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The information below is reported by the Ohio Department of Health, Bureau of Survey and Certification.
| Brookdale Westlake Village | AL IL MC NH SNF | Westlake | 60
Facility
60
OH AVG
78
Rank
#190 / 323 | Yes |
25
Facility
25
OH AVG
40
Rank
#501 / 705 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ | Suzanne Nall | 86
Facility
86
OH AVG
85.8
Rank
#82 / 193 | - |
| Worthington Christian Village | AL IL NH SNF | Columbus (Olentangy High Bluffs) | 40
Facility
40
OH AVG
78
Rank
#265 / 323 | No |
30
Facility
30
OH AVG
40
Rank
#446 / 705 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ | - | 85
Facility
85
OH AVG
85.8
Rank
#103 / 193 | - |
| Elizabeth Scott Community | AL MC NH SNF | Maumee | 60
Facility
60
OH AVG
78
Rank
#190 / 323 | No |
0
Facility
0
OH AVG
40
Rank
#687 / 705 | Studio / 1 Bed | A+ | Jill Schlievert | 94
Facility
94
OH AVG
85.8
Rank
#8 / 193 | - |
| Bickford of Worthington | AL MC | Worthington | 56
Facility
56
OH AVG
78
Rank
#202 / 323 | Yes |
52
Facility
52
OH AVG
40
Rank
#229 / 705 | Private Rooms | A+ | Glasgow Hockett | 90
Facility
90
OH AVG
85.8
Rank
#35 / 193 | 1
Facility
1
OH AVG
2
Rank
#1 / 142 |
| The Inn At Belden Village | AL HOS IL NH PC RC | Canton | 20
Facility
20
OH AVG
78
Rank
#311 / 323 | No |
31
Facility
31
OH AVG
40
Rank
#433 / 705 | Studio / 1 Bed | A+ | - | 90
Facility
90
OH AVG
85.8
Rank
#35 / 193 | 1
Facility
1
OH AVG
2
Rank
#1 / 142 |
| Genoa Retirement Village | AL NH IL MC | Genoa | 68
Facility
68
OH AVG
78
Rank
#176 / 323 | Yes |
17
Facility
17
OH AVG
40
Rank
#568 / 705 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ | - | 94
Facility
94
OH AVG
85.8
Rank
#8 / 193 | - |
| Bickford of Upper Arlington | AL MC | Columbus (River Ridge) | 53
Facility
53
OH AVG
78
Rank
#221 / 323 | Yes |
48
Facility
48
OH AVG
40
Rank
#277 / 705 | Private Rooms | A+ | - | 87
Facility
87
OH AVG
85.8
Rank
#64 / 193 | 1
Facility
1
OH AVG
2
Rank
#1 / 142 |
| Carriage Court of Grove City | AL MC | Grove City | 57
Facility
57
OH AVG
78
Rank
#199 / 323 | Yes |
49
Facility
49
OH AVG
40
Rank
#264 / 705 | Studio | A+ | - | 87
Facility
87
OH AVG
85.8
Rank
#64 / 193 | 1
Facility
1
OH AVG
2
Rank
#1 / 142 |
| SouthWest Commons by New Perspective | AL NH | Strongsville | 90
Facility
90
OH AVG
78
Rank
#113 / 323 | Yes |
52
Facility
52
OH AVG
40
Rank
#229 / 705 | Studio / 1 Bed | A+ | - | - | - |
| The Woodlands of Columbus | AL MC RC | Columbus (East Broad) | 102
Facility
102
OH AVG
78
Rank
#69 / 323 | Yes |
8
Facility
8
OH AVG
40
Rank
#629 / 705 | Studio / 1 Bed | A+ | - | 88
Facility
88
OH AVG
85.8
Rank
#56 / 193 | - |
| Bickford of Lancaster | AL MC | Lancaster (Wacker Heights) | 92
Facility
92
OH AVG
78
Rank
#104 / 323 | Yes |
8
Facility
8
OH AVG
40
Rank
#629 / 705 | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms | A+ | - | 89
Facility
89
OH AVG
85.8
Rank
#43 / 193 | 2
Facility
2
OH AVG
2
Rank
#64 / 142 |
| Bickford of Bexley | AL MC | Columbus (Bexley Park) | 53
Facility
53
OH AVG
78
Rank
#221 / 323 | Yes |
88
Facility
88
OH AVG
40
Rank
#3 / 705 | Private Rooms | A+ | - | 87
Facility
87
OH AVG
85.8
Rank
#64 / 193 | - |
| Brookdale Alliance | AL | Alliance | 42
Facility
42
OH AVG
78
Rank
#257 / 323 | Yes |
28
Facility
28
OH AVG
40
Rank
#465 / 705 | Suite | A+ | Tara Gotshall | 87
Facility
87
OH AVG
85.8
Rank
#64 / 193 | - |
| Brookdale Wickliffe | AL IL MC NH SNF | Wickliffe | 11
Facility
11
OH AVG
78
Rank
#318 / 323 | Yes |
48
Facility
48
OH AVG
40
Rank
#277 / 705 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ | - | 87
Facility
87
OH AVG
85.8
Rank
#64 / 193 | - |
| Brookdale Kettering | AL | Dayton (Kettering) | 55
Facility
55
OH AVG
78
Rank
#209 / 323 | Yes |
43
Facility
43
OH AVG
40
Rank
#336 / 705 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ | - | 77
Facility
77
OH AVG
85.8
Rank
#179 / 193 | 1
Facility
1
OH AVG
2
Rank
#1 / 142 |
Windhaven House INC. is a nurturing assisted living community in Youngstown, OH, that offers personal care. Here, residents can keep their peace of mind with top-tier support provided for their daily living activities around the clock. Light housekeeping, laundry, and meal preparation are also taken care of, ensuring residents have a worry-free lifestyle.
