Page 17 of 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.
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.
The Gables of Green
AL
MC
Uniontown
-Yes
26
Facility 26
OH AVG 41
Rank #299 / 425
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedTheodora Beers
86
Facility 86
OH AVG 85.9
Rank #78 / 180
-
The Woodlands of Hamilton
AL
MC
RC
Hamilton
78
Facility 78
OH AVG 68
Rank #83 / 219
Yes
49
Facility 49
OH AVG 41
Rank #157 / 425
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
86
Facility 86
OH AVG 85.9
Rank #78 / 180
-
Close to Home IV Assisted Living
AL
Sardinia
47
Facility 47
OH AVG 68
Rank #146 / 219
No
43
Facility 43
OH AVG 41
Rank #201 / 425
-Theresa Clifton-
1
Facility 1
OH AVG 2
Rank #1 / 152
The Inn at University Village
AL
MC
Massillon
66
Facility 66
OH AVG 68
Rank #98 / 219
No
28
Facility 28
OH AVG 41
Rank #287 / 425
-Amy Joy-
1
Facility 1
OH AVG 2
Rank #1 / 152
Sharonbrooke
AL
MC
Newark
109
Facility 109
OH AVG 68
Rank #30 / 219
No
79
Facility 79
OH AVG 41
Rank #23 / 425
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Woodlands of Findlay
AL
Findlay
73
Facility 73
OH AVG 68
Rank #90 / 219
No
87
Facility 87
OH AVG 41
Rank #4 / 425
-Kyle Purdy-
8
Facility 8
OH AVG 2
Rank #130 / 152
Hamlet at Chagrin Falls
AL
IL
MC
Chagrin Falls
78
Facility 78
OH AVG 68
Rank #83 / 219
No
78
Facility 78
OH AVG 41
Rank #28 / 425
-Debbie Cirillo-
6
Facility 6
OH AVG 2
Rank #124 / 152
Plum Creek Assisted Living LLC
AL
RC
Brunswick
38
Facility 38
OH AVG 68
Rank #169 / 219
No
35
Facility 35
OH AVG 41
Rank #245 / 425
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1
Facility 1
OH AVG 2
Rank #1 / 152
Helen Purcell
AL
HOS
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Zanesville
-Yes
45
Facility 45
OH AVG 41
Rank #185 / 425
-Justin Middleton
86
Facility 86
OH AVG 85.9
Rank #78 / 180
3
Facility 3
OH AVG 2
Rank #82 / 152
StoryPoint Fairfield
AL
IL
MC
Fairfield Township
-Yes
19
Facility 19
OH AVG 41
Rank #344 / 425
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
90
Facility 90
OH AVG 85.9
Rank #33 / 180
2
Facility 2
OH AVG 2
Rank #61 / 152

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 The Gables of Green

The Gables of Green offers assisted living and memory care in Uniontown, OH. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks while a resident keeps a private apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Having both care levels in one community may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since moving between them can happen without leaving the community.

Apartment choices include studios, one bedroom apartments, and two bedroom apartments. A two bedroom layout can work well for a couple moving together or for someone who wants a companion. Rehabilitation services are available when therapy is part of a resident’s care, while scheduled trips, fitness classes, and movie matinees provide structured activities beyond the apartment. Pets are allowed, so a resident may be able to bring a companion animal when moving in.

Contact The Gables of Green

The Woodlands of Hamilton

896 Nw Washington Blvd, Hamilton, OH 45013
Overview of The Woodlands of Hamilton

The Woodlands of Hamilton offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Hamilton, OH. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks while a resident keeps a private living space. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, while respite care offers a short term stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Multiple care levels share one campus, which may suit a resident whose needs could grow over time because moving to another level of care may not require leaving the community. The 78 bed home has studio, one bedroom, and two bedroom residences; a two bedroom can work for a couple moving together or for someone who wants a companion. Pets are allowed, so residents can keep a pet there. A Walk Score of 49 places the area in a car dependent setting, meaning most errands require a car or a ride rather than a short walk.

Starting Price $4,100/Month

Contact The Woodlands of Hamilton

Overview of Close to Home IV Assisted Living

Close to Home IV Assisted Living is an assisted living community in Sardinia, Ohio, with 47 beds and an opening date of 1995. Residents receive help with medication administration, grooming and hygiene, and ambulation, covering several daily needs that may otherwise be difficult to manage independently.

Respite care is available for short stays. That can give a family caregiver temporary coverage while traveling or recovering. Physical and occupational therapy are provided through partnering providers, while salon services and daily meaningful activities add on-site support and opportunities for engagement.

Theresa Clifton serves as the administrator. Starting pricing is listed at $5,000 to $6,500, plus a $500 deposit and $917 plus liability, and Medicaid is accepted for eligible residents. A Walk Score of 43 out of 100 places the area in a car-dependent band, so most errands require a car or a ride, including for a resident who no longer drives independently.

Starting Price $5,000/Month

Contact Close to Home IV Assisted Living

Overview of The Inn at University Village

The Inn at University Village provides assisted living and memory care in Massillon, Ohio. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps their own apartment. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Both care levels are available here. That may make the community a good fit for a resident whose needs may grow over time, because they can move between care levels without leaving the community. The community has 66 beds, and Amy Joy serves as the administrator.

