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The Polaris Community

9180 Antares Ave, Columbus, OH 43240
9.6
Review Score
18 reviews

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Marsi - Loved one of resident/client
5.0
a very welcoming community from staff, residents, atmosphere. It's safe independent living with help, and support

I personally love everything about it. I know that my father is safe, taken care of fed, and for a great price. My dad expresses that he is bored, lonely, and that there aren't a lot of diabetic meals, and the portion sizes are small. But he also does not communicate well. And I don't think he's trying to make friends yet. So I believe that if he told a staff member they would quickly resolve any concerns he has. The staff is absolutely amazing my father was in an awful spot when he moved in and the staff and residents helped furnish his home and bought him clothes. The only reason I put 4s were because since I don't live there everyday or visit often I don't want to over rate. But I am truly impressed! I am very grateful for [name removed] for helping me find this place and would recommend it to any one looking for a independent senior living community. A place for mom is a wonderful organization that is amazing and just as helpful, welcoming, and professional as the community they provided! It was definitely an experience that I would expect for gladly pay for but it cost nothing!... Read more

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About the facility The Polaris Community

At The Polaris Community, independent living seniors enjoy a campus that caters to their lifestyles and needs. The senior living community features on-site amenities, convenient services, and opportunities for residents to be active. With housekeeping services, restaurant-style dining, and community management services, residents live maintenance-free lives. Apartments are modern, spacious, and customizable to seniors' decor preferences. The community is pet-friendly with some exclusions and provides residents with a place to bring their furry friends along.

Residents at The Polaris Community enjoy on-site amenities and group activities and events. With a full calendar of events, residents can spend time engaging with neighbors and having fun. Activities include fitness classes, arts and crafts, and other events. The community also has a service coordinator who assists residents with transportation as well as arranges community programs and other services. At The Polaris Community, seniors enjoy on-site amenities, including a business center, movie theater, fitness center, and other convenient and recreational spaces.

The Polaris Community is in Columbus, Ohio, close to all the neighborhood amenities, businesses, and attractions. Nearby, there are business districts, shopping centers, local parks, and restaurants for fun days out and about. There are also grocery stores, pharmacies, and medical facilities a short distance...

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Amenities at The Polaris Community

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Gluten-free
Kosher
Low / No Sodium
No Sugar

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Wheelchair Accessible Showers
Respite or Short Term Stays Offered
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
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Dining

Bar or Pub
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Private Dining Room

Transportation & parking

Complimentary Transportation
Resident Parking Available
Uncovered Parking

Pets

Weight limit 31-40lbs
Dogs Allowed
Cats Allowed

Common areas

Private Bath
Outdoor Common Areas
Indoor Common Areas
Main Street Shops

Recreational areas

Arts and Crafts Center
Billiards Lounge
Fitness Center
Game Room

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Housekeeping
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Languages spoken

English

Activities

Devotional Activities Offsite
Bible Study Group
Art Classes
Cooking Classes

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9.6
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18 reviews

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A Place for Mom has scored The Polaris Community with 9.6 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 18 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, The Polaris Community has 18 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.6 out of 5.

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Cleanliness

4.8

Friendliness

4.6

Meals & Dining

4.3

Care Services

4.5

Activities

4.6

Staff

4.6

Value for Cost

4.6

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5.0
Marsi - Loved one of resident/client
Independent Living
July 26, 2023
Verified Review
a very welcoming community from staff, residents, atmosphere. It's safe independent living with help, and support

I personally love everything about it. I know that my father is safe, taken care of fed, and for a great price. My dad expresses that he is bored, lonely, and that there aren't a lot of diabetic meals, and the portion sizes are small. But he also does not communicate well. And I don't think he's trying to make friends yet. So I believe that if he told a staff member they would quickly resolve any concerns he has. The staff is absolutely amazing my father was in an awful spot when he moved in and the staff and residents helped furnish his home and bought him clothes. The only reason I put 4s were because since I don't live there everyday or visit often I don't want to over rate. But I am truly impressed! I am very grateful for [name removed] for helping me find this place and would recommend it to any one looking for a independent senior living community. A place for mom is a wonderful organization that is amazing and just as helpful, welcoming, and professional as the community they provided! It was definitely an experience that I would expect for gladly pay for but it cost nothing!

