The Worthington

1201 Riva Ridge Ct, Gahanna OH, 43230


Resident Review Score
8.8
|
Most Loved

Starting price

$2,400

For this area
$$$
Preferred Provider

Welcome to The Worthington, an independent living community located in Gahanna, Ohio.

Located just outside the state’s capitol in Gahanna, Ohio, the Worthington offers all-inclusive independent living and affordable housing options.

For one monthly fee, residents get access to the following comprehensive services and amenities:

  • Patio Area
  • Private Dining Room
  • Restaurant-style Dining Room
  • Lounge Area
  • On-site Computer Room with Internet Access
  • Restaurant-style dining options
  • Daily activities and events
  • Parking On-site
  • On-site Laundry Facilities
  • Community Grounds and Gardens
  • Walking Paths
  • Billiard Lounge with Pool Tables
  • Resident Kitchen
  • Game Room
  • Community Fireplace
  • On-site Activity Room
  • TV Lounge
  • Library
  • On-site Beautician Services in the Barber/Beauty Salon 
  • Fitness Equipment and Exercise Programs
  • WiFI in the Common Area
  • Chapel and Devotional Services

Dining plays a major role in each resident's day, courtesy of the community's dedicated kitchen staff. The Worthington offers new menu items for breakfast, lunch, and dinner each day, featuring exciting new flavors and classic favorites like:

  • Skillet Barbecue Chicken
  • Sweetheart Cheesecake
  • Family-style lobster stuffed mushrooms
  • Crab Salad
  • Homemade Gnocchi
  • Bacon Wrapped BBQ Shrimp with Tomato Cucumber Salad
  • Smoked Turkey
  • Sweet Corn and Cilantro Crab Cakes
  • Pumpkin spice ravioli
  • Creamy Coleslaw
  • Mexican Meatloaf
  • Pretzel Salad
  • Cinnamon swirl bread
  • Thanksgiving corn pudding
  • Shrimp and Grits

Columbus is a bustling city with a lot to offer. Residents will find everything they need in Gahanna in the surrounding area, from award-winning medical centers to world-class shopping, unique attractions, and more.

With complimentary transportation service available, residents can make it to and from points of interest throughout Gahanna with ease. Popular local attractions in the Columbus and Gahanna areas include:

Fortunately, residents don't have to go far for fun and entertainment when they live at the Worthington. The community offers daily life enrichment programming, courtesy of their jam-packed activity schedule.

There's always something fun to do on-site at the Worthington, with events and activities including one-of-a-kind of opportunities like:

  • Fashion shows
  • Coffee and Doughnut socials
  • Raffles
  • Resident clubs
  • Ice cream social events
  • Bingo
  • Knitting and crocheting classes
  • Stretching classes
  • Adventure travel video screenings
  • Crossword puzzles
  • Movie screenings
  • Karaoke and sing-a-longs
  • Arts and crafts
  • Current events conversations
  • Group outings to malls, concerts, points of interest, and more
  • Rummikub
  • Birthday parties
  • Lifelong learning opportunities
  • Outdoor activities
  • Stretching exercise
  • Manicure and pedicure sessions
  • Hymnal choir
  • Cribbage
  • Resident parties
  • Billiards
  • Holiday celebrations

Incoming residents are welcome to choose from various floor plans and apartment layouts when they move in, with budget friendly options available. Depending on a person's move-in date, available units may vary.

Apartment layouts at the Worthington include:

  • Studio (Starting at 379 sq ft)
  • One-bedroom (Starting at 542 sq ft)
  • Two-bedroom (Starting at 877 sq ft)

Each apartment at the Worthington offers various state-of-the-art amenities designed with the residents in mind, including:

  • Attached patios/balconies (in select units)
  • Telephone hookups
  • Emergency response tools and services
  • Heating and air conditioning
  • All-inclusive utilities
  • In-unit kitchen spaces
  • Soft carpet and window treatments
  • Private units
  • Cable TV hookups
  • Wheelchair-accessible units available

As one of the most highly-rated independent living communities in the Columbus area, families say the Worthington has a lot to offer. According to online reviews from residents and their families, the community has an exceptional reputation for:

  • Providing delicious meals made from fresh ingredients, leaving residents feeling full and satisfied when they leave the table
  • Giving residents daily opportunities to engage with their peers and make friends through exciting life enrichment programming 
  • Helping residents get to and from doctor's appointments with the ease, thanks to the complimentary transportation services 
  • Keeping the apartment homes in common areas clean with attentive housekeeping and general upkeep

With so much to offer, it's important the family see the Worthington in-person to understand what makes it such an exceptional place to call home. To schedule a free tour of the community, please use the link above and she's an available appointment time.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Where is the Worthington located?

The Worthington is located at: 

1201 Riva Ridge Ct

Gahanna, OH 43230

Q: What care services and amenities does the Worthington provide?

The Worthington provides the following care services for residents, included with their monthly fees:

  • Linen services
  • Inclusive utilities
  • Free parking (for residents and their guests)
  • Access to 24/7 emergency response services
  • Restaurant-style dining, served on-site
  • On-site activities and social events
  • Complimentary transportation 
  • Weekly housekeeping

For more information about the services and amenities residents enjoy during their stay at the Worthington, please use the link above to make an inquiry.

Q: What levels of care does the Worthington provide?

The Worthington is an independent living community. They provide services and conveniences that help residents live each day to the fullest while maintaining their total self-sufficiency and independence.

