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Compare Assisted Living around Ohio
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.
| Brookdale Westlake Village | AL IL MC NH SNF | Westlake | 60
Facility
60
OH AVG
75
Rank
#177 / 309 | Yes |
25
Facility
25
OH AVG
40
Rank
#500 / 704 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ | Suzanne Nall | 86
Facility
86
OH AVG
85.8
Rank
#81 / 190 | - |
| Deupree House | AL IL MC NH | Cincinnati (Hyde Park) | 24
Facility
24
OH AVG
75
Rank
#285 / 309 | No |
44
Facility
44
OH AVG
40
Rank
#322 / 704 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | Megan Bradford | 91
Facility
91
OH AVG
85.8
Rank
#24 / 190 | 1
Facility
1
OH AVG
2
Rank
#1 / 142 |
| The Preserve at Mentor Ridge | AL NH MC RC | Mentor (Norton Parkway) | 99
Facility
99
OH AVG
75
Rank
#69 / 309 | No |
1
Facility
1
OH AVG
40
Rank
#673 / 704 | Private Rooms | - | - | - | 1
Facility
1
OH AVG
2
Rank
#1 / 142 |
| The Knolls of Oxford | AL IL MC NH SNF | Oxford | 50
Facility
50
OH AVG
75
Rank
#214 / 309 | Yes |
0
Facility
0
OH AVG
40
Rank
#686 / 704 | Private / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed Rooms | - | Laura Lacy | 92
Facility
92
OH AVG
85.8
Rank
#19 / 190 | 4
Facility
4
OH AVG
2
Rank
#105 / 142 |
| Elizabeth Scott Community | AL MC NH SNF | Maumee | 60
Facility
60
OH AVG
75
Rank
#177 / 309 | No |
0
Facility
0
OH AVG
40
Rank
#686 / 704 | Studio / 1 Bed | A+ | Jill Schlievert | 94
Facility
94
OH AVG
85.8
Rank
#8 / 190 | - |
| Ohio Living Rockynol | AL IL MC NH SNF | Akron (Highland Square) | 79
Facility
79
OH AVG
75
Rank
#139 / 309 | Yes |
65
Facility
65
OH AVG
40
Rank
#107 / 704 | - | A+ | - | 87
Facility
87
OH AVG
85.8
Rank
#63 / 190 | 4
Facility
4
OH AVG
2
Rank
#105 / 142 |
| Ohio Living Llanfair | AL IL MC NH SNF | Cincinnati (College Hill) | 49
Facility
49
OH AVG
75
Rank
#223 / 309 | Yes |
73
Facility
73
OH AVG
40
Rank
#55 / 704 | Studio | - | Molly Brown | 85
Facility
85
OH AVG
85.8
Rank
#102 / 190 | 2
Facility
2
OH AVG
2
Rank
#64 / 142 |
| O’Neill Healthcare North Ridgeville | AL HOS IL MC NH PC SNF | North Ridgeville | 150
Facility
150
OH AVG
75
Rank
#12 / 309 | Yes |
29
Facility
29
OH AVG
40
Rank
#455 / 704 | - | A+ | - | 85
Facility
85
OH AVG
85.8
Rank
#102 / 190 | - |
| Twin Towers | AL IL MC NH SNF | Cincinnati (College Hill) | 231
Facility
231
OH AVG
75
Rank
#1 / 309 | No |
31
Facility
31
OH AVG
40
Rank
#432 / 704 | - | - | Kristie Stricker | 86
Facility
86
OH AVG
85.8
Rank
#81 / 190 | - |
| Gateway Springs Health Campus | AL ADC IL MC NH RC SNF | Hamilton (Shadow Creek) | 53
Facility
53
OH AVG
75
Rank
#208 / 309 | No |
3
Facility
3
OH AVG
40
Rank
#663 / 704 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | Kiya Brown | - | - |
| Worthington Christian Village | AL IL NH SNF | Columbus (Olentangy High Bluffs) | 40
Facility
40
OH AVG
75
Rank
#250 / 309 | No |
30
Facility
30
OH AVG
40
Rank
#445 / 704 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ | - | 85
Facility
85
OH AVG
85.8
Rank
#102 / 190 | - |
| Ohio Living Westminster – Thurber | AL IL MC NH SNF | Columbus (Harrison West) | 73
Facility
73
OH AVG
75
Rank
#155 / 309 | Yes |
71
Facility
71
OH AVG
40
Rank
#62 / 704 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed | A+ | Caitlin Distel | 83
Facility
83
OH AVG
85.8
Rank
#139 / 190 | 1
Facility
1
OH AVG
2
Rank
#1 / 142 |
| Nason Center of Breckenridge Village | AL IL NH SNF | Willoughby (Deer Creek) | 72
Facility
72
OH AVG
75
Rank
#158 / 309 | Yes |
36
Facility
36
OH AVG
40
Rank
#389 / 704 | Private Rooms | - | - | - | - |
| Algart Health Care | AL HOS MC NH RC SNF | Cleveland (Edgewater) | 36
Facility
36
OH AVG
75
Rank
#258 / 309 | No |
62
Facility
62
OH AVG
40
Rank
#136 / 704 | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms | - | Gary Klein | 80
Facility
80
OH AVG
85.8
Rank
#170 / 190 | - |
| Westerwood | AL IL MC NH RC SNF | Columbus (Northland) | 75
Facility
75
OH AVG
75
Rank
#151 / 309 | No |
26
Facility
26
OH AVG
40
Rank
#488 / 704 | - | - | - | - | - |
Enveloped by the lush nature and picturesque grasslands of Riverside Drive, Columbus, OH, First Community Village is an extraordinary continuing care retirement community that provides a wide array of living options including assisted living, independent living, memory care, and skilled nursing. Featuring elegant and well-built residences, the community promises unmatched comfort and security. A competent and highly skilled team strives to provide care and support that best matches seniors’ needs and interests.
