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For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
A Place for Us
Cleveland’s A Place for Us represents a landmark in inclusive senior housing, offering one of Ohio’s first affordable communities designed with LGBTQ+ older adults in mind. Located on the border of Lakewood and Cleveland, this 55-unit apartment complex combines comfort, accessibility, and community with a mission rooted in acceptance. The development, which opened in 2016 after decades of advocacy, provides an environment where residents aged 55+ can age authentically and safely—regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.
Beyond its social mission, the property boasts thoughtfully designed one- and two-bedroom units, transit-oriented access, and shared amenities like a fitness center and community lounge. While the community welcomes residents of all backgrounds, its foundation in LGBTQ+ inclusion remains a guiding ethos, offering not just a place to live, but a place to belong. As the need for affirming senior housing grows nationwide, A Place for Us stands as a compelling model of what inclusive aging can—and should—look like.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 708 / 855
Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Mid-rise
Social and Recreational Activities
Exercise Programs
Type of Care Available
Madonna Hall
Madonna Hall is a welcoming independent living community in Cleveland, OH, that has a variety of specially designed rooms for older adults. The community ensures residents can feel at ease during their stay with its lively and welcoming environment. Light housekeeping and other maintenance services are also provided, so residents have a hassle-free lifestyle.
Residents can spend their days as they please, especially with a variety of engaging activities and social events dedicated to their leisure and wellness. With cozy living spaces and accessible gathering areas, residents can rest with ease and interact with their surroundings. The community is ideal for those aiming to live independently in retirement, especially with its well-maintained amenities.
Type of Care Available
O‘Neill Healthcare Fairview Park
O’Neill Healthcare Fairview Park does its best to encourage residents to do whatever interests them while receiving exceptional care– making it one of the trusted senior living in the city. The center provides a comprehensive range of care, including specialized nursing home care, independent living, assisted living, and memory care services designed to meet the unique needs of residents. Recently, O’Neill celebrated the quality senior care they have been delivering for over 60 years.
The adult care home is focused on conducting a results-driven approach to individual recovery. The nursing community promotes social activities, education programs, specialized programs, an emergency call system, individualized controlled AC and heating, screened patios, and a fitness center. Other rehabilitative programs include stroke, therapy, and cardiac care.
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Private Rooms
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Type of Care Available
Franklin Plaza Extended Care
Located at Cleveland Ohio City, Franklin Plaza Extended Care offers a supportive living experience. Residents enjoy a variety of options, including independent living, assisted living, or skilled nursing care, with memory care available for those needing specialized attention. Engaging activities and a focus on resident well-being create a stimulating and fulfilling environment. Elegant dining services are a highlight, with both a main dining room and a private space for family gatherings.
A hair salon and professional assistance with daily living activities (ADLs) ensure residents feel pampered and supported. Located near Lutheran Hospital, Franklin Plaza provides peace of mind. Their skilled rehabilitation unit offers private suites, while a secured dementia unit provides specialized memory care. The dedicated staff, many with over ten years of experience, takes great pride in delivering exceptional care. These include short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, skilled nursing, hospice care, and respite care. On-site amenities are plentiful, featuring cardiology and pulmonary medical care, physical, occupational, and speech therapies, advanced respiratory therapy, a certified wound nurse, full-time nurse practitioners, TVs, internet access, lounges, activity areas, and full-service dining. Residents and visitors can also enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi.
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Private Rooms
Building Type: Mid-rise
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Type of Care Available
Mcgregor at Overlook
McGregor at Overlook in Cleveland, Ohio, prioritizes successful aging. Their focus on holistic wellness empowers residents to thrive and embrace a fulfilling new lifestyle. Gracious senior living practices ensure a comfortable and enriching environment. Residents enjoy a variety of amenities, including an activity center, outdoor areas, and housekeeping services. The convenient location near healthcare facilities, retail stores, and houses of worship provides easy access to everyday needs.
McGregor at Overlook takes a comprehensive approach to resident well-being. Their philosophy goes beyond basic care, incorporating programs and services that nurture the mind, body, and spirit. McGregor at Overlook offers a variety of living options to suit individual needs. These include assisted living, independent living, memory care, and nursing care. With costs ranging from $2,190 to $7,189 per month, they have a variety of budgets.
