Best Assisted Living in Dayton, OH

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 13 assisted living communities in Dayton, OH using OH Dept. of Health data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in OH
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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-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.
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.
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.
Bickford of Middletown
AL
MC
Middletown
151
Facility 151
OH AVG 101
Rank #40 / 298
Yes
4
Facility 4
OH AVG 41
Rank #412 / 424
Private RoomsChris Mattox-
29
Facility 29
OH AVG 6
Rank #239 / 239
Brookdale Kettering
AL
Dayton (Kettering)
83
Facility 83
OH AVG 101
Rank #175 / 298
Yes
43
Facility 43
OH AVG 41
Rank #200 / 424
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedCheryl Duckworth
77
Facility 77
OH AVG 85.3
Rank #222 / 247
2
Facility 2
OH AVG 6
Rank #23 / 239
Brookdale Oakwood
AL
MC
Dayton
75
Facility 75
OH AVG 101
Rank #193 / 298
Yes
51
Facility 51
OH AVG 41
Rank #145 / 424
Studio / SuiteEllen Rice
78
Facility 78
OH AVG 85.3
Rank #217 / 247
3
Facility 3
OH AVG 6
Rank #55 / 239
StoryPoint Troy
AL
IL
MC
Troy
104
Facility 104
OH AVG 101
Rank #132 / 298
Yes
45
Facility 45
OH AVG 41
Rank #184 / 424
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedJamie Welch
85
Facility 85
OH AVG 85.3
Rank #125 / 247
1
Facility 1
OH AVG 6
Rank #1 / 239
The Wellington at Dayton
AL
IL
MC
RC
Dayton
108
Facility 108
OH AVG 101
Rank #124 / 298
Yes
63
Facility 63
OH AVG 41
Rank #76 / 424
1 Bed / 2 BedMark Oaks
80
Facility 80
OH AVG 85.3
Rank #202 / 247
8
Facility 8
OH AVG 6
Rank #162 / 239
The Cottages of Clayton
AL
Dayton
114
Facility 114
OH AVG 101
Rank #114 / 298
No
22
Facility 22
OH AVG 41
Rank #323 / 424
-Amanda Treadway
78
Facility 78
OH AVG 85.3
Rank #217 / 247
4
Facility 4
OH AVG 6
Rank #85 / 239
Sanctuary at Wilmington Place the
AL
NH
RC
SNF
Dayton
31
Facility 31
OH AVG 101
Rank #290 / 298
No
58
Facility 58
OH AVG 41
Rank #101 / 424
-Wes Ramsey
78
Facility 78
OH AVG 85.3
Rank #217 / 247
10
Facility 10
OH AVG 6
Rank #189 / 239
Optimized Senior Living Assisted Living and Memory Care Kettering
AL
MC
Dayton (Kettering)
-No
61
Facility 61
OH AVG 41
Rank #87 / 424
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Oakview Manor
AL
Dayton (Old Dayton)
-No
66
Facility 66
OH AVG 41
Rank #59 / 424
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Mapleview Manor
AL
Dayton (Old Dayton)
-No
60
Facility 60
OH AVG 41
Rank #94 / 424
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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 13 analyzed for Dayton. See how we rank facilities

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Overview of Bickford of Middletown

With a 101-bed capacity, Bickford of Middletown is a residential care community in Middletown, Ohio, that offers personal care, memory care, and respite care. Featuring all-private accommodations in a single-story setting, the community is designed to provide comfort and privacy for older adults. Furthermore, the surrounding area is very car-dependent, which generally requires transportation to complete errands.

Licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants provide 24-hour support, along with respite care for short-term stays. Older adults living with cognitive decline also benefit from a Montessori-based memory care program that encourages meaningful activities, independence, and purposeful engagement. Fitness and recreation programs are also available in this pet-friendly community.

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Overview of Brookdale Kettering

Brookdale Kettering in Dayton, OH, does one thing, assisted living, and the Kettering neighborhood is where it stands. A resident gets help with dressing, medication, and bathing while still living in a private apartment.

With 55 beds, the community counts as a smaller home, and staff and residents get the chance to know each other. That suits someone who wants a more intimate space to live. Studios, one-bedroom apartments, and two-bedroom apartments are the housing choices.

Respite care covers a brief stay when the usual caregiver has to get through some business of their own. Pets can come along too. A salon, a spa, rehabilitation services, religious services, and transportation are available, and Brain Fit is the community’s signature program.

The Walk Score of 43 is car-dependent. Residents who have stopped driving would need a ride for most errands.

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Overview of Brookdale Oakwood

Brookdale Oakwood offers assisted living and memory care in Dayton, Ohio. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks while a resident lives in a studio or suite, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Offering both care levels may suit a resident whose support needs could grow over time without requiring a move to a different community.

Starting monthly prices are $4,665 for assisted living and $7,065 for memory care, giving families separate rates to use when budgeting for each care level. Respite care is available for short stays, which can suit a family caregiver who needs temporary coverage while traveling or recovering. Ellen Rice serves as the administrator.

Pets are allowed, so a resident may bring a pet to the community. A salon and spa, outdoor spaces, transportation, and wheelchair accessibility support grooming, time outdoors, rides, and mobility within the setting. A Walk Score of 51 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot, while transportation is also available when a resident needs a ride.

$4,665/Month Info Pricing updated on March 20th, 2026

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Overview of StoryPoint Troy

Set amidst the stunning city of Troy, OH, StoryPoint Troy is an eminent senior living community that offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care. The community features a wide array of studios, one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments to choose from, with easy access to the community’s wide range of convenient amenities and services. A team of experienced and well-trained care experts are always available to provide various assistance, including help with tedious chores, mobility or managing medications.