Cleanliness

4

Friendliness

4

Meals & Dining

4

Care Services

4

Activities

4

Staff

4

Value for Cost

4


4.0
Brian - Loved one of resident/client
Independent Living
June 19, 2023
Verified Review
Would Definitely Recommend

So far my parents have had a good experience. The Polaris seems to have a lot of turnover in staff, but that is probably due to the crap economy in the US. The meals are very good from what I hear and the price seems to be very reasonable. We have had a very good experience. Good management, and it is a really nice facility.

Cleanliness

4

Friendliness

4

Meals & Dining

4

Care Services

3

Activities

3

Staff

3

Value for Cost

4


5.0
Anonymous - Resident/client
Independent Living
June 9, 2023
Verified Review
Happy Resident

I'm currently a resident at The Polaris Community and everything has been great at this facility. One concern though, is that there is no Assisted Living at this building. Also, there are no administrators or maintenance workers in the building from Friday PM to Monday AM. Overall, things are very good. I toured this facility three times before moving here. I always felt that my questions were answered and that my family that accompanied me was made to feel welcome. The friendliness and staff are great. I would recommend this facility to family and friends.

Cleanliness

4

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
JH - Loved one of resident/client
Independent Living
March 13, 2023
Verified Review
Upscale look, yet a great value.

Don't be intimidated by the looks of the place. It looks very upscale, but the place is a great value when considering all the amenities and services it has to offer. Plus, the residents are very welcoming. And Mom hasn't stopped raving about the food since she's been there.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

4

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

4

Activities

4

Staff

No data collected

Value for Cost

5


4.0
anonymous - Loved one of resident/client
Independent Living
March 1, 2023
Verified Review
The Polaris Community review

What we really like about the Polaris Community is the wide range of services that they provide - that has really stood out and based on our experience we would recommend this community to other families.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

No data collected

Activities

4

Staff

5

Value for Cost

4


5.0
anonymous - Loved one of resident/client
Independent Living
January 31, 2023
Verified Review
Highly Recommended

We chose Polaris Community because they are less than half the price out of the ones we looked at, the staff is very friendly and welcoming, and the facility itself is brand new. The food is excellent, I have eaten here myself. The meals are chef prepared. You get 2 meals and breakfast is continental. They have A TON of activates, they have a movie theatre, billiard, and even their own bar. The apartment sizes are very spacious. They have studios all the way to 2 bedroom 2 bathrooms. I recommend them to everyone that I know. The value is unbeatable.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

No data collected

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Kim S - Resident/client
Independent Living
December 30, 2022
Bella’s and mine new home

My dog Bella and I have been searching for a place of our own and we finally found it. We have lived here for almost a year and we love our new home. The food is good and there are plenty of places for Bella to explore

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Mary H - Resident/client
Independent Living
December 30, 2022
Home

The people are amazing here I have the freedom to do what I want again and do not have to worry about the small things getting older is hard but this place makes it easy and fun. I enjoy all my new friends

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Janet N - Resident/client
Independent Living
December 30, 2022
New home

I really love love love it here. I like being the resident that tells new people to be my neighbor. I have to thank my daughter for finding this place. I love the people who work here and it was a no brainer

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Dalene B - Resident/client
Independent Living
December 29, 2022
I love my new home

I moved in the Polaris community and it was a great decision I have made lots of new friends and we go out and do all kinds of things together. I love the atmosphere and the people who work here and the food is good!