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Type of Care Available
Legacy Health Services-Cedarwood Plaza
Nestled in the heart of Cleveland Heights, Cedarwood Plaza of Legacy Health Services provide supportive living environment for seniors. Residents can choose from independent living, assisted living, or skilled nursing care, with memory care available for those needing specialized attention. Cedarwood Plaza prioritizes resident well-being with a variety of enriching activities. Management actively encourages participation to create a sense of purpose and connection. Residents can enjoy elegant dining services in the main dining room or host private gatherings in a dedicated space.
A hair salon and professional assistance with daily living activities (ADLs) are also available for all residents. Their skilled rehabilitation unit features private suites with flat-screen TVs, while a secured dementia unit provides specialized care. The dedicated staff, many with extensive experience, takes great pride in delivering exceptional care. On-site amenities include cardiology and pulmonary medical care, physical, occupational, and speech therapies, advanced respiratory therapy, a certified wound care nurse, full-time nurse practitioners, internet access, lounges, activity areas, and full-service dining with a private dining room. Residents and visitors also enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Private Rooms
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Type of Care Available
Assisted Living Magazine Ranking Methodology
View Full Ranking MethodologyHow We Score & Rank Senior Living Communities
At Assisted Living Magazine, our rankings are designed to help families compare senior living communities with clarity and confidence.
Each community is evaluated and ranked based on reputation, transparency, digital trust, and on-site quality signals.
Below is the full explanation of every factor and the exact weight it contributes to the final score.
Update cadence: Reviewed quarterly, with prompt updates when new reviews, reports, or complaints are filed.
What We Prioritize Most
The largest portion of every community’s score comes from resident feedback and online reputation (40%), which reflects real experiences shared by families and caregivers.
An additional 45% of the score comes from a combination of transparency and operational quality signals, including:
- Photos, videos, and virtual tours (visual transparency)
- Website quality and digital trust indicators
- Occupancy levels and number of units (community scale & stability)
These factors help us evaluate how well a community presents itself and how consistently it meets resident needs.
Balancing Additional Factors
The final 15% of the score comes from supportive context data, including:
- Walkability and local accessibility
- Estimated property value
- Pricing information
These elements provide helpful context but carry less weight because our rankings prioritize real-world satisfaction and care consistency first.
The result is a fair, clear, and data-driven ranking system for families researching senior living options.
Frequently Asked Questions
Several government programs offer financial assistance for senior housing in various countries, focusing on the United States for a broad overview:
- Medicaid: Medicaid is a state and federally funded program that can cover the costs of nursing home care for those who meet eligibility criteria, including income and asset limits. Some states also offer Medicaid waivers that help pay for home and community-based services to prevent or delay nursing home placement.
- Medicare: Medicare, primarily a health insurance program for people aged 65 and over, does not cover long-term housing costs. However, it can cover short-term stays in a skilled nursing facility under specific conditions following a hospital stay.
- Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program: This program provides housing for low-income seniors. It offers rental assistance and access to supportive services, such as cleaning, cooking, and transportation.
- Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties: While not a direct subsidy, LIHTC encourages developers to create affordable housing. Seniors with low incomes can find reduced-rent apartments through this program.
- State and Local Programs: Many states, counties, and cities offer their own programs to assist seniors with housing costs. These can include property tax relief programs, rental assistance programs, and programs that offer affordable senior housing options.
- Veterans Affairs (VA): The VA offers several programs for veterans, including the Aid and Attendance benefit, which provides monthly payments to veterans who require the aid of another person, or are housebound, to help cover the cost of care in homes, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities.
- Social Security: While Social Security primarily provides retirement income, for many seniors, these benefits are a crucial part of their budget, including housing costs.
Before recommending homes, we conduct a thorough evaluation on crucial factors that define a senior home such as the quality of care they provide, the reputation of the organization, and a comprehensive review of community testimonials as well. Every detail is assessed to assure that seniors are offered not just senior care options, but trustworthy homes where they can experience the care that they deserve.
