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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. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative 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.
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.
New Dawn Retirement Center
AL
HOS
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Dover
32
Facility 32
OH AVG 68
Rank #184 / 219
No
76
Facility 76
OH AVG 41
Rank #32 / 425
-Perry Hershberger
Danburry Westerville – Parkside Village
AL
MC
Westerville
-No
7
Facility 7
OH AVG 41
Rank #406 / 425
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Ellie‘s Memory Care
AL
MC
Day Heights (Mount Repose)
-No
20
Facility 20
OH AVG 41
Rank #339 / 425
Private Rooms-
Danbury Sanctuary Grande North Canton
AL
MC
North Canton (Applegrove Street Northwest)
-Yes
23
Facility 23
OH AVG 41
Rank #320 / 425
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
Greenridge Assisted Living
AL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Millersburg
-Yes
5
Facility 5
OH AVG 41
Rank #412 / 425
Private / Semi-Private Rooms-
Evergreen Gardens
AL
MC
Strongsville
-No
6
Facility 6
OH AVG 41
Rank #408 / 425
Private Suites-
Danbury Millersburg
AL
CCRC
IL
MC
Millersburg
-Yes
17
Facility 17
OH AVG 41
Rank #356 / 425
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
The Campus of Anna Maria of Aurora
AL
CCRC
HC
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Aurora
-No
17
Facility 17
OH AVG 41
Rank #356 / 425
1 Bed / 2 Bed-
National Church Residences at Hopeton Village
AL
Chillicothe
41
Facility 41
OH AVG 68
Rank #160 / 219
Yes
82
Facility 82
OH AVG 41
Rank #12 / 425
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Vancrest Assisted & Independent
AL
HC
HOS
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Delphos
56
Facility 56
OH AVG 68
Rank #117 / 219
No
77
Facility 77
OH AVG 41
Rank #30 / 425
-Mick Murphy

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Overview of Danburry Westerville – Parkside Village

Danburry Westerville, Parkside Village offers assisted living and memory care in Westerville, OH. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks while allowing a resident to maintain their own apartment, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. With both care levels available, the community can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time without requiring a move to another community.

Respite care supports a short-term stay when a usual caregiver needs time away or recovery. The starting price is $3,360 per month, giving families an initial figure for budgeting a move, and pets are allowed for residents who want to keep a companion animal. StoryPoint Group owns the community.

Chef-prepared meals are served in a restaurant-style dining setting with locally sourced ingredients and attention to resident preferences. A salon, pool and rehabilitation services give residents on-site options for personal care, recreation and therapy, while transportation supports trips beyond the community.

Contact Danburry Westerville – Parkside Village

Overview of Ellie‘s Memory Care

Ellie’s Memory Care is dedicated to meeting each resident’s unique social, emotional, and safety needs in its Residential Memory Care Home in Milford, Ohio. Drawing on years of personal and professional memory care experience, they aim to create personalized care plans tailored to individual needs and situations. Their mission is to provide professional memory care activities, including physical activity, cognitive training, and a suitable diet, fostering a balance of freedom and safety with specially trained and empathic staff.

At Ellie’s Memory Care, residents enjoy various memory care amenities and services designed to enhance their quality of life. These include daily care for memory loss, 24/7 availability, personal emergency pendants, nutritious homemade meals, dressing and grooming assistance, utilities like Wi-Fi and in-house television, weekly housekeeping, medication monitoring, laundry services, and wellness programs for physical and spiritual well-being.

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Overview of Danbury Sanctuary Grande North Canton

Enjoy unrivaled care and comfort with the esteemed senior living community of Danbury Sanctuary Grande North Canton, which is committed to improving seniors’ quality of life with assisted living and memory care services. With its ideal location in the serene neighborhood of Applegrove Street Northeast, North Canton, OH, the community perfectly combines relaxation and fun. Moreover, seniors can rest assured of living their lives to the fullest with a compassionate and highly trained team attending to their special needs and aspirations 24/7.

Residents enjoy their best years doing the things they love with a robust calendar of enjoyable activities and exciting events that are carefully curated to highlight their interests and strengths. Included in personalized care services offered in the community are meal plans that accommodate residents’ special diets and food preferences. Danbury Sanctuary Grande North Canton is great for seniors who require assistance to live their days without hassles.

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Overview of Danbury Millersburg

Set in the beautiful neighborhood of Glen Drive, Millersburg, OH, Danbury Millersburg is an outstanding senior living community offering assisted living, independent living, and memory care. With the needs and aspirations of adults 55 and older in mind, the community promotes a vibrant and inviting environment for their comfort and convenience. A compassionate and highly trained team strives to deliver the highest quality of care and assistance 24/7 for seniors to thrive and gain meaningful experiences.

Elevate your retirement with stimulating activities and engaging programs that aim to maintain residents’ active and blissful lifestyles. Residents have a delightful dining experience with delicious and healthy meals catering to their nutritional needs and tastes. Danbury Millersburg is an enticing option for seniors to enjoy a worry-free retirement surrounded by scenic views and a welcoming community.

