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Page 11 of Best Independent Living in Ohio

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 207 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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Jul 2026
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207 homes
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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: 75The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Ohio. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

Compare Independent Living around Ohio

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.

Brookdale Westlake Village
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Westlake
60
Facility 60
OH AVG 75
Rank #177 / 309
Yes
25
Facility 25
OH AVG 40
Rank #500 / 704
1 Bed / 2 BedA+Suzanne Nall
86
Facility 86
OH AVG 85.8
Rank #81 / 190
-
Deupree House
IL
AL
MC
NH
Cincinnati (Hyde Park)
24
Facility 24
OH AVG 75
Rank #285 / 309
No
44
Facility 44
OH AVG 40
Rank #322 / 704
1 Bed / 2 Bed-Megan Bradford
91
Facility 91
OH AVG 85.8
Rank #24 / 190
1
Facility 1
OH AVG 2
Rank #1 / 142
The Knolls of Oxford
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Oxford
50
Facility 50
OH AVG 75
Rank #214 / 309
Yes
0
Facility 0
OH AVG 40
Rank #686 / 704
Private / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed Rooms-Laura Lacy
92
Facility 92
OH AVG 85.8
Rank #19 / 190
4
Facility 4
OH AVG 2
Rank #105 / 142
Ohio Living Rockynol
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Akron (Highland Square)
79
Facility 79
OH AVG 75
Rank #139 / 309
Yes
65
Facility 65
OH AVG 40
Rank #107 / 704
-A+-
87
Facility 87
OH AVG 85.8
Rank #63 / 190
4
Facility 4
OH AVG 2
Rank #105 / 142
Ohio Living Llanfair
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Cincinnati (College Hill)
49
Facility 49
OH AVG 75
Rank #223 / 309
Yes
73
Facility 73
OH AVG 40
Rank #55 / 704
Studio-Molly Brown
85
Facility 85
OH AVG 85.8
Rank #102 / 190
2
Facility 2
OH AVG 2
Rank #64 / 142
O’Neill Healthcare North Ridgeville
IL
AL
HOS
MC
NH
PC
SNF
North Ridgeville
150
Facility 150
OH AVG 75
Rank #12 / 309
Yes
29
Facility 29
OH AVG 40
Rank #455 / 704
-A+-
85
Facility 85
OH AVG 85.8
Rank #102 / 190
-
Twin Towers
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Cincinnati (College Hill)
231
Facility 231
OH AVG 75
Rank #1 / 309
No
31
Facility 31
OH AVG 40
Rank #432 / 704
--Kristie Stricker
86
Facility 86
OH AVG 85.8
Rank #81 / 190
-
Gateway Springs Health Campus
IL
ADC
AL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Hamilton (Shadow Creek)
53
Facility 53
OH AVG 75
Rank #208 / 309
No
3
Facility 3
OH AVG 40
Rank #663 / 704
1 Bed / 2 Bed-Kiya Brown--
Worthington Christian Village
IL
AL
NH
SNF
Columbus (Olentangy High Bluffs)
40
Facility 40
OH AVG 75
Rank #250 / 309
No
30
Facility 30
OH AVG 40
Rank #445 / 704
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+-
85
Facility 85
OH AVG 85.8
Rank #102 / 190
-
Ohio Living Westminster – Thurber
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Columbus (Harrison West)
73
Facility 73
OH AVG 75
Rank #155 / 309
Yes
71
Facility 71
OH AVG 40
Rank #62 / 704
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 / 142
Nason Center of Breckenridge Village
IL
AL
NH
SNF
Willoughby (Deer Creek)
72
Facility 72
OH AVG 75
Rank #158 / 309
Yes
36
Facility 36
OH AVG 40
Rank #389 / 704
Private Rooms----
Westerwood
IL
AL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Columbus (Northland)
75
Facility 75
OH AVG 75
Rank #151 / 309
No
26
Facility 26
OH AVG 40
Rank #488 / 704
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Maple Knoll Village
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Cincinnati
80
Facility 80
OH AVG 75
Rank #134 / 309
Yes
47
Facility 47
OH AVG 40
Rank #284 / 704
1 Bed / 2 Bed----
Otterbein SeniorLife
IL
AL
HC
HOS
MC
NH
SNF
Lebanon
154
Facility 154
OH AVG 75
Rank #10 / 309
Yes
0
Facility 0
OH AVG 40
Rank #686 / 704
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed----
Genoa Retirement Village
IL
NH
AL
MC
Genoa
68
Facility 68
OH AVG 75
Rank #164 / 309
Yes
17
Facility 17
OH AVG 40
Rank #567 / 704
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+-
94
Facility 94
OH AVG 85.8
Rank #8 / 190
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Myers Apartments

