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Best Independent Living in Cincinnati, OH

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 19 independent living communities in Cincinnati, OH using Ohio Department of Aging (ODA) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank independent living in OH
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Jun 2026
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19 homes
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Avg Walk Score: 38/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Cincinnati, 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: 87The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Cincinnati, OH. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

Compare Independent Living around Cincinnati (Metro Area)

The Ashford of Mt. Washington
IL
AL
RC
Cincinnati (Mount Washington)
88
Facility 88
OH AVG 78
Rank #119 / 323
Yes
43
Facility 43
OH AVG 40
Rank #336 / 705
Studio--
73
Facility 73
OH AVG 85.8
Rank #190 / 193
-
Traditions at North Bend
IL
AL
MC
Cincinnati (Monfort Heights South)
117
Facility 117
OH AVG 78
Rank #58 / 323
Yes
14
Facility 14
OH AVG 40
Rank #592 / 705
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA--
87
Facility 87
OH AVG 85.8
Rank #64 / 193
1
Facility 1
OH AVG 2
Rank #1 / 142
Traditions at Camargo
IL
AL
MC
RC
Madeira
123
Facility 123
OH AVG 78
Rank #46 / 323
Yes
62
Facility 62
OH AVG 40
Rank #136 / 705
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-Roxann Tillinghas
83
Facility 83
OH AVG 85.8
Rank #141 / 193
-
Cottingham Retirement Community
IL
AL
HC
MC
NH
PC
RC
Cincinnati (Sharonville)
128
Facility 128
OH AVG 78
Rank #36 / 323
No
53
Facility 53
OH AVG 40
Rank #223 / 705
Private RoomsA+-
74
Facility 74
OH AVG 85.8
Rank #189 / 193
1
Facility 1
OH AVG 2
Rank #1 / 142
Ohio Living Llanfair
IL
AL
MC
NC
NH
Cincinnati (College Hill)
49
Facility 49
OH AVG 78
Rank #236 / 323
Yes
73
Facility 73
OH AVG 40
Rank #55 / 705
Studio-Molly Brown
85
Facility 85
OH AVG 85.8
Rank #103 / 193
2
Facility 2
OH AVG 2
Rank #64 / 142
Brookdale Finneytown
IL
AL
MC
NH
Cincinnati
39
Facility 39
OH AVG 78
Rank #266 / 323
Yes
54
Facility 54
OH AVG 40
Rank #209 / 705
Studio / SuiteA+-
89
Facility 89
OH AVG 85.8
Rank #43 / 193
6
Facility 6
OH AVG 2
Rank #128 / 142
Twin Towers
IL
AL
MC
NH
Cincinnati (College Hill)
231
Facility 231
OH AVG 78
Rank #3 / 323
No
31
Facility 31
OH AVG 40
Rank #433 / 705
--Kristie Stricker
86
Facility 86
OH AVG 85.8
Rank #82 / 193
-
Evergreen Retirement Community
IL
AL
HC
MC
NC
NH
Cincinnati (Hartwell)
21
Facility 21
OH AVG 78
Rank #309 / 323
Yes
18
Facility 18
OH AVG 40
Rank #561 / 705
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / Cottage-Regina Umanskiy
82
Facility 82
OH AVG 85.8
Rank #153 / 193
3
Facility 3
OH AVG 2
Rank #85 / 142
Provision Living at West Clermont
IL
AL
MC
Batavia
-Yes
20
Facility 20
OH AVG 40
Rank #547 / 705
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+Cherie Grube--
The Kenwood by Senior Star
IL
AL
MC
NC
Cincinnati (Madisonville)
-Yes
26
Facility 26
OH AVG 40
Rank #489 / 705
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 BedA+-
86
Facility 86
OH AVG 85.8
Rank #82 / 193
3
Facility 3
OH AVG 2
Rank #85 / 142
The Seasons
IL
AL
NH
RC
Cincinnati
45
Facility 45
OH AVG 78
Rank #246 / 323
Yes
34
Facility 34
OH AVG 40
Rank #409 / 705
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed----
StoryPoint Cincinnati (New England Club)
IL
NH
Cincinnati (Forestville)
100
Facility 100
OH AVG 78
Rank #72 / 323
Yes
54
Facility 54
OH AVG 40
Rank #209 / 705
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed----
Deupree House
IL
AL
MC
NC
NH
Cincinnati (Hyde Park)
24
Facility 24
OH AVG 78
Rank #299 / 323
No
44
Facility 44
OH AVG 40
Rank #323 / 705
1 Bed / 2 Bed--
91
Facility 91
OH AVG 85.8
Rank #24 / 193
1
Facility 1
OH AVG 2
Rank #1 / 142
The Wellington at North Bend Crossing
IL
AL
MC
RC
Cincinnati (Montfort Heights)
-Yes
36
Facility 36
OH AVG 40
Rank #390 / 705
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+-
86
Facility 86
OH AVG 85.8
Rank #82 / 193
-
Maple Knoll Village
IL
AL
MC
NH
Cincinnati
80
Facility 80
OH AVG 78
Rank #145 / 323
No
47
Facility 47
OH AVG 40
Rank #285 / 705
1 Bed / 2 Bed----
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Overview of The Kenwood by Senior Star

