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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 Briarwood Village

Owned by Madison Correll, Briarwood Village is a 72-bed skilled nursing home in Coldwater, Ohio. The community serves residents who need acute rehabilitation, ongoing nursing care, memory support, and palliative services. Families can choose from Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay to cover both post-acute recovery and longer-term care.

The facility has full occupancy. Residents stay an average of 82 days, including short-term rehabilitation residents and those requiring ongoing nursing support. The average daily nurse staffing is 3 hours and 22 minutes per resident. Care is provided 24 hours a day by licensed practical nurses, registered nurses, and nurse aides.

Rehabilitation is a major focus of the home. Outpatient rehabilitation services are available alongside general therapy, respite care, and palliative care. These services make the facility a practical option for residents recovering from surgery or illness, as it supports those with memory-related conditions or end-of-life care needs. The person-centered care approach focuses on each resident’s individual needs and preferences.

Coldwater has a Walk Score of 56, meaning the area is somewhat walkable. Some errands can be done on foot, but most will require a car. The area is accessible for families visiting their loved ones, and nearby services are readily available.

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Overview of Haven Home Assisted Living

Haven Home Assisted Living, located in the heart of historic Mentor, is your trusted destination for residential assisted living. Their mission is to provide seniors with a simple yet dependable place to call home while promoting both assistance and independence. This community, capped at 14 residents, maintains an intimate group home setting, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere for those seeking assisted living near you.

Residents also benefit from scheduled transportation services, ensuring convenience and accessibility. Beyond daily necessities, the home also promotes physical fitness, creative exploration, and spiritual engagement through a diverse range of activities. The community also offers on-site services, including a beautician, podiatrist, dentist, and physician, with scheduled visits to rooms that come fully furnished. Safety and security are paramount as well, with an emergency call response system in every bedroom and bathroom. Fully licensed and regularly inspected, this abode provides residents with a choice of a private room, semi-private room, or a premium private room, ensuring a comfortable and tailored experience for all.

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Overview of Arbors at Milford

Focused on post-acute rehabilitation and short-term care recovery, Arbors at Milford is a 30-bed SNF in Milford, Ohio. Found on Meadowcreek Drive in a moderately walkable neighborhood, it serves patients transitioning from hospitals and those needing intensive rehabilitation services. Accepted are Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, providing multiple pathways for families to fund care.

The community specializes in rehabilitation-focused care that emphasizes complex medical needs. Its programs span pulmonary care, wound care therapies, infusion services, and specialized programs for cancer recovery and ventilator-dependent patients. The team supports palliative care and transitional care, meaning families can find curative rehabilitation and comfort-focused options under one roof. Averaging a stay duration of 80 days, the community balances short-term post-hospital recovery with patients requiring longer rehabilitation periods. Daily nursing support averages 3 hours 46 minutes per resident, with registered nurses, nursing aides, and licensed practical nurses managing medications, wound care, and medical monitoring. The 900-square-foot rehabilitation and therapy center houses advanced equipment, anchored by an on-site medical director, podiatrist, and dentist, decreasing the need for outside appointments during recovery. Beyond clinical care, the community provides amenities that support recovery and family visits. Occupants enjoy fine dining with gourmet menus, private and semi-private rooms with cable TV and phones, and access to on-site salon and spa services. The property features a manicured garden and outdoor courtyard for residents who can spend time outside, pet therapy for people who benefit from animal companionship, and a cozy family lounge for visiting relatives. Wi-Fi exists community-wide, and on-site religious services are offered.

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Overview of Buckeye Forest at Fairfield

Buckeye Forest at Fairfield is a nursing home in Fairfield, OH, offering assisted living, memory care, respite care, and skilled nursing. With its supportive and home-like environment, the community ensures older adults can feel at ease during their stay. 24-hour care, dietitian-approved meals, and social services are among the excellent services provided to enrich residents’ living experiences. Through person-centered care, the community strives to meet residents’ unique needs and habits to ensure they recover with ease and live to their potential.

Live entertainment, games, and exercises encourage residents to live actively and make friends. Well-lit living areas and lively gathering spaces are also available, so residents can live comfortably and safely. Set in the tree-lined neighborhood of Fairfield, the community guarantees a stress-free retirement. This nursing home is one of the best choices for senior living in Ohio, especially with its top-notch services and well-maintained amenities.

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Camella Living

416 Silver Ridge Dr, Copley, OH 44321
Overview of Camella Living

Experience a better quality of life at Camella Living, an idyllic retreat in Copley, OH, that offers assisted living and memory care. Dedicated to residents’ well-being, round-the-clock care is provided for their personal needs. The community also works with CarePredict, providing an innovative approach to avoid falls and keep residents safe.

A variety of fun activities and engaging programs, including light exercises and social events, are conducted for residents’ leisure and wellness. Home-grown ingredients are used to prepare delightful meals that cater to residents’ dietary needs and preferences, ensuring a hassle-free dining experience. Salon and spa services are also provided for residents’ convenience. With its comprehensive care and extensive amenities, residents are guaranteed to thrive in their golden years.

