Columbus, Ohio
First Community Village
1800 Riverside Dr, Columbus, OH 43212
- Location
- Columbus, OH
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About this community
First Community Village is a nonprofit senior living community at 1800 Riverside Drive, on a suburban Upper Arlington campus close to Columbus. As a continuing care retirement community, it offers independent living, assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing so residents can stay as their needs change. The community is certified to provide services under the Assisted Living Medicaid Waiver Program for eligible residents.
Care & daily life
These care categories are listed for First Community Village. Confirm the specific services, staffing and suitability directly with the community.
Independent Living
Senior-oriented housing for people living independently who want community conveniences.
About this care categoryA closer look at the community
Explore the published details below. Confirm current arrangements and individual needs with First Community Village.
Care & support
Assisted living includes help with dressing, bathing, eating and medication management, provided by caregivers including on-site nursing and aide staff.
Memory care is provided in Roxbury Cottages, a newly renovated memory care neighborhood with 24/7 staffing including a nurse and a dementia-trained team.
Memory care support includes medication management, incontinence care, and physical, occupational and speech therapy.
Chaplaincy services are available around the clock for spiritual support.
The community is certified by the Ohio Department of Aging to provide assisted living services to eligible seniors under the Medicaid Waiver Program.
Rooms & living spaces
Memory care residences have private baths, with features such as Dutch doors and zero-entry showers. Residents also have a community dining room, landscaped courtyards and walking paths.
Dining & meals
Assisted living residents have three meals daily served restaurant-style in two dining spaces.
Registered dietitians and the culinary team accommodate diabetic, heart-healthy, low-sodium, gluten-free and texture-modified diets. Room service is also available.
Three chef-prepared meals are served daily, with light snacks and beverages available throughout the day.
Activities & connection
Activities include book clubs, music and cultural events, movie nights, cocktail hours and educational seminars, along with off-site outings.
Shared spaces & amenities
Amenities include a fitness center and indoor pool, a library and chapel, housekeeping and linen services, and scheduled transportation.
Location & getting around
Miller Park and Goodale Park offer walking paths minutes away, and The Shops on Lane Avenue and Grandview Center are close by. Franklin Park Conservatory and the Columbus Museum of Art are a short drive away.
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Before you decide
Use these questions when you contact First Community Village. They are conversation starters, not claims about what this community offers.
Rooms & accessibility
Which room or suite options are available? Can we see the bathroom, entrances and shared spaces to check whether they meet our accessibility needs?
Dining & everyday life
What meals and dietary options are offered? May we see a current activity schedule and ask how residents choose what to take part in?
Support as needs change
What support is included, who provides it and when? What happens if a resident needs more help than the community can provide?
Costs & moving in
Can we get an itemized quote, including fees and optional services? Is there a waiting list, and what assessments or agreements are needed before moving in?
