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| Ohio Living Rockynol |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Akron (Highland Square) | 79 | No | 65 | - | A+ | - | 87 | 4 |
| The Ashford of Mt. Washington |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Cincinnati (Mount Washington) | 88 | Yes | 43 | Studio | - | - | 73 | - |
| Ashford of Grove City |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. | Grove City | 85 | Yes | 58 | Studio / Suite / 1 Bed | - | - | 83 | - |
| The Village of St. Edward at Green |
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. | Akron (Fortuna Drive) | 76 | No | 30 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | - | 87 | - |
| Jennings at Brecksville |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. | Brecksville | 84 | No | 49 | Studio / 1 Bed | - | Sarah Barger | 86 | 3 |
| Ashford on Broad |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. | Columbus (Whitehall) | 105 | Yes | 36 | Studio / 1 Bed | A+ | - | 92 | 5 |
| Traditions at North Bend |
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Cincinnati (Monfort Heights South) | 117 | Yes | 14 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | - | 87 | 1 |
| Kensington Place |
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Columbus (East Columbus) | 83 | Yes | 30 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed | - | Erin Stucky | 89 | - |
| Brookwood Retirement Community |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Cincinnati (Blue Ash) | 102 | No | 17 | - | A+ | - | 85 | - |
| Traditions at Camargo |
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Madeira | 123 | Yes | 62 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | Roxann Tillinghas | 83 | - |
| Brookdale Kettering |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. | Dayton (Kettering) | 55 | Yes | 43 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ | - | 77 | 1 |
| Our Home – New Albany |
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Columbus (Preserve South) | 61 | No | 51 | Studio / 1 Bed | - | Tara Mccoy | 84 | - |
| Ohio Living Mount Pleasant |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Monroe (Britton Lane) | 53 | No | 44 | Studio / 1 Bed | - | James Allred | 82 | 1 |
| Claremont Retirement Village |
RH Retirement Home
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Columbus (Far Northwest) | 57 | Yes | 50 | Private Rooms | A+ | - | 84 | - |
| Clearview Lantern Suites |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. | Warren (Champion Heights) | 63 | Yes | 22 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ | - | 81 | - |
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Wesley Glen Retirement Community has everything you or your loved one needs. Wesley aims to enhance the quality of living for their independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing 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 aged with grace and fulfillment.
Wesley Glen offers engaging activities and programs to name a few recreational activities, fitness activities, and entertainment programs available for residents to take part in. Through their rehabilitation and skilled nursing services, residents who need assistance are guaranteed to receive professional rehabilitation services in Columbus; with skilled nursing and nursing staff who are ready to supervise and guide their medical physicians whenever they need.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: High-rise
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Settled in the tranquil residential grounds of Riddle Road, Cincinnati, OH, Seven Acres Senior Living at Clifton is a venerable senior living community offering independent living, rehabilitation, and skilled nursing. Featuring 58 purposely designed accommodations for skilled care residents and 35 cozy apartments for independent living, the community ensures seniors have a wide selection to choose the right residence for their preferences. A team of responsible and specially trained professionals provides top-notch care and assistance around the clock for seniors to flourish and reach their potential.
Gain meaningful experiences and do the things you live with the utmost guidance from the community. Occupational, physical, and speech therapy, alongside wound care and social services, are provided to enhance seniors’ quality of life. Seven Acres Senior Living at Clifton is a good place to find all the care you require with its extensive amenities and comprehensive services.
What does this home offer?
Total Residents: 91
Building Type: Mid-rise
Focusing on seniors’ well-being, The Inn at Belden Village is a renowned senior living community located on the quiet grounds of 38th Street NW, Canton, OH, that offers a wide array of care options including assisted living, independent living, memory care, respite care, nursing care, and hospice care. The community features a combined 130 private and special care suites, meticulously crafted for seniors to live a comfortable and secure retirement. Moreover, a team of competent and highly skilled professionals goes above and beyond to provide round-the-clock care and assistance for residents to enjoy their best years doing what they love.
A jam-packed calendar of enjoyable activities and engaging programs that encompass every aspect of wellness accompany seniors as they go about their day. With exquisite dining options, residents indulge in delightful and healthy meals that satisfy their dietary needs and tastes. Filled with amazing amenities and cozy communal spaces, The Inn at Belden Village is a haven for seniors to spend their golden years without worries.
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Overview of Canton Christian Home
Serving seniors with pride for over 40 years, Canton Christian Home is a faith-based, non-profit continuing care retirement community in Canton, Ohio. Canton Christian Home provides a range of senior living choices, such as skilled nursing care, assisted living, and independent living. With over 25 floor plans, the community ensures that residents find a living space that matches their needs and tastes.