Personal care services, health care services, and memory care services are not available at the Worthington. If a person needs these types of care, they may raise some of the third-party care provider.

For more information about the levels of care available for residents at the Worthington, please use the link above to make an inquiry.

Q: How much does the Worthington cost?

The Worthington’s monthly rates depend on each unit’s size and layout. The community prices their homes to reflect their square footage and features, creating options that are budget-friendly.

To get a personalized quote for the Worthington, and to see which units they have available currently, please use the “get pricing” link above.

Q: Is the Worthington pet-friendly?

Families are welcome to live with their cat or dog at the Worthington, according to the Holiday Retirement pet policy. If a person wishes to live with a pet at the Worthington, the animal must comply with rules and regulations regarding size and breed. For more information, please use the link above to make an inquiry.

Q: Do the residents seem active and engaged at the Worthington?

Life enrichment programming plays a key role in the Worthington’s commitment to exceptional independent living, helping residents fight isolation through daily social opportunities, group outings, and more.

At the Worthington, residents are welcome to participate in as many or as few activities as they please, with new experiences happening each morning, afternoon, and evening on site. To learn more about the life enrichment programming available at the Worthington, please use the link above to make an inquiry. 



There are 13 hospitals within 25 miles of The Worthington. The two closest hospitals are Woods At Parkside,The which is 2.2 miles away and Mount Carmel New Albany Surgical Hospital which is 4.2 miles away.

Some of the key amenities available at The Worthington are:

  • Pet Friendly
  • Social Outings
  • Pool
  • Outdoor Areas
  • Housekeeping


For personalized guidance, current availability, and help scheduling a tour, call our senior living advisors at1 (844) 661-2445 or reach the community directly at(614) 933-8640

Room Pricing
independent-living
Two BedroomStarting at$3,400
One BedroomStarting at$3,115
StudioStarting at$2,400

Personal Care Add-Ons

This community offers a range of care levels depending on the customized needs of each resident.

Services Package Price Range:Varies
Meals
Housekeeping
Laundry
Medication Assistance
Personal Care Assistance

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Resident Review Score
8.8
|
Most Loved
#1 in Gahanna, OH

Aggregated reviews in this score
Most Loved23
Loved17
Good3
Average0
Below Average1

Reviews

Residents and their families say:

This community has garnered positive remarks for its friendly staff and the cleanliness of its facilities. Residents appreciate the safe, well-maintained buildings, and the community's emphasis on creating a welcoming atmosphere is often highlighted. Numerous activities and amenities, such as chair volleyball, worship services, bible studies, bingo, lunch outings, and weekly room cleaning, contribute to a vibrant, active lifestyle for its residents. The dining area, mimicking a restaurant-style setup, is praised for offering decent to exceptional meals, though there are mentions of the food's variability in quality. Safety features like the provision of safety necklaces or bracelets are appreciated, although there is a concern regarding the availability of on-site medical assistance for emergencies.
The accommodations, including apartment sizes and the lack of certain appliances like kitchens, microwaves, or washers and dryers in units, have elicited mixed feelings among some residents and their families. Furthermore, maintenance and meal service, notably the need for more maintenance personnel, better food quality, and expanded meal hours, are areas highlighted for improvement. Despite these concerns, the sense of community, the range of activities offered, and the overall environment have positively impacted the residents' quality of life. The community stands out for its affordability, the variety of enriching activities provided, and the overall comfort and happiness of its residents, despite some feedback on meal quality and suggestions for an enhanced maintenance response.

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Amenities

The Worthington


Pet Friendly
Social Outings
Pool
Outdoor Areas
Housekeeping

Accommodations


Wheelchair Accessible Showers

WiFi/High-speed Internet

Independent Temperature Controls

Internet Access

Kitchenette

Air Conditioned

Balcony, Terrace or Patio

Cable

Cable of Satellite TV

Central Fireplace

Deck

Kitchenettes

Outdoor Areas

Parking

Pet Friendly

Piano or Organ

Private Bathroom

Resident Parking

Can Paint/Decorate Room

Activities & Fitness


Activity Centre

Allowed Outdoors

Birthday Parties

Exercise Room

Library & Computer Lounge

Live Music

Outdoor Walking Paths

Swimming Pool

Raised Garden Beds

Social Outings

Yoga / Chair Yoga

Services


Beauty Salon & Barber Shop

Beauty Salon

Complimentary Transportation

Housekeeping

Transportation

Housekeeping for IL

Laundry for IL

Med Mgmt Monitoring for IL

Monthly Meal Plan for IL

Pets Allowed

Barber/Beauty Shop

Communal Gardens

On-Site Religious Services

Wheelchair Accessible

Additional Features


Dogs Allowed

English

Care


Hospice Care

Medication Management

Podiatrist

Wellness Center

Podiatry

Dining & Nutrition


Meals Provided

Food - Set Menu

Snacks Available

Hospitals


Mount Carmel New Albany Surgical Hospital

7333 Smith'S Mill Road

Distance: 4.2 miles

Columbus Va Ambulatory Care Center

420 N James Rd

Distance: 5.6 miles

Mount Carmel St Ann'S Hospital

500 South Cleveland Avenue

Distance: 6.6 miles

Churches


Miracle Center Min.

1854 Tamarack Circle South, Columbus

Distance: 6.3 miles

Moxley Irvin S

420 Charleston Avenue, Columbus

Distance: 8.3 miles

Columbus Han-Dle Presbyterian Church

360 Morse Road, Columbus

Distance: 8.3 miles

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