Residents enjoy a high-spirited everyday life with a brimming calendar of engaging activities that promote enjoyment, learning, and connections. StoryPoint Troy always ensures residents are getting their daily nutrients intake with chef-prepared gourmet food that caters to various tastes and dietary needs. From convenient services and compassionate care to a plethora of interesting amenities, residents can comfortably enjoy a fulfilling retirement life.

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Overview of The Wellington at Dayton

The Wellington at Dayton offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Dayton, OH. Independent living means private apartment living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living adds help with bathing, dressing, medication, and other daily tasks. Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision, and respite care gives someone a short stay while their usual caregiver is traveling or recovering.

The range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs change over time, with options spanning private living, daily assistance, secured memory care, and short term stays. One bedroom and two bedroom apartments are available. A one bedroom apartment provides a single living space, while a two bedroom apartment can work for a couple moving together or for someone who wants a companion. The starting price is $3,000 per month, but that figure is a general entry point because it is not tied to a particular care level.

Sonida Senior Living operates the community, and pets are allowed, so a resident can continue living with a pet. The courtyard provides an outdoor setting within the community, while gardening offers time with plants and outdoors; activities and social programs add scheduled ways to spend time with others. A Walk Score of 63 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, meaning some errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may be able to complete some outings independently.

Starting Price $3,000/Month Info Pricing updated on October 8th, 2026

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Overview of The Cottages of Clayton

The Cottages of Clayton is an assisted living community in Dayton, OH. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks while allowing a resident to maintain a private living space, so the community may suit someone who needs that support in a residential setting. It has 90 beds.

Private suites include full baths. Companion suites can work for two people moving together or for a resident who prefers a shared arrangement. Beauty shop services and a salon or spa are available for grooming appointments, while transportation lets residents use community provided rides instead of arranging every trip themselves.

Communal dining includes menus organized by a dietician and shaped by residents’ likes and dislikes. Meals can be modified for diets and allergies, and snacks are available 24 hours a day. Rehabilitation services are available for residents who need rehabilitative support, and Medicaid is accepted as a payment option for eligible residents.

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Overview of Sanctuary at Wilmington Place The

Sanctuary at Wilmington Place The provides nursing home, assisted living, respite care, and skilled nursing in Dayton, Ohio. Nursing home and skilled nursing care provide licensed nursing support for residents who need ongoing clinical care, while assisted living helps with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication management. Respite care offers a short stay when someone’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Several care levels are available here. That may suit a resident whose needs could grow over time without requiring a move to another community. With 31 beds, the home is smaller in scale, giving staff and residents more opportunity to get to know each other. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 44 minutes per resident per day, representing the amount of nursing time allocated to each resident across a day.

Rehabilitation services and short term rehabilitation provide therapy during a temporary recovery stay. A doctor is on staff, so physician care is available within the community. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted; Medicaid can help when savings may not cover a long stay, while Medicare applies to short term skilled care after a hospital stay.

A Walk Score of 58 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot. A resident who no longer drives may be able to complete certain errands independently. Wes Ramsey serves as the administrator.

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Overview of Optimized Senior Living Assisted Living and Memory Care Kettering

Optimized Senior Living Assisted Living and Memory Care Kettering serves Dayton, Ohio, offering both daily personal care and dedicated dementia support under one roof. Caregivers help assisted living residents with daily needs and medication schedules, while the memory care wing provides a secured setting and oversight for individuals prone to wandering. Housing both care levels in the same building lets a resident transition into specialized cognitive support later on without uprooting their routine. Short-term respite stays are also open for family caregivers needing temporary relief for travel or recovery.

Accommodations include private suites for solo living alongside companion layouts for residents who prefer a roommate. Daily life features regular game nights, live music, birthday parties, holiday gatherings, and optional non-denominational faith services. Located in the Kettering area, the property holds a walk score of 61, allowing residents to reach select neighborhood shops and errands on foot.

Interested families comparing assisted living and memory care options can reach out to Optimized Senior Living Kettering to check suite availability and arrange a tour.

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Overview of Oakview Manor

Oakview Manor in Dayton, OH, keeps to one care type. Dressing, bathing, and medication are where help lands with assisted living, and nothing beyond those tasks comes with the level. The person it fits needs that support every day.

Old Dayton is the neighborhood where you’ll find the community, and its Walk Score comes out at 6, which is somewhat walkable. A resident who no longer drives can still get a fair number of errands done on foot.

Art classes and movie nights are on the schedule here. Rehabilitation services and short-term rehab are named as well, for someone either recovering or rebuilding strength.

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Overview of Mapleview Manor

Mapleview Manor provides assisted living in Dayton, OH, with help available for daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while each resident maintains a private apartment. It may be a good fit for someone who needs this day to day support while retaining a private living space.

The community is in the Old Dayton neighborhood, where a Walk Score of 60 places the area in the somewhat walkable band. Some errands may be reachable on foot for a resident who no longer drives, while others may require another option. Planned activities add scheduled opportunities to take part in organized programming.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

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.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

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

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

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

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

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

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

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

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

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 Dayton at a glance

Avg Monthly Cost: $7,406The average monthly cost across facilities in Dayton, 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: 51/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Dayton, 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: 95The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Dayton, OH. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Dayton, OH

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

The average monthly cost of assisted living in Dayton, OH is approximately $4,500. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.

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

Assisted living in Dayton, OH typically ranges from $4,000–$6,000 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.

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

Assisted living facilities in Dayton, 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.