Best Assisted Living in Ohio

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 442 assisted living communities in 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. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home. 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.
The average number of citations this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total citations ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Brookdale Westlake Village
AL
CCRC
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Westlake
60
Facility 60
OH AVG 68
Rank #106 / 219
Yes
25
Facility 25
OH AVG 41
Rank #308 / 425
1 Bed / 2 BedA+Suzanne Nall
86
Facility 86
OH AVG 85.9
Rank #78 / 180
7
Facility 7
OH AVG 2
Rank #129 / 152
1.8
Algart Health Care
AL
HOS
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Cleveland (Edgewater)
36
Facility 36
OH AVG 68
Rank #171 / 219
No
62
Facility 62
OH AVG 41
Rank #85 / 425
Private Rooms / Semi-Private RoomsA+Gary Klein
80
Facility 80
OH AVG 85.9
Rank #161 / 180
5
Facility 5
OH AVG 2
Rank #111 / 152
1.7
Cottingham Retirement Community
AL
HOS
IL
MC
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Cincinnati (Sharonville)
128
Facility 128
OH AVG 68
Rank #14 / 219
No
53
Facility 53
OH AVG 41
Rank #132 / 425
Private RoomsA+Shelley Owens
74
Facility 74
OH AVG 85.9
Rank #177 / 180
1
Facility 1
OH AVG 2
Rank #1 / 152
-
Bickford of Worthington
AL
MC
Worthington
56
Facility 56
OH AVG 68
Rank #117 / 219
Yes
52
Facility 52
OH AVG 41
Rank #136 / 425
Private RoomsA+Glasgow Hockett
90
Facility 90
OH AVG 85.9
Rank #33 / 180
1
Facility 1
OH AVG 2
Rank #1 / 152
-
Genoa Retirement Village
AL
ADC
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Genoa
68
Facility 68
OH AVG 68
Rank #96 / 219
Yes
17
Facility 17
OH AVG 41
Rank #356 / 425
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+-
94
Facility 94
OH AVG 85.9
Rank #8 / 180
13
Facility 13
OH AVG 2
Rank #140 / 152
3.3
Bickford of Upper Arlington
AL
MC
Columbus (River Ridge)
53
Facility 53
OH AVG 68
Rank #132 / 219
Yes
48
Facility 48
OH AVG 41
Rank #164 / 425
Private RoomsA+Haley Stroud
87
Facility 87
OH AVG 85.9
Rank #60 / 180
1
Facility 1
OH AVG 2
Rank #1 / 152
-
Shepherd of the Valley – Howland
AL
IL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Warren
35
Facility 35
OH AVG 68
Rank #174 / 219
No
19
Facility 19
OH AVG 41
Rank #344 / 425
-A+-
86
Facility 86
OH AVG 85.9
Rank #78 / 180
11
Facility 11
OH AVG 2
Rank #137 / 152
3.7
GreenView Senior Assisted Living
AL
MC
NH
Uniontown
58
Facility 58
OH AVG 68
Rank #111 / 219
Yes
59
Facility 59
OH AVG 41
Rank #99 / 425
Studio / 1 BedA+Jennifer Ringer
86
Facility 86
OH AVG 85.9
Rank #78 / 180
3
Facility 3
OH AVG 2
Rank #82 / 152
-
Elizabeth Scott Community
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Maumee
60
Facility 60
OH AVG 68
Rank #106 / 219
No-Studio / 1 BedA+Jill Schlievert
94
Facility 94
OH AVG 85.9
Rank #8 / 180
9
Facility 9
OH AVG 2
Rank #136 / 152
2.3
Ohio Living Westminster – Thurber
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Columbus (Harrison West)
73
Facility 73
OH AVG 68
Rank #90 / 219
Yes
71
Facility 71
OH AVG 41
Rank #45 / 425
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 BedA+Caitlin Distel
83
Facility 83
OH AVG 85.9
Rank #132 / 180
1
Facility 1
OH AVG 2
Rank #1 / 152
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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 442 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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Overview of Brookdale Westlake Village

Brookdale Westlake Village is a continuing care retirement community in Westlake, Ohio, offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing home care, and skilled nursing. Independent living provides a private home with community services and no daily care. Assisted living adds help with bathing, dressing, and medication while the resident keeps an apartment. Memory care is secured and supervised, while nursing home and skilled nursing services provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

Several care levels are available in one community. A resident whose needs grow over time may be able to remain at Brookdale Westlake Village instead of moving to another community. The community has 60 beds. Housing includes studio, one bedroom, and two bedroom options, with a two bedroom layout potentially suiting a couple moving together and a studio offering one private living space.

