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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 Orchard Park Assisted Living

Orchard Park Assisted Living in Bucyrus, Ohio, creates a lifestyle where residents’ horizons expand, enabling freedom and assistance. The community’s mission is to provide professional senior care in a cozy, home-like atmosphere, fostering an active and engaging environment. Orchard Park strives to enhance residents’ lives by offering assistance with day-to-day concerns, ensuring a burden-free living experience. With a focus on individual choices, the community organizes various stimulating activities, including concerts, celebrations, and outings, encouraging relaxed participation in a vibrant setting.

Orchard Park’s amenities and facilities are designed to create a comfortable and enriching living environment. The community offers restaurant-style dining, a beauty salon, and a barber shop for residents to enjoy. Housekeeping, linen, and personal laundry services are provided, allowing residents to experience a hassle-free and fulfilling lifestyle. Certified by ODA for assisted living services, Orchard Park welcomes individuals seeking a supportive community that values their well-being and encourages an active and vibrant senior living experience.

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Overview of Grove City Senior Living

A steadfast community providing luxury senior living, the senior living home prides itself on being among the few forward-thinking communities in Grove City that practices a multi-generational lifestyle. Grove City residents feel comfortable in a home that naturally encourages them to make new relationships between the elders and the youth. Offering assisted living, memory care, and independent living options, management boasts an innovative and person-centered approach with a mission to modernize retirement by enhancing the lifestyles of its residents.

The upscale retirement home lifestyle is built on the comfort and convenience of its residents. All inclusive amenities and services include fitness programs, recreational activities, specialized memory care activities, delicious dining, respite stays, scheduled transportation, and housekeeping services.

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Heritage Villas

905 Pittsburg Ave Nw, North Canton, OH 44720
Overview of Heritage Villas

Heritage Villas, nestled in Canton, Ohio, is a vibrant assisted living community catering to North Canton and Stark County residents. This assisted living community option opens doors to a new chapter of life, brimming with exciting activities and fresh experiences. Here, residents are encouraged to maintain their independence while receiving the required level of care.

Heritage Villas’ distinctive villas offer seniors an environment that bridges the gap between independence and needed assistance. The daily culinary experience is another highlight, with meals and snacks prepared with care and served in a warm dining room where the presence of family and friends is celebrated, enriching the communal living experience. Their core focus revolves around cultivating a family-like atmosphere in a safe, comfortable home-style setting.

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Overview of Francesca Residence

Francesca Residence is an assisted living community in Akron, Ohio, designed to provide residents with a tranquil and picturesque environment. This assisted living community offers its residents a range of options, ensuring their lifestyle quality is perfected.

The residents can enjoy various social activities that cater to their old and new interests.  The Francesca Residence offers easy access to Akron’s dining, entertainment, parks, and essential establishments, making it simple for locals to acquire additional services. Additionally, senior residents are encouraged to personalize and decorate their suites with their favorite furnishings from home, making it a comfortable and familiar space.

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Overview of The Grove at Oakleaf Village of Sylvania

Located in Toledo, The Grove at Oakleaf Village is a remarkable memory care community, earning the prestigious distinction of being rated #1 in the city. Purposefully constructed to cater to the distinctive requirements of individuals with age-related dementia, Alzheimer’s, and other memory care needs, The Grove offers an exceptional environment.
This assisted living community’s layout revolves around cozy neighborhoods, each with a central kitchen and inviting family-style dining space. Beyond its appearance, The Grove embodies an authentic home-like atmosphere, fostering a sense of familiarity and comfort. The resident-centered approach reflects their commitment to nurturing familial bonds, where senior residents become integral to a more prominent supportive family.

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Overview of The Christian Village at Mt. Healthy

Serving older adults in Cincinnati, The Christian Village at Mt. Healthy is a nursing home on Hamilton Avenue with private rooms in a three-story building. Residents receive daily nursing support from registered nurses, nurse aides, and LPN/LVN staff. On average, each resident receives about 36 minutes of registered nurse care, nearly three hours of nurse aide support, and about an hour and a half of LPN/LVN care each day.

The community is in a somewhat walkable neighborhood. A few nearby shops and services can be reached on foot. However, most errands and visits require transportation. Families can also use Cincinnati’s local transit network to reach the Hamilton Avenue location.

Families who want to know more about The Christian Village at Mt. Healthy should consider visiting the community in person. A tour is a good way to explore the building, learn about its programs, amenities, daily activities, and dining options, and see what everyday life is like for residents.

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Overview of Oakleaf Village of Columbus

Oakleaf Village is an independent living and assisted living in Columbus that provides nothing but exceptional care. They pride themselves on their professional care staff that provides service with compassion and kindness. Oakleaf Village boasts their beautiful location that strives in offering a harmonious environment for their seniors who are looking for peace and quiet. They do not only provide a serene atmosphere but an efficient service that puts their residents at the top of their priority. Oakleaf Village of Columbus has beautifully designed their community from minor to major details catering to their specific needs. 

Oakleaf Village’s exclusive offer is their financial resources that allows residents to pay a flat monthly rate that does not require a downpayment or entrance fee; they provide financial assistance so that residents can remain worry-free before, during, and after their stay.

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Overview of Abbot Senior Living

Abbot Senior Living is a premier residential independent living and assisted living community located in the charming city of Zanesville, Ohio. The team has created a haven where affordability meets excellence. From meal preparation to housekeeping and laundry, the dedicated staff takes care of all the essentials, allowing active, independent seniors to focus on enjoying their retirement to the fullest.

Imagine strolling through their breathtaking floral gardens or unwinding on the inviting patios, surrounded by the beauty of nature. The well-appointed lounges provide a cozy retreat for socializing and relaxation, while the on-site beauty salon ensures that residents look and feel their best. With private parking, storage units, and an emergency call system, safety and convenience are prioritized for residents.

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Overview of Stafford Village

Stafford Village is a small senior living community that boasts an active lifestyle in an apartment complex exclusively for 62+ seniors. The retirement home encourages its seniors to maintain independence while receiving exceptional care from compassionate staff. The compassionate staff truly cares about its residents and families by creating a welcoming and comfortable environment that helps residents feel more comfortable.

Under the management of the National Church Residences, Stafford Village provides a list of comprehensive amenities and services that help make the lives of its residents hassle-free, including 24-hour care and supervision, balanced meals provided, engaging scheduled activities, a library, a laundry facility, a picnic area, and a game room.

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Overview of Fountain Park Assisted Living and Memory Care

Premier Senior Living, LLC, envisions Fountain Park as a welcoming Bryan, Ohio, community offering Assisted Living and Memory Care. The mission is to create a cozy, active environment where seniors thrive. The community values engagement, providing diverse activities like concerts, Wii bowling, and local trips. With flexibility in services, including adult daycare and respite stays, Fountain Park ensures each resident’s right level of care. The Memory Care wing, staffed by trained professionals, prioritizes safety and security for individuals with dementia and Alzheimer’s.

Fountain Park’s amenities and facilities cater to residents’ comfort and well-being. Various room sizes, including semi-private and deluxe apartments, offer choices for personalization. Each accommodation features safety elements like large walk-in showers. Residents can bring cherished belongings to furnish their living spaces. The community is maintenance-free, providing a hassle-free environment. The engaging setting and certified assisted living services reflect Fountain Park’s commitment to offering a secure and stimulating home for seniors in Bryan, Ohio.

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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.