nothing but 5. The rooms were exceptional. I did not see many activities going on, because it was during lunchtime. The dining room was clean. Everybody was sitting and anticipating lunch.
November 29, 2015
I visited this facility
The Worthington is a very nice place. The business development guy there gave us a great tour and has continued to be very helpful and periodically sends emails. The staff seemed very friendly.
November 07, 2015
I visited this facility
We visited The Worthington. The staff was really nice. I liked the rooms which were a pretty good size. We had lunch, and the food was good. The staff members that gave us the tour were knowledgeable, courteous, and helpful in answering our questions. They had activities like cards and games.
October 28, 2015
I visited this facility
I visited currently The Worthington in Ohio. It was a very nice place. You can have a car and pets, which is unusual. The rooms were excellent. They have activities where you can play games. The staff was very nice. If I wanted a place, I would live there.
July 12, 2015
I am a friend or relative of a resident
My father was in Worthington for three months. I wasn?t happy; they said they could provide helper aides to give meds, and that completely fell through. A lot of people weren?t too happy about their meals, and they ran out of food several times. They gave you a menu of two things you can choose from. A maid was supposed to come once a week, but she didn?t come until the second month. I think in general they really did care, and the staff was nice.
Provider Response
Hi - I'm Katie, I work at Holiday Retirement Home Office. I'm so sorry to hear that your father had a negative experience at the Worthington. I'm especially shocked to hear that the community ran out of food - that's not ok. I sent your feedback to our Resident Relations team for their review and investigation. If you have anything else to add, you're welcome to call them as well. Their number is 1-800-370-8331. Thank you again for your review and please know that this is not the Holiday standard. Thanks, Katie
March 19, 2015
I am a friend or relative of a resident
The Worthington is beautiful. The people who work there all seem very friendly and very accommodating, although their dining room and their food are terrible.
The rooms are nice, and the facility is clean. The people are nice and professional. They have bingo and an exercise room, and live entertainment comes in every week. They have shuttle buses to the grocery stores and to doctors' appointments. It is extremely convenient for me because it is just down the street.
The biggest complaint from my mother and all the other seniors that I talked to is the food. They need to improve on their food. The portions are extremely small. If they could fix the food, it would be a great place.
Provider Response
Hi, I'm Katie, I work at Holiday Retirement's corporate office. Thank you for leaving a sincere review. Your feedback gives us very clear direction for improvement, and we appreciate that. As you may know, we recently hired a new director of food services who is hard at work improving our program. I've passed your feedback on to our Resident Relations department so it gets officially documented. Thanks again,
January 12, 2015
I visited this facility
I thought the Worthington was lovely. It was a very well-kept facility. The staff was very nice and warm. We were invited to lunch there, and the food was very good.
January 05, 2015
I visited this facility
The tour we had at The Worthington was very good. The food was good. I liked all the activities they offered. They have bingo and religious services on Sunday. They showed us a couple of different rooms. One of them seemed to really meet my needs at the time. The grounds are well kept. But we decided not to go. I already felt better, and I think I can handle my own home.
April 25, 2014
I visited this facility
Worthington is very good. Mom was there around seven years. She's one of the original tenants. They went through quite a few management teams. I still think they maintain a good quality service. The staff is good. Mom had basically the same studio apartment. It served its needs. They have entertainment, and they also take them to different places. One time they went to Wheeling, West Virginia for the casino. They take them shopping and to movies occasionally. They'll have that scheduled for a certain time of the week, along with taking them to doctor appointments. It was very close, just two doors down the street from our school. So it is very convenient for me, and the first-aid squad is right around the corner, so if something should happen, I know she's been taken care of.
January 31, 2014
I am a friend or relative of a resident
My mother has been in The Worthington since October. My first impression of it was that it was very clean and neat. Also we thought that this facility would work out well for my mother. It's close to where we live. It's very new. Everything is very nice. My mother has a one-bedroom unit and it's just fine for her. The dining room is very nice; it looks like a restaurant. Also the food is very good. The staff's work ethic seems to be very good. They have a calendar of free events. For activities, there's cards, bingo, games, etc. They have church services and they have people come in and sing and do different things. They have a bus that takes people onto the community for appointments or shopping.