The starting price is $3,145 per month, giving families an entry point for budgeting. Payment options include Medicare and private pay. Medicare applies to short term skilled care after a hospital stay, while private pay means paying directly for care. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 14 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nurse time allocated per resident.

Residents can use the pool, spa, fishing pond, and landscaped outdoor grounds. Activities include gardening, painting, fitness classes, and bingo nights. Rehabilitation services and short term rehabilitation support recovery without requiring a separate rehabilitation setting, while respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. Pets are allowed, and Suzanne Nall serves as the administrator.

Starting Price $3,145/Month

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Algart Health Care

8902 Detroit Ave, Cleveland, OH 44102
Overview of Algart Health Care

Settling in the peaceful Detroit Avenue, Cleveland, OH, Algart Health Care is a one-of-a-kind senior living community that provides skilled nursing and assisted living. The community provides 72-bed accommodations for the seniors’ comfort. Moreover, Algart Health Care delivers 24-hour care with a team of well-trained and compassionate professionals. Focusing on memory care, the community provides a reality orientation, wellness checks, and memory-focused activities to its residents.

Algart Health Care fosters a warm and welcoming environment, ensuring that its residents feel belonging and relaxed. Here, seniors are provided with delicious and nutritious meals three times every day with snacks that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. Proving its high-quality care and assistance, Algart Health Care was awarded as one of the Best Nursing Homes by US News and World Report in 2014 and regarded as a 5-star Facility by Medicare in 2024.

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Overview of Cottingham Retirement Community

Covering independent living, assisted living, memory care, respite care, skilled nursing, nursing home care, palliative care, and hospice care, Cottingham Retirement Community operates in Cincinnati, OH. It has 128 beds, and the rooms are private. With that many levels under one name, care can change as a resident’s needs grow, while the community around them doesn’t.

Independent living is for someone who lives privately and doesn’t need daily care. Assisted living covers the person who needs a hand to bathe, get dressed, or stay on top of medication. For dementia or the danger of wandering, memory care adds supervision and secured surroundings.

Nursing home care and skilled nursing keep licensed nurses on duty at all hours. Rehabilitation Services also appear, aimed at recovery after illness or injury.

Hospice care keeps a person comfortable as death comes near. Palliative care works on symptoms and comfort for someone seriously ill whose treatment is still underway. Respite fills a brief gap, letting the regular caregiver travel or recuperate.

Sharonville, where the community stands, has a Walk Score of 53. That’s somewhat walkable, and someone who has stopped driving can manage a few destinations on foot.

Private money, Medicare, and Medicaid all work as payment here. The daily nursing figure per resident is 2 hours and 42 minutes, and the executive director is Shelley Owens.

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Overview of Bickford of Worthington

Montessori Memory Care is the named program at Bickford of Worthington in Worthington, Ohio, and it shapes how the secured setting works for residents at risk of wandering. Assisted living runs alongside it, covering dressing, bathing, and medication.

Every resident has a private room, a single space that belongs to them alone. Fifty-six beds keep the two-story building on the intimate side of things.

Respite care covers a short stay while a family’s usual caregiver travels or recovers. A salon, a bistro, and dining are available on site.

The walk score is 52, moderately walkable, so a resident who no longer drives may still handle a nearby errand on foot. Glasgow Hockett serves as the administrator.

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Overview of Genoa Retirement Village

Find moments of connection everyday at Genoa Retirement Village, a vibrant senior living community in Lucas County, Genoa, OH, offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, adult day services, and skilled services. Residents here enjoy the joys of a maintenance-free lifestyle with housekeeping, laundry, and maintenance handled by a dedicated team. A wide array of care services, including personal care assistance, 24/7 on-site clinical care, dental services, and access to physical, speech, and occupational therapies, ensures residents will always be provided with the care they need.

There are plenty of opportunities to make everyday extra special with a wide array of planned activities and wellness programs designed to foster connections, lifelong learning, and overall well being. Prioritizing dining as an important part of senior living experience, the community features a team of four-star chefs that carefully prepare delicious, nutritious meals made from fresh, local ingredients. With a wide array of supportive services, round-the-clock monitoring, and lively activities, residents are guaranteed to live confidently in a safe and nurturing environment at Genoa Retirement Village.

