Gleenwood Senior Housing
Glenwood Senior Housing is an inviting independent living community in Defiance, OH, that has thoughtfully designed accommodations for those 55+. Featuring a variety of floor plans, ranging from studio to two-bedroom units, the community ensures residents can feel at ease in its warm and welcoming environment. All utilities are also included, easing residents’ financial burdens.
Here, residents can spend their days as they please, especially with various recreational activities and lively communal spaces. Laundry is also provided for residents’ convenience. The community is a great choice for those seeking independence in their golden years.
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2.3 miles from city center
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Info below is compiled from the OH Dept. of Health, senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.
Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
HOS (Hospice Care):
Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
ADC (Adult Day Care):
Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home.
PC (Palliative Care):
Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community):
A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
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A score out of 100 based on in-person interviews with residents, conducted by an independent third party on behalf of the Ohio Department of Aging. Residents are asked about staff, activities, meals, administration, and overall experience. <em>Source: Ohio Long-Term Care Quality Navigator</em>
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Total count of citations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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| Cottingham Retirement Community | IL AL HOS MC NH PC RC SNF | Cincinnati (Sharonville) | 149
Facility
149
OH AVG
76
Rank
#10 / 92 | No |
53
Facility
53
OH AVG
39
Rank
#56 / 204 | Private Rooms | A+ | Shelley Owens | 74
Facility
74
OH AVG
85.7
Rank
#78 / 79 | 16
Facility
16
OH AVG
6
Rank
#1 / 69 |
| Shepherd of the Valley – Howland | IL AL MC NH RC SNF | Warren | 100
Facility
100
OH AVG
76
Rank
#80 / 92 | No |
19
Facility
19
OH AVG
39
Rank
#161 / 204 | - | A+ | Tamara Salvino | 86
Facility
86
OH AVG
85.7
Rank
#32 / 79 | 0
Facility
0
OH AVG
6
Rank
#63 / 69 |
| Genoa Retirement Village | IL ADC AL MC NH SNF | Genoa | 85
Facility
85
OH AVG
76
Rank
#47 / 92 | Yes |
17
Facility
17
OH AVG
39
Rank
#166 / 204 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ | Olivia Curavo | 94
Facility
94
OH AVG
85.7
Rank
#4 / 79 | 1
Facility
1
OH AVG
6
Rank
#65 / 69 |
| Brookdale Westlake Village | IL AL CCRC MC NH SNF | Westlake | 60
Facility
60
OH AVG
76
Rank
#52 / 92 | Yes |
25
Facility
25
OH AVG
39
Rank
#147 / 204 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ | Suzanne Nall | 83
Facility
83
OH AVG
85.7
Rank
#32 / 79 | 5
Facility
5
OH AVG
6
Rank
#59 / 69 |
| Gleenwood Senior Housing | IL | Defiance | - | No |
25
Facility
25
OH AVG
39
Rank
#147 / 204 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | - | - | - |
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