Page 23 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. 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.
Total count of citations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
West Chester Assisted Living & Memory Care
AL
MC
West Chester
100
Facility 100
OH AVG 68
Rank #38 / 219
Yes
2
Facility 2
OH AVG 41
Rank #422 / 425
--Lavel Matthers0
Hines Hill Senior Living
AL
MC
Hudson
57
Facility 57
OH AVG 68
Rank #114 / 219
No
19
Facility 19
OH AVG 41
Rank #344 / 425
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8
Facility 8
OH AVG 2
Rank #130 / 152
Hudson Grande Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
Hudson
-Yes
35
Facility 35
OH AVG 41
Rank #245 / 425
-A+Katrese Barta Strong-
StoryPoint Medina
AL
IL
Medina (Coddingville)
-Yes
15
Facility 15
OH AVG 41
Rank #367 / 425
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA--
2
Facility 2
OH AVG 2
Rank #61 / 152
Inn at Ashland Woods the
AL
MC
Ashland
36
Facility 36
OH AVG 68
Rank #171 / 219
No
83
Facility 83
OH AVG 41
Rank #10 / 425
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2
Facility 2
OH AVG 2
Rank #61 / 152
Maple Knoll Village
AL
CCRC
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Cincinnati
80
Facility 80
OH AVG 68
Rank #79 / 219
Yes
47
Facility 47
OH AVG 41
Rank #170 / 425
1 Bed / 2 Bed---
Wesley Woods at New Albany
AL
HOS
IL
MC
NH
SNF
New Albany (Plain Township)
35
Facility 35
OH AVG 68
Rank #174 / 219
Yes
24
Facility 24
OH AVG 41
Rank #313 / 425
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1
Facility 1
OH AVG 2
Rank #1 / 152
Village of St Edward at Wadsworth the
AL
HOS
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Wadsworth
107
Facility 107
OH AVG 68
Rank #31 / 219
Yes
82
Facility 82
OH AVG 41
Rank #12 / 425
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Brookdale Barberton
AL
CCRC
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Barberton (Austin Estates)
-Yes
49
Facility 49
OH AVG 41
Rank #157 / 425
SuiteA+--
Fairborn Assisted Living
AL
MC
RC
Fairborn
72
Facility 72
OH AVG 68
Rank #93 / 219
No
14
Facility 14
OH AVG 41
Rank #373 / 425
--Sarah Andrade0

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Overview of West Chester Assisted Living & Memory Care

West Chester Assisted Living & Memory Care has a 100-bed capacity and offers assisted living and memory care in West Chester, OH. Administered by Lavel Matthers, the community also features 24-hour staffing to ensure accessibility of care whenever needed. Those with memory-related conditions are also welcome in a supervised environment.

A wellness center, salon, and outdoor spaces give residents places for wellness activities, grooming, and time outdoors, while the library provides an on-site place to read. Residents may keep pets.

Contact West Chester Assisted Living & Memory Care

Overview of Hines Hill Senior Living

Hines Hill Senior Living provides assisted living and memory care in Hudson, OH. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps an apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

The community has 57 beds, creating a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know each other. Dining is included with tailored care options, and Hines Hill Senior Living offers the Mindful Dining program. Having both assisted living and memory care may make the community a good fit for a resident whose needs could grow over time without requiring a move to another community.

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Overview of Hudson Grande Senior Living

Hudson Grande Senior Living provides independent living, assisted living, and memory care in Hudson, OH. Independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living helps with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication.

Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Having several care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move to another community.

Starting prices are $3,480 per month for assisted living and $4,825 per month for memory care, with the different rates reflecting the care and setting associated with each level, including the secured supervision required in memory care. Pets are allowed, so residents may keep a pet with them, and transportation is available for trips beyond the community.

Restaurant dining, Events & Entertainment, and Wellness Programs give residents on site options for meals, activities, and wellness focused programming. A salon and spa, along with outdoor patios and gardens, provides places for personal services and outdoor time.

A Walk Score of 35 places the area in a setting where most errands require a car or a ride. Katrese Barta Strong serves as the director.

$3,480/Month

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Overview of StoryPoint Medina

Offering independent living and assisted living, StoryPoint Medina East is a residential care community located on Medina Road in Medina, Ohio. With a two-story setting, the community also features studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom residences.

With a Walk Score of 15, the community’s surrounding area is generally car-dependent. This suggests that personal transportation is beneficial to access nearby destinations while providing a quieter residential environment.

Contact StoryPoint Medina

Overview of Inn at Ashland Woods The

Inn at Ashland Woods provides assisted living and memory care in Ashland, OH. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident maintains a private living space, and memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia who may be at risk of wandering.

