Columbus Colony Housing, in Westerville, Ohio, has 106 apartments for seniors aged 62 and older, including one- and two-bedroom garden units, and about a dozen of these are specially fitted for people with mobility needs, and that's because the place as a whole focuses a lot on accessibility, so you'll find elevators, ramps, accessible restrooms, and even units with features to help deaf, deaf-blind, and hard-of-hearing residents. Management by Wallick Communities means the buildings are kept up, with things like fire alarms, sprinklers, air conditioning, and full kitchens in each apartment, and pull cords and hearing-accessible features as standard, with smoke detectors everywhere, and the whole building's non-smoking except for one outside spot where folks can go if they need to. The rent here depends on income, usually around 30% of what you get each month, and they'll even help with the paperwork-IDs, proof of income, references-so applying isn't so overwhelming, and there's a strong focus on fair housing, including a waiting list that gives preference to Deaf applicants, since much of what's offered has been put together to serve that community especially.
The apartments come with blinds, garbage disposals, cable, Wi-Fi, and telephone service, and there's plenty of space outside to walk among trees or sit on your own little patio, with off-street parking for those still driving, and amenities like an on-site beauty shop, a small commissary, a library, a media room, and an exercise room. Onsite laundry is handy, as is a service coordinator who helps arrange support for daily living needs, grocery and medication delivery, and rides to local stores, with Columbus Colony Housing close to spots like Easton Town Center, Hoover Dam, and Inniswoods Gardens, and day-to-day basics like Kroger's or Dollar Tree never far off. Care levels range from independent living to assisted, memory care, and skilled nursing, right up to hospice and home healthcare, and they do offer home care (both non-medical and Medicare certified), so most folks can find the right level of help, and you'll see adult day services, activities for all abilities, devotional meetings, and social events, often in the large common areas that seniors share, including a community room and multipurpose space with TV.
The place serves nutritious meals made with quality ingredients for residents who need them, and staff are there to help with everything from high acuity care to diabetic management, incontinence support, and plenty else, so whether someone moves in alone or with a partner, there's a mix of privacy and community to help people keep living how they want. The whole campus is tree-lined and quiet, designed to help people be as independent as they can, and safety stays a main concern with a 24-hour emergency response system and plenty of security built in. Columbus Colony Housing has always been focused on making life easier for older adults, those who want an inclusive, supportive community, and especially those who need affordable housing, while the second building, Columbus Colony Housing II, gives even more people a chance to find their place. Residents can join onsite programs, get help arranging support or medical care, and enjoy living among neighbors with similar needs, where being Deaf, elderly, or on a tight income doesn't mean facing things alone.
