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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.
| 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
#82 / 192 | - |
| 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 / 192 | 1
Facility
1
OH AVG
2
Rank
#1 / 143 |
| 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 / 192 | 4
Facility
4
OH AVG
2
Rank
#106 / 143 |
| 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
#64 / 192 | 4
Facility
4
OH AVG
2
Rank
#106 / 143 |
| 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
#103 / 192 | 2
Facility
2
OH AVG
2
Rank
#64 / 143 |
| 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
#103 / 192 | - |
| 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
#82 / 192 | - |
| 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
#103 / 192 | - |
| 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
#140 / 192 | 1
Facility
1
OH AVG
2
Rank
#1 / 143 |
| 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 / 192 | - |
Settling in the harmonious Heritage Center Drive, Copley, OH, VITALIA Montrose is an esteemed senior living community that provides independent living, assisted living, and memory care. The community focuses on seniors’ comfort and convenience, ensuring they enjoy carefully crafted and spacious residences. With a reliable and highly trained team, residents ease their worries and enjoy their golden years doing what they love.
Participate in engaging activities and experience new things through exciting programs conducted for leisure and wellness. The community ensures seniors enjoy their personal time and create unforgettable moments with friends within its premises. Indulge in healthy and delicious meals that satisfy nutritional requirements and tastes. With its scenic spaces and friendly environment, VITALIA Montrose strives to provide a safe place for seniors to live a maintenance-free retirement.
The OrrVilla Retirement Community campus in Orrville, Wayne County, has been operating since 1981 and carries Mennonite heritage as part of its organizational history. Orrvilla Maple Terrace, at 333 East Sassafras Street, is the campus’s 45-bed assisted living and nursing home component. Aultman Orrville Hospital sits directly next door, which is a practical consideration for residents with medical needs requiring acute care access.
The neighborhood Walk Score of 61 puts some errands within walking range. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are all accepted; minimum admission age is 62. The campus is non-smoking.
Occupancy currently sits at 58%, with 26 of 45 beds occupied and an average length of stay of 154 days. That duration points toward a resident population primarily in long-term rather than short-term care. Total nursing care is 3 hours and 34 minutes per resident per day as reported to CMS, provided by licensed nurses and CNAs around the clock.
The campus offers options beyond the assisted living building. Locust Court provides independent villa living with attached garages, and Evergreen Place is a HUD-subsidized housing option for income-eligible residents, though it carries a waiting list of approximately 18 to 24 months.
Apartments are unfurnished,. but Maple Terrace amenities include salon services, podiatry, therapy services, exercise equipment, an emergency call system, and Wi-Fi. Meals, housekeeping, linen, and utilities are bundled into residency. Special dietary accommodations are available. The activity schedule runs to concerts, exercise classes, Bible studies, and social events. A resident council meets regularly, and religious services are on the calendar.
Tucked in the harmonious neighborhood of John Shields Parkway, Dublin, OH, The Grand of Dublin is an astounding senior living community providing rehabilitation and therapy, skilled nursing, memory care, respite care, and hospice care. Enjoy comfort and convenience within the carefully crafted and spacious residences of The Grand of Dublin in variation of private and semi-private rooms. The community strives to deliver the highest quality of care and support for seniors to thrive and reach their full potential.
Enjoy a wide array of engaging activities and exciting programs for leisure and wellness. Have a delightful dining experience with delicious and healthy meals catering to dietary needs and preferences. Surrounded by stunning landscapes and serene spaces, The Grand of Dublin is great for seniors seeking to live a relaxing retirement.
Based in the tranquil area of Cuyahoga Falls, OH, Danbury Cuyahoga Falls is an inviting senior living community that offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Residents live a maintenance-free lifestyle in their graciously appointed accommodations that come in variations of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments. Residents’ needs are carefully assessed by a licensed nurse who carefully curates a personalized care plan that perfectly aligns with individual care requirements.
The community ensures its residents have what they need to make the most of each day, offering them a vibrant array of activities, including scheduled trips, exercise and wellness classes, recreational activities, and other self-directed activities. Restaurant-style meals that are both tasty and healthy, are served to make sure residents are always full and energized to do the things they love. With a wide array of interesting amenities, convenient services, and fun-filled activities, residents are sure to enjoy a fulfilling retirement life at Danbury Cuyahoga Falls.
