Page 4 of Best Assisted Living in Cincinnati, OH

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Overview of Gardens of Oakley

Gardens of Oakley offers assisted living, hospice care, memory care, and respite care in Cincinnati, Ohio. Assisted living includes help with bathing, dressing, and medication while the resident keeps a private living space. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, while hospice care centers on comfort and support near the end of life.

Respite care provides a short stay when a resident’s usual caregiver needs time to travel, recover, or manage other responsibilities. The range of care types may suit a resident whose needs change over time or a family seeking short term support. Housing includes one bedroom and two bedroom options, so an individual, a couple, or someone who wants to share a suite with a companion may find an appropriate arrangement.

Gardens of Oakley is a single story building. Pets are allowed, so a resident may bring a pet when moving in. With a Walk Score of 37, the area is car dependent, meaning most errands require a car or a ride, and a resident who no longer drives will generally need transportation for them.

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Overview of Ellie‘s Memory Care

Ellie’s Memory Care is dedicated to meeting each resident’s unique social, emotional, and safety needs in its Residential Memory Care Home in Milford, Ohio. Drawing on years of personal and professional memory care experience, they aim to create personalized care plans tailored to individual needs and situations. Their mission is to provide professional memory care activities, including physical activity, cognitive training, and a suitable diet, fostering a balance of freedom and safety with specially trained and empathic staff.

At Ellie’s Memory Care, residents enjoy various memory care amenities and services designed to enhance their quality of life. These include daily care for memory loss, 24/7 availability, personal emergency pendants, nutritious homemade meals, dressing and grooming assistance, utilities like Wi-Fi and in-house television, weekly housekeeping, medication monitoring, laundry services, and wellness programs for physical and spiritual well-being.

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Overview of Elite Living Specialists

Elite Living Specialists is a Cincinnati, Ohio placement service for assisted living, memory care, and residential care. Assisted living can suit a resident who needs help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, or taking medication, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Residential care is also among the housing solutions Elite Living Specialists helps clients and families find. Elizabeth Grinkemeyer is the director, and the programs include personal care homes and placement services, which may make this a good fit for families seeking help finding a suitable care setting for a resident.

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Overview of West Hills Nursing Home

Nestled in Cincinnati, OH, West Hills Nursing Home. is a compassionate nursing home that offers rehabilitation and skilled nursing. Dedicated to residents’ welfare, exceptional support is provided around the clock. Medication management is also available, so residents can take their medications without hassles.

Engaging activities and various light exercises are conducted for residents’ leisure and wellness. With physical, occupational, and speech therapy, residents can recover with ease. This nursing home strives to help residents thrive in retirement, accompanied by its nurturing environment and exceptional services.

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Weighting overview

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    Resident Experience
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    Regulatory
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    Visual Media
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    Website
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    Stability
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    Environment
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Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

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  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
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Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

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  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
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Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

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  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
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Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

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  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
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Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

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  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
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Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Assisted Living in Cincinnati at a glance

Avg Monthly Cost: $6,396The average monthly cost across facilities in Cincinnati, OH. Reflects published or estimated base rates and can vary with care level, room type, and amenities. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: $5,600
Avg Walk Score: 38/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Cincinnati, OH. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 82The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Cincinnati, OH. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Cincinnati, OH

What is the average cost of assisted living in Cincinnati, OH?

The average monthly cost of assisted living in Cincinnati, OH is approximately $5,000. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.

What is the price range for assisted living in Cincinnati, OH?

Assisted living in Cincinnati, OH typically ranges from $4,500–$6,500 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.

What is the typical staff-to-resident ratio at assisted living facilities in Cincinnati, OH?

Assisted living facilities in Cincinnati, OH typically operate with a staff-to-resident ratio in the range of 1:6 to 1:12.

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in Ohio?

Assisted living in Ohio supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Ohio?

Assisted living in Ohio is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does Ohio Medicaid cover assisted living?

Ohio Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for assisted living, but most states (including Ohio) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.

What is assisted living?

Assisted living combines private or semi-private apartments with help on activities of daily living (meals, bathing, dressing, medication management) and a social calendar — for residents who need some support but do not need 24/7 medical care.