Yes. Assisting families who need Medicaid is important to us as it plays a crucial role in offering financial support to seniors confronting economic challenges. We would like to keep essential healthcare services accessible to all community members, irrespective of one’s financial circumstances.
We extend our services at no cost, ensuring that families and seniors can benefit from tailored assistance in their search for care and home options. Our ability to offer personalized guidance without charge to families and seniors is made possible through the support and funding from the communities with which we team up.
- Finding and ranking the best assisted living facilities
- Finding and ranking the best nursing homes
- Finding and ranking the best memory care facilities
- Our concierge service helps seniors move into the perfect home for them
- Helping seniors use medicare, medicaid, and other government programs to pay for their homes
- Helping seniors avoid senior homes that have bad service or fraud
- Helping seniors avoid senior homes that have bad service or fraud
- Autobiography & Family History Writing + Research
- Senior-focused concierge medicine
- Senior-focused nutritionist
- Senior-focused personal training
- Memory care specialists
- Custom wheelchairs at all price points.
- Custom hearing aids
- Cosmetic skincare + dermatology
- Companionship: We offer in-person and virtual companionship services. Someone engaging to hang out with or talk to on video chat.
- Senior housing concierge. Our service finds the best senior living options based on your needs, income, and personality.
Check out our resident interviews
Check out our cost guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Several government programs offer financial assistance for senior housing in various countries, focusing on the United States for a broad overview:
- Medicaid: Medicaid is a state and federally funded program that can cover the costs of nursing home care for those who meet eligibility criteria, including income and asset limits. Some states also offer Medicaid waivers that help pay for home and community-based services to prevent or delay nursing home placement.
- Medicare: Medicare, primarily a health insurance program for people aged 65 and over, does not cover long-term housing costs. However, it can cover short-term stays in a skilled nursing facility under specific conditions following a hospital stay.
- Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program: This program provides housing for low-income seniors. It offers rental assistance and access to supportive services, such as cleaning, cooking, and transportation.
- Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties: While not a direct subsidy, LIHTC encourages developers to create affordable housing. Seniors with low incomes can find reduced-rent apartments through this program.
- State and Local Programs: Many states, counties, and cities offer their own programs to assist seniors with housing costs. These can include property tax relief programs, rental assistance programs, and programs that offer affordable senior housing options.
- Veterans Affairs (VA): The VA offers several programs for veterans, including the Aid and Attendance benefit, which provides monthly payments to veterans who require the aid of another person, or are housebound, to help cover the cost of care in homes, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities.
- Social Security: While Social Security primarily provides retirement income, for many seniors, these benefits are a crucial part of their budget, including housing costs.
Before recommending homes, we conduct a thorough evaluation on crucial factors that define a senior home such as the quality of care they provide, the reputation of the organization, and a comprehensive review of community testimonials as well. Every detail is assessed to assure that seniors are offered not just senior care options, but trustworthy homes where they can experience the care that they deserve.
Yes. Assisting families who need Medicaid is important to us as it plays a crucial role in offering financial support to seniors confronting economic challenges. We would like to keep essential healthcare services accessible to all community members, irrespective of one’s financial circumstances.
Check out our cost guide.
We extend our services at no cost, ensuring that families and seniors can benefit from tailored assistance in their search for care and home options. Our ability to offer personalized guidance without charge to families and seniors is made possible through the support and funding from the communities with which we team up.
- Finding and ranking the best assisted living facilities
- Finding and ranking the best nursing homes
- Finding and ranking the best memory care facilities
- Our concierge service helps seniors move into the perfect home for them
- Helping seniors use medicare, medicaid, and other government programs to pay for their homes
- Helping seniors avoid senior homes that have bad service or fraud
- Helping seniors avoid senior homes that have bad service or fraud
- Autobiography & Family History Writing + Research
- Senior-focused concierge medicine
- Senior-focused nutritionist
- Senior-focused personal training
- Memory care specialists
- Custom wheelchairs at all price points.
- Custom hearing aids
- Cosmetic skincare + dermatology
- Companionship: We offer in-person and virtual companionship services. Someone engaging to hang out with or talk to on video chat.
- Senior housing concierge. Our service finds the best senior living options based on your needs, income, and personality.
Check out our resident interviews
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