Starting Price $3,159/Month

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Overview of Bickford of Upper Arlington

Located in the stunning community of Columbus, OH, the Bickford of Upper Arlington is a vibrant senior living community that provides assisted living, and memory care services. Large and cozy accommodations with varying floors plans are available for its residents. In terms of memory care, the community offers specialized programming, 24/7 professional care, and the purpose-built memory care environment called the Mary B’s Memory Care Neighborhood.

With its above-and-beyond amenities and services, residents can enjoy 3 fresh-cooked delightful meals, weekly housekeeping, home maintenance, access to laundry facilities, and transportation services. Explore its other amenities such as the family room, game room, and library to see how beautiful the community is. Participate in diverse social activities and other life-enrichment programs to boost engagement. At Bickford of Upper Arlington, seniors can enjoy a classic retirement.

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Overview of Shepherd of the Valley – Howland

Shepherd of the Valley, Howland offers nursing home, assisted living, independent living, memory care, respite care, and skilled nursing in Warren, Ohio. Independent living provides private living without daily care, while assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication.

Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision. Skilled nursing and nursing home care provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while respite care provides a short stay for someone whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

As a continuing care retirement community with several care levels, Shepherd of the Valley, Howland can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time and who may be able to move between care levels without leaving the community. The community has 35 beds, with total nurse staffing of 3 hours 55 minutes per resident per day, representing the nursing time allocated to each resident each day.

Rehabilitation services are available within the care program. Individualized wellness plans give residents a plan tailored to their wellness needs, while monthly card parties, support group meetings, and Mah Jongg events provide scheduled activities; a garden and patio offer outdoor spaces to use.

Payment options include Medicare, which covers short term skilled care after a hospital stay, and private pay, which means paying directly for care.

Contact Shepherd of the Valley – Howland

Overview of GreenView Senior Assisted Living

GreenView Senior Assisted Living provides assisted living, memory care, and nursing care in Uniontown, OH. Assisted living helps with daily tasks, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Nursing care supports residents who need ongoing nursing attention.

The combination of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since moving among them can happen without leaving the community. GreenView has 58 beds, creating a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know each other. Studio and one bedroom housing options give residents a single living space or a layout with a separate bedroom.

A Walk Score of 59 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, so some errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may still manage certain outings independently. Pets are allowed. Jennifer Ringer serves as the administrator.

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Overview of Elizabeth Scott Community

Elizabeth Scott Community offers assisted living, memory care, nursing home care, skilled nursing, and respite care in Maumee, Ohio. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks while a resident lives in a studio or one bedroom home. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

Assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing are available on one campus, so a resident whose needs change may move between care levels without leaving the community. Respite care provides a short stay when a family’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. The community has 60 beds, giving families a clear picture of its licensed capacity.

Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 16 minutes per resident each day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated per resident. Skilled rehabilitation and short term rehabilitation are available on campus, allowing a resident to receive rehabilitation without moving to another community, while menus inspired by a chef emphasize freshness and nutrition. Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay are accepted: Medicaid offers a payment route when savings may not cover a long stay, Medicare applies to short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence, and private pay means paying directly for care. Elizabeth Scott Community opened in 1949 and is administered by Jill Schlievert.

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Overview of Ohio Living Westminster – Thurber

Peacefully set in the harmonious neighborhood of Columbus, OH, Ohio Living Westminster-Thurber is a trusted community that offers assisted living. Alongside cozy and purposely built studio to two-bedroom floor plans, exceptional care is provided 24/7 to ensure residents’ comfort and safety. Housekeeping and laundry services are also available, so residents have a worry-free lifestyle.

Residents are encouraged to live actively and make new friends with a thoughtfully curated calendar of fun recreational activities and enriching programs. With restaurant-style dining, residents enjoy mealtimes that satisfy their dietary needs and preferences. Transportation services and basic utilities are also provided for residents’ convenience. This pet-friendly community creates the ideal setting for residents to spend their golden years happily.

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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 Ohio at a glance

Avg Monthly Cost: $5,840The average monthly cost across facilities in Ohio. 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: 41/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Ohio. 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: 68The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Ohio. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Ohio

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.

How many assisted living facilities are listed on this page?

This page features 442 assisted living facilities in Ohio. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right assisted living facility in Ohio?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Ohio, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting assisted living facilities in Ohio?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.