Nazareth Towers

    300 E Rich St, Columbus, OH 43215
    • Independent Living
    • Assisted Living

    Clean quiet secure friendly home

    This community is exactly what I need right now - clean, quiet, secure and well maintained after recent renovations. The staff treat me like family and are friendly and organized, and maintenance (Clint and Linda included) is prompt and reliable. My two-bed apartment is comfortable with nice finishes, activity and exercise rooms nearby, and I'm proud to call it my home.

    Current/former resident
    Jul 2026

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    Reviews

    3.60·(75)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      1.0
    • Staff

      2.8
    • Meals

      3.6
    • Amenities

      1.6
    • Value

      2.5

    Pros

    • Friendly, personable staff
    • Proactive, skilled maintenance team
    • Secure entry and on-site security presence
    • Affordable HUD-subsidized rent
    • Attractive apartment interiors and hardwood floors
    • Activity rooms and exercise facilities
    • Organized community events and seasonal programming
    • Quiet, peaceful building areas
    • Central, accessible location
    • Neighborly resident community

    Cons

    • Unreliable building infrastructure (elevators, HVAC, plumbing, electrical)
    • Inconsistent maintenance follow-through and repair quality
    • Inadequate common-area sanitation and waste management
    • Pest-control concerns in units and common areas
    • Intermittent hot-water and heating reliability issues
    • Inconsistent staff responsiveness and communication
    • Management turnover and leadership instability
    • Gaps in security enforcement and visitor screening
    • Accessibility barriers during elevator outages
    • Problematic lease-administration and move-in processes

    Summary of reviews

    Reviews for Nazareth Towers present a polarized picture: many accounts praise staff, community spaces, affordability and apartment finishes, while numerous others describe ongoing operational and infrastructure problems that materially affect resident experience. The facility operates as subsidized housing with a central location and a mix of unit sizes; those seeking affordable options and an active social environment will find strengths such as organized events, exercise and activity rooms, and a neighborly community.

    Care and staff interactions are described in contrasting terms. Positive accounts emphasize friendly, personable staff and a maintenance team that is proactive, skilled, and responsive, with several named staff receiving commendations. Conversely, other accounts cite inconsistent responsiveness from office and administrative staff, problematic communication tone, and difficulties reaching management by phone. These divergent experiences suggest variability in day-to-day service and resident–staff interactions rather than a uniform culture of care.

    Amenities and activities are a relative strength. Multiple notes highlight attractive apartment interiors (including hardwood floors), secure entry, on-site security presence, and community programming such as holiday events. Dining is not a frequent topic in available accounts; therefore no consistent assessment of meal service can be drawn from the reviews. Residents who value social programming and interior apartment quality may find the community meets those needs.

    Facility condition and infrastructure are key areas of concern. Reviews describe unreliable mechanical systems (elevators, HVAC, hot water, and some electrical issues), recurring sanitation and waste-management problems, and pest-control concerns in both common areas and units. Accessibility is affected when elevators are out of service, creating barriers for mobility-impaired residents. While some reports describe recent renovations and improvement under new management, other accounts describe deterioration after ownership changes, indicating management turnover and inconsistent capital-maintenance practices.

    Management and administration show mixed patterns. Some accounts credit new management with making positive strides and restoring pride in the building; others describe unresponsive management, adversarial communication, delays or errors in move-in and lease administration, withheld deposits, and inconsistent enforcement of rules. Safety impressions are also mixed: secure entry and guards are noted as positives, but there are concurrent concerns about gaps in enforcement that allow unauthorized or transient presence in common areas and contribute to resident unease.

    For prospective residents and families: Nazareth Towers offers affordability, some well-maintained apartments, and active social programming, but the property also shows recurring operational weaknesses that can affect daily living—particularly infrastructure reliability, sanitation and pest control, and administrative consistency. A site visit that checks elevator operation, HVAC/cooling function in a chosen unit, pest-control measures, and the responsiveness of on-site management will be especially important. Ask management for written maintenance policies, recent capital-improvement work, pest-control schedules, and the procedure for reporting and following up on resident concerns before making a decision.

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    Location

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    Nazareth Towers is located at 300 E Rich St, Columbus, OH, 43215.

    About Nazareth Towers

    Nazareth Towers stands in downtown Columbus, Ohio, as a high-rise apartment community set aside for seniors age 62 and above, with a total of 208 homes, all designed for independent living. The building operates under HUD subsidies and LIHTC, which means rent goes by income, so those with limited income can manage the bills more easily, and utilities like electricity, water, gas, sewer, garbage, and heat all get covered in the rent, which is useful because people don't have to worry about extra utility costs adding up. Residents can bring small cats and dogs, and the staff allow pets in the building, which helps some people feel more at home. Security features include controlled access and night patrols, so residents and families feel safer, and there are elevators that make every floor easier to reach, especially for those who don't want to climb stairs or can't.

    Each apartment comes with vinyl floors and its own fully equipped kitchen, so residents have the choice to cook or use the dining options available on-site, and all apartments have heating and air conditioning that run by electricity. The management team looks after building operations, including making sure things stay quiet and orderly, and they also handle applications, which ask for documents like a license, Social Security card, proof of income, bank statements, and references, as well as an application fee that's usually $25 to $50, paid by money order. Reserved parking is available for residents with cars, and the location is on or near a COTA bus line, so those who use public transit find it handy for getting around or going to shops, doctors, or local markets and restaurants.

    Nazareth Towers has several community features, such as large community rooms, club house, game room, and business center, places where residents can gather, take part in social activities, and make new friends, and the building has easy access to urban spots like markets, pharmacies, and medical offices. The social program runs games, educational events, and other entertainment, so people can stay active and keep busy if they want, and staff are around to help out when needed, which is always a relief for families and residents both. The property offers laundry on-site, and the rooms have enough space to allow seniors to live comfortably. As a Fair Housing & Equal Opportunity Provider, Nazareth Towers serves low-income older adults, helping people stay in the heart of the city with flexible rent, a caring staff, and many of the comforts and services folks expect as they age.

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    No, Nazareth Towers does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

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