Best Independent Living in Ohio

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 213 independent living communities in OH using OH Dept. of Health data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank independent living in OH
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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. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home. 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.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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.
A score out of 100 based on in-person interviews with residents, conducted by an independent third party on behalf of the Ohio Department of Aging. Residents are asked about staff, activities, meals, administration, and overall experience. <em>Source: Ohio Long-Term Care Quality Navigator</em>
Total count of citations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of citations this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total citations ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Brookdale Westlake Village
IL
AL
CCRC
MC
NH
SNF
Westlake
60
Facility 60
OH AVG 76
Rank #52 / 93
Yes
25
Facility 25
OH AVG 40
Rank #149 / 206
1 Bed / 2 BedA+Suzanne Nall
86
Facility 86
OH AVG 85.7
Rank #32 / 80
7
Facility 7
OH AVG 2
Rank #60 / 70
1.8
Genoa Retirement Village
IL
ADC
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Genoa
68
Facility 68
OH AVG 76
Rank #47 / 93
Yes
17
Facility 17
OH AVG 40
Rank #168 / 206
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+-
94
Facility 94
OH AVG 85.7
Rank #4 / 80
13
Facility 13
OH AVG 2
Rank #66 / 70
3.3
Wesley Glen Retirement Community
IL
AL
HOS
MC
NH
SNF
Columbus (Sharon Heights)
29
Facility 29
OH AVG 76
Rank #86 / 93
Yes
81
Facility 81
OH AVG 40
Rank #7 / 206
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-Tom Widney
85
Facility 85
OH AVG 85.7
Rank #40 / 80
4
Facility 4
OH AVG 2
Rank #48 / 70
-
Worthington Christian Village
IL
AL
NH
SNF
Columbus (Olentangy High Bluffs)
40
Facility 40
OH AVG 76
Rank #76 / 93
No
30
Facility 30
OH AVG 40
Rank #124 / 206
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+-
85
Facility 85
OH AVG 85.7
Rank #40 / 80
14
Facility 14
OH AVG 2
Rank #68 / 70
3.5
Deupree House
IL
AL
MC
NH
Cincinnati (Hyde Park)
24
Facility 24
OH AVG 76
Rank #88 / 93
No
44
Facility 44
OH AVG 40
Rank #89 / 206
1 Bed / 2 Bed-Megan Bradford
91
Facility 91
OH AVG 85.7
Rank #11 / 80
1
Facility 1
OH AVG 2
Rank #1 / 70
-
Shepherd of the Valley – Howland
IL
AL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Warren
35
Facility 35
OH AVG 76
Rank #80 / 93
No
19
Facility 19
OH AVG 40
Rank #163 / 206
-A+-
86
Facility 86
OH AVG 85.7
Rank #32 / 80
11
Facility 11
OH AVG 2
Rank #64 / 70
3.7
Cottingham Retirement Community
IL
AL
HOS
MC
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Cincinnati (Sharonville)
128
Facility 128
OH AVG 76
Rank #10 / 93
No
53
Facility 53
OH AVG 40
Rank #57 / 206
Private RoomsA+Shelley Owens
74
Facility 74
OH AVG 85.7
Rank #79 / 80
1
Facility 1
OH AVG 2
Rank #1 / 70
-
Ohio Living Westminster – Thurber
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Columbus (Harrison West)
73
Facility 73
OH AVG 76
Rank #43 / 93
Yes
71
Facility 71
OH AVG 40
Rank #19 / 206
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 BedA+Caitlin Distel
83
Facility 83
OH AVG 85.7
Rank #56 / 80
1
Facility 1
OH AVG 2
Rank #1 / 70
-
Altercare Cuyahoga Falls
IL
AL
HOS
MC
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Cuyahoga Falls (North Village)
91
Facility 91
OH AVG 76
Rank #24 / 93
No
61
Facility 61
OH AVG 40
Rank #38 / 206
Private / Semi-Private RoomsA--
45
Facility 45
OH AVG 2
Rank #70 / 70
7.5
Ashford on Broad
IL
AL
RC
Columbus (Whitehall)
105
Facility 105
OH AVG 76
Rank #21 / 93
Yes
36
Facility 36
OH AVG 40
Rank #103 / 206
Studio / 1 BedA+-
92
Facility 92
OH AVG 85.7
Rank #7 / 80
5
Facility 5
OH AVG 2
Rank #54 / 70
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Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each independent living community is ranked against every other OH independent living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 213 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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Overview of Brookdale Westlake Village

Located in a serene corner of Westlake, OH Brookdale Westlake Village offers a vibrant senior living community with options for Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care. Seniors here relish the tranquil surroundings and the convenience of comprehensive health care services, including respite stays, short-term care and hospice care. Residents enjoy an inviting dining program featuring delicious, chef-prepared meals served in a warm community atmosphere.

