Page 3 of Best Independent Living in Ohio

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 212 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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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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our 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. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
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.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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.
A score out of 100 based on in-person interviews with residents, conducted by an independent third party on behalf of the Ohio Department of Aging. Residents are asked about staff, activities, meals, administration, and overall experience. <em>Source: Ohio Long-Term Care Quality Navigator</em>
Total count of citations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
Twin Towers
IL
AL
CCRC
MC
NH
SNF
Cincinnati (College Hill)
231
Facility 231
OH AVG 76
Rank #1 / 92
No
31
Facility 31
OH AVG 39
Rank #117 / 204
--Kristie Stricker
86
Facility 86
OH AVG 85.7
Rank #32 / 79
13
Facility 13
OH AVG 2
Rank #65 / 69
Claremont Retirement Village
IL
AL
MC
Columbus (Far Northwest)
57
Facility 57
OH AVG 76
Rank #55 / 92
Yes
50
Facility 50
OH AVG 39
Rank #66 / 204
Private RoomsA+Christian Cottrell
84
Facility 84
OH AVG 85.7
Rank #49 / 79
-
Norwich Springs Health Campus
IL
AL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Hilliard
54
Facility 54
OH AVG 76
Rank #60 / 92
Yes
19
Facility 19
OH AVG 39
Rank #161 / 204
Studio / 1 Bed--
89
Facility 89
OH AVG 85.7
Rank #19 / 79
2
Facility 2
OH AVG 2
Rank #28 / 69
Briarwood Village
IL
AL
HOS
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Coldwater
72
Facility 72
OH AVG 76
Rank #45 / 92
No
56
Facility 56
OH AVG 39
Rank #44 / 204
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90
Facility 90
OH AVG 85.7
Rank #14 / 79
2
Facility 2
OH AVG 2
Rank #28 / 69
Wesley Glen
IL
AL
HOS
MC
NH
SNF
Columbus (Sharon Heights)
29
Facility 29
OH AVG 76
Rank #86 / 92
Yes
81
Facility 81
OH AVG 39
Rank #7 / 204
Studio / 1 Bed-Tom Widney
85
Facility 85
OH AVG 85.7
Rank #40 / 79
4
Facility 4
OH AVG 2
Rank #48 / 69
Putnam Heritage Assisted Living
IL
AL
RC
Ottawa
56
Facility 56
OH AVG 76
Rank #56 / 92
No
31
Facility 31
OH AVG 39
Rank #117 / 204
-A+Jennifer Hahn Lpn
85
Facility 85
OH AVG 85.7
Rank #40 / 79
8
Facility 8
OH AVG 2
Rank #60 / 69
The Ridge at Lancaster
IL
AL
HOS
PC
RC
Lancaster (Whittier Drive South)
42
Facility 42
OH AVG 76
Rank #75 / 92
Yes
52
Facility 52
OH AVG 39
Rank #58 / 204
-A+-
91
Facility 91
OH AVG 85.7
Rank #11 / 79
1
Facility 1
OH AVG 2
Rank #1 / 69
Heritage Senior Living of Plain City
IL
AL
MC
RC
Plain City
56
Facility 56
OH AVG 76
Rank #56 / 92
Yes
16
Facility 16
OH AVG 39
Rank #169 / 204
Studio / 1 Bed-Number Of Years In Long Term Care
83
Facility 83
OH AVG 85.7
Rank #55 / 79
1
Facility 1
OH AVG 2
Rank #1 / 69
The Inn At Belden Village
IL
AL
HOS
NH
PC
RC
Canton
20
Facility 20
OH AVG 76
Rank #90 / 92
No
31
Facility 31
OH AVG 39
Rank #117 / 204
Studio / 1 Bed--
90
Facility 90
OH AVG 85.7
Rank #14 / 79
1
Facility 1
OH AVG 2
Rank #1 / 69
Deer Creek Lodge
IL
ADC
AL
Beachwood
55
Facility 55
OH AVG 76
Rank #58 / 92
Yes
31
Facility 31
OH AVG 39
Rank #117 / 204
1 Bed / 2 Bed-Pam Hennie
87
Facility 87
OH AVG 85.7
Rank #25 / 79
8
Facility 8
OH AVG 2
Rank #60 / 69

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each independent living community is ranked against every other OH independent living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 212 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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Twin Towers

5343 Hamilton Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45224
Overview of Twin Towers

Twin Towers is a continuing care retirement community in Cincinnati, Ohio, offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and nursing home care. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living provides help with daily tasks. Memory care offers a secured, supervised setting, and skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Having these care levels in one community makes Twin Towers a good fit for a resident whose needs may grow over time.