Delivering exceptional care since 1963, First Community Village continues to provide a safe place for seniors to lead a meaningful life. With a jam-packed calendar of activities and enjoyable programs, seniors explore new interests and rekindle old hobbies for leisure and wellness. The community serves delicious and healthy meals in multiple dining venues for dietary satisfaction. With incredible amenities and well-maintained landscapes, First Community Village is great for seniors wanting to enjoy their golden years without worries.
Find the care you need at The Slovene Home Skilled Care and Rehabilitation, an exceptional community set in the rich cultural and historic neighborhood of Cleveland, OH. The community offers assisted living, long-term care, skilled care rehabilitation, respite care, and hospice care. Residents can keep their peace of mind with a respectful and well-trained team attending to their needs 24/7. The community also handles the meals, housekeeping and linen services, so residents have a maintenance-free lifestyle. All residents have their own private suites.
The Slovene Home Skilled Care and Rehabilitation has been serving the community for over 60 years and is proud of their excellent reputation. Dedicated to residents’ happiness and wellness, a well-thought-out calendar of fun recreational activities and enriching programs is conducted. Residents enjoy a delightful dining experience with delectable and healthy meals that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. Emergency call systems and medication administration are also available for older adults’ healthcare needs. Residents make the most of their golden years amidst the community’s nurturing and welcoming environment, especially with its wide range of care options and top-notch amenities.
Cottingham Retirement Community offers premier senior living care services for independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing residents. The retirement home promotes a youthful and energetic atmosphere for its residents because the staff celebrates each individual by promoting a vibrant and freeing lifestyle– seniors create a personalized care plan based on their decisions. The resort-style home practices an excellent and exemplary, resident-centered approach where seniors can thrive.
Cottingham offers amenities and services that help make the lives of its residents hassle-free, such as 24-hour licensed supervision, medication services, balanced meals provided, engaging activities scheduled, specialized programs, and individualized care plans.
Manifest Staff Medical operates a home care staffing service from an office in the Northland neighborhood of Columbus, Ohio. This agency functions as a placement coordinator rather than a traditional senior residential campus, matching families with independent care professionals who deliver support inside a client’s private house or an existing facility.
The surrounding neighborhood carries a walkability score of 66 out of 100, which means visiting relatives or staff can complete a few tasks on foot, though most errands require driving. To establish a baseline of safety and suitability, the firm requires all candidates to clear a background screening process before they are matched with a household.
The agency’s registry includes registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, nursing assistants, and personal care assistants who can handle medical tracking, personal care routines, or basic housekeeping chores depending on the client’s needs.
Interested individuals can initiate the caregiver screening process by contacting the Columbus office to outline their specific nursing or personal care needs.
Set in Hamilton County, West Chester Township, OH, Provision Living at West Chester is an excellent senior living community that offers assisted living and memory care services. The community is conveniently close to city amenities and local services and offers spacious and cozy accommodations, including studios, one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments. With 24-hour expertly trained care teams and emergency call systems placed within the community, residents are guaranteed to live confidently in a safe and secure environment.
