Page 17 of Best Independent Living in Ohio

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 208 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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Avg Walk Score: 42/ 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

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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 to lowest based on our ranking 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.
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.
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.
St. Paul Village
IL
Cincinnati (Madisonville)
-No
63
Facility 63
OH AVG 42
Rank #128 / 675
Studio / 1 Bed-
Stafford Village
IL
Worthington (Old Worthington)
-Yes
61
Facility 61
OH AVG 42
Rank #141 / 675
Studio / 1 Bed-
VITALIA® North Royalton
IL
AL
MC
North Royalton (Homestead At Harley Hills)
-Yes
54
Facility 54
OH AVG 42
Rank #210 / 675
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Our Home Fairborn
IL
ADC
AL
MC
RC
Fairborn
67
Facility 67
OH AVG 75
Rank #165 / 307
Yes
14
Facility 14
OH AVG 42
Rank #594 / 675
-Number Of Years In Long Term Care
Garbry Ridge
IL
AL
HOS
PC
RC
Piqua
76
Facility 76
OH AVG 75
Rank #146 / 307
No
81
Facility 81
OH AVG 42
Rank #22 / 675
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Mayfield Village
IL
Mayfield
-No
50
Facility 50
OH AVG 42
Rank #256 / 675
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms-
The Crescent
IL
Toledo
-Yes
36
Facility 36
OH AVG 42
Rank #392 / 675
1 Bed / 2 Bed-
Brookdale Gardens at Westlake
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Westlake
-Yes
34
Facility 34
OH AVG 42
Rank #411 / 675
1 Bed / 2 Bed-
Simmons Crossing Senior Apartments
IL
Rossford
-Yes
34
Facility 34
OH AVG 42
Rank #411 / 675
1 Bed / 2 Bed-
Abbot Senior Living
IL
AL
Zanesville
-Yes
51
Facility 51
OH AVG 42
Rank #244 / 675
Studio / 1 Bed-

Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every OH community we track that reports that metric, not just the 208 on this page.

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Overview of St. Paul Village

Enjoy a high quality of life in St. Paul Village, a warm and inviting community in Cincinnati, OH, offering various levels of care. Residents in their communities enjoy a seamless transition between care levels, including independent living, assisted living, and memory care. For those with more complex needs or health conditions, they provide excellent short-term rehabilitation and long-term care to help them live their life as pain-free and comfortable as possible.

Fun and enriching activities are organized regularly to make sure residents never run out of opportunities to stay active, connected, and fulfilled. Residents always have access to fresh, healthy meals through the community’s Deupree Meals On Wheels. At St. Paul Village, they work hard to create an environment with everything residents need to thrive at an affordable price.

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Overview of Stafford Village

Stafford Village is a small senior living community that boasts an active lifestyle in an 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.

Under the management of the National Church Residences, Stafford Village provides a list of comprehensive amenities and services that help make the lives of its residents hassle-free, including 24-hour care and supervision, balanced meals provided, engaging scheduled activities, a library, a laundry facility, a picnic area, and a game room.

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Overview of Vitalia® North Royalton

Tucked in the quiet York Road, North Royalton, OH, VITALIA North Royalton is an outstanding senior living community providing assisted living, independent living, and memory care. Experience unparalleled relaxation and security with the beautiful and spacious accommodations of VITALIA North Royalton. A dedicated and highly skilled team delivers top-notch care and assistance for seniors to thrive and optimize their autonomy.

Meet new friends and create wonderful moments through engaging activities and exciting events conducted for seniors to maintain a happy lifestyle. With intergenerational programs, the community strives to provide learning opportunities for seniors to learn from people of different ages. Revel in delightful and healthy meals catering to nutritional needs and preferences. VITALIA North Royalton is a great place to spend your golden years without worries with its inviting environment and peaceful grounds.

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Our Home Fairborn

7800 Dayton Springfield Road, Fairborn, OH 45324
Overview of Our Home Fairborn

Our Home Fairborn operates at 7800 Dayton Springfield Road in Fairborn’s Greene County under the Our Home Senior Living brand. The 67-bed community sits on eight acres of grounds with walking paths, water features, and mature trees, built as a single level throughout, which matters for residents navigating mobility or cognitive challenges. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are all accepted.

The Walk Score of 14 means the surrounding area is car-dependent for almost everything outside the facility, though bus transportation runs to local restaurants, pharmacies, and grocery stores. Wright Patterson Medical Center is 5.7 miles out.

Current occupancy is 86%, with 58 of 67 beds in use and an average length of stay of 63 days. That figure reflects a facility serving both short-term rehabilitation residents and longer-stay populations. Director of Nursing Heather Herier leads clinical operations. Total nursing care comes to 3 hours and 40 minutes per resident per day as reported to CMS.