With activities ranging from fitness classes to arts and crafts, there’s always something engaging to enrich social, emotional, and physical well-being. At Brookdale Westlake Village, seniors find a haven equipped with essential amenities like an emergency alert system and a pet-friendly environment, ensuring peace of mind and companionship. Our fitness center encourages active lifestyles, while the on-site pub and sports bar provide a cozy spot for socializing. With spacious, light-filled apartments offering ample storage and picturesque views, Brookdale Westlake Village is the ideal choice for seniors seeking a fulfilling and supportive community lifestyle.

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Overview of Cottingham Retirement Community

Cottingham Retirement Community offers premier senior living care services for independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing residents. The retirement home promotes a youthful and energetic atmosphere for its residents because the staff celebrates each individual by promoting a vibrant and freeing lifestyle– seniors create a personalized care plan based on their decisions. The resort-style home practices an excellent and exemplary, resident-centered approach where seniors can thrive.

Cottingham offers amenities and services that help make the lives of its residents hassle-free, such as 24-hour licensed supervision, medication services, balanced meals provided, engaging activities scheduled, specialized programs, and individualized care plans.

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Overview of Genoa Retirement Village

Find moments of connection everyday at Genoa Retirement Village, a vibrant senior living community in Lucas County, Genoa, OH, offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, adult day services, and skilled services. Residents here enjoy the joys of a maintenance-free lifestyle with housekeeping, laundry, and maintenance handled by a dedicated team. A wide array of care services, including personal care assistance, 24/7 on-site clinical care, dental services, and access to physical, speech, and occupational therapies, ensures residents will always be provided with the care they need.

There are plenty of opportunities to make everyday extra special with a wide array of planned activities and wellness programs designed to foster connections, lifelong learning, and overall well being. Prioritizing dining as an important part of senior living experience, the community features a team of four-star chefs that carefully prepare delicious, nutritious meals made from fresh, local ingredients. With a wide array of supportive services, round-the-clock monitoring, and lively activities, residents are guaranteed to live confidently in a safe and nurturing environment at Genoa Retirement Village.

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Overview of Shepherd of the Valley – Howland

Live a vibrant retirement experience with Shepherd of the Valley – Howland a renowned senior care provider in Youngstown, Ohio, offering skilled nursing, short-term rehabilitation, and long-term care. With physical, occupational and speech therapy tailored specifically to residents’ needs, the community ensures individuals needing recovery assistance are able to get back to their routines as quickly as possible. The community provides beautifully maintained accommodations to give residents a peaceful and neat living environment that fosters comfort and healing.

Apart from compassionate care services, residents are also offered daily opportunities for recreation, entertainment, and socialization through a wide variety of activities, programs, and events. Nutrients-packed meals that are both tasty and healthy are served daily to provide residents the energy they need to stay healthy. The community also handles residents’ tedious tasks to give residents more time to spend with their loved ones or on things they love.

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Overview of Ohio Living Westminster – Thurber

Peacefully set in the harmonious neighborhood of Columbus, OH, Ohio Living Westminster-Thurber is a trusted community that offers assisted living. Alongside cozy and purposely built studio to two-bedroom floor plans, exceptional care is provided 24/7 to ensure residents’ comfort and safety. Housekeeping and laundry services are also available, so residents have a worry-free lifestyle.

Residents are encouraged to live actively and make new friends with a thoughtfully curated calendar of fun recreational activities and enriching programs. With restaurant-style dining, residents enjoy mealtimes that satisfy their dietary needs and preferences. Transportation services and basic utilities are also provided for residents’ convenience. This pet-friendly community creates the ideal setting for residents to spend their golden years happily.

