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Compare Assisted Living around Ohio
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 to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
| Brookdale Westlake Village | AL IL MC NH SNF | Westlake | 60
Facility
60
OH AVG
75
Rank
#177 / 309 | Yes |
25
Facility
25
OH AVG
40
Rank
#500 / 704 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ | Suzanne Nall | 86
Facility
86
OH AVG
85.8
Rank
#81 / 190 | - |
| Deupree House | AL IL MC NH | Cincinnati (Hyde Park) | 24
Facility
24
OH AVG
75
Rank
#285 / 309 | No |
44
Facility
44
OH AVG
40
Rank
#322 / 704 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | Megan Bradford | 91
Facility
91
OH AVG
85.8
Rank
#24 / 190 | 1
Facility
1
OH AVG
2
Rank
#1 / 142 |
| The Preserve at Mentor Ridge | AL NH MC RC | Mentor (Norton Parkway) | 99
Facility
99
OH AVG
75
Rank
#69 / 309 | No |
1
Facility
1
OH AVG
40
Rank
#673 / 704 | Private Rooms | - | - | - | 1
Facility
1
OH AVG
2
Rank
#1 / 142 |
| The Knolls of Oxford | AL IL MC NH SNF | Oxford | 50
Facility
50
OH AVG
75
Rank
#214 / 309 | Yes |
0
Facility
0
OH AVG
40
Rank
#686 / 704 | Private / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed Rooms | - | Laura Lacy | 92
Facility
92
OH AVG
85.8
Rank
#19 / 190 | 4
Facility
4
OH AVG
2
Rank
#105 / 142 |
| Elizabeth Scott Community | AL MC NH SNF | Maumee | 60
Facility
60
OH AVG
75
Rank
#177 / 309 | No |
0
Facility
0
OH AVG
40
Rank
#686 / 704 | Studio / 1 Bed | A+ | Jill Schlievert | 94
Facility
94
OH AVG
85.8
Rank
#8 / 190 | - |
| Ohio Living Rockynol | AL IL MC NH SNF | Akron (Highland Square) | 79
Facility
79
OH AVG
75
Rank
#139 / 309 | Yes |
65
Facility
65
OH AVG
40
Rank
#107 / 704 | - | A+ | - | 87
Facility
87
OH AVG
85.8
Rank
#63 / 190 | 4
Facility
4
OH AVG
2
Rank
#105 / 142 |
| Ohio Living Llanfair | AL IL MC NH SNF | Cincinnati (College Hill) | 49
Facility
49
OH AVG
75
Rank
#223 / 309 | Yes |
73
Facility
73
OH AVG
40
Rank
#55 / 704 | Studio | - | Molly Brown | 85
Facility
85
OH AVG
85.8
Rank
#102 / 190 | 2
Facility
2
OH AVG
2
Rank
#64 / 142 |
| O’Neill Healthcare North Ridgeville | AL HOS IL MC NH PC SNF | North Ridgeville | 150
Facility
150
OH AVG
75
Rank
#12 / 309 | Yes |
29
Facility
29
OH AVG
40
Rank
#455 / 704 | - | A+ | - | 85
Facility
85
OH AVG
85.8
Rank
#102 / 190 | - |
| Twin Towers | AL IL MC NH SNF | Cincinnati (College Hill) | 231
Facility
231
OH AVG
75
Rank
#1 / 309 | No |
31
Facility
31
OH AVG
40
Rank
#432 / 704 | - | - | Kristie Stricker | 86
Facility
86
OH AVG
85.8
Rank
#81 / 190 | - |
| Gateway Springs Health Campus | AL ADC IL MC NH RC SNF | Hamilton (Shadow Creek) | 53
Facility
53
OH AVG
75
Rank
#208 / 309 | No |
3
Facility
3
OH AVG
40
Rank
#663 / 704 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | Kiya Brown | - | - |
| Worthington Christian Village | AL IL NH SNF | Columbus (Olentangy High Bluffs) | 40
Facility
40
OH AVG
75
Rank
#250 / 309 | No |
30
Facility
30
OH AVG
40
Rank
#445 / 704 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ | - | 85
Facility
85
OH AVG
85.8
Rank
#102 / 190 | - |
| Ohio Living Westminster – Thurber | AL IL MC NH SNF | Columbus (Harrison West) | 73
Facility
73
OH AVG
75
Rank
#155 / 309 | Yes |
71
Facility
71
OH AVG
40
Rank
#62 / 704 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed | A+ | Caitlin Distel | 83
Facility
83
OH AVG
85.8
Rank
#139 / 190 | 1
Facility
1
OH AVG
2
Rank
#1 / 142 |
| Nason Center of Breckenridge Village | AL IL NH SNF | Willoughby (Deer Creek) | 72
Facility
72
OH AVG
75
Rank
#158 / 309 | Yes |
36
Facility
36
OH AVG
40
Rank
#389 / 704 | Private Rooms | - | - | - | - |
| Algart Health Care | AL HOS MC NH RC SNF | Cleveland (Edgewater) | 36
Facility
36
OH AVG
75
Rank
#258 / 309 | No |
62
Facility
62
OH AVG
40
Rank
#136 / 704 | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms | - | Gary Klein | 80
Facility
80
OH AVG
85.8
Rank
#170 / 190 | - |
| Westerwood | AL IL MC NH RC SNF | Columbus (Northland) | 75
Facility
75
OH AVG
75
Rank
#151 / 309 | No |
26
Facility
26
OH AVG
40
Rank
#488 / 704 | - | - | - | - | - |
Glenwood Assisted Living is an idyllic assisted living community in Canton, OH, that offers personal care. Here, residents can keep their peace of mind, as top-notch care is provided for their daily living activities around the clock. Cozy rooms and welcoming communal spaces are also available in a nurturing environment, ensuring residents are comfortable and safe.