The program mix is broader than most single-site communities. The Specialized Dementia Care Program covers all levels of cognitive impairment across cognitive, emotional, physical, and nutritional dimensions. The Adult Daycare Program runs on a drop-off and pick-up schedule for non-residents, giving families a care option that doesn’t require full residential placement.

Short-Term Stay Services and a Mental Wellness Program are also confirmed. On-site services include podiatry and a therapy room. The activity calendar runs from fishing and gardening to Wii bowling, Euchre, trivia, and bingo. Pets are permitted, and an active resident council meets regularly.

For Greene County families weighing a facility that spans short-term rehab, memory care, assisted living, and independent living under one roof with all three major payment pathways accepted, Our Home Fairborn covers that range.

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Overview of Garbry Ridge

Garbry Ridge serves residents across the full care continuum: independent living, assisted living, memory support, skilled nursing, post-operative rehabilitation, outpatient rehab, palliative care, and hospice. All of these programs operate at a single address in Piqua, Ohio, Miami County.

The 76-bed community at 1567 Garbry Road is operated by HCF Management, Inc. and has been at this location since 1998. Walk Score 81 puts the surrounding neighborhood firmly in very walkable territory. Christina Kenton is the Director of Nursing.

Two named programs merit attention. The Vigil Memory Care System is the facility’s clinical approach to memory support for residents with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. Winter Respite Care is a confirmed, named seasonal program, with outpatient rehabilitation also offered on-site.

Housing includes studio and one-bedroom apartments that permit pets and have kitchenettes and walk-in showers, as well as the Cottages, two-bedroom cottage-style units available to independent living residents. On-campus amenities include a barbershop and beauty salon, a wellness clinic, a chapel, and a cafe. Free transportation to physician appointments is provided, and Miami County transit is accessible from the campus.

Garbry Ridge provides care from independent living through hospice at a single campus in Piqua, with memory support, palliative care, and post-acute rehabilitation all confirmed under one roof. HCF Management, Inc. has operated the community at this address since 1998.

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Overview of Mayfield Village

Sitting on 18 acres of lush nature and ethereal landscaped grounds of Aintree Park Drive, Mayfield, OH, Mayfield Village is a blissful senior living community offering assisted living and independent living. Featuring a spectrum of floor plans including one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and three-bedroom, the community provides cozy and spacious residences. With a scenic view, the community ensures a relaxing and worry-free life within the grounds.

Mayfield Village promotes an active and engaged lifestyle, providing its residents with convenient amenities such as a resort-style pool and outdoor hot tub, an all-day and night fitness center, and a racquetball court. Valuing the importance of pets, the community also includes a bark park. Mayfield Village commits to providing the utmost care and assistance, making way for a better quality of life.

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The Crescent

4230 N Holland Sylvania Rd, Toledo, OH 43623
Overview of The Crescent

Situated in Lucas County, Sylvania, OH, The Crescent is a luxury senior living community offering independent living in a vibrant and nurturing environment. Residents here can comfortably relax in modern, attractive living spaces featuring spacious floor plans with balconies and walk-in closets available. The community handles maintenance and other unwanted chores so residents can focus on living a relaxing and fulfilling lifestyle.

At The Crescent, residents never run out of fun things to do with a full calendar of cultural and wellness activities both on-site and off-site. Residents never miss out on meals with an ever-changing variety of chef-prepared meals that are both healthy and delicious, ensuring residents always have the energy to enjoy their independent lifestyle. With delectable dining experiences, daily activities, pampering services and beautiful common areas where you can build new connections, residents are guaranteed to thrive at The Crescent.

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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.

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Overview of Simmons Crossing Senior Apartments

Tucked away in the peaceful area of Lucas County, Rossford, OH, Simmons Crossing Senior Apartments is a blissful senior living community that offers independent living. Residents are provided with an array of one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments with extra-large pantries and closets, fully-equipped kitchens, in-unit laundry, central heating and air, and walk-in showers for a convenient and comfortable living experience. Just 15 minutes away from downtown, the community is conveniently close to local amenities.

Everyday is a vibrant living experience at Simmons Crossing with their wide range of regularly planned activities and trips that cater to diverse interests. Residents can also take advantage of the community’s plenty of on-site amenities, such as a barber shop/beauty salon, community lounge, library, game room, and fitness center. With emergency pull-cord systems in each apartment, sprinkler system throughout the building, and safety features installed in the hallways, residents are sure to enjoy a safe and secure living environment.

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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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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 208 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.