Governor‘s Port

Governor‘s Port

Overview of Governor‘s Port

Starting at $2,999 a month, Governor’s Port is an independent living and assisted living community on Westport Drive in Mentor, Ohio’s Bridgeport Colony Condominiums neighborhood. The two-story building offers one- and two-bedroom units, accepts pets, and runs on a private-pay model; it’s not CMS-certified, which means Medicare and Medicaid don’t apply. Ohio regulates independent and assisted living communities through its own state licensing framework, separate from the federal system governing skilled nursing care.

The service infrastructure goes beyond the lifestyle basics. Licensed nurses and CNAs are on-site with 24-hour staffing, and rehabilitation and respite care are both available, which gives the community some post-acute flexibility alongside its residential programming. Transportation is provided.

The dining program centers on chef-prepared meals made from scratch daily using locally-sourced ingredients, with resident preferences factored in. The amenity list is extensive: fitness center, library, salon, barber, spa, restaurant, courtyard, garden, patio, and concierge, with housekeeping and laundry also available.

Walk Score 26 puts the Westport Drive location solidly in car-dependent territory. A few nearby spots may be walkable, but most errands require a vehicle. University Hospitals TriPoint Medical Center is roughly 5 miles out.

Governor’s Port is a mid-priced independent and assisted living community with a notably full amenity roster and on-site clinical services, positioned for residents who want lifestyle infrastructure alongside practical care access in suburban Lake County.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #141 / 205Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis independent living community is ranked 141st out of 205 independent living communities we track in Ohio for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Ohio facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every independent living community we track in Ohio that reports data for that category. Independent living 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.
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About This Community

Pricing & Financial Information

Starting Price
$2,999/Month

Awards

A Place for Mom Best of Senior Living Award
Caring.com Caring Stars Award

Certifications & Programs

A Place for Mom Best of Senior Living Award
Caring.com Caring Stars Award

Safety & Compliance

Emergency SystemsYes

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Services

1 service
Transportation Services

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed
HousekeepingYes
Linen ServiceYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Fitness Center
Library
Salon
Spa
Dining
Courtyard
Garden
Patio
Concierge
Housekeeping
Laundry
Fitness And Recreation
Activities
Touring HoursMonday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday,Sunday 00:00-24:00

Room Accommodations

Building TypeTwo-story
Room TypesAssisted Living, Memory Care

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Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Governor‘s Port

2 bedroom
1 Bedroom
1 Bedroom

Places of interest near Governor‘s Port

Address 1.8 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Mentor's city center to Governor‘s Port's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 4.99 miles to nearest hospital (University Hospitals TriPoint Medical Center)

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Compare Independent Living around Mentor

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. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
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.
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.
Nason Center of Breckenridge Village
IL
AL
NH
SNF
Willoughby (Deer Creek)
72
Facility 72
OH AVG 76
Rank #45 / 93
Yes
36
Facility 36
OH AVG 40
Rank #102 / 205
Private Rooms-
Governor‘s Port
IL
Mentor (Bridgeport Colony Condominiums)-Yes
26
Facility 26
OH AVG 40
Rank #141 / 205
1 Bed / 2 Bed-
Parker Place Gracious Retirement Living
IL
Mentor (Newell Creek)-Yes
5
Facility 5
OH AVG 40
Rank #197 / 205
Studio / Cottage / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
Maple Ridge Senior Living
IL
AL
MC
Willoughby-No
19
Facility 19
OH AVG 40
Rank #162 / 205
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VITALIA® Mentor
IL
AL
MC
Mentor-Yes--Mark Stapleton

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each independent living community is ranked against every other OH independent living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Financial Assistance for
Independent Living in Ohio

Governor‘s Port is located in Mentor, 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 Governor‘s Port

What neighborhood is Governor‘s Port in?

Governor‘s Port is in the Bridgeport Colony Condominiums neighborhood of Mentor.

Is Governor‘s Port in a walkable area?

Governor‘s Port has a walk score of 26. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

Does Governor‘s Port have different floorplan options?

Yes — see the floorplan options available at Governor‘s Port on this page.

Are pets allowed at Governor‘s Port?

Yes, Governor‘s Port allows residents to bring their pets.

How much does Governor‘s Port cost per month?

Pricing at Governor‘s Port starts at $2,999 per month, with rates varying by floorplan and additional care needs.

Are there photos of Governor‘s Port?

Yes — there are 5 photos of Governor‘s Port in the photo gallery on this page.

What levels of care does Governor‘s Port provide?

Governor‘s Port offers Independent Living.

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