There are 36 beds. The smaller scale gives staff and residents more opportunity to get to know each other, while an on site licensed nurse provides nursing support within the community. Restaurant style dining rooms let residents eat while seated and waited on by staff. Offering both assisted living and memory care may suit a resident whose care needs could grow over time. With a Walk Score of 83, the area is very walkable, so most errands can be completed on foot and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

Contact Inn at Ashland Woods the

Maple Knoll Village

11100 Springfield Pike, Cincinnati, OH 45246
Overview of Maple Knoll Village

Maple Knoll Village is a continuing care retirement community in Cincinnati, OH, with independent living, assisted living, memory care, and nursing home care with skilled nursing. Independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living includes help with bathing, dressing, and medication management. Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision, and skilled nursing offers licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

Multiple care levels are available in one community. For a resident whose needs may grow over time, that can mean avoiding a move to another community. Maple Knoll Village has 80 beds and offers housing with one bedroom or two bedrooms, with the larger option suited to a couple moving together or to someone who wants a companion. Pets are allowed, so residents can keep their pets as part of the move.

Rehabilitation services provide therapy during recovery or for ongoing functional needs. Total nurse staffing is 3h 40m per resident/day, meaning the assigned nurse time averages 3 hours and 40 minutes of hands-on care per resident each day. Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. The area has a Walk Score of 47 / 100 and is car-dependent, so most errands require a car or a ride.

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Wesley Woods at New Albany

4588 Wesley Woods Boulevard, New Albany, OH 43054
Overview of Wesley Woods at New Albany

Wesley Woods at New Albany in New Albany, Ohio, offers nursing home, assisted living, hospice care, independent living, memory care, and skilled nursing. Independent living provides a private home with community services and no daily care, while assisted living helps with dressing, bathing, medication, and other daily tasks while the resident keeps an apartment. Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision. Nursing home and skilled nursing provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while hospice supports residents receiving end of life services.

Having several care levels in one community can suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since changing to a different level of care does not require leaving the community. With 35 beds, Wesley Woods at New Albany may be a good fit for someone who prefers a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know each other. Total nurse staffing is 7 hours 15 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated to each resident.

Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Medicare can cover short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence, while Medicaid may help when savings may not cover a long stay. Private pay means paying directly for care.

A fitness center supports exercise, and a physical therapy suite provides rehabilitation on site without arranging transportation. A salon gives residents access to grooming services within the community, and pets are allowed as well.

Starting Price $525/Day

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Overview of Village of St Edward at Wadsworth The

Village of St Edward at Wadsworth offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, hospice care, nursing home care and skilled nursing in Wadsworth, OH. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living helps with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing and medication. Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision, and skilled nursing includes licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

Hospice care supports residents who need end of life care, while the rehabilitation and nursing care program combines rehabilitation services with nursing care. The range of care levels may make the community a good fit for someone whose needs may grow over time and who may be able to move between care levels without leaving the community. Pets are allowed, so residents may keep a pet while living there. A Walk Score of 82 places the area in the very walkable band, meaning most errands can be completed on foot and a resident who no longer drives may still get out independently.

Contact Village of St Edward at Wadsworth the

Overview of Brookdale Barberton

Barberton, Ohio is home to the award-winning senior living community, Brookdale Barberton which offers assisted living in an environment that fosters independence and vibrant living experiences. Residents here enjoy comfortable residences and peace of mind brought by a dedicated on-site team available 24 hours to respond to emergencies. Offering their signature program, Brookdale HealthPlus, the community provides its residents access to preventive care services and RN care managers who offer clinical oversight for residents’ care plans.

Dedicated to creating an active and stimulating environment, the community conducts various stimulating activities and programs, complemented with convenient amenities. Residents live a convenient lifestyle with services like postal services, personal items delivery, housekeeping and transportation assistance. A culinary team creates menu options to meet each residents’ dietary preferences and needs, ensuring their nourishment. Other amenities include a library, a whirlpool, a beauty/barbershop, a piano, and a gorgeous courtyard and garden for relaxation and leisure.

Contact Brookdale Barberton

Overview of Fairborn Assisted Living

With a 72-bed capacity, Fairborn Assisted Living provides assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Fairborn, OH. The community’s multiple levels of care can accommodate older adults seeking assistance with daily tasks, as well as those living with memory-related conditions. Along with nursing services, a doctor is also available on-site, providing continuous clinical support.

Additionally, respite care provides a short stay when a family’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. Administered by Sarah Andrade, the community also features 24-hour staffing to ensure accessibility of care at all times.

A salon and spa allow residents to receive grooming services without arranging an outside visit. Moreover, an à la carte menu gives residents choices rather than one fixed meal option. Scheduled transportation also supports social activities and appointments without requiring a resident to arrange each trip independently.

Residents can also participate in weekly outings, exercise classes, indoor games, movies, concerts, and other social events for entertainment and engagement. Medicaid is also accepted as a payment option.

Contact Fairborn Assisted Living

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.