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Overview of The Loft at Cambridge

The Loft at Cambridge is a 33-bed nursing home focused primarily on long-term care residential stays. The facility offers studio apartments equipped with private kitchenettes and full bathrooms, situated in a highly accessible neighborhood carrying a Walk Score of 81. Admissions follow a mixed-payer model that accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private-pay clients, generating a long-term average length of stay of 171 days. However, business records point to distinct operational and financial headwinds, as the property runs at a low 54% occupancy rate and logs negative profit margins.

Public health databases reveal a highly contradictory operational profile, marked by heavy front-line personnel investments alongside severe regulatory penalties. Direct care times are exceptionally high, averaging 6 hours and 32 minutes of daily nursing attention per resident to rank second highest across Ohio. Conversely, enforcement archives document major compliance challenges, including $195,000 in total federal financial fines and two separate government payment denials that temporarily halted Medicare and Medicaid reimbursements.

Oversight logs show 37 total citations across inspections over a seven-year period, with state evaluations noting two critical health citations on the property’s historical record.

Families weighing regional long-term care placements can examine these public health dossiers to balance the home’s individual accommodations against its regulatory history. Since the official tracking documentation verifies top-tier daily nursing hours and immediate room availability alongside substantial financial losses and historical high-severity federal fines, the data points to an environment with deep staffing resources but a clear need for tighter administrative oversight.

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Overview of Meadows of Kalida The

The Meadows of Kalida is a 33-bed skilled nursing facility that accepts Medicare at 755 Ottawa Street in Kalida, Ohio, in Putnam County. With 24-hour staffing, the facility offers skilled nursing, memory care, and rehabilitation services.

The inspection scorecard shows zero formal citations on record, 100 percent better than the Ohio average of two per facility, with no metrics worse than the state average. Unavailable are individual inspection reports. Combined nursing hours run modestly below the Ohio state average across all staff types.

Amenities feature a salon, private dining room, fitness center, and resident garden.
The community fits residents needing skilled nursing or memory care in a small rural setting in Putnam County.

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Overview of Park Vista Assisted Living by McAre Health

Owned by Park Vista Holding Group, Park Vista Assisted Living by McAre Health is a 72-bed community on Fifth Avenue in Youngstown, Ohio. The facility serves residents who need skilled nursing care, rehabilitation services, or support with daily living activities. Families can choose from Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay to cover care costs. The location is in a moderately walkable area. Some errands can be completed on foot, but most trips require a car.

The community provides a wide variety of care options for residents with varying care needs, such as skilled nursing, rehabilitation, assisted living, and independent living. This allows residents recovering from surgery or hospitalization to receive intensive rehabilitation, while others can choose a more independent lifestyle within the same community. The average length of stay is 116 days, which includes both short-term rehabilitation and longer-term care.

Clinical support is available 24/7, with on-staff physicians and 24-hour staffing. Residents receive an average of 2 hours and 49 minutes of nursing care per day, including approximately 39 minutes of registered nurse care. The level of care helps with wound care, medication management, and other hands-on nursing services.

Daily life is supported by a wide array of amenities and services. Residents can make use of the full therapy gym and on-site aquatic therapy pool for rehabilitation and recreation. The community also offers respite care for families in need of short-term support. Multiple gathering spaces, outdoor seating areas, a chapel, library, fitness center, and beauty salon help support social engagement and quality of life.

Dining services are tailored to individual needs, with specialized diet options, in-room dining, and snacks available throughout the day. The community’s philosophy, “Treating the Mind, Body & Soul,” reflects its focus on supporting the whole person.

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Overview of Conard House Assisted Living

Conard House Assisted Living is an exceptional assisted living and memory care community in Mansfield, OH, that offers personal and specialized care for older adults and those with memory loss. Promoting a home-like and welcoming environment, the community ensures older adults feel at ease during their stay. Medication management and personal hygiene are also provided, ensuring a worry-free lifestyle.

Mind-stimulating activities, social events, and light exercises are conducted to enhance residents’ cognition and ensure their wellness. Housekeeping and meal preparation are also taken care of, ensuring residents’ comfort and convenience. The community’s accessible amenities and dedicated services create the ideal setting for the finest retirement experience.

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Overview of Danbury Wooster

Tucked away in the scenic city of Wooster, OH, Danbury Wooster is an excellent senior living community that offers independent living, assisted living and memory care services to residents dealing with Alzheimer’s and other forms of memory loss. Residents experience a maintenance-free lifestyle with housekeeping and laundry services provided and round-the-clock care provided by on-site licensed nurses and resident companions. Emergency response systems are installed in each apartment and bathroom, plus personal pendant for guaranteed safety and security.

Vibrant day-to-day life is guaranteed with the community’s diverse array of interesting and engaging activities, programs, and events. A hardworking culinary team creates exquisite cuisine and works hard to ensure that every meal is a gourmet experience and tailored to meet residents’ varying tastes and dietary needs. With personalized care plans, extensive services, and plenty of amenities and activities, the community warrants a meaningful living experience.

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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.