27200 Cedar Rd, Beachwood, OH 44122
Overview of Myers Apartments

Myers Apartments is a one-of-a-kind independent living community located at Cedar Road, Beachwood, OH, offering independent living. With diverse, spacious floor plans including one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments, the community provides comfort and safety. Take in the scenic views and enjoy local attractions conveniently located near the community. The community aims to maximize its residents’ independence and individuality, ensuring they enjoy a maintenance-free lifestyle tailored to their interests and needs. Activities and programs are conducted for seniors to remain active and engaged. Residents enjoy fabulous amenities including a pool, a fitness center, a playground, laundry facilities, a theater, a media center, a sauna, an elevator, and a peaceful courtyard for their enjoyment and wellness.

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Overview of Abbot Senior Living

Abbot Senior Living is a premier residential independent living and assisted living community located in the charming city of Zanesville, Ohio. The team has created a haven where affordability meets excellence. From meal preparation to housekeeping and laundry, the dedicated staff takes care of all the essentials, allowing active, independent seniors to focus on enjoying their retirement to the fullest.

Imagine strolling through their breathtaking floral gardens or unwinding on the inviting patios, surrounded by the beauty of nature. The well-appointed lounges provide a cozy retreat for socializing and relaxation, while the on-site beauty salon ensures that residents look and feel their best. With private parking, storage units, and an emergency call system, safety and convenience are prioritized for residents.

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Overview of Jennings Assisted Living

Jennings Assisted Living is a 55-bed skilled nursing and assisted living community in Garfield Heights, Ohio, offering a continuum of care across assisted living, independent living, and skilled nursing. It is operated by Jennings Center for Older Adults, a nonprofit faith-based organization.

The facility holds a 4-star overall CMS rating, driven in part by a Health Inspection score running nearly 39% above the Ohio average. Across nine inspection visits since 2019, including two clean annual surveys, the facility recorded 25 deficiencies — primarily through complaint investigations involving resident care practices, medication management, and infection control. The deficiency rate of roughly five per year is 9% above the Ohio average, with no fines or enforcement actions reported. The most recent inspection, in October 2025, identified concerns about resident dignity, unsafe transfers, and medication security.

Nurse staffing averages 3 hours and 40 minutes per resident per day — 5% above the Ohio average — placing the facility 72nd out of 203 Ohio skilled nursing facilities. Quality Measures is modestly below the state average. Occupancy is at 100%, ranking first in Ohio against a state average of 78.7%, suggesting consistent local demand.

Services include memory care, short-term rehabilitation, respite care, adult day services, hospice, and 24-hour staffing. The Small House Living model and Staycation Suites are distinctive offerings within its service range.

Jennings Assisted Living fits residents seeking skilled nursing care or short-term post-acute rehabilitation within a nonprofit, faith-based campus setting in Cuyahoga County, with memory care available for those in later stages of cognitive decline.

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Overview of Traditions at West Park Place

Located in Toledo, Ohio, Traditions at West Park Place is a senior living community. As a residential senior care community, it supports older adults with varying levels of care needs and preferences for independence.

The community has a walk score of 55 out of 100. This means some errands can be accomplished on foot. Most errands require a car. The neighborhood is fairly quiet, so it may appeal to residents and families looking for a more residential environment rather than a heavily commercial setting.

Families interested in Traditions at West Park Place should take a tour to learn more about the available room types, amenities, services, dining options, and pricing. Visiting the community can give a real sense of the space and daily life there.

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Pinebrook

5877 Pleasant Hill Rd, Milford, OH 45150
Overview of Pinebrook

Enjoy a blend of comfort and care in Pinebrook, a warm and inviting community in Milford, OH designed to offer independent living, assisted living, and memory care on one campus. They provide residents with cozy and spacious accommodations with maintenance and housekeeping services included for their convenience. Those needing assistance with their daily living activities are supported by their 24/7 care experts who are trained to offer help with personal hygiene, medication management, and more.

For fun and wellness, the community prepares an array of activities such as yoga, meditation sessions, cooking classes, and more. Fresh and healthy meals are prepared with accommodations for special diets and preferences, giving residents a delectable dining experience. Pinebrook creates a nurturing setting where residents can continue living the life they want even as their needs change.

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Overview of Traditions of Deerfield

Traditions of Deerfield occupies a moderately walkable stretch of Loveland, Ohio, in Warren County, where a Walk Score of 65 puts some daily errands within reach on foot. The 126-bed community sits at 3455 Nantucket Circle and is run by Traditions Management, an operator with 20 senior living communities in its portfolio.

The care model here is layered. Assisted living comes in seven levels, so support can adjust as a resident’s needs shift over time. Independent living, respite care, and short-term memory care round out the program mix, with respite available in furnished, all-inclusive apartments for families working through transitions.