A community that strives to make its residents comfortable, The Kenwood by Senior Star offers the best balance of urban living and assistance with everyday living.  Offering a range of opportunities tailor-fit for its residents, seniors can indeed feel inspired to create a better life with the continuum of care being provided. The Kenwood is an elegant senior living home that aims to enhance and enrich the lives of its residents.

As an independent living, they assisted living, memory care, short-term rehabilitation, and long-term care. Their engaging activities and programs, to name a few, are the recreational activities, fitness activities, and entertainment programs available for residents to participate in at the library, media room, or social areas.

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Overview of Stonebridge at Winton Woods

Surrounded by 2,500 acres of trees in Cincinnati, OH, Stonebridge at Winton Woods provides a serene and relaxing community for those seeking independent living. Enjoy the convenience of maintenance-free living in their cozy accommodations with interior and exterior maintenance and repair services available 24/7. Thanks to the community’s ideal location, residents have convenient access to numerous shopping and dining options, as well as excellent healthcare facilities for their medical needs.

Residents enjoy a vibrant community life with an array of social activities and regular outings organized for their enjoyment and enrichment. To make their living experience even more fun and convenient, amenities like a clubhouse, indoor swimming pool, and tennis courts are available on-site. Here, you can make the most of your golden years without the hassles and stress of mundane chores and day-to-day responsibilities.

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Overview of Deupree House

Peacefully set near Hyde Park Golf & Country Club in Cincinnati, OH, Deupree House is an idyllic retreat that offers independent living and long-term care. Featuring cozy and specially designed one- and two-bedroom floor plans, the community ensures that residents are comfortable and safe. To help residents maintain their independence, the community handles the housekeeping and maintenance.

Residents make the most of their days with a carefully curated calendar of fun activities and engaging programs that highlight their interests and capabilities. Accommodating residents’ dietary needs and preferences, flexible dining options are available in a restaurant-style setting. The community is ideal for those seeking independence in retirement without the busy work, especially with its state-of-the-art amenities and friendly environment.

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Overview of Storypoint Cincinnati (new England Club)

Peacefully settled in Cincinnati, OH, StoryPoint Cincinnati (New England Club) is a high-spirited senior living community that offers independent living. The community warrants a delightful living experience with a jam-packed social calendar, gourmet dining and a wide variety of amenities. Residents enjoy convenient access to several parks, recreational facilities and walking trails, as well as excellent health care providers, including the Mercy Health – Anderson Hospital, thanks to the community’s convenient location.

Residents are free from the hassles of daily living and household maintenance with a dedicated team that handles housekeeping, transportation, and meal preparation. A diverse calendar of activities help residents stay engaged, active, and entertained, fostering a vibrant living experience. Gourmet meals that are carefully curated with supervision from a registered dietitian are served daily to ensure residents are always full, nourished and healthy.

