Frequently Asked Questions

Walnut Crossing is a senior living community in Marysville, Ohio, that offers assisted living, memory care and respite care and services. Our community is focused on helping every resident experience more of life’s simple joys. Whether your loved one is in assisted living or memory care, we take the time to get to know them on a personal level to find ways to honor and celebrate their unique story.

Every senior has their own unique needs, which is why finding the best senior living option for your loved one can be tough. A good place to start is taking a look at their current needs and daily routine. If they’re still relatively independent but need some extra help with daily tasks, assisted living could be the best option. However, if your loved one needs structured care and has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or dementia, memory care is worth looking into.

All of the amenities at Walnut Crossing are designed with your loved one in mind. It’s our goal to help every resident find a higher sense of purpose while exploring their interests and passions. Some of our most popular amenities include:

• Vibrant outdoor gardens and spacious patios to explore
• A community kitchen for you loved one to bake and cook
• Transportation services including trips to local attractions and destinations
• An engaging dining experience
• Chef-prepared made from scratch meals
• State-of-the-Art, Multi-Sensory Lounge
• On-site physical, speech and occupational therapy available 7 days a week

If you’re interested in learning more about all of the engaging amenities and services Walnut Crossing has to offer, click here.

The cost of assisted living depends on the level of care that your loved one needs as well as the floor plan that’s chosen. Our memory care pricing is all-inclusive. For an inside look at the costs of Walnut Crossing, visit our pricing page.

Dining is one of the most important features of a senior living community. At Walnut Crossing we’re proud of our partnership with Duet Hospitality for creating healthy and delicious meals for our residents. The Duet Dining program gives residents the opportunity to enjoy fresh, nutritious and chef-planned meals every day. Plus, our chefs even collaborate with residents to try out family recipes that have been passed down throughout the years.

Assisted living is where trained caregivers help your loved one with daily tasks such as dressing, medication management and bathing so that they can maintain their independence. We believe that just because someone needs a little extra support, doesn’t mean they can’t enjoy a vibrant lifestyle.

Since seniors in assisted living are relatively independent, one of the first things you should look for is the amenities and activities available at the community. For example, Walnut Crossing has a wide variety of engaging activities for assisted living residents to enjoy. From spending time in our outdoor garden to attending a cooking class with friends, Walnut Crossing can give your loved one more opportunity for social connections and following their passions.

If you’re helping your loved one move into an assisted living community, it’s important that you help them bring some of their belongings with them. You want your loved one to feel at home in the community. So, if you can help them decorate or arrange their senior apartment in a way that reflects their personality, they can feel more at home.

Having a conversation about assisted living with your loved one isn’t always easy. It’s important to remind your loved one that assisted living will help maintain their independence. They will be part of a vibrant community where following passions is encouraged. While this can be a challenging conversation, it’s important that you list the benefits of an assisted living community. And don’t forget to listen to what your loved one has to say. Moving to an assisted living community like Walnut Crossing should be a decision you make together.

If your loved one has experienced falls in the past, Walnut Crossing can help. Every resident at our senior living community gets their own personalized care plan. We’ll take the time to get to know your loved one and can help them by providing balance and fall prevention activities to reduce their future fall risk.

Memory care is specialized care for seniors living with Alzheimer’s or dementia. Communities like Walnut Crossing offer secure and engaging environments where a trained staff can help residents make the most out of each day.

Assisted living is more geared toward seniors who are still relatively independent but need some extra support when it comes to daily tasks such as dressing, bathing and medication management. Assisted living residents have the freedom to pursue their passions. Memory care is a specialized service designed for seniors who are have Alzheimer’s or dementia. Residents in memory care benefit from more structure in each day along with an inviting and secure environment.

Part of what makes the memory care at Walnut Crossing unique is our specialized Rhythms Dementia program. Rhythms Dementia takes the time to get to know every resident and their natural rhythm. From there, we can recommend engaging activities in our friendly and secure environment. And thanks to our partnership with Duet Hospitality, our senior dining program is designed to create more meaningful moments.

We know that finding the right memory care community for your loved one can be a challenge. One of the best ways to find a memory care community is to take a tour. Once you’re on a tour you’ll want to look for what kind of activities are provided and how the staff interacts with each resident. When you visit a memory care community look for comfort, care and programming that keeps you loved connected engaged and thriving.