Twin Towers has 231 beds. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families several payment routes: Medicare applies to short-term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid may help when savings do not cover a long stay, and private pay means paying directly. Total nurse staffing is 5 hours and 49 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nurse staffing time allocated to each resident.

In the College Hill neighborhood, Twin Towers has a walk score of 31. Most errands require a car or a ride. Kristie Stricker serves as the administrator.

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Overview of Claremont Retirement Village

Nestled in the heart of Columbus, Ohio, Claremont Retirement Village offers an exceptional blend of senior living affordable housing options and a dedicated memory care center. This vibrant community provides a welcoming environment where residents can enjoy a comfortable and affordable lifestyle.

For those requiring specialized memory care, Claremont Retirement Village features a dedicated memory care center. This center offers a secure and supportive environment designed to meet the unique needs of individuals living with memory-related conditions. The compassionate staff at this memory care center ensures that residents receive the highest level of care and support, fostering a sense of comfort and peace of mind for both residents and their families. At Claremont Retirement Village, affordable senior living meets quality care.

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Norwich Springs Health Campus

4680 Library Way, Hilliard, OH 43026
Overview of Norwich Springs Health Campus

Norwich Springs Health Campus offers nursing home, assisted living, independent living, memory care, respite care, and skilled nursing in Hilliard, Ohio. Nursing home and skilled nursing services provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while assisted living helps with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication.

Independent living provides a private apartment with community services and no daily care. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and respite care provides a short stay when a resident’s usual caregiver needs time to travel or recover.

Several care levels share one campus. If a resident’s needs change, they may be able to move to a different level of care without leaving the community.

The campus has 54 beds and offers studio and one bedroom apartments. Residents can choose a single room layout or an apartment with a separate bedroom.

Norwich Springs Health Campus accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Total nurse staffing is 3h 27m per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time assigned per resident.

Fitness facilities and walking paths give residents places for exercise and outdoor walks. A salon, movie theater, and private dining room add options for grooming, entertainment, meals, or gatherings.

The community offers skilled services, rehabilitation services, and short term rehab. A resident can therefore have a setting for temporary rehabilitation after an illness or injury.

Pets are allowed, so a resident may keep a pet in the community. Norwich Springs Health Campus may be a good fit for someone whose care needs could grow over time because several care levels are available on one campus.

Starting Price $3,839/Month Info Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

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Overview of Briarwood Village

Briarwood Village operates out of Coldwater, OH, with assisted living, independent living, hospice care, palliative care, respite care, nursing home care, and skilled nursing on its license. Bathing and dressing, and medication management are what assisted living takes on; residents otherwise keep their own privacy and space. Independent living keeps the services and drops the daily care.

Skilled nursing handles the clinical work. Hospice and palliative care aim at comfort where an illness is serious or life-limiting. One difference worth knowing is that hospice means nobody gets moved to a hospital.

Respite is the brief stay booked when the person doing the caregiving has to be elsewhere. Outpatient rehabilitation lets a resident take therapy without moving, which turns the stairs question into something other than a reason to go.

The village holds 72 beds. Payment routes for eligible services run through Medicaid, Medicare, and private funds. Each day gives a resident 3 hours and 27 minutes of nursing time. A Walk Score of 56 describes the streets nearby, so a few errands do work on foot for somebody who can walk but has given up the car.

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Overview of Wesley Glen

Wesley Glen Retirement Community, situated in Columbus, Ohio, has everything you or your loved one needs. The senior home aims to enhance the quality of living for their memory care residents. Management and staff strive to be worthy of the trust that many families have placed in them. Wesley Glen ensures that aging is a seamless process for seniors– having them age with grace and fulfillment. 

The retirement home offers engaging memory care activities and programs, to name a few recreational, fitness, and entertainment programs available for residents to participate in. Residents who need assistance are guaranteed personalized services uniquely designed to meet their needs, especially those suffering from dementia and Alzheimer’s, delivered by the professional nursing staff ready to supervise and guide their physicians whenever required.