Set in North Ridgeville, OH, Danbury North Ridgeville is an outstanding senior living community that offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Unparalleled comfort and convenience awaits in the community’s beautiful apartments in variations of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments. The community handles the mundane tasks like housekeeping and laundry to provide residents more time for their enjoyment. With 24/7 support and assistance by on-site licensed nurses and personal care companions, residents are guaranteed to receive care and assistance everytime they need it.
Residents will never run out of fun and enjoyable things to do, with the community’s wide range of life enrichment programs, including excursions, various classes, recreational activities, and entertainment. Additional services like in-house therapy and home health visits, ensures residents needing extra care have access to it when they need it. The community also offers a wide array of amenities, including large outdoor patios, movie theater, bistro, library, arts & crafts room, and fitness room for exploration of new hobbies or fostering moments of relaxation.
Located in the tranquil neighborhood of Darrow Road, Hudson, OH, Hudson Grande Senior Living is a distinguished senior living community offering assisted living and memory care. With beautifully designed and spacious accommodations, seniors maximize comfort and security. A compassionate and highly skilled strives to deliver the highest quality of care and support for seniors to flourish and create wonderful moments in their golden years.
Discover new interests and relive old hobbies with fun activities and exciting events conducted to ensure seniors maintain their happiness and wellness. Eat well and feel good with delightful and nutritious meals that satisfy dietary needs and tastes. Hudson Grande Senior Living is ideal for seniors looking to live a relaxing retirement with its peaceful spaces and welcoming environment.
Located in the lively city of Hudson, OH, Independence Village of Aurora is a warm and inviting retirement community offering both independent living and assisted living services. Dedicated to enhancing care, the community ensures that residents enjoy a supportive and nurturing environment. With a range of floor plans, the beautifully designed studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments are tailored to meet different needs, providing both comfort and convenience.
Independence Village of Aurora features a variety of engaging amenities, such as a café and beauty salon, designed to bring joy, fulfillment, and entertainment to residents by catering to their unique interests and passions. With a focus on high-quality senior care and an enriched quality of life, this community offers residents an exceptional place to call home.
Set in the beautiful neighborhood of Glen Drive, Millersburg, OH, Danbury Millersburg is an outstanding senior living community offering assisted living, independent living, and memory care. With the needs and aspirations of adults 55 and older in mind, the community promotes a vibrant and inviting environment for their comfort and convenience. A compassionate and highly trained team strives to deliver the highest quality of care and assistance 24/7 for seniors to thrive and gain meaningful experiences.
Elevate your retirement with stimulating activities and engaging programs that aim to maintain residents’ active and blissful lifestyles. Residents have a delightful dining experience with delicious and healthy meals catering to their nutritional needs and tastes. Danbury Millersburg is an enticing option for seniors to enjoy a worry-free retirement surrounded by scenic views and a welcoming community.
Offering a serene environment for independent living, Springwood Hudson in Hudson, OH, is a dedicated senior living community that focuses on delivering utmost care and support to seniors who wish to continue living an independent life. Residents are welcomed into cozy living spaces, with a selection of one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments to choose from. Household chores are taken care of and bills are consolidated into one payment, providing residents with utmost comfort and convenience.
The community empowers residents to enjoy a carefree, fun-filled lifestyle with like-minded neighbors, with ample services, modern amenities and a team that genuinely cares for residents’ welfare and well-being. Here, residents enjoy access to the fitness room, cozy community rooms, and an outdoor patio with grill, fire pit, and outdoor seating that’s ideal for relaxing afternoons alone or with the company of friendly neighbors. With the community’s ideal location, convenient services, and welcoming environment, residents are guaranteed to enjoy an active and fulfilling independent lifestyle.
Discover an ultimately relaxing stay with the Beachwood Commons by New Perspective located in the beautiful community of Beachwood, OH, offering assisted living services. Cozy and spacious accommodations are available depending on tastes and needs. Having a trained and dedicated team, this community is committed to delivering remarkable care and providing stellar surroundings.
Enjoy its warming community through a wide array of top-notch amenities and services. Experience chef-prepared dining with healthy and delectable meals. Moreover, residents can avail of housekeeping and laundry services, activity great room use, and services from on-site third-party physician providers. Meet new companions and build lasting connections through its various social activities like community outings with provided transportation. Relieve yourself from stress load through its beautiful spaces like the garden patio. At the Beachwood Commons by New Perspective, seniors are assured of a worry-free retirement.
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.



















