Other senior care options in Ohio:

Best Independent Living in Ohio

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 197 independent living communities in Ohio using Ohio Department of Aging (ODA) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank independent living in OH
Reviewed by
Last updated
Jun 2026
We analyzed
197 homes
Other senior care options in Ohio:
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: 78The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Ohio. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

Compare Independent Living around Ohio

Ashford on Broad
IL
AL
RC
Columbus (Whitehall)
105
Facility 105
OH AVG 78
Rank #66 / 323
Yes
36
Facility 36
OH AVG 40
Rank #390 / 705
Studio / 1 BedA+
92
Facility 92
OH AVG 85.8
Rank #19 / 193
5
Facility 5
OH AVG 2
Rank #117 / 142
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
Clearview Lantern Suites
IL
AL
Warren (Champion Heights)
63
Facility 63
OH AVG 78
Rank #185 / 323
Yes
22
Facility 22
OH AVG 40
Rank #526 / 705
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+
81
Facility 81
OH AVG 85.8
Rank #165 / 193
-
Claremont Retirement Village
IL
AL
MC
Columbus (Far Northwest)
57
Facility 57
OH AVG 78
Rank #199 / 323
Yes
50
Facility 50
OH AVG 40
Rank #254 / 705
Private RoomsA+
84
Facility 84
OH AVG 85.8
Rank #125 / 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
O’Neill Healthcare North Ridgeville
IL
AL
HC
MC
NH
PC
North Ridgeville
150
Facility 150
OH AVG 78
Rank #15 / 323
No
29
Facility 29
OH AVG 40
Rank #456 / 705
-A+
85
Facility 85
OH AVG 85.8
Rank #103 / 193
-
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
The Inn At Belden Village
IL
AL
HC
NC
PC
RC
Canton
20
Facility 20
OH AVG 78
Rank #311 / 323
No
31
Facility 31
OH AVG 40
Rank #433 / 705
Studio / 1 BedA+
90
Facility 90
OH AVG 85.8
Rank #35 / 193
1
Facility 1
OH AVG 2
Rank #1 / 142
Brookdale Wickliffe
IL
AL
MC
NH
Wickliffe
11
Facility 11
OH AVG 78
Rank #318 / 323
Yes
48
Facility 48
OH AVG 40
Rank #277 / 705
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+
87
Facility 87
OH AVG 85.8
Rank #64 / 193
-
Beachwood Commons by New Perspective
IL
AL
MC
NH
Beachwood
120
Facility 120
OH AVG 78
Rank #49 / 323
Yes
15
Facility 15
OH AVG 40
Rank #586 / 705
Studio / 1 BedA+--
Brookdale Westlake Village
IL
AL
MC
NH
Westlake
60
Facility 60
OH AVG 78
Rank #190 / 323
Yes
25
Facility 25
OH AVG 40
Rank #501 / 705
1 Bed / 2 BedA+
86
Facility 86
OH AVG 85.8
Rank #82 / 193
-
Worthington Christian Village
IL
AL
NH
Columbus (Olentangy High Bluffs)
40
Facility 40
OH AVG 78
Rank #265 / 323
No
30
Facility 30
OH AVG 40
Rank #446 / 705
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+
85
Facility 85
OH AVG 85.8
Rank #103 / 193
-
The Villas of Scioto
IL
NH
HC
Columbus (South Columbus)
47
Facility 47
OH AVG 78
Rank #240 / 323
No
31
Facility 31
OH AVG 40
Rank #433 / 705
Private RoomsA+--
Altercare Cuyahoga Falls
IL
AL
HC
MC
NC
NH
PC
RC
Cuyahoga Falls (North Village)
91
Facility 91
OH AVG 78
Rank #108 / 323
No
61
Facility 61
OH AVG 40
Rank #140 / 705
Private / Semi-Private RoomsA---
Genoa Retirement Village
IL
NH
AL
MC
Genoa
68
Facility 68
OH AVG 78
Rank #176 / 323
Yes
17
Facility 17
OH AVG 40
Rank #568 / 705
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+
94
Facility 94
OH AVG 85.8
Rank #8 / 193
-
Rows per page:
View all Nearby Homes

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.

Contact The Wellington at North Bend Crossing

Overview of Nason Center of Breckenridge Village

Offering superior senior living options, Nason Center of Breckenridge Village is an excellent assisted living community located within Willoughby, OH. The community provides memory care services and 2 separate living options, including Skyview Studios, suited for residents needing assistance with everyday activities like bathing, dressing, and medicine reminders, and Garden Level Special Care Studios, built for individuals with early memory loss, assuring a secure and pleasant atmosphere.

The community is approved by the Ohio Department of Aging for the Assisted Living Waiver Program and provides a range of amenities in addition to comprehensive care. Residents have access to amenities and activities, including 24-hour personal care assistance, daily nutritious meals, social, recreational and spiritual programming, round-the-clock nursing services, ensuring residents’ independence while addressing their developing requirements.

Contact Nason Center of Breckenridge Village

Overview of Storypoint Grove City

Enjoy plenty of opportunities for a vibrant retirement life at Storypoint Grove City, a dedicated senior living community in Grove City, OH, offering independent living, assisted living and memory care services. Residents can fully relax in their comfortable living spaces that come in a range of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartment floor plans. A team of professionally trained employees are available to provide 24-hour care and support, complemented with round-the-clock emergency response systems for immediate action during emergencies or time of need.