Exciting social events and engaging exercises are conducted to keep residents active and socially connected. Medication reminders and scheduled transportation are also available, so residents can take their medication on time and travel comfortably. The community’s home-like setting and dedicated services makes it an ideal option for a worry-free retirement.
Burrowed in Lorain, OH, Lorain Estates Senior Living is a charming senior living community that offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care. The community offers a variety of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, guaranteeing a comfortable residence that they can personalize with their treasured mementos and favorite furnishings. Residents can live comfortably and without worry with a dedicated team and licensed nurses available to offer support and assistance.
An active and stimulating daily life is guaranteed with plenty of leisure, social, and educational activities conducted 7 days a week. Residents are encouraged to participate in various lifelong learning programs to help maintain their cognitive abilities and build new skills. A talented team of chefs handle the cooking and ensure residents eat delicious and nutritious balanced meals to make sure they have the energy to participate and engage in an active lifestyle.
Canton Regency, situated in the heart of Canton, Ohio, is a vibrant senior living community offering a spectrum of services, including independent living, assisted living, and specialized memory care services. This dedicated assisted living community goes beyond providing onsite home health care and additional medical services tailored to the unique needs of senior residents. The living spaces are thoughtfully designed, offering studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments with full-sized appliances and individual climate controls. A separate wing is meticulously curated to provide a secure and nurturing environment for residents requiring memory care.
Nestled near the picturesque Marshlands Preserve, nature enthusiasts can indulge in scenic vistas. Canton Regency also enhances residents’ convenience with a courtesy shuttle service to nearby dining, shopping, and entertainment venues. Residents at Canton Regency have a wealth of amenities and activities at their fingertips. These include a piano and dance floor, a well-appointed movie theater, a library for literary enthusiasts, and an inviting internet cafe and pub, ensuring that every aspect of senior living is comfortable, engaged, and enjoyable.
Overlooking the serene area of Summit County, Cuyahoga Falls, OH, The Gardens at Cuyahoga Falls is an astonishing senior living community that offers assisted living and memory care service. A trained team and nurses are available 24/7 to assist residents with their care needs or any concerns they may have. The community offers a variety of floor plans designed to accommodate seniors’ lifestyle preferences and needs, offering them a comfortable and convenient living space.
Committed to engaging residents’ body, mind, and spirit, the community features a range of stimulating activities and convenient amenities designed to provide residents with joy, entertainment, and convenience. Residents are also offered access to a range of additional services, such as on-site physician care, physical, occupational and speech therapy, on-site lab work, pharmaceutical services, and hospice services. At The Gardens at Cuyahoga Falls, residents have access to what they need to maintain an independent and fulfilling lifestyle.
Charter Senior Living of Troy is a trusted senior living community in Troy, IL, offering assisted living and short-term stays. The community features a wide selection of floor plans, including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, ensuring a secure and comfortable residence that residents can personalize to their liking. Residents enjoy a freeing lifestyle with the support of personalized services like assistance with daily living activities, a full social calendar, and convenient services and amenities.
