Stone Oak Retirement Community stands in Hilliard, Ohio, for adults 55 and older who want independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing all on one campus, which sure makes things easier as needs change, and folks can pick from studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, or even three-bedroom apartments with full kitchens, washers and dryers, and front porches if that's something they're looking for. All the homes come with utilities and cable included in the rent, though the phone's extra, and there's always WiFi and cable in the rooms, along with things like private bathrooms, walk-in closets, and climate controls, so folks have what they need day to day, and you'll spot things like grab bars and emergency call systems for peace of mind.
The grounds are nice and open, with gardens, walking paths, and pet-friendly areas for anyone who wants to bring a furry friend, and if you go inside you'll find a game room, library, fitness room, computer center, salon and barber shop, even a theater room and billiards, plus a coffee shop, a little general store, and a bank and pharmacy just down the hall, so running errands often means staying inside. Meals come from the Freedom Dining program, where you get chef-prepared food, three meals a day, Sunday brunch, and a choice between sit-down dining or buffet, and if someone's under the weather room service is always on the table, and guests can join for meals or even spend the night in a visitor suite if that's needed.
Staff keep an eye on things 24/7 and wear medical alert bracelets, with trained professionals doing things like helping with bathing, dressing, and medication, while nurses cover 12-16 hours each day, and there's a full team including therapists for rehabilitation, plus hospice and in-home health care when things get difficult. Housekeeping's weekly, laundry and linen services keep things fresh, and private housekeeping's an option, which helps a lot for those who need a hand, and if someone needs a ride, there's transportation for doctor visits, shopping, outings, or even just day trips and local attractions.
There's a busy activity calendar with music programs, arts and crafts, card games, flower club, gardening, bible study, luaus, and high tea-plus doctor visits, wellness checks, and therapy are all on-site-which makes it easy for people to stay busy or involved. Those who need special diets like diabetic, vegetarian, renal, low fat or low salt can ask, and the staff, who go through background and driving record checks, keep things professional. Families like the atmosphere, and folks seem to know each other well, with seasonal decorations going up and a lot of neighborly spirit, and the community gets decent reviews, landing about a 7.3 for overall satisfaction. There are no hidden fees or buy-ins-everything's in one monthly payment, so budgeting's a bit easier for those on a fixed income, and if folks want to bring pets or invite family to events or activities, that's encouraged, since Stone Oak keeps its doors open to loved ones and visitors.