Committed to making its residents’ daily life as vibrant as possible, Storypoint Grove City offers a wide range of interesting activities and amenities. Residents enjoy access to a salon and a zen massage room for relaxation and pampering. Cozy common areas like a library, cafe, bistro, and activity room provide relaxing spaces for making new connections or spending time with friends. The community also offers delicious, chef-prepared meals that are infused with all the nutrients residents need to stay healthy.

Contact StoryPoint Grove City

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.

Contact Reflections Retirement Community

Overview of Grove City Senior Living

A steadfast community providing luxury senior living, the senior living home prides itself on being among the few forward-thinking communities in Grove City that practices a multi-generational lifestyle. Grove City residents feel comfortable in a home that naturally encourages them to make new relationships between the elders and the youth. Offering assisted living, memory care, and independent living options, management boasts an innovative and person-centered approach with a mission to modernize retirement by enhancing the lifestyles of its residents.

The upscale retirement home lifestyle is built on the comfort and convenience of its residents. All inclusive amenities and services include fitness programs, recreational activities, specialized memory care activities, delicious dining, respite stays, scheduled transportation, and housekeeping services.

Contact Grove City Senior Living

Overview of Luther Crest Apartments

Luther Crest is an esteemed community nestled within the embrace of Genacross Lutheran Services. This serene enclave graces West Toledo with its presence near the picturesque junction of Central Avenue and Bancroft Street. Luther Crest is a haven for seniors aged 62 and above, offering a range of affordable housing options designed to nurture independent and comfortable living. This assisted living community boasts a charming arrangement of 71 one-bedroom apartments thoughtfully dispersed across two inviting buildings. Most of these apartments are thoughtfully subsidized, giving seniors an accessible and affordable living choice. Fostering an environment of inclusivity, small pets find a warm welcome within these walls.

Experience the essence of independent living within the heartwarming embrace of Luther Crest—an embodiment of comfort, community, and convenience. Set against a backdrop of tranquil landscapes, Luther Crest shares its harmonious campus grounds with another revered Genacross Lutheran community, Luther Woods. The location enjoys the added advantage of being conveniently positioned near essential establishments. Luther Crest extends its arms further with the presence of an on-site senior coordinator dedicated to assisting residents in embracing a lifestyle that’s both independent and maintenance-free. This includes facilitating access to vital services such as home health care, nourishing meals, and attentive housekeeping facilities.

Contact Luther Crest Apartments

Overview of Inniswood Village National Church Residences

Inniswood Village of the National Church Residences is an upscale community that offers a quality senior living lifestyle for retirees in Westerville; a vibrant home offering memory care and assisted living that offers services that are catered to their every need. Inniswood provides the best of convenience and comfort for seniors who want to stay active and have a quaint lifestyle.
Management and staff have been dedicated to providing healthy and well-balanced holistic wellness for residents. Its invigorating community services include medication management, 24-hour availability of caregivers, transportation and housekeeping, and engaging activities.

Contact Inniswood Village National Church Residences

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.

Contact Abbot Senior Living

Overview of Brookdale Gardens at Westlake

Conveniently located in the scenic city of Westlake, Ohio, Brookdale Gardens at Westlake offers assisted living just a few miles from the shores of Lake Erie. Residents can enjoy the convenience of being close to downtown Cleveland while experiencing a vibrant, fulfilling lifestyle. The community provides a variety of enjoyable activities and events, including resident clubs, volunteer groups, happy hours, and exercise classes, fostering a lively social environment. Additionally, Brookdale Gardens at Westlake is pet-friendly, so residents can bring their furry friends along.

This community offers an array of amenities designed to make life easier and more enjoyable. With personalized assistance available around the clock, residents can feel confident knowing support is always at hand. On-site conveniences like a hair salon and a beautiful courtyard garden, coupled with a rich calendar of daily activities, enhance the quality of life. Brookdale Gardens at Westlake focuses on health and wellness, helping residents achieve their goals while living in a cozy, comfortable setting. This makes it an ideal choice for those seeking a supportive and engaging assisted living environment.

Contact Brookdale Gardens at Westlake

Overview of Storypoint Strongsville (pearl Crossing)

Fill your retirement years with vibrant experiences at StoryPoint Strongsville (Pearl Crossing), an inviting senior living community based in Strongsville, OH, offering independent living. Move into well-designed accommodations that are built to accommodate seniors’ unique needs and varying mobility. Everyday is an opportunity for relaxation and enjoyment with most of the tiring chores handled by a dedicated team.

The community conducts a broad range of engaging activities, events, and wellness programs to provide residents plenty of opportunities for making new connections and enrichment. Residents are always energized and healthy with chef-prepared meals that are tailored to their tastes and nutritional needs. Transportation services are also provided to ensure residents can safely and conveniently get to their appointments on time. A plethora of convenient amenities, including a library, business center, activity room, cozy lounge, and a salon, offers relaxing spaces for exploration or leisure.

Contact StoryPoint Strongsville (Pearl Crossing)

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
Who we are

Your Senior Care Partner, Every Step of the Way

We help families find affordable senior communities and unlock same day discounts, Medicaid, and Medicare options tailored to your needs.

Contact us Today

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 197 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.