Promoting choice, dignity, privacy, independence and individuality, the community ensures they are delivering exceptional and personalized care services by closely understanding their residents’ needs. Here, residents benefit from a wide range of services, including on-site maintenance, housekeeping, laundry, transportation, and delicious meals daily. A plethora of amenities, such as a library, fitness center, salon, cafe & bistro, movie theater, and refreshing outdoor areas, offers plenty of spaces for enjoyment.
Discover the beauty and warmth of Symphony at Olmsted Falls, an idyllic senior living community providing memory support services. Conveniently located in Olmsted Falls, OH, the community offers a safe and well-appointed living space for its residents to further comfort and relaxation. Moreover, residents can receive round-the-clock individualized care and support from a highly trained and empathetic team catering to their primary needs and concerns.
Amenities abound, including a salon and spa, an on-site laundry, housekeeping and linen services, common are wifi, private bus transportation, and more. Meet new companions while visiting its beautifully designed common spaces such as the courtyard. Coordinated by a professional team, a jam-packed calendar of events and programs is also available and designed for its residents covering the eight dimensions of engagement. Here, seniors are assured of enjoying an empowering and inclusive retirement.
Promoting wellness and independence, Charter Senior Living of Oak Openings is an inviting senior living community in Sylvania, OH, offering compassionate assisted living and memory care services. A team of experienced and friendly care professionals is available to provide round-the-clock assistance, giving residents and their families peace of mind. The community offers a variety of luxury one-bedroom apartments designed to provide utmost comfort and safety.
Fostering vibrant experiences and social connection, the community offers a diverse calendar of activities and wealth of amenities. Residents can freely enjoy amenities such as a fitness center, a library, a reading lounge, beauty salon, and inviting outdoor areas, with most of the chores handled. Three meals per day and unlimited snacks are available to ensure residents stay healthy and nourished.
Settling at the peaceful community of King David at Cedar Road, Beachwood, OH, Deer Creek is an idyllic senior living community that offers assisted living. The community features a variety of well-designed and spacious floor plans including one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments. Deer Creek Lodge Assisted Living values the independence of its residents, providing them with exceptional care and support tailored to their specific needs and interests.
The community fosters a warm and friendly environment, orchestrating several activities for the seniors’ leisure and wellness including social events, fitness classes, art workshops, and friendly competitions. Savor delicious and nutritious meals carefully prepared to satisfy the residents’ dietary needs. Deer Creek Lodge Assisted Living takes pride in its Jewish heritage, committed to its traditions. Amenities include a King David aquatic and therapy center, a beauty parlor and barbershop, an art studio, activity areas, a library, a computer center, and a media center.
Allay Senior Care of Meyers Lake is an assisted living community that welcomes seniors at all stages and forms of the disease. It is an exclusive community in Stark County entirely devoted to providing dedicated care for individuals dealing with Alzheimer’s and dementia. Their homelike environment has been meticulously designed to cater to the well-being of residents with memory impairment, all while prioritizing ongoing staff training in dementia care.
Allay Senior Care of Meyers Lake is a steadfast refuge, offering residents with memory impairments the comfort, support, and specialized care they need at every juncture of their journey. Ideally, just minutes from Mercy Hospital and Interstate 77, this location ensures convenient access for families and loved ones.
Located at 310 Elida Road in Delphos, Allen County, Vancrest Assisted & Independent offers an impressive variety of care options for a community of its size. Under the leadership of Administrator Mick Murphy and the broader Vancrest network, this 56-bed facility provides assisted living, skilled nursing, home care, hospice, palliative care, and respite care. Their home health services even extend to those living outside the community, which is a thoughtful touch.
Currently, 51 of the 56 beds are occupied, reflecting a 92% occupancy rate with an average resident stay of 70 days. One detail I find particularly practical is the location’s Walk Score of 77; it’s quite rare for a facility in a smaller Ohio city to be this accessible, meaning you can actually run routine errands on foot.
On the care side, residents receive an average of 3 hours and 40 minutes of nursing care per day, with registered nurses providing 21 minutes of that time. The Therapy Solutions program is robust, offering physical, occupational, and speech therapy in a range of settings, including inpatient rehab and outpatient care. It’s also good to see an Active Resident Council in place, providing a structured way for residents to have a voice in their own care and community policies is essential.
The facility accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. If you’re looking at options in Allen County, Vancrest stands out for its flexibility. It manages to pack a full range of services from assisted living and skilled nursing to hospice and palliative care into a manageable, 56-bed footprint.
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 443 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.

















