The Villas at St. Therese - Independent Living

    5253 E Broad St, Columbus, OH 43213
    • Independent Living
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care
    • Skilled Nursing

    Comfortable apartment with attentive staff

    I live in a comfortable one-bedroom with bay windows, a patio and a large bathroom with safety features. Management and staff are caring, knowledgeable and truly attentive - they provide ongoing care, meal options (including self-serve), crafts, puzzles, movies and a beauty shop; friendly residents and a pleasant yard make it feel like home. I highly recommend it, with just a little room for improvement.

    Current/former resident
    Jul 2026

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    Reviews

    3.67·(6)

    Overall rating

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

      3.0
    • Staff

      3.3
    • Meals

      3.7
    • Amenities

      4.0
    • Value

      3.7

    Pros

    • Comfortable one‑bedroom apartments
    • Accessible bathrooms with safety features
    • Kind, informative staff
    • Friendly resident community
    • Pleasant outdoor spaces and patios
    • Meal flexibility including self‑serve cooking
    • On‑site activities (crafts, puzzles, movies)
    • On‑site beauty shop
    • Bright units with bay windows
    • Engaged and caring management

    Cons

    • Limited on‑site clinical and higher‑level care services
    • Restrictive admissions criteria for complex neurological conditions
    • Low frequency of staff–resident interaction
    • Potential mismatch between independent‑living model and increasing care needs

    Summary of reviews

    The Villas at St. Therese presents as an independent‑living community with several physical and social strengths. Apartment units are described as comfortable, with one‑bedroom layouts, bay windows, patios and bathrooms that include safety features — attributes that support mobility and a homelike environment. Outdoor areas and yard space are cited as pleasant amenities, and on‑site features such as a beauty shop add convenience for residents.

    Activity offerings and communal life appear to be positive contributors to resident satisfaction. Review highlights include crafts, puzzles, movies and other informal group activities, and reviewers describe a friendly resident community. Dining is noted for offering meal options and the ability for some residents to self‑prepare meals, which may suit residents who prefer independence and flexible meal routines.

    Comments about staff and management are mixed but generally positive in tone. Several reviewers characterize staff as kind and informative, and management receives strong praise for being caring, knowledgeable and engaged with residents. At the same time, there are observations indicating limited direct staff–resident interaction in daily life; this suggests that the staffing model emphasizes independence rather than hands‑on caregiving.

    Care‑level considerations are a prominent pattern in the feedback. The facility appears to operate with an independent‑living focus and limited capacity for higher clinical needs; reviewers note that residents with progressive neurological conditions (for example Huntington’s disease) were not accepted. This reflects a restrictive admissions approach for complex care needs and indicates a potential mismatch for people who require ongoing clinical support or assisted‑living–level services.

    The community’s Catholic affiliation was noted by reviewers and may influence culture, programming or policies; prospective residents who prioritize a faith‑based environment may view this as an advantage, while others should confirm how the affiliation is reflected in daily life. Overall, the Villas at St. Therese may suit relatively independent older adults seeking a comfortable apartment, social activities and attentive management. Families evaluating placement should verify current admission criteria, clarify the facility’s scope for medical and memory‑care needs, and discuss typical staff engagement levels to ensure the community’s service model aligns with the prospective resident’s care requirements.

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    Location

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    The Villas at St. Therese - Independent Living is located at 5253 E Broad St, Columbus, OH, 43213.

    About The Villas at St. Therese - Independent Living

    The Villas at St. Therese - Independent Living sits on 15 quiet, wooded acres in Columbus, Ohio, and the place does feel peaceful, with deer sometimes wandering by and a pond where you can just watch the fountain for a bit, especially on sunny afternoons when the light's pretty on the water. The community welcomes seniors looking for independence, with different kinds of senior living options right in the same area, letting folks move between independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, or even memory care if they need more help down the road. The place's small size gives it a friendly, homey feel, and they do focus on dignity and keeping things as normal as possible, rather than everything feeling like a big institution-so neighbors get to know each other and it's not strange to end up sharing stories with someone new in the dining room or at the cheerful ice cream parlor, which has checkerboard floors, stools at the counter, and big sunny windows looking outside.

    The apartments here come in one- or two-bedroom layouts, all with plenty of space and bright windows, and you can bring your own furniture and decorations, so things feel familiar, not like a hotel. Housekeeping, laundry, and health maintenance come standard for independent living, so folks can spend time on hobbies and activities instead of daily chores. The grounds have paved walking paths, white-fenced lawns, and there's a fitness room, beauty shop, and a library with wooden shelves, computer access, and soft armchairs for people who like to read or relax. There are also laundry facilities, extra storage lockers for residents, a social lounge, and places for worship and reflection-including a serene chapel with stained glass. The chaplain and spiritual team are around to help with spiritual needs, and the chapel has daily Mass.

    Meal options are available in the bright dining room, which has high ceilings, chandeliers, and fireplaces-a place where people come together for meals, though you can eat in your apartment if you like. There are regular social gatherings and activities, with monthly visits from the public library and podiatry services to help with health, plus a life safety pendant for added security. The staff keeps to certain caregiver-to-senior ratios as part of their license, though it's good to double-check that license status. Residents have easy access to nearby shopping and restaurants, and the campus does offer affordable options for middle-income seniors. Social connections are important here, with a focus on family values, and the staff works with residents and families to make care plans that match what people want and need, so folks can spend less time worrying and more time enjoying the little things-whether it's ice cream in the afternoon, reading by the window, or just a quiet walk by the pond.

    People often ask...

    The Villas at St. Therese - Independent Living offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing.

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    Yes, The Villas at St. Therese - Independent Living allows residents to age in place and adjust their level of care as needed.

    The full address for this community is 5253 E Broad St, Columbus, OH 43213.

    No, The Villas at St. Therese - Independent Living 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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