Starting Price $420/Day Info Pricing updated on October 8th, 2026

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Overview of Putnam Heritage Assisted Living

Putnam Heritage Assisted Living offers assisted living, independent living, and respite care in Ottawa, OH. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks while a resident maintains their own apartment, while independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care. Respite care provides a short stay for someone who needs temporary support.

The combination may suit a resident who may move from independent living to assisted living as needs change, or a family seeking respite while a primary caregiver travels or recovers. Faith-based services are among the facility’s specific programs, giving residents access to that type of programming. With 56 beds, the community is smaller, allowing staff and residents to get to know each other; a Walk Score of 31 places the area in a car-dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride. Jennifer Hahn LPN serves as the administrator.

Starting Price $4,650/Month Info Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

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Overview of The Ridge at Lancaster

The Ridge at Lancaster is a residential assisted living home with independent living options that offers seniors a family-like treatment. It boasts a home-like ambiance that creates a beautiful experience for the next home for you or your loved one, making sure residents feel like they belong. They encourage independence for their residents, which is why they provide a lifestyle based on their terms.

The Ridge has a tradition of caring that focuses on flexibility and comfort with various services and amenities, ensuring residents maintain an active daily living lifestyle with added support. Accommodations include fine dining programs, personalized care plans, ADLs, medication management, respite stays, and palliative services offered.

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Heritage Senior Living of Plain City

11351 Lafayette Plain City Rd, Plain City, OH 43064
Overview of Heritage Senior Living of Plain City

Heritage Senior Living of Plain City offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Plain City, OH. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication, while independent living supports private living for residents who do not need daily care. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision, and respite care offers a short stay when a resident’s usual caregiver needs time to travel or recover.

The community has 56 beds, creating a smaller setting where residents and staff can get to know one another. Housing includes studios and one-bedroom residences, with a studio offering one private space. With several care types available, Heritage Senior Living of Plain City may be a good fit for a resident whose care needs could change over time.

A private outdoor courtyard gives residents an outdoor space within the community. The beauty salon and barbershop provide on-site grooming, while wheelchair-accessible bathrooms with walk-in showers support residents who need accessible bathing features. Pets are allowed, and short-term rehab is available for recovery-focused stays after an illness or injury.

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Overview of The Inn at Belden Village

The Inn at Belden Village offers assisted living, hospice care, independent living, nursing care, palliative care, and respite care in Canton, Ohio. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks, while independent living offers private living without daily care. Nursing care supports clinical needs. Hospice care focuses on comfort near the end of life, while palliative care addresses comfort during serious illness. Respite care provides a short stay for someone needing temporary support, such as when a usual caregiver travels or recovers. This range may suit a resident whose needs change over time or a family seeking different forms of support within one community.

The community has 20 beds. That creates a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know one another. Housing includes studios and one bedroom residences. A studio offers one private living space, while a one bedroom layout separates the sleeping and living areas. The Walk Score is 31, placing the area in a car dependent category, so most errands require a car or a ride. That matters for a resident who no longer drives independently.

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Deer Creek Lodge

27070 Cedar Rd, Beachwood, OH 44122
Overview of Deer Creek Lodge

Settling at the peaceful community of King David at Cedar Road, Beachwood, OH, Deer Creek is an idyllic senior living community that offers assisted living. The community features a variety of well-designed and spacious floor plans including one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments. Deer Creek Lodge Assisted Living values the independence of its residents, providing them with exceptional care and support tailored to their specific needs and interests.

The community fosters a warm and friendly environment, orchestrating several activities for the seniors’ leisure and wellness including social events, fitness classes, art workshops, and friendly competitions. Savor delicious and nutritious meals carefully prepared to satisfy the residents’ dietary needs. Deer Creek Lodge Assisted Living takes pride in its Jewish heritage, committed to its traditions. Amenities include a King David aquatic and therapy center, a beauty parlor and barbershop, an art studio, activity areas, a library, a computer center, and a media center.

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Rankings on this page follow the same method as page 1: see how we rank these communities.

Independent Living in Ohio at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 39/ 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: 76The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Ohio. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90