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| 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 Bed | A+ | 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 Bed | A- | 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 Bed | A+ | 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 Rooms | A+ | 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 Rooms | A+ | 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 / Suite | A+ | 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 Bed | A+ | 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 Bed | A+ | 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 Bed | A+ | - | - |
| 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 Bed | A+ | 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 Bed | A+ | 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 Rooms | A+ | - | - |
| 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 Rooms | A- | - | - |
| 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 Bed | A+ | 94
Facility
94
OH AVG
85.8
Rank
#8 / 193 | - |
A purposely built community that is dedicated to improving seniors’ well-being, Scenic Pointe Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Millersburg, OH, provides skilled nursing, occupational, physical, and speech therapy, and respite care. With meticulously designed behavioral units, the community promotes a serene and welcoming environment for seniors going through a mental health crisis. Delivering top-notch care and assistance around the clock, a competent and responsible team ensures seniors thrive and live their best lives.
Seniors can seek comfort and families receive the support they need for their end-of-life journey with hospice care. The community also partners with the Ohio Veterans Hospitals to provide veterans with the finest care and assistance for their honorable service. Scenic Pointe Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is an enticing option for seniors to enjoy a wondrous retirement.
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.
Located within the community of King David Assisted Living of Cedar Road, Beachwood, OH, the Villas is an exceptional senior living community that provides assisted living. The community ensures the privacy and freedom of its residents, featuring spacious apartments filled with their favorite decorations and heirlooms. With the community’s round-the-clock security, residents experience a safe environment.
With its Comprehensive Wellness program, the community offers health checks and stimulating activities. Moreover, the Villas conducts social programs to ensure seniors gain friends and create meaningful and happy interactions. Residents enjoy three Kosher meals that cater to their dietary needs. The Villas is well-equipped with wonderful amenities including a beauty salon, a formal foyer and grand staircase, a living room, a large activities center, an informal garden room, a cluster living room, an exercise and fitness room, a beauty salon and barbershop, an ice cream parlor, an art studio, a movie theater, a library, and an ethereal rose garden within the community for the seniors leisure and wellness.
Forest Glen Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is a top-notch nursing home in Springfield, OH, that offers a variety of specialized care. Promoting a nurturing and supportive environment, the community ensures older adults are well-cared for. With fine dining options, medication management, and therapy services, residents can maintain their independence with ease. The community also utilizes a holistic approach to care, striving to meet residents’ unique needs and preferences.
With a variety of engaging activities, social events, and light exercises, residents can freely connect with their peers and live actively. A spacious patio, a beauty salon, and cozy rooms also ensure residents’ comfort and happiness. The community’s quiet setting in Springfield provides residents with a stress-free retirement. As one of the best options for senior living in Ohio, this nursing home has exceptional standards and state-of-the-art amenities dedicated to older adults’ welfare.
Delivering the finest care and comfort, Library Court Senior Housing in Chagrin Boulevard, Cleveland, OH, is an idyllic senior living community that provides independent living. The community focuses on adults 55 and older, taking their needs and preferences into consideration with its cozy and purposely designed one-bedroom and two-bedroom floor plans. Seniors enjoy a maintenance-free retirement with the community handling the housekeeping and other responsibilities.
The community promotes a vibrant and welcoming environment, ensuring residents can adapt to their surroundings without problems. With its convenient location near Shaker Heights amenities, residents gain easy access to their needs and desires. Library Court Senior Housing is great for seniors who want to live independently without the hassles of maintaining a household.
Westerwood creates an environment where opportunities arise anywhere residents go; seniors are able to find a list of things available to them in the retirement home. Lifelong learning programs are available to independent living, assisted living, memory care, and rehabilitation community. Westerwood is a warm and welcoming environment that is ready to attend to any need an individual may have.
Westerwood provides a Life Care program that is essentially a rental agreement that offers a one-time entry fee and 50% refundable security. Lifestyle at Westwood is inclusive of restaurant-style fine dining, wellness programs, and social activities that residents are highly encouraged to join.
Heritage Senior Living is a locally owned and operated retirement community in Plain City, OH, that offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care. The community continuously promotes a supportive environment, focusing on residents’ comfort and healing. With farm-to-table dining, recreational activities, and health services, residents can maintain their independence with ease. Utilizing a holistic approach to care, the community strives to improve residents’ quality of life.
Memory writing, gardening, and exercises are just some of the activities dedicated to residents’ leisure and wellness. A wellness clinic is also available on-site, providing residents with physical, occupational, and speech therapy. The community’s serene setting in the idyllic neighborhood of Plain City ensures residents have a stress-free retirement. As one of the best options for senior living in Ohio, this retirement community has top-notch quality that aims to help older adults thrive in their later years.
Heritage Senior Living of Marysville is a highly rated retirement community in Marysville, OH, that offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care. The community’s home-like setting is well-reflected in its specially designed living spaces, dedicated to older adults’ comfort and healing. With farm-to-table dining, household services, and recreational activities, residents experience an active and hassle-free lifestyle. Through a holistic approach to care, the community strives to meet residents’ needs and improve their well-being.
Bingo, gardening, and exercise are just some of the activities that residents can participate in for leisure and wellness. A cafe and a wellness clinic also provide residents with places to relax and interact with peers. With its ideal location in the quiet residential area of Marysville, the community ensures accessibility and convenience. As one of the best options for senior living in Ohio, this retirement community ensures older adults can age gracefully.
Anna Maria of Aurora is a well-regarded nursing home in Aurora, OH, that offers comprehensive care options, ranging from independent living to skilled nursing. As a family-owned and operated nursing home, the community ensures older adults can find a home away from home during their stay. 24-hour care, household and maintenance services, and chef-prepared dining are among the high-quality services provided to enrich residents’ living experiences. Through resident-centered care, the community strives to meet residents’ unique needs for their comfort and safety.
Social programs, exciting trips, and recreational activities provide residents with more opportunities to explore interests and gain fun experiences. The community also features a beauty and barber shop, an emergency response system, and spacious courtyards, ensuring residents can rest and interact with their surroundings. Set in the tree-lined neighborhood of Aurora, residents have a laid-back retirement. As a trusted continuing care retirement community in OH, this nursing home continuously provides the highest quality of care to help older adults have a worry-free retirement.
Peacefully nestled in Groveport, Ohio, Brookdale Lakeview Crossing offers a blend of comfort and care with its assisted living and memory care options. Situated just a short distance from Columbus, residents enjoy the tranquility of a small-town setting paired with easy access to urban amenities. The community provides personalized assistance, including help with daily tasks like dressing and navigating the grounds, ensuring a supportive environment that fosters independence. Seniors relish the pet-friendly, naturally lit apartments and the convenience of included utilities, housekeeping, and laundry services.
With 24/7 emergency response and chef-prepared meals served restaurant-style, residents can savor a worry-free lifestyle. Brookdale Lakeview Crossing enriches daily life with a variety of engaging activities designed to inspire creativity, promote physical well-being, and nurture social connections. From movie nights and crafting sessions to organized outings, there are activities tailored to every interest and ability level. For residents in our memory care program, specially crafted activities provide a stable, calming atmosphere ideal for enhancing quality of life. With access to Brookdale HealthPlus services on-site, including preventive care and chronic condition management, residents and their families can rest assured knowing comprehensive healthcare needs are met, further enhancing peace of mind and well-being.
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 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.




















