Burton’s Ridge
Assisted Living, Hospice Care, Independent Living, Memory Care, Palliative Care & Respite Care · Lima, OH

Burton’s Ridge

Assisted Living, Hospice Care, Independent Living, Memory Care, Palliative Care & Respite Care · Lima, OH

Overview of Burton’s Ridge

Burton’s Ridge occupies a private road in a suburban Lima neighborhood backed by wooded land. The area is car-dependent, with a Walk Score of 0; the facility is 3.5 miles from Lima’s city center.

The 44-bed community at 2651 Fort Amanda Road in Lima, Ohio, Allen County, offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, hospice care, palliative care, and respite care. HCF Management, Inc. operates the facility, which also runs Garbry Ridge in Piqua. The facility has been at this Lima address since 1998. Director of Nursing Laura Shrader leads the clinical team.

Studio and one-bedroom floor plans are available for residents, and pets are permitted. The care continuum on campus means residents can transition from independent living into assisted living, memory care, or hospice without changing facilities.

St. Rita’s Medical Center is approximately 3.1 miles from Burton’s Ridge and Lima Memorial Health System is approximately 3.9 miles away. Both are within four miles, providing general hospital access for residents and their families.

Burton’s Ridge is a multi-program community in Allen County covering independent living through hospice and palliative care. Operated by HCF Management, Inc. at a private-road Lima address since 1998, it sits within four miles of two general hospitals.

Bed community size
44-bed community Rank #233 / 307Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 233rd out of 307 homes we track in Ohio for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Ohio facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Ohio that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Care Facility
StatusActive
CountyAllen

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

Director of NursingLAURA SHRADER

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Contact Information

Fax(419) 228-8612

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Touring HoursMonday-Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Saturday: Closed, Sunday: Closed

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Inspection History

In Ohio, the Department of Health, Bureau of Survey and Certification conducts unannounced onsite inspections to evaluate the quality of care and environment in all licensed facilities.

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Ohio state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Overall vs. OH average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 1 At Avg Metrics at Ohio average:
• Total citations (at OH avg)
0 Better No metrics in this bucket.

Citations Info Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityOH Averagevs. OH Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 22 This facility has total citations in line with the Ohio average (2 vs. OH avg 2).— At avg

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Address 3.5 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Lima's city center to Burton’s Ridge's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Assisted Living around Lima

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 to lowest based on our ranking 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. 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. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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.
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>
Total count of citations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
Burton’s Ridge
AL
HOS
IL
MC
PC
RC
Lima
44
Facility 44
OH AVG 75
Rank #233 / 307
No-----
2
Facility 2
OH AVG 2
Rank #64 / 172
Kessler Estates Senior Living
AL
MC
RC
Lima
35
Facility 35
OH AVG 75
Rank #259 / 307
Yes
42
Facility 42
OH AVG 42
Rank #351 / 675
Studio / 1 BedA+Nicole Butcher
81
Facility 81
OH AVG 85.8
Rank #163 / 190
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Ohio

Burton’s Ridge is located in LIMA, Ohio.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Ohio.

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PASSPORT Waiver

Ohio Medicaid PASSPORT

Age 60+
General Ohio resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
OH

Administered through regional agencies; waitlists possible.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care ($65/day) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.)

Ohio Home Care Program (non-Medicaid)

OH HCP

Age 60+
General Ohio resident, at risk of decline.
Income Limits ~$2,000/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $5,000 individual
OH

Limited funding; regional variation.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite (up to 10 days/year) Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)

Ohio Assisted Living Waiver

Age 21+ (65+ prioritized)
General OH resident, Medicaid-eligible, NFLOC.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month (individual); QIT required.
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
OH

Covers ~300 facilities; room/board not included (separate cost).

Benefits
Personal care Meals Medication management Transportation (~$3,000-$4,000/month value)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Ohio PACE (e.g., McGregor PACE)

Age 55+
General OH resident (specific counties), NFLOC, safe with PACE support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month (Medicaid-eligible); private pay option available.
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) for Medicaid enrollees.
OH

Available in 9 counties (e.g., Cuyahoga, Franklin); expanding via Healthy Aging Grants.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Respite Therapies

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Ohio Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General OH resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
OH

Three tiers; includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)

Ohio HEAP

Age 60+ prioritized
General OH resident, low-income household.
Income Limits (2025) ~$3,970/month individual, 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed; income-focused.
OH

Covers gas, electric, oil; emergency aid via Winter/Summer Crisis Programs.

Benefits
Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season) Emergency aid ($500 max)

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

Ohio Family Caregiver Support Program

Age
General Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; OH resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
Income Limits (2025) Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.
Asset Limits Not assessed; need-based.
OH

12 AAAs; rural/low-income priority; volunteer respite option.

Benefits
Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Training Supplies (~$500/year)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Ohio VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General OH resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
OH

High veteran demand; supports care in multiple settings.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Homestead Exemption

Ohio Homestead Exemption

Age 65+ (or disabled)
General OH resident, homeowner, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$38,500/year individual, adjusted annually
Asset Limits Not assessed; home ownership required.
OH

Reduces taxable value by $25,000; applies to primary residence.

Benefits
Tax reduction (~$400-$800/year avg., varies by county)

Save the Dream Ohio (Homeowner Assistance Fund)

Ohio Save the Dream

Age 60+ prioritized
General OH resident, homeowner, hardship post-Jan 21, 2020.
Income Limits (2025) ~$147,600/year family of 4, 150% AMI; varies by county
Asset Limits Not assessed; hardship-focused.
OH

Covers delinquent mortgages, utilities, taxes; max $25,000 mortgage aid.

Benefits
Mortgage aid ($25,000 max) Utility/property tax aid ($5,000 avg.)

Frequently Asked Questions about Burton’s Ridge

Who is the Director of Nursing at Burton’s Ridge?

Laura Shrader is the Director of Nursing at Burton’s Ridge.

Are pets allowed at Burton’s Ridge?

No, Burton’s Ridge has a no-pet policy.

How many beds does Burton’s Ridge have?

Burton’s Ridge has 44 beds.

Has Burton’s Ridge had any citations?

Burton’s Ridge has had 2 reported citations according to records from Ohio Department of Aging (ODA).

Are there photos of Burton’s Ridge?

Yes — there is 1 photo of Burton’s Ridge in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Burton’s Ridge?

Burton’s Ridge is located at 2651 Fort Amanda Road, Lima, OH 45804.

What is the phone number of Burton’s Ridge?

(419) 228-8412 will put you in contact with the team at Burton’s Ridge.

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