Contact The Inn at University Village

Sharonbrooke

920 Sharon Valley Road, Newark, OH 43055
Overview of Sharonbrooke

What Sharonbrooke runs in Newark, OH, are assisted living and memory care. Bathing, dressing, and medication all get help under assisted living. Memory care provides supervision in a secure setting for a resident who might be liable to wander.

Both are here, so a resident whose needs grow can stay rather than move elsewhere. There are 109 beds, and the starting price is $1,350 a month.

Doctor on Staff is on the service list, which means physician care happens at the community. A Salon, a Spa, and a Chapel are named amenities, and Religious Services is named besides them. Activities include crafts, singing, baking, storytelling, and reminiscing.

At 79, the Walk Score is very Walkable, so most errands can be done without a car.

Starting Price $1,350/Month

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Overview of Woodlands of Findlay

Woodlands of Findlay, 73 beds in Findlay, OH, provides assisted living. Assistance with activities of daily living is a named program, medication management included. It suits a person who needs a hand through the day without needing skilled nursing.

Coordination of medical appointments and transportation is named as a program too, so the arranging does not fall entirely on the resident. Fitness classes and movie nights appear under the activities listed. Medicaid is accepted, so a qualifying household has that door open.

Kyle Purdy has the administrator’s post. The neighborhood scores 87, which is very walkable, and errands rarely require a ride to handle.

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Hamlet at Chagrin Falls

200 Hamlet Hills Drive, Chagrin Falls, OH 44022
Overview of Hamlet at Chagrin Falls

Hamlet at Chagrin Falls offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care in Chagrin Falls, OH. Independent living means private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication.

Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for a resident at risk of wandering. Having several care levels means a resident whose needs grow may be able to move to a different level without leaving the community, making this a potential fit for someone who wants independent living now but may need more support over time.

The community has 78 beds, and Debbie Cirillo serves as the administrator. A Walk Score of 78 places the area in a very walkable band, so most errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

Contact Hamlet at Chagrin Falls

Overview of Plum Creek Assisted Living

Plum Creek Assisted Living provides assisted living and respite care in Brunswick, OH. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing and medication management while residents live in private suites. Respite care offers a short stay when a resident’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

With 38 beds, Plum Creek falls within the smaller community range, where staff and residents can get to know each other. Nursing care is available on site around the clock, keeping nursing support within the community at any hour. A Walk Score of 35 places the area in a car dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride.

Residents can use the on site barber and beauty salon for grooming without leaving the community, attend religious services in the chapel, and take part in exercise programs. A courtyard and sunroom offer places to spend time outdoors or in a shared indoor space, while rehabilitation services support therapy needs. Plum Creek Assisted Living may be a good fit for a family seeking short term care while a primary caregiver travels or recovers.

Contact Plum Creek Assisted Living LLC

Overview of Helen Purcell

A full-continuum senior care community at 1854 Norwood Boulevard in Zanesville, Ohio, is Helen Purcell. It caters to occupants across a broad spectrum of care needs through six distinct operating units: assisted living, memory care, nursing homes, skilled nursing, hospice care, and respite care.

Led by Administrator Justin Middleton, the home stands in a somewhat walkable area with a Walk Score of 45. Though most errands and outings require transportation, some nearby services are walkable. The surrounding Norwood Boulevard neighborhood provides easy access for visiting family members. Helen Purcell’s multi-unit structure allows it to serve different populations in one place. Residents requiring daily activities assistance can access the assisted living unit, while people with cognitive decline or dementia have the dedicated memory care unit. The nursing homes unit serves individuals needing higher levels of skilled care, anchored by the skilled nursing component for post-acute rehabilitation and ongoing medical management. For families managing temporary transitions or end-of-life care, the facility also offers hospice care and respite care services, providing flexibility for different stages of the care journey. The breadth of offerings also bolsters family members wanting short-term respite support while caring for loved ones elsewhere.

Helen Purcell fits families seeking a single community that can evolve with a resident’s changing needs, or for those requiring specialized services beyond traditional assisted living. To see the different units and discuss care options in detail, families wanting to learn more about specific amenities, daily programs, dining options, staffing levels, payment options (Medicare, Medicaid, or private pay), and costs are encouraged to contact the facility or arrange an in-person tour.

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StoryPoint Fairfield

7129 Gilmore Rd, Fairfield Township, OH 45011
Overview of StoryPoint Fairfield

Improve your golden years at StoryPoint Fairfield, a dynamic senior living community in Fairfield Township, OH, offering independent living, enhanced living, assisted living, and memory care. Residents can freely enjoy their day here however they want with most of the chores handled and a dedicated team available 24/7 to provide licensed support. The community offers an array of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, giving residents plenty of options to find the ideal residence that matches their needs.

Fostering a vibrant living experience, the community conducts a wide range of social and recreational activities as well as various wellness programs. Chef-prepared meals, inspired by residents’ wants and dietary needs, ensure they stay healthy and have all the energy they need for an active way of living. The community also offers multiple amenities, including a library, bistro, cafe, massage room, and a salon for a day of pampering and relaxation.

Contact StoryPoint Fairfield

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.