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 / 93
No
31
Facility 31
OH AVG 40
Rank #118 / 205
--Kristie Stricker
86
Facility 86
OH AVG 85.7
Rank #32 / 80
13
Facility 13
OH AVG 2
Rank #66 / 70
Claremont Retirement Village
IL
AL
MC
Columbus (Far Northwest)
57
Facility 57
OH AVG 76
Rank #55 / 93
Yes
50
Facility 50
OH AVG 40
Rank #67 / 205
Private RoomsA+Christian Cottrell
84
Facility 84
OH AVG 85.7
Rank #50 / 80
-
Norwich Springs Health Campus
IL
AL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Hilliard
54
Facility 54
OH AVG 76
Rank #60 / 93
Yes
19
Facility 19
OH AVG 40
Rank #162 / 205
Studio / 1 Bed--
89
Facility 89
OH AVG 85.7
Rank #19 / 80
2
Facility 2
OH AVG 2
Rank #28 / 70
Briarwood Village
IL
AL
HOS
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Coldwater
72
Facility 72
OH AVG 76
Rank #45 / 93
No
56
Facility 56
OH AVG 40
Rank #45 / 205
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90
Facility 90
OH AVG 85.7
Rank #14 / 80
2
Facility 2
OH AVG 2
Rank #28 / 70
Wesley Glen
IL
AL
HOS
MC
NH
SNF
Columbus (Sharon Heights)
29
Facility 29
OH AVG 76
Rank #86 / 93
Yes
81
Facility 81
OH AVG 40
Rank #7 / 205
Studio / 1 Bed-Tom Widney
85
Facility 85
OH AVG 85.7
Rank #40 / 80
4
Facility 4
OH AVG 2
Rank #48 / 70
Putnam Heritage Assisted Living
IL
AL
RC
Ottawa
56
Facility 56
OH AVG 76
Rank #56 / 93
No
31
Facility 31
OH AVG 40
Rank #118 / 205
-A+Jennifer Hahn Lpn
85
Facility 85
OH AVG 85.7
Rank #40 / 80
8
Facility 8
OH AVG 2
Rank #61 / 70
The Ridge at Lancaster
IL
AL
HOS
PC
RC
Lancaster (Whittier Drive South)
42
Facility 42
OH AVG 76
Rank #75 / 93
Yes
52
Facility 52
OH AVG 40
Rank #59 / 205
-A+-
91
Facility 91
OH AVG 85.7
Rank #11 / 80
1
Facility 1
OH AVG 2
Rank #1 / 70
Heritage Senior Living of Plain City
IL
AL
MC
RC
Plain City
56
Facility 56
OH AVG 76
Rank #56 / 93
Yes
16
Facility 16
OH AVG 40
Rank #170 / 205
Studio / 1 Bed-Number Of Years In Long Term Care
83
Facility 83
OH AVG 85.7
Rank #56 / 80
1
Facility 1
OH AVG 2
Rank #1 / 70
The Inn At Belden Village
IL
AL
HOS
NH
PC
RC
Canton
20
Facility 20
OH AVG 76
Rank #91 / 93
No
31
Facility 31
OH AVG 40
Rank #118 / 205
Studio / 1 Bed--
90
Facility 90
OH AVG 85.7
Rank #14 / 80
1
Facility 1
OH AVG 2
Rank #1 / 70
Deer Creek Lodge
IL
ADC
AL
Beachwood
55
Facility 55
OH AVG 76
Rank #58 / 93
Yes
31
Facility 31
OH AVG 40
Rank #118 / 205
1 Bed / 2 Bed-Pam Hennie
87
Facility 87
OH AVG 85.7
Rank #25 / 80
8
Facility 8
OH AVG 2
Rank #61 / 70

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

Find luxurious and relaxing senior living with Twin Towers, nestled in the vibrant neighborhood of Cincinnati, OH. With options ranging from independent and assisted living neighborhoods to skilled care, memory support, and rehabilitation services, residents receive the support they need. Here, they can choose from cozy and well-appointed accommodations, including fully equipped patio homes and spacious apartments.

The community is dedicated to providing top-notch amenities and services, including a fitness room to boost physical endurance and wellness, as well as an aquatic center. Residents can unwind in the heated swimming pool or participate in various events. They can meet new companions and share wonderful memories in the beautifully designed common spaces. At Twin Towers, seniors can live out their retirement as they planned.

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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

Situated in the peaceful neighborhood of Library Way, Hilliard, OH, Norwich Springs Health Campus is an eminent senior living community that offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and skilled nursing. The community features snug and sophisticated private suites to ensure seniors’ relaxation and security. With a team of reliable and highly skilled professionals delivering top-tier care and assistance around the clock, seniors keep their peace of mind and experience a glorious retirement.

Create unforgettable moments and participate in engaging activities for leisure and wellness. Ideally situated near local amenities and stunning attractions, Norwich Springs Health Campus ensures seniors’ needs and interests are within a few steps away. Eat well and feel good with healthy and tasty foods catering to dietary needs and preferences. Surrounded by ethereal landscapes and serene walking paths, Norwich Springs Health Campus is ideal for seniors seeking solace in their golden years.

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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.

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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.

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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 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.

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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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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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Independent Living in Ohio at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 40/ 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
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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 212 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.