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Best Assisted Living in Ohio

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 443 assisted living communities in Ohio using Ohio Department of Aging (ODA) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in OH
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Jul 2026
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443 homes
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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: 40/ 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: 78The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Ohio. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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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 BedA+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 BedA+-
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 BedA+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 RoomsA+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 BedA+-
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 BedA+-
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 RoomsA+-
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
StudioA+-
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 BedA+---
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 BedA+-
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 RoomsA+-
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 RoomsA+-
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
SuiteA+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 BedA+-
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 BedA+-
77
Facility 77
OH AVG 85.8
Rank #179 / 193
1
Facility 1
OH AVG 2
Rank #1 / 142
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Overview of Brookdale Centennial Park

Brookdale Centennial Park is an inviting senior living community in Englewood, Ohio, just north of Dayton, that offers assisted living. Residents enjoy a choice of three apartment floor plans, each featuring spacious sitting areas, closets, and bedrooms. The community provides support with daily activities like dressing, bathing, and medication management, ensuring residents can focus on enjoying their days. With beautifully landscaped grounds perfect for a stroll with your pet, a welcoming lounge with a fireplace, and a variety of activities like art classes and bingo, there’s always something fun to do and new friends to make.

At Brookdale Centennial Park, residents can take part in gentle fitness classes, games, crafts, and meditation, ensuring a well-rounded, fulfilling lifestyle. The dining program offers delicious, personalized meals, with opportunities to suggest menu items or share family recipes. Whether dining in the communal dining room or hosting a special event in the private dining room, mealtime is a delightful experience. The goal is to help each resident live their best life possible, with access to amenities and programs designed to enhance their well-being.

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Overview of Brookdale Muirfield

Inviting seniors and guests with breathtaking scenery, Brookdale Muirfield situated on Muirfield Drive, Dublin, OH, is a classic senior living community that provides assisted living, memory care, and its exclusive Brookdale HealthPlus. The pet-friendly community offers cozy and elegant suites for its residents’ solace. A life without woes and a retirement full of discovery await residents at Brookdale Muirfield.

Brookdale Muirfield strives to enhance the senior’s quality of life with a kind, respectful, and compassionate team. The community guarantees an unforgettable experience with a calendar filled with fun activities and engaging classes. Residents come together and chat over tasty and healthy meals served from breakfast to dinner. Treat yourself to a selection of wonderful amenities provided for leisure and wellness within the ethereal campus such as a beauty and barbershop, a courtyard and garden, a fireside living room, a library, an ice cream parlor, a greenhouse, a pharmacy, a porch, parking spaces, and postal services.

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Overview of The Addison of Cornersburg

The Addison of Cornersburg offers assisted living and short-term respite care in the Kirkmere neighborhood of Youngstown, Ohio. Located right on Canfield Road, this single-story community features studio and one-bedroom apartments, making it a great option for seniors who want a safe layout without dealing with stairs or elevators. It’s also completely pet-friendly, so residents can bring their dogs or cats along.

The staff is on-site 24/7 to help with medication and daily routines like bathing or dressing. To make life easier, standard perks include housekeeping, laundry, building maintenance, and an on-site beauty salon. The kitchen team serves three home-cooked meals a day in the dining room, taking the chore out of cooking and grocery shopping. There’s also plenty to do, with a daily schedule that includes things like bocce ball, manicures, and language classes to keep everyone active and social.

The surrounding neighborhood gets a walkability score of 47 out of 100, meaning it’s a bit car-dependent. You might be able to run a few quick errands on foot, but you’ll generally need a car for shopping or doctor appointments. To help out, the community provides its own scheduled rides for residents.

If you want to look at the single-story layout, check out the rooms, or talk through the move-in process, you can stop by the campus for a visit. It’s the easiest way to see the shared spaces firsthand and find out if the daily routine feels like a good fit.

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Overview of Brookdale Medina South

Located in the serene countryside of Medina, Ohio, Brookdale Medina South offers a warm community atmosphere with assisted living and memory care services. Seniors here enjoy spacious, private apartments where they can create their own retreats, complemented by inviting common areas for socializing with friends and neighbors. The community’s engaging calendar is filled with activities and outings, ensuring residents can stay as active as they wish. With personalized care tailored to individual needs, residents can find comfort in knowing they have support available around the clock for any emergency.

At Brookdale Medina South, seniors can savor chef-prepared meals in a restaurant-style dining setting and enjoy the amenities of home without the hassle of upkeep. The community features an array of amenities including an Arts & Crafts Studio, library, and scenic walking paths, providing opportunities for both relaxation and recreation. Whether participating in puzzle pals meet-ups or indulging in art classes, every day offers moments for making meaningful connections and embracing a fulfilling lifestyle.

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Overview of Homestead at Towne Center
The Homestead at Towne Center is an upscale assisted living and memory care community in Van Wert, Ohio. It offers a variety of services including assisted living, memory care, and respite care. Residents enjoy a vibrant community with numerous activities and amenities.