Engaging activities and exciting trips are conducted to ensure residents can freely interact with their friends and live actively. A media room and spacious outdoors also ensure residents can relax without hassles. The community is a good option for those seeking a worry-free retirement, accompanied by its well-maintained amenities.
Shurmer Place Memory Assisted Living is a top-notch assisted living and memory care community in Strongsville, OH, that offers compassionate care for older adults and those with cognitive conditions. With its stress-free setting, older adults are guaranteed to find a home away from home. Nutritious meals, medication management, and recreational programs are also offered to enrich residents’ living experiences. The community also strives to meet residents’ personal needs and improve their cognition through personalized care plans.
Happy hour, art classes, and gardening provide residents with more opportunities to connect with friends and explore new interests. A library, a beauty salon, and beautiful outdoors ensure residents’ relaxation and wellness. The area is also surrounded by restaurants, supermarkets, and bus stops, ensuring residents have easy access to their needs and leisure. This assisted living and memory care community is a good option for retirement in Ohio, as it has high-quality services and well-maintained amenities.
Live a worry-free retirement with the idyllic senior living community of VITALIA Rockside in Lombardo Center South, Seven Hills, OH, offering assisted living, independent living, and memory care. The community features meticulously crafted and spacious accommodations to ensure seniors enjoy their personal time without worries. With a kind and compassionate team delivering top-notch care and assistance, seniors keep their peace of mind and reach their full potential.
There is always something to learn with engaging activities and enjoyable programs conducted for seniors’ leisure and wellness. Committed to enhancing residents’ quality of life, the community serves delicious and healthy meals catering to dietary needs and preferences. VITALIA Rockside is a good place to live a wondrous retirement with its beautiful campus filled with fabulous amenities and a welcoming environment.
Wallick Senior Living, a division of Wallick Communities, runs The Ashford at Sturbridge at 3700 Sturbridge Court in Hilliard, Ohio, Franklin County. It holds an Ohio Department of Aging license and ODA assisted living waiver certification. Medicaid is accepted. The area is car-dependent (Walk Score 3), and the campus is 1.5 miles from Hilliard’s city center.
Studio, one-bedroom, and companion suite configurations are available, each with a private bathroom, kitchenette, and individual temperature controls. Licensed nursing runs 24 hours and covers oxygen therapy, dementia supervision, wander monitoring, and diabetes management ranging from oral medications to sliding-scale insulin. Special dietary needs can be accommodated.
The dining room serves chef-prepared meals, and a bistro is on-site for lighter options. Amenities include a landscaped courtyard, walking paths, and a beauty and barber salon. Programming covers group exercise, arts and crafts, music therapy, movie nights, and scheduled outings.
Dublin Methodist Hospital is about 5 miles out. At 123 beds, The Ashford at Sturbridge is an ODA waiver-certified community in Hilliard offering Medicaid acceptance, around-the-clock licensed nursing, chef-prepared meals, and a range of housing options for Franklin County residents.
Paramount Senior Living at Polaris is an exceptional home located in Westerville, Ohio that offers a unique combination of assisted living with memory care. Seniors can rely on personalized assistance with daily activities while also benefiting from specialized support for memory-related needs. Memory care support groups are also available, providing a supportive environment where residents can share experiences, engage in meaningful conversations, and find comfort in the company of others who understand their journey.
The committed staff at Paramount Senior Living at Polaris strives to provide the highest quality of care, ensuring that each resident receives the support they need to live a fulfilling and enriching life. From assistance with daily tasks to specialized memory care programs, they prioritize meeting the unique needs of every individual. In addition to the memory care services, Paramount Senior Living at Polaris offers a range of amenities and activities designed to enhance the overall well-being of the residents. From elegant dining options to beautiful outdoor spaces, there are plenty of opportunities for relaxation, socialization, and enjoyment.
