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| Ashford on Broad |
IL
AL
RC
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Columbus (Whitehall) |
105
Facility
105
OH AVG
78
Rank
#66 / 323
| Yes |
36
Facility
36
OH AVG
40
Rank
#390 / 705
| Studio / 1 Bed | A+ |
92
Facility
92
OH AVG
85.8
Rank
#19 / 193
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5
Facility
5
OH AVG
2
Rank
#117 / 142
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| Traditions at North Bend |
IL
AL
MC
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Cincinnati (Monfort Heights South) |
117
Facility
117
OH AVG
78
Rank
#58 / 323
| Yes |
14
Facility
14
OH AVG
40
Rank
#592 / 705
| Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A- |
87
Facility
87
OH AVG
85.8
Rank
#64 / 193
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1
Facility
1
OH AVG
2
Rank
#1 / 142
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| Clearview Lantern Suites |
IL
AL
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Warren (Champion Heights) |
63
Facility
63
OH AVG
78
Rank
#185 / 323
| Yes |
22
Facility
22
OH AVG
40
Rank
#526 / 705
| Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ |
81
Facility
81
OH AVG
85.8
Rank
#165 / 193
| - |
| Claremont Retirement Village |
IL
AL
MC
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Columbus (Far Northwest) |
57
Facility
57
OH AVG
78
Rank
#199 / 323
| Yes |
50
Facility
50
OH AVG
40
Rank
#254 / 705
| Private Rooms | A+ |
84
Facility
84
OH AVG
85.8
Rank
#125 / 193
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| Cottingham Retirement Community |
IL
AL
HC
MC
NH
PC
RC
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Cincinnati (Sharonville) |
128
Facility
128
OH AVG
78
Rank
#36 / 323
| No |
53
Facility
53
OH AVG
40
Rank
#223 / 705
| Private Rooms | A+ |
74
Facility
74
OH AVG
85.8
Rank
#189 / 193
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1
Facility
1
OH AVG
2
Rank
#1 / 142
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| O’Neill Healthcare North Ridgeville |
IL
AL
HC
MC
NH
PC
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North Ridgeville |
150
Facility
150
OH AVG
78
Rank
#15 / 323
| No |
29
Facility
29
OH AVG
40
Rank
#456 / 705
| - | A+ |
85
Facility
85
OH AVG
85.8
Rank
#103 / 193
| - |
| Brookdale Finneytown |
IL
AL
MC
NH
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Cincinnati |
39
Facility
39
OH AVG
78
Rank
#266 / 323
| Yes |
54
Facility
54
OH AVG
40
Rank
#209 / 705
| Studio / Suite | A+ |
89
Facility
89
OH AVG
85.8
Rank
#43 / 193
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6
Facility
6
OH AVG
2
Rank
#128 / 142
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| The Inn At Belden Village |
IL
AL
HC
NC
PC
RC
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Canton |
20
Facility
20
OH AVG
78
Rank
#311 / 323
| No |
31
Facility
31
OH AVG
40
Rank
#433 / 705
| Studio / 1 Bed | A+ |
90
Facility
90
OH AVG
85.8
Rank
#35 / 193
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1
Facility
1
OH AVG
2
Rank
#1 / 142
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| Brookdale Wickliffe |
IL
AL
MC
NH
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Wickliffe |
11
Facility
11
OH AVG
78
Rank
#318 / 323
| Yes |
48
Facility
48
OH AVG
40
Rank
#277 / 705
| Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ |
87
Facility
87
OH AVG
85.8
Rank
#64 / 193
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| Beachwood Commons by New Perspective |
IL
AL
MC
NH
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Beachwood |
120
Facility
120
OH AVG
78
Rank
#49 / 323
| Yes |
15
Facility
15
OH AVG
40
Rank
#586 / 705
| Studio / 1 Bed | A+ | - | - |
| Brookdale Westlake Village |
IL
AL
MC
NH
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Westlake |
60
Facility
60
OH AVG
78
Rank
#190 / 323
| Yes |
25
Facility
25
OH AVG
40
Rank
#501 / 705
| 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ |
86
Facility
86
OH AVG
85.8
Rank
#82 / 193
| - |
| Worthington Christian Village |
IL
AL
NH
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Columbus (Olentangy High Bluffs) |
40
Facility
40
OH AVG
78
Rank
#265 / 323
| No |
30
Facility
30
OH AVG
40
Rank
#446 / 705
| Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ |
85
Facility
85
OH AVG
85.8
Rank
#103 / 193
| - |
| The Villas of Scioto |
IL
NH
HC
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Columbus (South Columbus) |
47
Facility
47
OH AVG
78
Rank
#240 / 323
| No |
31
Facility
31
OH AVG
40
Rank
#433 / 705
| Private Rooms | A+ | - | - |
| Altercare Cuyahoga Falls |
IL
AL
HC
MC
NC
NH
PC
RC
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Cuyahoga Falls (North Village) |
91
Facility
91
OH AVG
78
Rank
#108 / 323
| No |
61
Facility
61
OH AVG
40
Rank
#140 / 705
| Private / Semi-Private Rooms | A- | - | - |
| Genoa Retirement Village |
IL
NH
AL
MC
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Genoa |
68
Facility
68
OH AVG
78
Rank
#176 / 323
| Yes |
17
Facility
17
OH AVG
40
Rank
#568 / 705
| Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ |
94
Facility
94
OH AVG
85.8
Rank
#8 / 193
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Set in the quiet, residential neighborhood of Zanesville, OH, Brookdale Zanesville is a lively senior living community, offering assisted living and memory care. Offering a continuum of care between the two care types, the community offers residents seamless transition should their care needs evolve. A care team collaborates closely with the residents in creating individualized care plans, which often includes extra help with a wide range of daily needs like dressing, hygiene, mobility and medication management, complemented with 24/7 on-site team available to provide support during emergencies.
