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Page 3 of Best Assisted Living in Columbus, OH

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 33 assisted living communities in Columbus, OH using OH Dept. of Health data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in OH
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Avg Walk Score: 46/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Columbus, OH. 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: 64The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Columbus, OH. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

Compare Assisted Living around Columbus (Metro Area)

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.

Worthington Christian Village
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Columbus (Olentangy High Bluffs)
40
Facility 40
OH AVG 75
Rank #247 / 306
No
30
Facility 30
OH AVG 42
Rank #446 / 673
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+-
85
Facility 85
OH AVG 85.8
Rank #102 / 190
14
Facility 14
OH AVG 2
Rank #151 / 172
Ohio Living Westminster – Thurber
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Columbus (Harrison West)
73
Facility 73
OH AVG 75
Rank #153 / 306
Yes
71
Facility 71
OH AVG 42
Rank #62 / 673
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 BedA+Caitlin Distel
83
Facility 83
OH AVG 85.8
Rank #139 / 190
1
Facility 1
OH AVG 2
Rank #1 / 172
Westerwood
AL
IL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Columbus (Northland)
75
Facility 75
OH AVG 75
Rank #149 / 306
No
26
Facility 26
OH AVG 42
Rank #489 / 673
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Sunrise of Dublin
AL
HOS
MC
Dublin (Shamrock Crossing South)
-Yes
68
Facility 68
OH AVG 42
Rank #82 / 673
Studio /1 Bed / 2 Bed--
93
Facility 93
OH AVG 85.8
Rank #14 / 190
1
Facility 1
OH AVG 2
Rank #1 / 172
Wesley Glen Retirement Community
AL
HOS
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Columbus (Sharon Heights)
29
Facility 29
OH AVG 75
Rank #277 / 306
Yes
81
Facility 81
OH AVG 42
Rank #22 / 673
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-Tom Widney
85
Facility 85
OH AVG 85.8
Rank #102 / 190
4
Facility 4
OH AVG 2
Rank #105 / 172
Harrison on 5th by Senior Star
AL
IL
MC
RC
Columbus (Harrison West)
-Yes
69
Facility 69
OH AVG 42
Rank #77 / 673
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA-Niniana J. Thompson--
Bickford of Upper Arlington
AL
MC
Columbus (River Ridge)
53
Facility 53
OH AVG 75
Rank #206 / 306
Yes
48
Facility 48
OH AVG 42
Rank #277 / 673
Private RoomsA+Haley Stroud
87
Facility 87
OH AVG 85.8
Rank #63 / 190
1
Facility 1
OH AVG 2
Rank #1 / 172
Ashford on Broad
AL
IL
RC
Columbus (Whitehall)
105
Facility 105
OH AVG 75
Rank #59 / 306
Yes
36
Facility 36
OH AVG 42
Rank #390 / 673
Studio / 1 BedA+-
92
Facility 92
OH AVG 85.8
Rank #19 / 190
5
Facility 5
OH AVG 2
Rank #116 / 172
Bickford of Bexley
AL
MC
Columbus (Bexley Park)
53
Facility 53
OH AVG 75
Rank #206 / 306
Yes
88
Facility 88
OH AVG 42
Rank #3 / 673
Private RoomsA+Natasha Devoise
87
Facility 87
OH AVG 85.8
Rank #63 / 190
-
Wesley Glen
AL
HOS
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Columbus (Sharon Heights)
29
Facility 29
OH AVG 75
Rank #277 / 306
Yes
81
Facility 81
OH AVG 42
Rank #22 / 673
Studio / 1 Bed-Tom Widney
85
Facility 85
OH AVG 85.8
Rank #102 / 190
4
Facility 4
OH AVG 2
Rank #105 / 172
Abbington of Arlington
AL
Columbus (Governours Square)
44
Facility 44
OH AVG 75
Rank #232 / 306
No
63
Facility 63
OH AVG 42
Rank #128 / 673
Suite-Madison Adkins
91
Facility 91
OH AVG 85.8
Rank #24 / 190
-
The Estates at Knightsbridge
AL
IL
MC
Columbus (Olentangy Commons)
-Yes
52
Facility 52
OH AVG 42
Rank #229 / 673
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+-
82
Facility 82
OH AVG 85.8
Rank #151 / 190
1
Facility 1
OH AVG 2
Rank #1 / 172
Oakleaf Village of Columbus
AL
IL
MC
RC
Columbus (Northland)
136
Facility 136
OH AVG 75
Rank #24 / 306
Yes
58
Facility 58
OH AVG 42
Rank #169 / 673
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-Kimberly Ishwar
83
Facility 83
OH AVG 85.8
Rank #139 / 190
-
Lincoln Village
AL
Columbus (Westland)
-No
72
Facility 72
OH AVG 42
Rank #59 / 673
Studio / 1 Bed----
The Woodlands of Columbus
AL
MC
RC
Columbus (East Broad)
102
Facility 102
OH AVG 75
Rank #62 / 306
Yes
8
Facility 8
OH AVG 42
Rank #629 / 673
Studio / 1 BedA+-
88
Facility 88
OH AVG 85.8
Rank #55 / 190
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Overview of Our Home – New Albany