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The Seasons

7300 Dearwester Dr, Cincinnati, OH 45236
Overview of The Seasons

Located in Cincinnati, OH, The Seasons is an exceptional senior living community that offers Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Short Term Care. The community offers a variety of floor plans to choose from, including studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments. A team of tenured caregivers are available to provide compassionate care and assistance 24/7, ensuring residents needs are met immediately.

The community conducts an array of activities and programming that’s centered around residents’ interests, abilities, and needs, helping them to stay active and engaged. Extra medical services like, 24-hour nursing care, nutrition management, wound, pulmonary, and tracheostomy care, and various rehabilitation services, provides residents the comfort of knowing that extensive medical services are available to them should they require it.

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The Wellington at North Bend Crossing

5156 N Bend Crossing, Cincinnati, OH 45247
Overview of The Wellington at North Bend Crossing

The Wellington at North Bend is an exquisite independent and assisted living community that boasts resort-style living in a modern 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.

As a Sonida Senior Living community, The Wellington provides a list of comprehensive amenities and services that help make the lives of its residents hassle-free, including 24-hour licensed supervision, medication services, balanced meals provided, engaging scheduled activities, and a full-service salon available.

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Overview of Sem Manor Retirement Community

Spend your golden years in peace and comfort with Sem Manor Retirement Community, a dedicated community in Cincinnati, OH, offering independent living. Choose among bright and cozy studio and one-bedroom apartments with convenient access to shops, restaurants, and other local amenities for leisure and recreation. Feel safe and secure with emergency pull cords and security cameras installed on the campus, alongside the availability of an on-site resident manager who immediately addresses concerns and emergencies.

They also hold an array of fun and engaging activities tailored to residents’ interests to keep them motivated and active. To better improve residents’ quality of life and help them connect with their needed resources and services, a licensed social worker is always available to offer assistance. At Sem Manor Retirement Community, residents are given a vibrant and comfortable environment that does not empty their savings.

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Overview of The Christian Village at Mt. Healthy

The Christian Village at Mt. Healthy is a resident-centered senior living community. Elders seeking retirement care services will find a haven for an enriched and fulfilling lifestyle. The faith-based approach to senior care focuses on comfort and comprehensive care to help seniors fulfill a purposeful life as they continue living in a nurturing environment.

The Christian Village services promote a continuum of growth and meaningful experiences that meet the unique needs of each individual. The senior living community is described as flexible and will adjust to its residents’ needs–activities, programs, stunning living spaces, and a 24-hour team of dedicated professionals.

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Maple Knoll Village

11100 Springfield Pike, Cincinnati, OH 45246
Overview of Maple Knoll Village

Live a blissful retirement with Maple Knoll Village set in the harmonious neighborhood of Springfield Pike, Cincinnati, OH, providing assisted living, independent living, rehabilitation services, skilled nursing, and hospice care. Here, residents receive top-notch care and assistance from a compassionate and highly trained team attending to their needs 24/7. Featuring variations of specially designed villas and apartments, residents can rest assured of finding the right accommodation according to their preferences. The community also promotes a vibrant and welcoming environment, ensuring residents adapt easily to their surroundings.

Fun activities and engaging programs are also conducted to keep residents active and socially connected. Mealtimes are also something to anticipate, with delicious and healthy meals catering to dietary needs and tastes. The community is equipped with a club room, a spa, a wellness center, a swimming pool, and serene walking paths, perfect for socialization and recreation.

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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 Independent Living in Cincinnati, OH

What is the average cost of independent living in Cincinnati, OH?

The average monthly cost of independent living in Cincinnati, OH is approximately $2,005. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.

What is the price range for independent living in Cincinnati, OH?

Independent living in Cincinnati, OH typically ranges from $761 - $5,379 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.

What is independent living?

Independent living communities are residential settings for active older adults — typically with private apartments or cottages, shared amenities (dining, fitness, activities), and no built-in medical care.

How many independent living communities are listed on this page?

This page features 19 independent living communities in Cincinnati, OH. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right independent living community in Cincinnati, OH?

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 Cincinnati, OH, 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 independent living communities in Cincinnati, OH?

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.