Brookdale Kenwood
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Cincinnati, OH

Brookdale Kenwood

Assisted Living & Memory Care · Cincinnati, OH

Overview of Brookdale Kenwood

Brookdale Kenwood offers assisted living and memory care in Cincinnati, OH. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

The community has 47 beds, with studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom residences. A studio suits one person, while a two-bedroom layout can suit a couple moving together. Starting monthly prices are $5,320 for assisted living and $5,065 for memory care, with the amount tied to the care level a resident receives. Respite care provides a short-term stay for a family caregiver who needs support while traveling or recovering.

Brookdale Kenwood may be a good fit for a resident whose care needs could grow over time because assisted living and memory care are available in the same community. Residents may bring pets and take part in fitness classes, art classes, and social events, with a salon and spa, courtyard, and garden on site. The area has a Walk Score of 43 and is car-dependent, so most errands require a car or a ride; transportation is available for trips that require one.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 95 Rank #155 / 298Bed count — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 155th out of 298 assisted living communities 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 compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Ohio that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Years of operating Info A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #3 / 104Years in operation — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 3rd out of 104 assisted living communities we track in Ohio for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Ohio facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Ohio that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
48 years
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #200 / 424Walk Score — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 200th out of 424 assisted 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 assisted living community we track in Ohio that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
43 / 100
BBB Rating Info An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
A+ Not Accredited
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About This Community

Pricing & Financial Information

The below pricing was updated on

Assisted Living
$5,320/Month

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Care Facility
StatusActive
CountyHamilton

Ownership & Operating Entity

Brookdale Kenwood is administered by Miriya Mast.

Safety & Compliance

Wheelchair Accessible

Leadership

Director of NursingJessica Watt

Staffing & Medical

1 service
Licensed Nurses/CNAs

Additional Services

3 services
Respite CareRespite care provides families and unpaid caregivers with short-term relief from caregiving duties. Care can range from a few hours to a few weeks.
Transportation
Concierge

Contact Information

Fax(513) 745-9666

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed
HousekeepingYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Parking
Library
Bistro
Café
Beauty Salon
Courtyard
Garden
Wi-Fi
Meeting Room
Ice Cream Parlor
Piano
Snack Shop
Private Dining Room
Emergency Call System
Activities
Exercise Classes
Art Classes
Gardening
Arts & Crafts
Touring HoursMon - Fri: 8am - 9pm CT / Sat: 9am - 5:30pm CT

Room Accommodations

Building TypeTwo-story
Room Sizes
264 sq. ft 269 sq. ft 452 sq. ft 530 sq. ft
Room Types
Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed

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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 Better Metrics better than Ohio average:
• Total citations (17% below)

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. 56.0 This facility has 17% fewer total citations than a typical Ohio assisted living residence (5 vs. OH avg 6).↓ 17% better

Resident satisfaction survey results

Every two years, the Ohio Department of Aging and the Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman organizations conduct a satisfaction survey among residents in long-term care facilities to assess their quality of care and life.

Average score

82 / 100

2025 – 2026 Period

Based on 23 completed resident interviews out of 36 eligible residents, collected August 2025 through January 2026. Ohio has not yet published statewide averages for this survey.

Care and services

82 / 100

Environment

91 / 100

Moving in

77 / 100

Facility culture

83 / 100

Caregivers

80 / 100

Spending time

78 / 100

Meals and dining

80 / 100

Type of Rooms Available

Studio
Studio
1
264 - 269 sq. ft

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Brookdale Kenwood

Studio with Bath
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath
Studio with Bath
Studio with Bath

Places of interest near Brookdale Kenwood

Address 9090 Montgomery Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45242 — 2.28 miles to nearest hospital (TriHealth Bethesda North Hospital)

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Compare Assisted Living around Cincinnati

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. 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.
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.
Cottingham Retirement Community
AL
HOS
IL
MC
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Cincinnati (Sharonville)
149
Facility 149
OH AVG 101
Rank #47 / 298
No
53
Facility 53
OH AVG 41
Rank #131 / 424
Private RoomsA+Shelley Owens
74
Facility 74
OH AVG 85.3
Rank #239 / 247
16
Facility 16
OH AVG 6
Rank #226 / 239
Deupree House
AL
IL
MC
NH
Cincinnati (Hyde Park)
120
Facility 120
OH AVG 101
Rank #100 / 298
No
44
Facility 44
OH AVG 41
Rank #192 / 424
1 Bed / 2 Bed-Nichole Mccaughey
91
Facility 91
OH AVG 85.3
Rank #34 / 247
3
Facility 3
OH AVG 6
Rank #55 / 239
Brookdale Finneytown
AL
CCRC
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Cincinnati
121
Facility 121
OH AVG 101
Rank #97 / 298
Yes
54
Facility 54
OH AVG 41
Rank #122 / 424
Studio / SuiteA+Thomas Rotz
77
Facility 77
OH AVG 85.3
Rank #222 / 247
8
Facility 8
OH AVG 6
Rank #162 / 239
Scarlet Oaks
AL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Cincinnati (Clifton)
108
Facility 108
OH AVG 101
Rank #124 / 298
No
13
Facility 13
OH AVG 41
Rank #380 / 424
Private RoomsA+Tunecia Campbell
69
Facility 69
OH AVG 85.3
Rank #243 / 247
8
Facility 8
OH AVG 6
Rank #162 / 239
Brookdale Kenwood
AL
MC
Cincinnati
95
Facility 95
OH AVG 101
Rank #155 / 298
Yes
43
Facility 43
OH AVG 41
Rank #200 / 424
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+Miriya Mast
82
Facility 82
OH AVG 85.3
Rank #178 / 247
5
Facility 5
OH AVG 6
Rank #112 / 239

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

Financial assistance

Programs that may help with care and living costs in Ohio

Brookdale Kenwood is in Cincinnati, Ohio. These programs may support different care settings or living expenses.

