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Best Assisted Living in Ohio

Reviewed by Dr. Jordan Weiss
Updated May 2026
We analyzed 661 homes in Ohio

Sources: CMS Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and Ohio Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care.

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The information below is reported by the Ohio Department of Health, Bureau of Survey and Certification.

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The Landing of Stow
MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Stow (Huntington Park)
81
Facility 81
OH AVG 94
Rank #150 / 330
No
18
Facility 18
OH AVG 41
Rank #562 / 706
Private RoomsA+Alicia Davies82-
Bickford of Lancaster
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Lancaster (Wacker Heights)
92
Facility 92
OH AVG 94
Rank #114 / 330
Yes
8
Facility 8
OH AVG 41
Rank #630 / 706
Private Rooms / Semi-Private RoomsA+-892
The Gardens at Cuyahoga Falls
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Cuyahoga Falls (Regent Park)
94
Facility 94
OH AVG 94
Rank #107 / 330
Yes
25
Facility 25
OH AVG 41
Rank #502 / 706
Private / Semi-Private / ApartmentsA+Richard A83-
Stoney Ridge Senior Living
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

RC

Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision.

Miamisburg (Washington Church Road)
83
Facility 83
OH AVG 94
Rank #143 / 330
No
33
Facility 33
OH AVG 41
Rank #421 / 706
Studio / 1 BedA+Dereck Farris85-
Bickford of Worthington
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Worthington
56
Facility 56
OH AVG 94
Rank #211 / 330
Yes
52
Facility 52
OH AVG 41
Rank #229 / 706
Private RoomsA+Glasgow Hockett901
The Woodlands of Columbus
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Columbus (East Broad)
102
Facility 102
OH AVG 94
Rank #76 / 330
Yes
8
Facility 8
OH AVG 41
Rank #630 / 706
Studio / 1 BedA+-88-
GreenView Senior Assisted Living
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Uniontown (Massillon Road)
58
Facility 58
OH AVG 94
Rank #203 / 330
No
59
Facility 59
OH AVG 41
Rank #161 / 706
Studio / 1 BedA+Jennifer Ringer863
Brookdale Kettering
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

Dayton (Kettering)
55
Facility 55
OH AVG 94
Rank #218 / 330
Yes
43
Facility 43
OH AVG 41
Rank #337 / 706
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+-771
Bickford of Rocky River
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Rocky River (King James North)
64
Facility 64
OH AVG 94
Rank #191 / 330
Yes
24
Facility 24
OH AVG 41
Rank #511 / 706
Private RoomsA-Felisa Knowles863
The Woodlands of Shaker Heights
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Shaker Heights (Chagrin-Lee)
59
Facility 59
OH AVG 94
Rank #202 / 330
Yes
71
Facility 71
OH AVG 41
Rank #62 / 706
Studio / 1 BedA+-8513
Clearview Lantern Suites
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

Warren (Champion Heights)
63
Facility 63
OH AVG 94
Rank #193 / 330
Yes
22
Facility 22
OH AVG 41
Rank #527 / 706
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+-81-
Claremont Retirement Village
RH

Retirement Home

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Columbus (Far Northwest)
57
Facility 57
OH AVG 94
Rank #207 / 330
Yes
50
Facility 50
OH AVG 41
Rank #254 / 706
Private RoomsA+-84-
Carriage Court of Grove City
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Grove City
57
Facility 57
OH AVG 94
Rank #207 / 330
Yes
49
Facility 49
OH AVG 41
Rank #264 / 706
StudioA+-871
Bickford of Upper Arlington
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Columbus (River Ridge)
53
Facility 53
OH AVG 94
Rank #229 / 330
Yes
48
Facility 48
OH AVG 41
Rank #277 / 706
Private RoomsA+-871
Bickford of Bexley
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Columbus (Bexley Park)
53
Facility 53
OH AVG 94
Rank #229 / 330
Yes
88
Facility 88
OH AVG 41
Rank #3 / 706
Private RoomsA+-87-
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Overview of Shawnee Estates Senior Living

A reliable senior living community situated in the peaceful Paceline Court, Xenia, OH, Shawnee Estates Senior Living offers assisted living, companion living, memory care, and respite care. The community features cozy and welcoming residences in a wide range of studio and one-bedroom floor plans for seniors to enjoy comfort and luxury. A kind and highly skilled team strives to provide top-tier care and support for seniors to flourish and reach their full potential.

Shawnee Estates Senior Living promotes a warm and welcoming environment, ensuring seniors remain active and happy. With exciting activities and fun learning programs, residents gain meaningful experiences and rekindle passions. Indulge in well-balanced meals catering to dietary needs and tastes. Shawnee Estates Senior Living is a safe place for seniors to live a worry-free retirement with its ethereal spaces and wonderful amenities.

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Overview of Bickford of Lancaster

A beautiful senior living community that offers exquisite assisted senior living, independent living, and memory care services, Bickford of Lancaster is one of the premier senior living communities in the city. The vibrant home offers the best convenience and comfort for seniors who want to stay active and have a quaint lifestyle. The nurturing environment empowers and enhances the quality of life for residents by tailored care to each unique individual. The cozy home offers an environment where the holistic wellness of seniors is met.

