The Preserve Senior Living at Mentor Ridge
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Mentor, OH

The Preserve Senior Living at Mentor Ridge

Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Mentor, OH

Overview of The Preserve Senior Living at Mentor Ridge

The Preserve Senior Living at Mentor Ridge sits in the Norton Parkway area of Mentor, Ohio, and covers three levels of care on one campus: nursing home, assisted living, and memory care. A Walk Score of 2 makes the location as car-dependent as it gets, and the surrounding area offers nothing within walking distance, essentially, so residents rely entirely on the campus and any transportation it arranges.

At 99 beds and 95.8% occupancy, the community is running near capacity. That level of fill signals consistent local demand, and for families weighing whether a community is financially stable and well-regarded enough to commit to, it’s a meaningful data point. Rehabilitation services and respite care are available alongside round-the-clock staffing. The memory care component is designed for residents with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, with a secure environment.

Where this community distinguishes itself most clearly is dining. Rather than a single cafeteria-style room, The Preserve offers a traditional dining room, a casual café, a private family-style dining area, a breakfast bar, and a Starbucks Coffee Bar. Meals are chef-prepared and adapted for special dietary needs. Five distinct dining venues at a senior living campus are uncommon, and for residents who spend most of their time on campus, that variety matters more than it might initially seem.

For adults who need nursing-level care or memory care support in Mentor, and for families who want a high-occupancy facility with a dining program that treats meals as more than a checkbox, The Preserve at Mentor Ridge is worth a direct look.

Walk Score
Walk Score: 2 / 100 Rank #668 / 673Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 668th out of 673 homes 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 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.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Nursing Services
24-Hour Staffing

Amenities & Lifestyle

Dining
Bar
Café
Coffee Bar

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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 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. 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.
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.
Total count of citations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
Nason Center of Breckenridge Village
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Willoughby (Deer Creek)
72
Facility 72
OH AVG 75
Rank #156 / 306
Yes
36
Facility 36
OH AVG 42
Rank #390 / 673
Private Rooms--
The Preserve Senior Living at Mentor Ridge
AL
MC
RC
Mentor-No
2
Facility 2
OH AVG 42
Rank #668 / 673
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The Preserve at Mentor Ridge
AL
MC
RC
Mentor-No-Private Rooms-
1
Facility 1
OH AVG 2
Rank #1 / 172
Salida Woods by New Perspective
AL
MC
Mentor-Yes
58
Facility 58
OH AVG 42
Rank #169 / 673
Studio / 1 BedA+-
Haven Home Assisted Living
AL
Mentor-No
60
Facility 60
OH AVG 42
Rank #154 / 673
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Ohio

The Preserve Senior Living at Mentor Ridge 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 The Preserve Senior Living at Mentor Ridge

Is The Preserve Senior Living at Mentor Ridge in a walkable area?

The Preserve Senior Living at Mentor Ridge has a walk score of 2. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

Are pets allowed at The Preserve Senior Living at Mentor Ridge?

No, The Preserve Senior Living at Mentor Ridge has a no-pet policy.

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What is the address of The Preserve Senior Living at Mentor Ridge?

The Preserve Senior Living at Mentor Ridge is located at 8161 Norton Parkway, Mentor, OH 44060.

What is the phone number of The Preserve Senior Living at Mentor Ridge?

(440) 290-0900 will put you in contact with the team at The Preserve Senior Living at Mentor Ridge.

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