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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 Bed | A+ | 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 Bed | A+ | - | 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 Bed | A+ | 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 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 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 Bed | A+ | - | 94
Facility
94
OH AVG
85.8
Rank
#8 / 190 | - |
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these independent living communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.
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.



