Close to Home VI has been at its Chestnut Street address in Greenville, Darke County for over 30 years. The facility operates as part of the family-owned Close to Home network and centers its model on geriatric care in a home-like residential setting.
At 31 beds, the community is at 405 Chestnut Street in Greenville, Ohio. The neighborhood is very walkable at a Walk Score of 82. Administrator Tim Gade leads the facility, which holds Ohio Department of Aging certification.
The confirmed care programs are assisted living, hospice care, palliative care, and respite care. On-site services cover 24-hour nursing, visiting physician visits, podiatry care, bi-hourly supervision checks, daily meaningful activities, family consultation, physical and occupational therapy, and medication refilling and repackaging. Balanced meals are provided, and Medicaid is accepted.
Starting rates run $5,000 to $6,500 per month, with a $500 move-in deposit. A beauty shop and partnered physical and occupational therapy are among the on-site amenities. Wayne HealthCare, the county’s primary acute care hospital, is located in Greenville.
Close to Home VI is a small, geriatric-focused, family-operated assisted living and hospice care community in Greenville with a three-decade presence in Darke County, Medicaid acceptance, and ODA certification.
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.
Our Home Fairborn operates at 7800 Dayton Springfield Road in Fairborn’s Greene County under the Our Home Senior Living brand. The 67-bed community sits on eight acres of grounds with walking paths, water features, and mature trees, built as a single level throughout, which matters for residents navigating mobility or cognitive challenges. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are all accepted.
The Walk Score of 14 means the surrounding area is car-dependent for almost everything outside the facility, though bus transportation runs to local restaurants, pharmacies, and grocery stores. Wright Patterson Medical Center is 5.7 miles out.
Current occupancy is 86%, with 58 of 67 beds in use and an average length of stay of 63 days. That figure reflects a facility serving both short-term rehabilitation residents and longer-stay populations. Director of Nursing Heather Herier leads clinical operations. Total nursing care comes to 3 hours and 40 minutes per resident per day as reported to CMS.
The program mix is broader than most single-site communities. The Specialized Dementia Care Program covers all levels of cognitive impairment across cognitive, emotional, physical, and nutritional dimensions. The Adult Daycare Program runs on a drop-off and pick-up schedule for non-residents, giving families a care option that doesn’t require full residential placement.
Short-Term Stay Services and a Mental Wellness Program are also confirmed. On-site services include podiatry and a therapy room. The activity calendar runs from fishing and gardening to Wii bowling, Euchre, trivia, and bingo. Pets are permitted, and an active resident council meets regularly.
For Greene County families weighing a facility that spans short-term rehab, memory care, assisted living, and independent living under one roof with all three major payment pathways accepted, Our Home Fairborn covers that range.
Redefine your independence with help if you need it at Brookdale Salem, a compassionate senior living community, offering assisted living. Here, residents experience a worry-free lifestyle with cooking, cleaning or maintaining the yard, handled by a dedicated team. Offering several floor plans to choose from with plenty of natural window light, the community ensures a comfortable residence, complemented with 24-hour support provided by an on-site team.
At Brookdale Salem, residents live their lives their way with various assistance provided by compassionate care associates, such as help with medication management, mobility and personal hygiene. Residents can stay engaged and active with various activities, including a cooking demonstration, flower arranging classes, karaoke, and devotional services. Amenities include a well-stocked library, a beauty/barbershop, a whirlpool, a therapy room, and beautiful common areas, offering plenty of spaces for socialization and entertainment.
Majestic Care of Cedar Village is a 94-bed assisted living and skilled nursing community operated by Majestic Care of Cedar Village Holdings LLC at 5467 Cedar Village Drive in Mason, Ohio. The facility provides assisted living, memory care, rehabilitation, and respite services. With 24-hour staffing, the community welcomes Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.
CMS rates the facility 3 stars, with health inspection and staffing sub-ratings each roughly 30 percent below Ohio average. Nurse hours run 3h 9m per resident daily, 18 percent below state average of 3h 50m. Quality measures score 13.1 percent above Ohio average, the strongest of the four sub-ratings. Nine inspections are on record spanning 2020 to September 2025, with unavailable individual deficiency details. Occupancy stands at 86 percent, above Ohio’s 78.7 percent average. The facility has earned Cincinnati’s “Best of the North” award in assisted living four consecutive years (2022–2025) and the 2025 Active Lifestyle Community designation.
Programs are aquatic and art therapy.
The facility in Warren County fits residents seeking assisted living or memory care, with lifestyle programming depth and consistent local recognition for assisted living quality.
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 426 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.


