January 31, 2014
I am a friend or relative of a resident
It was my sister who picked The Worthington for mom. She liked it because they had extra help that my mom needed. It's a very nice facility. There wasn’t anything that we didn’t like about it. The staff are very helpful and very polite. They are also kind and when mom is in need of things they are willing to help her out. Their rooms are very nice. Most of the rooms have the view of the outside so that's very nice too. I have eaten there and they have different menu choices and the food is very good. They have a very large and open dining room with a piano in it wherein they also have entertainment in there. It has enough tables were the residents can socialize with others. They have an exercise room, a library which is very nice, and they also have different places outside where you can gather and just relax and enjoy the outdoors.
August 28, 2013
I visited this facility
I'm looking for an independent living facility and I visited The Worthington. I enjoyed my visit there very much. I liked this one. The environment was very nice and pleasant. The vibe that I got from this visit was the feeling that this is going to be cool place to live. It was kind of like I'm going on a cruise. The rooms seemed to be all one-bedroom apartments. I also had lunch in this facility and it was a nice meal. The staff was nice. I got a lot of literature from them about their activities and they all seemed very nice.
July 30, 2013
I visited this facility
I have chosen The Worthington for myself. I would probably be moving in this facility not until next year. I like the place because it is very open and airy. They do have apartments with terraces, but unfortunately they overlook the parking lot. They did not have a full kitchen in their apartments, which was disappointing. I would like that available to me even though I probably would not use it. However, you don't need to cook for yourself when you live here because it offers three meals a day. I also did try eating there and the food was very good. They were served restaurant-style. There is also a wide choice of food in their menu. The residents there were very friendly. They also have a schedule full of activities. They have trips to various places that the residents had chosen, like movies and places like the zoo. They offer transportation services free of charge. What I like about this facility is that if I needed assisted living, I don't need to move to another facility.
July 24, 2013
I am a friend or relative of a resident
The Worthington is a nice, clean facility and my parents are comfortable there.They have a one-bedroom apartment which is very small with a refrigerator, a sink and a microwave. They do not care for the food. It's an active environment with a lot things and outdoor actvities if you choose to go. They could improve on the food.
June 07, 2013
I visited this facility
I visited The Worthington and I chose it because I knew about them. The facility was just what I needed. And if I moved in, I got a special deal with them. They dropped the price to the small bedroom that I wanted to have.
June 02, 2013
I am a friend or relative of resident
The facility is going downhill. While meals are improving in quality, it takes forever to get served. Staff changes regularly, possibly because the housekeepers are expected to be waitresses between their housekeeping duties. The private dining room is no longer available, despite its being an amenity provided two plus years ago when my mother moved in. Overall, management is mediocre, though the facility is nice and in a safe place. Please be sure to talk to current residents before placing a loved one here. I am currently shopping for another facility for my mother.
Costs for The Worthington
Services and Amenities of The Worthington
Room and housing options
- 1-bedroom apartments
- 2-bedroom apartments
- Studio Apartments
Dining options
- In Room Kitchenette
- Dining Room Shared Meals
- Room Service For Meals
- Dining Extra: Private Dining Room
Features
- Beauty Barber Shop
- Computer Room
- Resident Transportation
- Hiking Trails
- Tv Room
- Resident Parking
Cleaning services
- Laundry For Linens
- Private Cleaning Services
- Housekeeping
Technology and entertainment
- Cable In Rooms
Activities
- Offsite Activities
- Lectures Discussions
- Wii Sports
- Fitness Room
Guest services
- Guest Parking
- Guests At Mealtime
- Overnight Guests
General
- Minimum Age: 55
Costs
About The Worthington
The Worthington is located in Gahanna, OH, providing a vibrant backdrop for your new life as a valued member of our caring community.
From pleasant housekeepers, to attentive servers at mealtime and helpful maintenance technicians who are there when you need them, this community is the new extension of your family. We take pleasure in getting to know each of our residents and look out for their comfort and happiness. Our chefs prepare three delicious meals each day, served in our beautiful dining room. We provide housekeeping, linen services, fun and stimulating activities, off-site excursions, transportation to your personal appointments and a variety of classes and programs. Our warm, comfortable community and our friendly staff and residents will welcome you. We look forward to making your life easier any way we can.
So come to The Worthington for a visit...and stay!
*We understand that each individual is unique and that needs may change over time. Holiday Retirement does not provide any health care services. However, residents are welcome to receive services from any outside home health care provider of their choice to help them continue enjoying life at our community.