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Overview of Vancrest Assisted & Independent

Located at 310 Elida Road in Delphos, Allen County, Vancrest Assisted & Independent offers an impressive variety of care options for a community of its size. Under the leadership of Administrator Mick Murphy and the broader Vancrest network, this 56-bed facility provides assisted living, skilled nursing, home care, hospice, palliative care, and respite care. Their home health services even extend to those living outside the community, which is a thoughtful touch.

Currently, 51 of the 56 beds are occupied, reflecting a 92% occupancy rate with an average resident stay of 70 days. One detail I find particularly practical is the location’s Walk Score of 77; it’s quite rare for a facility in a smaller Ohio city to be this accessible, meaning you can actually run routine errands on foot.

On the care side, residents receive an average of 3 hours and 40 minutes of nursing care per day, with registered nurses providing 21 minutes of that time. The Therapy Solutions program is robust, offering physical, occupational, and speech therapy in a range of settings, including inpatient rehab and outpatient care. It’s also good to see an Active Resident Council in place, providing a structured way for residents to have a voice in their own care and community policies is essential.

The facility accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. If you’re looking at options in Allen County, Vancrest stands out for its flexibility. It manages to pack a full range of services from assisted living and skilled nursing to hospice and palliative care into a manageable, 56-bed footprint.

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Overview of National Church Residences at Hopeton Village

National Church Residences at Hopeton Village sits at 153 University Drive in Chillicothe’s Ross County, operated by National Church Residences, which brings more than 60 years of senior living history and 54 communities to its operations. This 41-bed assisted living community holds Ohio Department of Aging certification and Medicaid Waiver Program approval, which is the primary coverage pathway for qualifying residents. Director of Nursing Cindy Owings leads the clinical team, and licensed nurses and CNAs staff the community around the clock. A Walk Score of 82 makes the surrounding neighborhood genuinely walkable, with Hope Clinic of Ross County about 0.2 miles away.

Unit options run to studio, one-bedroom, and private room configurations. The monthly fee is structured to bundle the core needs: accommodation, personal care, three daily meals, and access to campus amenities, activities, and life-enrichment programming. Chaplaincy Services is a confirmed on-site program. The community’s Continuing Care Retirement Community affiliation means residents can also access extended services through National Church Residences or its affiliates, including home health, hospice, at-home primary care, and insurance solutions, without having to seek those services independently.

For Ross County families looking for assisted living with Medicaid Waiver access, an all-in monthly fee, and a connection to a broader senior services network, Hopeton Village offers that combination in a highly walkable Chillicothe location.

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Overview of New Dawn Retirement Center

New Dawn Retirement Center offers nursing home, assisted living, hospice care, independent living, memory care, and skilled nursing in Dover, Ohio. Assisted living includes help with bathing, dressing, medication, and other daily tasks while a resident keeps an apartment. Independent living provides private living with community services but no daily care.

Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision. Skilled nursing includes licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while hospice care focuses on comfort during the end of life. With several care levels available, New Dawn can suit a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move to another community.

New Dawn has 32 beds, making it a smaller community where residents and staff can get to know one another. The community also offers rehabilitation services through its Rehab & Nursing Center program. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 46 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated to each resident.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, and Perry Hershberger serves as administrator. A Walk Score of 76 places the area in the very walkable band, so most errands can be completed on foot. A resident who no longer drives can still reach shops, a pharmacy, or cafes independently.

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Overview of Vitalia® Montrose

Settling in the harmonious Heritage Center Drive, Copley, OH, VITALIA Montrose is an esteemed senior living community that provides independent living, assisted living, and memory care. The community focuses on seniors’ comfort and convenience, ensuring they enjoy carefully crafted and spacious residences. With a reliable and highly trained team, residents ease their worries and enjoy their golden years doing what they love.

Participate in engaging activities and experience new things through exciting programs conducted for leisure and wellness. The community ensures seniors enjoy their personal time and create unforgettable moments with friends within its premises. Indulge in healthy and delicious meals that satisfy nutritional requirements and tastes. With its scenic spaces and friendly environment, VITALIA Montrose strives to provide a safe place for seniors to live a maintenance-free retirement.

Contact VITALIA® Montrose

Sunrise Care LLC

2054 Walnut Hill Park Dr, Columbus, OH 43232
Overview of Sunrise Care

Experience a better quality of life at Sunrise Care, a distinguished community in Columbus, OH, offering assisted living. Residents receive exceptional care tailored to their personal needs and daily activities 24/7, ensuring comfort and safety. The community also promotes a nurturing and welcoming environment, so residents can feel at ease during their stay.

Here, residents will not feel lonely with a thoughtfully curated calendar of fun recreational activities and enriching programs that highlight their interests and capabilities. Delicious and healthy meals are also served to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Medication management is provided to ensure residents do not miss any of their medications. Residents enjoy the best of their golden years with the community’s dedicated services and state-of-the-art amenities.

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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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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.