Situated on Thompson Road, Our Home – New Albany is a residential care community in Columbus, Ohio, offering assisted living, independent living, memory care, adult day care, and respite care. With 61 beds, the single-story residence also features studio and one-bedroom accommodations. It is also led by Administrator Tara McCoy and Director of Nursing McKenzie Alexander.

With multiple care levels available in one location, the community allows older adults to receive the support they need in a comfortable setting as their needs change over time.

Its surrounding area is moderately walkable, as reflected by its Walk Score of 51. This indicates that some daily errands and nearby services can be reached on foot, while other destinations still require a vehicle.

Contact Our Home – New Albany

Overview of StoryPoint Pickerington

StoryPoint Pickerington is a newly built retirement community on Windmiller Drive in Pickerington, Ohio, that offers independent living. A variety of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans are also featured in a three-story setting, designed to accommodate a range of lifestyles and preferences.

The surrounding neighborhood has a Walk Score of 49, offering a mix of suburban tranquility and access to nearby amenities. Transportation services may be helpful for residents to complete errands. Fitness and recreation programs are also provided, while pets are allowed.

An in-person tour allows interested families to view the available residences and learn about the community’s amenities and daily programs.

Contact StoryPoint Pickerington

Overview of Helen Purcell

A full-continuum senior care community at 1854 Norwood Boulevard in Zanesville, Ohio, is Helen Purcell. It caters to occupants across a broad spectrum of care needs through six distinct operating units: assisted living, memory care, nursing homes, skilled nursing, hospice care, and respite care.

Led by Administrator Justin Middleton, the home stands in a somewhat walkable area with a Walk Score of 45. Though most errands and outings require transportation, some nearby services are walkable. The surrounding Norwood Boulevard neighborhood provides easy access for visiting family members. Helen Purcell’s multi-unit structure allows it to serve different populations in one place. Residents requiring daily activities assistance can access the assisted living unit, while people with cognitive decline or dementia have the dedicated memory care unit. The nursing homes unit serves individuals needing higher levels of skilled care, anchored by the skilled nursing component for post-acute rehabilitation and ongoing medical management. For families managing temporary transitions or end-of-life care, the facility also offers hospice care and respite care services, providing flexibility for different stages of the care journey. The breadth of offerings also bolsters family members wanting short-term respite support while caring for loved ones elsewhere.

Helen Purcell fits families seeking a single community that can evolve with a resident’s changing needs, or for those requiring specialized services beyond traditional assisted living. To see the different units and discuss care options in detail, families wanting to learn more about specific amenities, daily programs, dining options, staffing levels, payment options (Medicare, Medicaid, or private pay), and costs are encouraged to contact the facility or arrange an in-person tour.

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Overview of Amber Park Senior Living

Residing on the quiet lands of Hill Road North, Pickerington, OH, Amber Park Senior Livingis a distinguished senior living community that offers assisted living, independent living, and respite care. Enjoy unparalleled comfort and convenience with the stunning and spacious residences of Amber Park Senior Living in a wide range of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans. Let go of your woes and optimize your freedom with exceptional care and support from a reliable and highly skilled team.

The community ensures residents receive the proper attention for their special needs and aspirations, carefully crafting a care plan that best matches every resident. With engaging activities and enjoyable programs, residents discover new interests and rekindle old hobbies for leisure and wellness. Have a delightful dining experience with healthy and tasty meals catering to dietary needs and preferences. Amber Park Senior Living is a great place to live a wonderful retirement with its bright and friendly environment.

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Overview of Sunrise of Gahanna

Contributing to the recognition of the facility is the overall excellent service and caregiving of the Sunrise senior living community, Mill Basin is a heartwarming community that makes residents feel at home due to the exceptional respect staff has provided. Its environment has been known to be inviting and supportive; management and staff were very accommodating, responsive, and skilled.

Sunrise of Gahanna– just as with other Sunrise senior living communities– you can trust that the assisted living community is safe and secure, and where comfort and convenience are prioritized.

