Gardens At Whetstone in Columbus, OH

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  • Interior

    A comfortable waiting area featuring a sofa, two chairs, a lamp, and framed artwork on the walls.

  • Outdoors

    This image shows a residential building with a brick facade and an arched entrance, surrounded by trees.

  • Decor

    A cozy bedroom featuring a bed with floral bedding, a nightstand with a lamp, and framed art on the wall.

  • Building

    A welcoming entrance to a residential building, featuring distinct architectural elements and lush greenery.

  • Trees

    A serene garden scene featuring well-manicured lawns, blooming flowers, and lush trees.

  • Windows

    A cozy and well-lit lounge area featuring comfortable chairs, bookshelves, and large windows offering a view.

  • Outdoor

    A sign for Whetstone Assisted Living in front of the facility.

  • Patio

    A serene outdoor patio area featuring tables and seating under large umbrellas, surrounded by lush greenery.

  • Lobby

    A modern lobby featuring comfortable chairs and a welcoming reception area.

  • Exercise Equipment

    A rehabilitation gym featuring a wooden stair setup, designed for physical therapy and exercise.

  • Healthcare

    A physical therapist assists a patient using an exercise machine during a rehabilitation session.

  • Recreation

    Two seniors enjoying a game together in a cozy indoor setting.

Gardens At Whetstone in Columbus, OH

Gardens At Whetstone is an assisted living community in Columbus, OH.

Information last verified:

3710 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, OH 43214

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

3.6 from 101 reviews
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Overall Review of Gardens At Whetstone

differentiator 2 reviews mention this

Transportation support stood out

Residents and families described reliable help arranging rides and getting where they need to go.

A family member shared that when a scheduled pickup fell through, staff arranged wheelchair transport quickly so their mom could get home safely. Another resident/relative mentioned regular transportation to doctor appointments, with staff helping coordinate alternatives when scheduling conflicts came up.

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Private room and bathroom

Many reviewers referenced private rooms with private bathroom access.

One reviewer described a private room and bathroom they could personalize, including weekly decoration updates. Another reviewer highlighted a private room with a bathroom, plus quiet conditions and comfort features like a room thermostat during recovery.

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Clean environment with low odors

Reviewers mentioned the facility feeling clean and well kept.

One skilled-nursing review emphasized the facility was very clean and reported no odors. Another visiting experience described the building as clean and comfortable every time they came to visit.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Food received mixed feedback

Dining quality varied, with some reviewers describing food as poor or disappointing.

Some reviewers said the food was good or better than expected during rehab. Others described the food as horrible or lacking in quality, even mentioning trouble meeting health-related needs.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

  • 72 resident community capacity 72 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Hospice Agency Hospice Agency
  • Respite Care Respite Care
  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • John Glenn Columbus International Airport (8 miles away) John Glenn Columbus International Airport (8 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Physicians

  • Mid Oh Cardiology & Vascular (0.1 miles)
  • OhioHealth Riverside Family Practice (0.4 miles)
  • Columbus Eyecare Associates (1.6 miles)
  • Jasonway Internal Medicine (1.7 miles)
  • Central Ohio Primary Care (1.7 miles)
  • Ohio ENT Surgeons (2.1 miles)
  • Martha Moorehouse Medical Pavillion Lung and Allergy Center (2.4 miles)

Hospitals

  • Ohio Health (0.5 miles)
  • OSU Harding Hospital (2.8 miles)
  • Richard M Ross Heart Hospital (2.9 miles)
  • Select Specialty Hospital (3.7 miles)

Parks

  • Whetstone Park / Park of Roses (0.7 miles)
  • Thompson Park (2.3 miles)
  • Antrim Park (3 miles)
  • Carriage Place Park (3.9 miles)
  • Goodale Park (4.4 miles)
  • Quarry Trails Metro Park (4.4 miles)
  • Scioto Mile - Promenade/Riverfront (5.5 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Kroger Pharmacy (0.7 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.7 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.9 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.9 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.3 miles)

Cafes

  • Crimson Cup (1.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (3 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.1 miles)
  • Fox in the Snow Cafe (3.9 miles)
  • One Line Coffee (5.6 miles)

Restaurants

  • Tensuke Market (1.5 miles)
  • Brassica (2.2 miles)
  • Roosters (2.4 miles)
  • BIBIBOP Asian Grill (2.4 miles)
  • Buckeye Donuts (2.6 miles)
  • Wendy's (3.2 miles)
  • Arby's (3.2 miles)

Places of Worship

  • St Andrew Church (2 miles)
  • Holy Name Church (2.2 miles)
  • St Christopher Church (3.5 miles)
  • Scioto Ridge United Methodist Church (4 miles)
  • Saint Brendan Catholic Church (4.3 miles)
  • Faith Ministries Church (4.8 miles)

Transportation

  • The Ohio State University Airport at Don Scott Field (OSU) (3.6 miles)

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