Bickford of Lancaster strives to provide its residents with a comfortable lifestyle of everyday living, making it an ideal place to call a new home. Regardless of what kind of living option you are in, management and staff are guaranteed to provide resort-like accommodations with exceptional hospitality.

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Overview of Bickford of Middletown

Overlooking the beautiful community of Middletown, OH, the Bickford of Middletown is a remarkable senior living community that provides assisted living, and memory care services. Large and stunning 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 exceptional 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 Middletown, seniors can enjoy a worry-free living experience.

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Overview of The Gardens at Cuyahoga Falls

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.

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Scarlet Oaks

440 Lafayette Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45220
Overview of Scarlet Oaks

Nestled in the historical setting of Lafayette Avenue in Cincinnati, OH, Scarlet Oaks is a premier senior living community offering long-term care, short-term rehab, ventilator program, memory care, wound care, therapy services, restorative nursing care, and respite care. The community takes pride in a team of experienced and well-trained professionals providing top-tier care and support to meet seniors’ needs and aspirations.

Enjoy a worry-free retirement with Scarlet Oaks. As one of Cincinnati’s trusted assisted living communities, Scarlet Oaks doubles its efforts in fostering a warm and welcoming environment for seniors to feel at ease and connected with their surroundings. Delight yourself with fabulous amenities that strive to ensure seniors keep looking good and feeling their best. Scarlet Oaks is a haven for seniors to spend a blissful healing journey embraced by compassionate individuals and cozy spaces.

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Overview of Ashford on Broad

The Ashford on Broad is an independent living and assisted living community that promotes a vibrant and comfortable lifestyle. The community is considered as one of the communities in Columbus that provide a high standard of quality living; ensuring that they maintain a service dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for every senior. Ashford on Broads boasts a financial assistance program for every senior, adding to the wonders of the community. While providing affordable care they manage to provide outstanding service for their residents. The independent living and assisted living community promote a delightful environment where everyone is encouraged to blossom their relationship with staff and other residents. Ashford on Broad understands the meaning of putting residents first, as seen through promotion of better living where seniors are able to feel important. 

Ashford on Board provides comprehensive services designed to help the lives of each resident– utilities included, individually controlled air conditioning and heating system, kitchenettes, basic cable and Wi-Fi that are all available in each apartment. Community amenities provide a bistro, private dining room, hair salon, and home theater; as for their services that help with transportation, delicious meals provided, housekeeping and laundry. 

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Overview of Bickford of Worthington

A beautiful senior living community that offers exquisite assisted senior living, independent living, and memory care services, Bickford of Worthington is one of the premier senior living communities in the city. The vibrant home offers the best convenience and comfort for seniors who want to stay active and have a quaint lifestyle. The nurturing environment empowers and enhances the quality of life for residents by tailored care to each unique individual. The cozy home offers an environment where the holistic wellness of seniors is met.

Bickford of Worthington strives to provide its residents with a comfortable lifestyle of everyday living, making it an ideal place to call a new home. Regardless of what kind of living option you are in, management and staff are guaranteed to provide resort-like accommodations with exceptional hospitality.

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Overview of Royalton Woods

Greeting seniors and guests warmly with its idyllic community, Royalton Woods in State Road, North Royalton, OH, is a haven that focuses on assisted living. With naturally lit and cozy amenities, seniors enjoy unmatched comfort and convenience. The community also works closely with the seniors and their families to devise a care plan that best matches their special needs and aspirations.

A robust calendar of enriching activities and exciting events accompanies residents as they explore new interests and relive hobbies. From breakfast to dinner, residents do not have anything to worry about with mealtimes prepared to meet dietary needs and tastes. Royalton Woods is dedicated to enhancing seniors’ quality of life with its serene and inviting campus.

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Overview of Stoney Ridge Senior Living

Situated in the peaceful neighborhood of Washington Church Road, Miamisburg, OH, Stoney Ridge Senior Living is a distinct senior living community offering assisted living, companion living, memory care, and respite care. Surround yourself with the well-designed and spacious residences of Stoney Ridge Senior Living in various studio and one-bedroom floor plans. With a compassionate and highly trained team delivering exceptional care and assistance, seniors thrive with dignity and do the things they love.

The community fosters a bright and friendly environment, ensuring seniors gain meaningful experiences and create lasting moments. With its dedication to improving seniors’ quality of life, the community serves delightful and nutritious meals that cater to dietary restrictions and tastes. Stoney Ridge Senior Living is ideal for seniors looking to live an active and blissful retirement with its stunning amenities and serene outdoor spaces.

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Overview of Kensington Place

Kensington Place Retirement Community offers a simplified lifestyle based on your terms. With an emphasis on memory care, the community provides a lifestyle based on the terms of its residents. The elegant retirement home offers a vibrant and enriching lifestyle that includes a list of living options with customized care created to fit the needs of each individual. 

Kensington Place is equipped with memory care amenities to help the resident’s mental and physical stimulation to remain active– an art studio, library, music room, walking paths, and courtyards, to name a few of the community’s offerings. The well-trained staff on duty tend to your needs for worry-free living– housekeeping and maintenance, cleaning, and transportation services.

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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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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 33 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.