The standout offering is Varietas, the community’s dedicated memory care program. It runs on Behavior-Based Ergonomics Therapy (BBET), a non-pharmacological framework for dementia and Alzheimer’s care, and the staff who work within it hold Certified Dementia Practitioner credentials. Short-term memory care is available for residents who need a temporary structured setting while longer-term plans take shape. A Wellness Director oversees Personal Service Plans and revisits them regularly as care needs evolve.

The physical amenities are broad: fitness studio, library, chapel, salon, bar, and theater room. Three chef-prepared meals come out of the kitchen daily, served restaurant-style. Pets are allowed and housekeeping, linens, and utilities are bundled into residency costs, each apartment has its own emergency response system, and licensed nurses are on-site around the clock..

Traditions of Deerfield is built for residents who need reliable, scalable daily support, and especially for families working through a dementia diagnosis who want a program with dedicated credentials and a defined clinical framework, not just a locked unit.

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Overview of Central Parke Assisted Living & Memory Care

Receive person-centered memory care from Central Parke Assisted Living & Memory Care, an excellent community in Mason, OH, providing memory care. Their excellent team of care professionals is always ready to provide well-rounded care with a personal touch. Residents are guaranteed to enjoy an improved quality of life with a robust Life Enrichment Program that religiously follows Sunshine’s Six Pillars of Wellness.

Purposeful activities like workshops and meditation classes are available to give residents opportunities to stimulate their minds or relax their bodies. They also promote mindful eating to ensure residents always eat healthy, fresh, and nourishing meals that help improve their health. Their team also utilizes state-of-the-art Virtual Reality Therapy and sensory stimulation therapy to further enhance residents’ comfort and well-being.

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Overview of Village of St Edward at Wadsworth The

On Main Street in Wadsworth, Medina County, The Village of St. Edward at Wadsworth operates one of the more complete care continuums in the region. The organization behind the campus, The Village of St. Edward, has been running senior care in Ohio for more than 50 years. At 107 beds, the Wadsworth location covers independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation, and hospice all under one address.

The unit breakdown is specific: 50 independent living apartments with full kitchens and open floor plans, 28 assisted living apartments, and 28 memory care units. The memory care wing comes equipped with door alarms, WanderGuard bracelets, in-room pull cords, and personal emergency response devices linked to staff. On the clinical side, confirmed services include wound care, oxygen management, diabetes care, and special diet accommodation, with podiatrists, audiologists, and dentists providing on-site visits. Summa Wadsworth-Rittman Hospital is nearby for acute care needs.

The Walk Score of 82 is high for a Medina County location; so, most routine errands are walkable from Main Street. A chapel on-site serves both Catholic and non-denominational worship.

The starting price is $4,000 per month. The community accepts Medicare for short-term rehabilitation stays and Medicaid for long-term care. For families navigating a multi-level placement in Medina County, and particularly those using Medicare for rehab or Medicaid for long-term care, The Village of St. Edward offers the full care spectrum in a single, walkable location with clinical depth that goes well beyond basic assisted living.

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Overview of Reflections Retirement Community

Reflections Retirement Community is one of the trusted independent living and assisted living communities in Lancaster that offers seniors 65 years and older an unmatched level of focus, care, and compassion. Management strives to provide a dedicated approach to enhancing the quality of life for seniors needing quality assistance by offering options that cater to each individual’s needs.

Reflections Retirement Community offers a reliable approach to enhancing the quality of life for seniors needing quality assistance by providing opportunities that cater to each individual’s needs. All-inclusive amenities and services include an elegant dining room, independent and assisted living apartments, lounge areas, outdoor common areas, personalized care plans, scheduled programs, enriching assisted living activities, housekeeping, and transportation services.

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Willensky Residence

One David Myers Pkwy, Beachwood, OH 44122
Overview of Willensky Residence

Serving older adults in Beachwood, Ohio, Willensky Residence is a nursing care community that provides skilled nursing care for both short-term recovery and ongoing medical support. It also offers private and shared accommodations in its 233-bed capacity in a three-story setting. With an average length of stay of 56 days, the community currently maintains an occupancy of 65.3%.

Residents receive approximately 5 hours and 5 minutes of nursing care daily, which includes registered nurses providing an average of 1 hour and 13 minutes per resident. Moreover, nurse aides provide 2 hours and 39 minutes of hands-on assistance, while licensed nurses provide another 1 hour and 29 minutes of specialized care.

Providing multiple payment options, the community also accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Its location in a relatively walkable area with a Walk Score of 54 also offers access to some nearby services on foot. However, most errands and visits are more easily completed by transportation.

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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 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 207 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.