A friendly, Christ-centered community, Canton Christian Home supports residents’ dynamic, active lifestyles through its extensive services. Promoting residents’ health and social life, the community provides dining options where residents, family, and friends can come together and enjoy a creative, nutritious, delicious meal from scratch. Other amenities include cozy meeting rooms, salon services, gift shops, and access to physical, occupational, and speech therapies.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed
Building Type: Mid-rise
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Overview of Evergreen Retirement Community
Evergreen Retirement Community provides a quintessential community for seniors in Cincinnati. Residents are guaranteed to enjoy their stay because of the building’s astonishing, beautifully decorated interiors– adding to the community’s charm. The assisted living and independent living home heeds a warm and welcoming environment. The vibrant retirement home excels in fulfilling the needs of its residents, including their general health and activity levels.
As a proud member of the Senior Lifestyle community, Evergreen comprises all-inclusive services, including 24/7 support and assistance, dining areas, weekly physician and nurse practitioner visits, wellness programs, social outings, nutritious meal plans, fall prevention, and extensive safety features.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / Cottage
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Overview of Laurels of Massillon
Receive unrivaled care and comfort with the outstanding senior living community of Laurels of Massillon in Sherman Circle Northeast, Massillon, OH, providing an array of care services ranging from short-term rehabilitation to long-term care. These include palliative care, wound management, dementia management, and therapy services. With a team of reliable and well-trained professionals delivering top-notch care and assistance, seniors can rest assured of living their lives to the fullest.
The community works hard to ease seniors’ financial constraints by ensuring their insurance can be used properly. State-of-the-art amenities are also available to keep residents active and moving. Laurels of Massillon strives to provide a haven for seniors to spend their golden years without worries with comprehensive care.
What does this home offer?
Total Residents: 130
Building Type: Single-story
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.
What does this home offer?
Minimum Age: 55 Years Old
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed
Building Type: Mid-rise
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Overview of Putnam Heritage Assisted Living
Putnam Heritage Assisted Living offers quality care delivered with compassion and kindness; its residents can feel comfortable with the team of dedicated staff ready to attend to any of their needs. The affordable assisted living home also provides an independent living lifestyle that performs nothing less than exceptional care in a nurturing and cozy home-like environment. The community is focused on creating a heritage built on family, friends, and faith.
Putnam Heritage offers an all-inclusive list of amenities and services that cater to freedom and a sense of belonging. Accommodations include respite stays, nursing services, fitness classes, healthy diet plans, a clothing boutique, lounge spaces, and a hair salon. The community equally accepts private pay and Medicaid Waivers.
Overview of Ohio Living Swan Creek
Tucked away in the quiet area in Lucas County, Toledo, Ohio, Ohio Living Swan Creek is a charming senior living community offering independent living, assisted living, rehabilitation and skilled care. Residents feel at home in luxurious three-bedroom villas, one-bedroom, and studio apartments designed for sophisticated living with expansive spaces and high-end finishes that cater to their every need. The community provides individualized care plans tailored to residents’ individual needs, encompassing assistance with daily activities, medication management, and regular health assessments.
The community also offers top-notch rehabilitation and skilled care services designed to help residents achieve optimal recovery and maintain their highest level of functioning. An array of social activities, fitness, and wellness programs are available to make residents’ days as full and productive as possible. Meals and menus are made to cater to residents’ preferences and dietary needs, providing them with the sustenance they need to stay energized and healthy. With 24-hour emergency, safety and security systems, round-the-clock nursing services, and a wide array of supportive services like laundry and housekeeping, residents are guaranteed to live a comfortable and convenient retirement life.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed
Building Type: Mid-rise
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Overview of Meadow Grove Transitional Care
Tucked away in the serene area of Grove City, OH, Meadow Grove Transitional Care is a reliable senior living community, offering state-of-the-art rehabilitation, skilled nursing, respite care, and hospice care. The community features 99 well-designed units tailored to accommodate residents’ unique safety and care needs. A team of highly trained registered nurses are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to attend to residents’ emergencies and needs, making sure they are comfortable and well-cared for.
With access to physical, speech, and occupational therapy services, residents are guaranteed to maintain the functionality they need to preserve their independence for as long as possible. Residents also have access to a compassionate hospice team that provides comfort to them and their families during end-of-life care, ensuring their peace, comfort, and dignity in every stage of life. At Meadow Grove Transitional Care, residents are well-supported throughout their retirement years.
What does this home offer?
Total Residents: 99 Residents
Housing Options: Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Building Type: Single-story
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
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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.
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- Review Sentiment
- Review Volume
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Regulatory & Safety Record 25%
State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.
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- State Inspections
- Citations/Inspection
- % Inspections w/ Citations
- Complaint Visits
- Accreditations
- BBB Rating
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Visual Media & Transparency 15%
Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.
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- Video Tours
- Virtual Walkthroughs
- Photo Quantity
- Photo Quality
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Website & Operator Transparency 10%
Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.
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- Website Content
- Mobile Usability
- Staff Info Available
- Owner Info Available
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Community Stability 10%
Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.
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- Occupancy Rate
- Bed Options
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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.
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- 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 13 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.
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