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
anonymous - Loved one of resident/client
Independent Living
December 19, 2022
Verified Review
Mom is happy

It has been a great experience, mom loves it here. She loves being around other residents and all of the activities they provide. She especially loves the card games and movies. The whole facility is always so clean no matter when we stop in. Everyone is so helpful and quick to respond. If we have any questions or concerns they are only a call away. The value for the money is amazing especially for what is provided and offered. I would for sure recommend The Polaris Community to others looking.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

4

Care Services

No data collected

Activities

4

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


4.0
anonymous - Toured community
Independent Living
November 16, 2022
Verified Review
Community Tour

Our tour at The Polaris was very good and very informative. They gave us all the information we needed. We just decided we weren't ready for multiple level apartment living. Also, the rent included three meals a day, which we didn’t really need.


4.0
anonymous - Resident/client
Independent Living
October 31, 2022
Verified Review
My experience at The Polaris Community

I chose The Polaris Community because they had immediate availability and they had all of the amenities that other places had minus the covered parking for a lesser price. The apartment sizes are adequate. They have units with a washer/dryer (all in one) available but they are not very big and cannot handle larger loads of laundry. They also have single washers and dryers available on each of the floors as well and those can handle the larger loads. I would recommend this facility to others looking.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

4

Care Services

No data collected

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


4.0
anonymous - Loved one of resident/client
Independent Living
September 19, 2022
Verified Review
Our families experience

The reason we picked this community was the location and the newness, The Polaris Community is brand new, Overall when the chef is there our loved ones like the meals but when the chef isn't there it has been hit or miss due to the staff turnover.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

4

Meals & Dining

4

Care Services

No data collected

Activities

No data collected

Staff

4

Value for Cost

4


5.0
CL - Loved one of resident/client
Independent Living
September 14, 2022
Verified Review
Highly Recommend

We have had a wonderful experience at The Polaris. If you're looking for a place for your parents, I would definitely recommend that you stop in and tour here. If I had to do this all over again, they would still be my first choice for my mom. They're filling a niche for folks who are not ready yet for assisted living. Residents can maintain their independence but have assistance with meals. And there are home health services you can bring in as well. Everybody on staff has been absolutely fantastic, with the exception of the director. She didn't seem to listen when we brought concerns to her and just made excuses rather than offering solutions. Another area for improvement is the meals. They are lacking in fresh vegetables and fruits, and it didn't seem they were addressing sodium levels for seniors. But they are working on addressing those things. They seem to have plenty of activities, and all in all, I find it to be a tremendous value.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

4

Meals & Dining

3

Care Services

No data collected

Activities

5

Staff

4

Value for Cost

5


4.0
Anonymous - Loved one of resident/client
Independent Living
September 12, 2022
Verified Review
If You're Looking for Safety and Security for Your Loved One, This Is The Place to Be

This is a great place to be. They are brand new and they are experiencing some growing pains with the meals and dining. The meals aren't not as promised such as five star meals. The taste, selections, and quality need improvement for the meals for the residents. Some of the activities available include: puzzles, painting, and more for the residents to choose from to participate in. The staff communication with the family is great. It would be nice to see the suggestion that the residents be put in place, rather than just hearing the suggestions from them.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

3

Care Services

4

Activities

4

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


4.0
anonymous - Loved one of resident/client
Independent Living
September 8, 2022
Verified Review
Our experience so far

We chose Polaris Community because of the cost. It was also a brand new facility and they had great move in rates and deals. It is very clean and modern and they have great amenities offered. The staff are very friendly and accommodating. They have a social worker on staff and she is very helpful. They have been having issues with the serving staff and the food apparently has not been very good. They have monthly meetings with the director and the residents have been complaining about it for a while, but no changes have been made yet from what I have heard.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

4

Meals & Dining

2

Care Services

No data collected

Activities

5

Staff

4

Value for Cost

3


5.0
Melissa M - Loved one of resident/client
Independent Living
March 10, 2022
Verified Review
Best place to live

My mom is enjoying the activities and it is great at this community they are really trying. The place is gorgeous and the people are very friendly and very helpful. It has been wonderful for my loved one. She has been in the hospital a few times and they took care of her cat and even brought her food when she was not able to come down and get it.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


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