In addition to offering clinical support and supervision, the community also helps residents stay connected to what matters most in their lives, explore the world around them, and make new friends. Here, residents enjoy a stimulating environment filled with exciting activities, eat deliciously made meals and have access to beautifully landscaped enclosed courtyards and other inviting spaces to explore and maintain their independence.
Settled on the harmonious grounds of South Main Street, Munroe Falls, OH, Mulberry Gardens Senior Living is an esteemed senior living community offering assisted living and respite care. Treat yourself to unmatched comfort and convenience with the snug and spacious residences of Mulberry Gardens Senior Living in various studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans. With a kind and compassionate team delivering the highest quality of care and support, seniors enjoy their independence and live their lives to the fullest.
With exciting activities and enjoyable programs, residents explore new interests and rekindle past hobbies for leisure and wellness. Have a delightful dining experience with healthy and tasty meals catering to dietary needs and preferences. Mulberry Gardens Senior Living is great for seniors looking to live an active retirement with its state-of-the-art amenities and welcoming community.
The Village of St. Edward at Green occupies a two-story building on Fortuna Drive in Akron’s Green neighborhood, on the quieter south end of the city. The community holds 76 beds and offers one- and two-bedroom units, which puts it in a different category from most senior living facilities that default to studios and semiprivate rooms. For couples or individuals who want something closer to an apartment layout, the unit options here are worth noting.
The Walk Score of 30 means the surrounding area is technically somewhat walkable, though in practice most trips will require a car. Green is a suburban pocket within Akron’s city limits, residential and low-density, reasonably accessible from the broader metro by road.
What can be said with confidence about The Village of St. Edward is limited to the physical setup: a mid-sized, two-story building with apartment-style units in a suburban Akron location. The one- and two-bedroom floor plans are the clearest differentiator and for families prioritizing that kind of living arrangement in a senior care setting, that detail alone narrows the search.
Located in the harmonious neighborhood of Far Hills Avenue, Dayton, OH, Brookdale Oakwood is a paradisal senior living community offering assisted living, memory care, and its signature Brookdale HealthPlus. Seniors experience solace with a variety of elegant studios and charming companion suites. Brookdale Oakwood goes above and beyond in providing care and assistance around the clock with a team of friendly, dedicated, and highly skilled professionals. Live life at its finest and let go of your woes about mundane activities and housekeeping with a lending hand from Brookdale Oakwood.
Meet people with the same interests and create meaningful connections through various activities conducted such as art classes, flower arranging, and fitness classes. Enjoy conversations with peers over tasty and healthy meals to satisfy the resident’s dietary needs and preferences. Brookdale Oakwood is an ideal place for comfort and convenience with its scenic campus equipped with fabulous amenities such as a whirlpool, computers, a beauty and barbershop, a pharmacy, a fireside living room, an ice cream parlor, transportation, and concierge services.
Enhance your quality of life at Brookdale Finneytown, an inviting senior living community in Cincinnati, OH, offering assisted living and memory care. Recognized as 2024 Best of Best by Argentum Awards, the community guarantees nothing but excellence when it comes to delivering care and support. Offering Brookdale HealthPlus, residents experience personalized healthcare like never before with clinical care coordination and oversight and an RN Care Manager overseeing residents’ clinical needs.
With specially designed environments and a care team trained to care for seniors living with Alzheimer’s and dementia, the community ensures a safe haven where they can maintain a fulfilling life despite their afflictions. Residents also enjoy various services designed to provide convenience, including assistance with daily living tasks like medication management, mobility , housekeeping, transportation, and coordination with outside healthcare providers. Amenities include a cafe, a therapy room, an ice cream parlor, a courtyard, garden, and beautifully landscaped grounds for residents welfare and leisure.
Broadway Creek Senior Living is an outstanding senior living community located in the serene neighborhood of North Jefferson Street, Medina, OH, offering assisted living, companion living, memory care, and respite care. Experience comfort and security like no other within the intimate and sophisticated residences of Broadway Creek Senior Living in various studio and one-bedroom floor plans. Live your golden years as you prefer with top-tier care and support from a compassionate and well-trained team.
Reignite past interests and seek new adventures with exciting activities and fun programs conducted for enjoyment and wellness. Cherish personal moments and create lasting memories with friends in the well-lit and stunning spaces of the community. Delight with healthy and tasty meals for dietary satisfaction. Broadway Creek Senior Living is ideal for seniors looking to live an active retirement with its warm and welcoming community filled with incredible amenities and relaxing spaces.
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these assisted living communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.
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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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 428 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.



