Contact Sunrise of Gahanna

Overview of Ashford of Grove City

The Ashford of Grove City is a senior living community proudly offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Ashford of Grove City is dedicated to ensuring that residents are the focus of management and staff; promoting a vibrant environment where seniors branch out their relationships and create new memories. Through the friendly and professional approach of management and staff to their residents, seniors are able to feel comfortable and immediately feel at home. It’s a senior living community that is committed to keep striving in providing exceptional and extraordinary care to their seniors. Ashford of Grove City provides unparalleled care among the senior living communities in Ohio. 

Ashford of Grove City ensures to attend to any needs any senior may have, as well as having already provided beautifully designed details included in the community– services provided are found in each apartment that includes utilities included, individually controlled air conditioning and heating system, kitchenettes, basic cable and Wi-Fi. Community amenities provide a bistro, private dining room, hair salon, and home theater; as for their services that help with transportation, delicious meals provided, housekeeping and laundry. 

Contact Ashford of Grove City

Overview of The Bristol Senior Living at Worthington Hills

The Bristol Senior Living at Worthington Hills is a continuum of care community located at 7780 Olentangy River Road in Columbus, Ohio. The mid-rise building provides a single-campus residential setting combining independent living, assisted living, and memory care services.

The property features senior apartments in studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom configurations. Shared amenities include a specialized therapy pool, a fitness center, an arts and crafts studio, a game room, a library, an internal courtyard garden, a hair salon, and a cafe bistro social space. Property operations supply concierge assistance, routine housekeeping, linen services, and scheduled local transportation.

For building infection control, the facility utilizes an air ionization purification system. The campus is pet-friendly and sits in an area with a walk score of 31, indicating a car-dependent neighborhood where the majority of errands require a vehicle.

Prospective representatives can contact the Olentangy River Road business office directly to confirm current apartment vacancies, request floor plans, or review the internal transition protocols across care levels.

Contact The Bristol Senior Living at Worthington Hills

Overview of Cherry Blossom Senior Living

Cherry Blossom Senior Living is a continuum of care community located at 7980 East Broad Street in Columbus, Ohio. Managed under the Continental Senior Communities network with Elizabeth Curtis serving as Director of Nursing, the property provides integrated independent living, assisted living, and memory care services.

The property accommodates pets, and the campus features private senior apartments in studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom configurations. Daily services provide residents with scheduled local transportation, active fitness options, and diverse recreational programming.

Located about nine miles east of downtown Columbus, the community carries a walk score of 30, meaning the immediate area is car-dependent, though the facility’s dedicated transit infrastructure helps support resident errands and off-site activities.

Prospective residents can contact the East Broad Street business office directly to confirm current apartment floor plan availability, request monthly pricing lists, or coordinate an on-site property tour.

Contact Cherry Blossom Senior Living

Overview of Wexner Heritage Village – Creekside at the Village

Offering a warm and welcoming atmosphere, Wexner Heritage Village’s Creekside at the Village ensures a service delivered with compassion and respect. The senior living home specializing in independent living and assisted living care creates a vibrant atmosphere for seniors to maintain their independence and individuality. Wexner’s residential life focuses on its residents’ holistic wellness to optimize their fullest potential.

Community amenities help residents do as they please, thanks to services such as housekeeping, physical therapy, memory care, restaurant-style dining, maintenance-free living, short-term stays available, spiritual programs, specialized activities, and educational and social engagements.

Contact Wexner Heritage Village – Creekside at The Village

Overview of Patterson Assisted Living Center

Ideally set in Columbus, OH, Patterson Assisted Living Center is a distinguished assisted living community that offers assistance with daily living activities. Here, residents are guaranteed the utmost comfort with thoughtfully furnished rooms. The community also offers household services, including light housekeeping, laundry, and meal preparation, ensuring a hassle-free living.

Arts and crafts, social events, and light exercises are conducted to keep residents active and socially connected. Medication reminders and scheduled transportation are also available, so residents can take their medications on time and travel comfortably. Accompanied by its supportive and welcoming environment, residents will surely have the finest retirement experience.

Contact Patterson Assisted Living Center

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 Columbus, OH

What is the average cost of assisted living in Columbus, OH?

The average monthly cost of assisted living in Columbus, OH is approximately $5,000. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.

What is the price range for assisted living in Columbus, OH?

Assisted living in Columbus, OH typically ranges from $4,500–$6,500 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.

What is the typical staff-to-resident ratio at assisted living facilities in Columbus, OH?

Assisted living facilities in Columbus, OH typically operate with a staff-to-resident ratio in the range of 1:6 to 1:12.

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.