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Best Independent Living in Hilliard, Ohio

9 communities found

Hilliard has eight independent living communities, all residential in style, and six of them carry ratings that average 4.3 out of 211 reviews read. Housekeeping, wheelchair accessibility, laundry service and private rooms appear in seven of the eight communities, with dining rooms and social activities in six.

  • 9communities
  • 4.2average rating, 7 rated
  • 285family reviews read

Best-rated independent living in Hilliard

Ranked by family rating, weighted by how many families have reviewed each one. No community pays to appear here.

  1. 1

    Stone Oak Retirement Community

    4.7 (27 reviews)· Independent Living

    Stone Oak Retirement Community holds a 4.7 Google rating from 26 reviewers and emphasizes an all-inclusive, amenity-rich independent living lifestyle.

  2. 2

    Verena at Hilliard

    4.5 (31 reviews)· Independent Living

    Verena at Hilliard draws praise for its dining program, staff friendliness and connection to the Hilliard library, though some report maintenance and dining lapses.

  3. 3

    Carriage Court Senior Living

    4.4 (78 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care

    Carriage Court reviews are divided, with warm, attentive staff and smooth move-ins praised, but some describe serious care lapses after a staff transition.

  4. 4

    Harmony Trace

    4.4 (17 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

    Harmony Trace holds a 4.4 rating from 17 Google reviews, though no detailed review text or amenity information was provided to assess family feedback.

  5. 5

    The Ashford at Sturbridge

    4 (36 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living

    The Ashford at Sturbridge is described as newer and attractive with friendly staff, though reviewers also cite turnover, unclear billing and care concerns.

  6. 6

    Sturbridge Green Apartments

    3.7 (21 reviews)· Independent Living

    Sturbridge Green is described as well-kept and spacious for seniors on fixed incomes, though reviewers report difficulty reaching staff and resolving maintenance and billing issues.

  7. 7

    Norwich Springs Health Campus

    3.8 (74 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 54 units

    Reviews of Norwich Springs are sharply split: several families praise the physical therapy team and specific nurses for attentive, skilled wound and rehab care, while others describe serious understaffing, slow response…

What families say about independent living in Hilliard

Counted across the review summaries of 9 Hilliard communities: the share whose families mention each theme.

Families most often mention caring, attentive staff and the condition of the building and grounds, each noted in 63% of the eight communities, along with value for money and a warm, home-like feel in 38%. Cost and billing come up as a concern in 75% of communities, and communication with families in 63%.

Praised most

  • Caring, attentive staff 67%
  • Building and grounds 56%
  • Value for money 33%
  • Medical and nursing care 33%
  • Warm, home-like feel 33%

Concerns raised

  • Cost and billing 67%
  • Communication with families 56%
  • Staff attitude 44%
  • Staffing levels and turnover 33%

“We appreciate it Katie‘s help and insight so much. She was a wealth of information, but more importantly she was kind and considerate of our needs. She truly showed that our needs was more important than making a sale, and she gave us great guidance in making the best decision for our family.”

“Lena is always very friendly and greets me and my wife by name whenever she sees us, whether she is working the front desk or the floor. She is appreciated.”

“We are so grateful to have found such an amazing place for our mom.<br>I can't say enough about the wonderful staff. They make<br>Harmony Trace feel like a home environment.<br>Thank you to everyone there.”

Independent Living in Hilliard: the figures

  • •Most common amenities: wheelchair accessible (8), housekeeping (8), private rooms (8), laundry service (8), restaurant style dining room (7), gathering / activity spaces (7).

How families pay for independent living in Ohio

Most Ohio families start by paying privately, using savings, pensions and often the proceeds from selling a home to cover the monthly cost of assisted living, memory care or independent living. Long-term care insurance, when a parent or spouse has a policy, can offset part of that cost, and it is worth reviewing the policy terms early to understand what triggers benefits and how much is paid out. Veterans and surviving spouses who meet eligibility rules may also receive help through VA Aid and Attendance, a benefit intended to assist with the cost of daily care.

The full picture for the state: Independent Living in Ohio.

Independent Living near Hilliard

Cities within about 35 miles with senior living inventory, and how families rate it.

CityCommunitiesRating
Dublin4.6 mi244.4 / 5
Worthington8.2 mi104.2 / 5
Columbus10.5 mi3343.9 / 5
Grove City11.2 mi73.9 / 5
Westerville13.5 mi334.1 / 5
Gahanna14.8 mi223.8 / 5
Whitehall15.9 mi83 / 5
Reynoldsburg18.2 mi354.3 / 5

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About these figures

Computed on October 24, 2026 from the 9 communities listed in Hilliard, 285 public family reviews on Google, Yelp and MyLivingChoice, state licensing records and, for nursing homes, CMS Care Compare. The best-rated list ranks communities by average family rating weighted by how many families have reviewed each one, so a 4.9 from three reviews does not outrank a 4.7 from two hundred. No community pays to appear in the best-rated list or in these figures; sponsored and partner listings in the directory results are marked as such. Figures refresh as listings and reviews change; the written summary was last revised September 25, 2026.

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Independent Living in Hilliard: Common Questions

How many independent living communities are in Hilliard, Ohio?

MyLivingChoice lists 9 independent living communities in Hilliard, Ohio, each with photos, care details, and reviews from families.

Which independent living communities in Hilliard are rated highest?

Based on combined ratings across Google, Yelp, and MyLivingChoice reviews, top-rated options include Stone Oak Retirement Community (4.7★, 27 ratings), Verena at Hilliard (4.5★, 31 ratings), Carriage Court Senior Living (4.4★, 78 ratings).

What types of senior care are available in Hilliard?

Beyond independent living, Hilliard has home health (10 communities), assisted living (7 communities), skilled nursing / long term care (5 communities), memory care (4 communities), at-home care (3 communities). Every option is listed with photos, reviews, and contact details.

How do families rate independent living in Hilliard?

Families rate Hilliard independent living communities 4.2 out of 5 on average, across 285 public Google reviews of local communities.

What do families praise, and complain about, in Hilliard independent living communities?

Across the review summaries of 9 Hilliard communities, the most common praise is caring, attentive staff (mentioned for 67%), building and grounds (mentioned for 56%), value for money (mentioned for 33%). The most common concerns are cost and billing (67%), communication with families (56%), staff attitude (44%).