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Residential care support

Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)

Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)

Eligibility

General
Adults age 21+ meeting Medicaid financial and care-need requirements who live in an Ohio Department of Aging-certified assisted-living facility.
OH specifics
Medicaid assisted-living services require financial and care eligibility; room and board are a separate resident responsibility.

What it provides

  • Pays for covered care in an approved assisted-living facility; participants remain responsible for room and board.
Cash support · veterans

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

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

Who it is for
Veterans or survivors with VA pension eligibility and an Aid and Attendance or Housebound medical need
Income limit
2026 · Countable income is compared with the applicable maximum annual pension rate (MAPR), which varies by dependents and benefit category. For a veteran with one dependent and Aid and Attendance, MAPR is $34,488/year.
Asset limit
VA pension net-worth ceiling is $163,699 from December 1, 2025 through November 30, 2026. Net worth includes countable assets plus income for VA purposes; exclusions and transfer rules apply.

Eligibility

General
Aid and Attendance or Housebound is an increased VA pension rate for eligible veterans or surviving spouses who meet pension and additional care/disability requirements; it is not a stand-alone state benefit.
OH specifics
Federal VA pension rules apply nationwide.

What it provides

  • Monthly pension is based on the applicable MAPR less countable annual income; divided by 12. Maximum annual veteran Aid and Attendance rates are $29,093 without dependents and $34,488 with one dependent; actual payments may be lower.
In-home & community support

PASSPORT Waiver

PASSPORT Waiver

Eligibility

General
Adults age 60+ who meet Medicaid financial eligibility and nursing-facility level-of-care requirements and seek care at home.
OH specifics
PASSPORT is a Medicaid waiver supporting eligible older Ohioans at home or in community settings instead of nursing facilities.

What it provides

  • Assessed home and community-based services; including personal-care assistance; through the PASSPORT Medicaid waiver.
Caregiver support

National Family Caregiver Support Program

National Family Caregiver Support Program

Who it is for
Family or informal caregivers of an older adult

Eligibility

General
Family and informal caregivers seeking support through the state aging network; individual services are assessed through local providers.

What it provides

  • Caregiver support through the Ohio aging network and local providers; funded under the National Family Caregiver Support Program.
Medicare costs

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Who it is for
Medicare beneficiaries with limited income who need help with premiums or cost sharing

Eligibility

General
Medicare beneficiary; the state determines the applicable Medicare Savings Program. QMB helps with premiums and Medicare cost sharing; SLMB and QI generally help with Part B premiums.
OH specifics
QI requires annual application and is funded first-come, first-served with priority for prior recipients. QMB, SLMB and QI confer Part D Extra Help.

What it provides

  • QMB pays eligible Part A/Part B premiums and Medicare deductibles and cost sharing; SLMB and QI pay Part B premiums. The exact benefit depends on the approved program.
Energy assistance

Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)

Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)

Eligibility

General
Income-eligible households with qualifying home-energy costs; the administering agency applies household-size and program eligibility rules.
OH specifics
Administered by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services effective April 6, 2026.

What it provides

  • Federally funded assistance with eligible household energy bills.
Homeowner tax relief

Homestead Exemption

Homestead Exemption

Income limit
2026 application · $41,000 in qualifying total 2025 income, subject to grandfathering and special-category exceptions; state and county guidance governs income calculation.

Eligibility

General
Qualifying Ohio homeowners age 65+ or with permanent and total disability; the property must be the principal home and applicable income requirements must be met.
OH specifics
For tax year 2026 the standard exemption shields up to $29,700 of home value; it is not a $29,700 tax refund.

What it provides

  • Tax savings equal the applicable local taxes on exempt home value.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Brookdale Kenwood

Quick answers from public records and the community's own listing.
01 Who is the Director of Nursing at Brookdale Kenwood?
Jessica Watt is the Director of Nursing at Brookdale Kenwood.
02 Is Brookdale Kenwood in a walkable area?
Brookdale Kenwood has a walk score of 43. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
03 How long has Brookdale Kenwood been in business?
Brookdale Kenwood has been operating for approximately 48 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
04 Does Brookdale Kenwood have different floorplan options?
Yes — see the floorplan options available at Brookdale Kenwood on this page.
05 Are pets allowed at Brookdale Kenwood?
Yes, Brookdale Kenwood allows residents to bring their pets.
06 What is the best email address for Brookdale Kenwood?
The team at Brookdale Kenwood can be reached at MMAST2@BROOKDALE.COM.
07 Who is the administrator of Brookdale Kenwood?
Miriya Mast is the administrator of Brookdale Kenwood.