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Overview of Middleburg Heights Assisted Living

If you’re looking into Middleburg Heights Assisted Living at 15435 Bagley Road, it’s worth noting that this 98-bed community is managed by Burgess-Miller Ventures and covers assisted living, memory care, and respite care. With a Walk Score of 18, the location isn’t exactly walkable, so you’ll definitely need to plan for transportation, but the community makes up for it with a straightforward, all-inclusive pricing model, which is a relief because it removes the headache of tracking itemized add-ons.

They keep licensed skilled nurses on-site 24/7, which is a significant step up from most assisted living facilities. They are fully equipped to handle complex medical needs like wound management, insulin administration, bowel and bladder training, and physical therapy for post-stroke or post-surgical rehabilitation. It’s a genuinely viable path if your medical needs go beyond basic personal support.

The living environment is functional, with private or companion suites that include full baths. They’ve also designed the dining experience to be purposeful, with two distinct spaces: a large room for assisted living residents and a private area dedicated to those in memory care. The kitchen focuses on comfort food, and the daily activity schedule is well-rounded, covering everything from exercise and dominoes to Bible study and live entertainment.

For families in Cuyahoga County, Middleburg Heights Assisted Living offers a rare combination: it accepts Medicaid, has an unusually strong clinical foundation, and keeps the pricing model simple. It’s a grounded, pragmatic choice if you’re navigating more complex care needs.

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Overview of Inn at Ashland Woods The

At 36 beds, The Inn at Ashland Woods is a small community. That scale shapes the environment in tangible ways, and for some residents, a smaller footprint carries real weight in a placement decision.

The facility is at 1050 Dauch Drive in Ashland, Ohio, in Ashland County. It operates as part of the Inns network, an Ohio-based multi-location operator. The network traces its origins to 1987, when Beverly Donaldson, a registered nurse, and Jerry McClain opened The Inn at SharonBrooke in Newark. Walk Score 83 puts the surrounding neighborhood firmly in very walkable territory.

Assisted living and memory care are the two confirmed care programs here. Resident assistants staff the community around the clock, and a licensed nurse is on-site. The service area spans Ashland and nearby communities including Hayesville, Loudonville, Savannah, and Perrysville throughout Ashland County.

Three meals a day are served restaurant-style with full table service. Daily social events and activities fill the programming calendar. Electric, gas, and water utilities are included in the rate structure, which cuts down on the variables families have to account for when planning monthly costs.

The Inn at Ashland Woods is a compact assisted living and memory care community in Ashland County, built around consistent staffing and an all-in rate structure within a small residential setting.

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Overview of Highland Square Nursing & Rehabilitation

Settled in the neighborhood of Akron, OH, Highland Square Nursing & Rehabilitation is a trusted senior care provider, offering an array of rehabilitation services, nursing care, and long-term care. Residents here are offered access to physical, speech, and occupational therapy services to make sure they are able to maintain or improve their mobility and overall functionality to continue living the lifestyle they want. An on-site medical director is available to facilitate residents’ care plans and ensure they are provided with the care they need.

Various activities and programs are also offered, such as social functions, live entertainment, celebrations, and more for residents’ enjoyment and enrichment. Home-style meals made fresh are served daily to make sure residents stay nourished and energized the whole day. An array of convenient amenities are also available to further enhance residents’ comfort and convenience.

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Overview of Continuing Healthcare of Toledo

Introducing Continuing Healthcare of Toledo, a distinguished senior living provider in Toledo, Ohio. Specializing in meeting the unique needs of seniors, this assisted living community offers a comprehensive range of services, with a particular focus on Nursing Homes. Experience the dedication and care that embody Continuing Healthcare of Toledo—a haven where seniors’ well-being takes center stage.

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Overview of Brookdale Lakeview Crossing

Peacefully nestled in Groveport, Ohio, Brookdale Lakeview Crossing offers a blend of comfort and care with its assisted living and memory care options. Situated just a short distance from Columbus, residents enjoy the tranquility of a small-town setting paired with easy access to urban amenities. The community provides personalized assistance, including help with daily tasks like dressing and navigating the grounds, ensuring a supportive environment that fosters independence. Seniors relish the pet-friendly, naturally lit apartments and the convenience of included utilities, housekeeping, and laundry services.

With 24/7 emergency response and chef-prepared meals served restaurant-style, residents can savor a worry-free lifestyle. Brookdale Lakeview Crossing enriches daily life with a variety of engaging activities designed to inspire creativity, promote physical well-being, and nurture social connections. From movie nights and crafting sessions to organized outings, there are activities tailored to every interest and ability level. For residents in our memory care program, specially crafted activities provide a stable, calming atmosphere ideal for enhancing quality of life. With access to Brookdale HealthPlus services on-site, including preventive care and chronic condition management, residents and their families can rest assured knowing comprehensive healthcare needs are met, further enhancing peace of mind and well-being.

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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 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.