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Overview of Worthington Christian Village

Worthington Christian Village runs on a church-operated campus in Columbus, Ohio, and it’s been doing this for 40 years now, since 1985. It’s a 40-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility, but it’s also more than that. Independent living apartments and cottages sit on the same grounds. Walk Score lands at 30, somewhat walkable, though you’re driving for most things out here.

Here’s the number that actually matters if you’re comparing nursing homes: total nursing care comes out to 5 hours and 41 minutes per resident, per day. That’s a meaningful figure; direct nursing hours per resident is one of the clearest signals of how much hands-on attention residents actually get. Rehabilitation services and skilled rehab round out the clinical side, all backed by staffing that runs 24 hours.

The average stay runs about 75 days, and occupancy sits at 80%. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are all accepted, which covers most of the ways families end up paying for this kind of care. On the day-to-day side: 24-hour nursing supervision, meals and snacks in the dining room, a beauty salon and barber shop on-site, and worship services woven into campus life. Randall Richardson runs things as Executive Director.

What you end up with is a single campus that spans a real range, skilled nursing and rehab on one end, independent apartments and cottages on the other. For a family trying to plan for changing needs without changing addresses every few years, that continuum is the actual value proposition here, backed by nursing hours that hold up well against what “24-hour staffing” usually means in practice.

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Overview of Ashford on Broad

The Ashford on Broad is an independent living and assisted living community that promotes a vibrant and comfortable lifestyle. The community is considered as one of the communities in Columbus that provide a high standard of quality living; ensuring that they maintain a service dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for every senior. Ashford on Broads boasts a financial assistance program for every senior, adding to the wonders of the community. While providing affordable care they manage to provide outstanding service for their residents. The independent living and assisted living community promote a delightful environment where everyone is encouraged to blossom their relationship with staff and other residents. Ashford on Broad understands the meaning of putting residents first, as seen through promotion of better living where seniors are able to feel important. 

Ashford on Board provides comprehensive services designed to help the lives of each resident– utilities included, individually controlled air conditioning and heating system, kitchenettes, basic cable and Wi-Fi that are all available in each apartment. 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. 

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Overview of Wesley Glen Retirement Community

A Walk Score of 81 is an outlier for a nursing home. Wesley Glen sits at 5155 N High St in Columbus’s Sharon Heights neighborhood, where most errands are on foot and OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital is 2.7 miles out. That walkability is one of the more distinctive facts about this 29-bed mid-rise community, which spans nursing home, independent living, assisted living, memory care, and hospice care under one address.

The care range is wide for a facility this size. Studio and one-bedroom units are available. The minimum age is 55. Residents have access to transportation and fitness and recreation programming, and the community is pet-friendly.

Occupancy sits at 76%, with 22 of 29 beds occupied, and the average length of stay is 33 days. Total nursing care runs 5 hours and 33 minutes per resident per day; registered nurses account for 1 hour and 9 minutes of that. State inspections have tended to focus on medication management, infection prevention and control, and care planning and documentation. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are all accepted. Tom Widney serves as administrator.

What Wesley Glen offers is a broad care continuum in a compact, walkable setting on Columbus’s north side. For individuals who need nursing home, memory care, or hospice support and want a community that can accommodate shifting care needs over time, the range here covers most of it.

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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 Altercare Cuyahoga Falls

Lead a fulfilling life with the reliable senior living community of Altercare Cuyahoga Falls in Bailey Road, Cuyahoga Falls, OH, providing skilled nursing, short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, palliative care, and respite care. Naturally lit and purposely designed accommodations are available, ensuring seniors’ comfort and convenience. The community also collaborates with seniors to understand their needs and preferences better and provide them with the right care and assistance.

With spacious and welcoming amenities all over the campus, the community provides more avenues for residents to interact with different people and gain meaningful experiences. Restaurant-style dining is also served to satisfy residents’ tastes and dietary needs. Altercare Cuyahoga Falls is a good place for seniors to enjoy their retirement wholly with its ethereal campus filled with incredible amenities and a genuinely caring community.

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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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Independent Living in Ohio at a glance

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: 76The 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 Independent Living in Ohio

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 213 independent living communities in Ohio. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right independent living community 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 independent living communities 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.