At Brookdale Zanesville, you’ll find a relaxed lifestyle full of life-enriching activities, fewer worries and less stress. Residents can enjoy cardio drumming, trivia and bus rides and several dementia-friendly activities for memory care residents. A culinary team carefully prepares nutritious meals that residents enjoy in an elegant dining room with others, fostering nourishment and socialization. Amenities include beautiful common areas such as a library, a cafe, an arts & crafts studio, a game room, and a chapel, offering plenty of opportunities for socialization, entertainment, and devotion.
Brookdale Bath, located in Akron, Ohio, offers a vibrant senior living experience with both assisted living and memory care services. Residents can enjoy a worry-free lifestyle with help for daily activities such as managing medications, bathing, and dressing. The community features an elegant dining room for delicious meals and a dynamic social calendar with activities to suit every interest. For those who require memory care, personalized and compassionate programs are designed to meet unique needs and preferences, ensuring a purposeful and engaging daily experience.
Residents at Brookdale Bath benefit from a variety of amenities and programs. The exclusive Brookdale HealthPlus program provides personalized healthcare management, including clinical care coordination and appointment scheduling. Activities range from Bible study and brain exercise classes to art lessons, allowing residents to stay as active and engaged as they wish. Dining is a delightful experience with meals prepared by a passionate culinary team, ensuring both nutrition and enjoyment. Memory care residents benefit from a supportive dining environment that promotes socialization and familiarity. Brookdale Bath offers a comprehensive, enriching, and supportive community for seniors seeking a fulfilling lifestyle.
Hawthorn Senior Living operates Parker Place Gracious Retirement Living out of a three-story building at 7960 Center Street in Mentor’s Newell Creek neighborhood, 0.9 miles from the city center. The community carries both nursing home and independent living designations and is CMS-certified, accepting Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. At 167 licensed beds and 97 current residents, it operates with meaningful open capacity, with an average stay of 115 days pointing toward a largely short-term population.
Total nursing coverage runs 3 hours and 11 minutes per resident per day. An active resident council gives residents a structured channel for input on facility policies and daily life.
Floor plans run from studios to two-bedroom cottages across a substantial size range. Pets are welcome. Transportation, exercise programs, recreational activities, and housekeeping are confirmed on-site services.
Walk Score 5 means the surrounding area is essentially car-dependent. The location is convenient to Mentor’s center by car, but visitors and residents on foot will find few options within walking distance.
Parker Place is a mid-size, CMS-certified nursing home and independent living community under Hawthorn Senior Living’s management, suited to families in the Mentor area seeking a combination of short-term skilled care and independent living options with full Medicare and Medicaid acceptance.
The Estates at Knightsbridge has operated from its address at 4590 Knightsbridge Blvd in Columbus’s Olentangy Commons neighborhood for 36 years. That kind of longevity in senior care is notable without being remarkable; what it signals is stability, not necessarily quality. The community spans three care levels: assisted living, independent living, and memory care. Families managing transitions or planning ahead for more complex care needs have a single address to work with.
Unit sizes run from 297 to 681 square feet, with studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom layouts available. That’s a wider footprint range than many communities offer, giving residents room to calibrate based on budget and what they actually need. Pets are not permitted.
On the services side, respite care is available. The amenity list covers the functional basics: housekeeping, transportation, exercise programming, and recreational activities.
Walkability is moderate. The community’s Walk Score of 52 means some errands are manageable on foot, but a car is useful for anything beyond the immediate area.
The three-tier care model is the defining feature here. For families who want their relative settled in one place without the prospect of a disruptive move if needs escalate, the Estates at Knightsbridge offers that continuity. The strongest case for this community comes from its longevity and its memory care offering for families navigating cognitive decline.
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.
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.
Nestled in the beautiful lands of Post Road, Dublin, OH, Senior Star at Dublin Retirement Village is a distinct senior living community that provides assisted living, independent living, and memory care. Featuring elegant and well-built residences in a wide array of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, the community promises comfort and convenience like no other. Let go of your worries with a kind and compassionate team lending extra hands of support around the clock for your ever-changing needs and aspirations.
Dedicated to enhancing seniors’ well-being, Senior Star at Dublin Retirement Village orchestrates fun activities and engaging programs to ensure residents lead a meaningful life. The community meticulously crafts care plans that best suit seniors’ interests. With its bright and inviting communal spaces, Senior Star at Dublin Retirement Village strives to provide a haven for seniors to enjoy their best years gaining meaningful experiences.
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.
Enjoy your golden years with VITALIA Solon, an astounding senior living community located in the ethereal setting of Kruse Drive, Solon, OH, that offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care. With cozy and spacious residences, seniors enjoy unmatched comfort and convenience. The community prides itself on a dedicated and highly skilled team providing top-notch care and support for seniors to live as they prefer.
Seek new learnings and create unforgettable moments with friends through engaging activities and exciting events conducted for seniors to experience an active and blissful lifestyle. Have the finest dining experience with healthy and delicious meals catering to dietary needs and preferences. Surrounded by a bright and inviting community, VITALIA Solon is a haven for seniors looking to experience a comfortable and safe retirement.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
Community Stability 10%
Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.
- Includes
- Occupancy Rate
- Bed Options
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 197 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.





