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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Newark, OH

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If you’re looking for independent living in the Newark area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Newark. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.

Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 15 independent living facilities in Newark, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

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Photo of Hearth Brook
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Everything about Hearth Brook has much it such a great experience so far, and I would recommend this community to other families based on the experience I have had so far.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Hearth Brook is proud to offer specialized assisted living care in historic and quaint Newark, Ohio. Located just 25 miles from Columbus, Newark is a welcoming and peaceful city that offers the perfect combination of small town America with all the conveniences of big city living.We treat each...
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66 Floor plans available
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Middleton Senior Living is a dynamic community that offers Assisted Living, Independent Living, and Memory Care. Located in the quaint village of Granville, Ohio, Middleton provides a maintenance-free resort-like setting and a relaxing environment that their residents enjoy. Our caring and...
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Don't let them talk you into letting them handle the medication, if family is capable to take their medication themselves. Not enough staff on weekends.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Randall Residence of Newark is the preferred Assisted Living community in Newark, Ohio. Randall Residence of Newark offers residents a caring atmosphere, an active community, and a comfortable life. We would love for you to visit us with your family and loved ones and see for yourself!With...
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I have already reccomend it to a couple of my friends. It has a very open and bright layout. The room sizes were excellent. It was an excellent experience. My mom liked it there. She liked the food. They...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Locally owned and operated, Chapel Grove offers the ultimate in Assisted Living.  Amenities include three meals a day, utilities, housekeeping, laundry and an exciting Activities Program.   A licensed nurse and trained staff are on duty 24 hours a day.  Residents are...
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My mother has been at KAG for 2 1/2 years and is now transitioning to the assisted living level. She has had a great experience. They really take good care of you there. I hope to go there myself when I get...
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Kendal at Granville, a not for profit life plan community, is affiliated with The Kendal Corporation, a nationally recognized leader in housing and services for the aging. Kendal at Granville opened in 2005 and is located one mile from the charming Village of Granville also home to Denison...
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Plaza Garden Apartments is a family owned, caring community in a quiet residential neighborhood in Newark, Ohio. Our seniors only buildings boast bright, warm, single floor apartments, an onsite maintenance staff, onsite management, and friendly neighbors surrounding a quiet courtyard of mature...
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Plaza Garden Apartments is a family owned, caring community in a quiet residential neighborhood in Newark, Ohio. Our seniors only buildings boast bright, warm, single floor apartments, an onsite maintenance staff, onsite management, and friendly neighbors surrounding a quiet courtyard of mature...
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Photo of Sanctuary Senior Living of Newark
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Independent Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.

Cost of independent living in Newark, OH

The average cost of senior living in Newark is $2,847 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Frazeysburg, OH with an average of $2,633 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Newark, OH vs. nearby cities

Newark, OH
$2,847/mo
$2,828/mo
$3,080/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Newark, OH vs. the state and national average

Newark, OH
$2,847/mo
$3,809/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Newark vs. other types of senior living

$4,249/mo
Independent Living
$2,847/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Newark, OH by room type

Studio
$4,599/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,561/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,267/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,158/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Newark over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Newark

Recent reviews for independent living in Newark

Amber Park Senior Living in Pickerington, OH

4.8
From our first visit to the facility, I have been impressed. The staff is extremely kind and accommodating. The building is very clean and well kept. "Change" for my mom can be challenging, but the staff has handled it all with Grace. We are very pleased to have mom mom reside at Amber Park

The Ashford on Broad in Columbus, OH

4.1
I think there were some initial communication steps we had to get worked out. Some things didn't get done initially. And I think they have some short-staffing issues, especially on weekends,. But I think they're trying, and they're being responsive to my concerns. It's just something you ...
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StoryPoint Gahanna

4.3
The facility is very nice. It's clean and very well decorated for all occasions. The staff is very nice. They seem to know who you are quickly. They are willing to help and they make the residents feel welcomed. I would recommend StoryPoint Gahanna to others.

Newark independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Newark independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Newark, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Newark independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Newark partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
23.5%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
23.5%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
23.5%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
11.8%
28.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Newark independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Newark communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Newark, OHNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
17.6%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
29.4%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
17.6%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.9%
14.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Newark independent living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered independent living communities in Newark offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Newark, OHNational
Activity director
Activity director
23.5%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
17.6%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
17.6%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
29.4%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
29.4%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
41.2%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
23.5%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23.5%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
23.5%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
29.4%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
35.3%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
5.9%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.5%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
29.4%
40%
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Carroll Place, StoryPoint Pickerington and StoryPoint Gahanna are the top-rated independent living facilities near Newark, Ohio. See full list of communities.

There are 15 independent living facilities near Newark, Ohio. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Newark, Ohio are StoryPoint Pickerington, StoryPoint Gahanna and Mount Vernon Danbury. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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