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Page 7 of Best Independent Living in Ohio

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 207 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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Jul 2026
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207 homes
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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: 75The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Ohio. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

Compare Independent Living around Ohio

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 BedA+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 BedA+-
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 BedA+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
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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 BedA+-
94
Facility 94
OH AVG 85.8
Rank #8 / 192
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Overview of Vitalia Active Adult Community at North Olmsted

Set in the harmonious neighborhood of Lorain Road, North Olmsted, OH, Vitalia Active Adult Community at North Olmsted is an esteemed senior living community offering assisted living, independent living, and memory care. Select among a wide array of purposely built and snug residences including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments to maximize comfort and convenience. Moreover, the community works closely with seniors to craft a care plan that best matches their special needs and preferences.

Focusing on residents’ interests and wellness, the community orchestrates a variety of enriching activities and fun events to keep them happy and active. With delightful and nutritious meals catering to dietary needs and tastes, residents eat well and feel their best. Vitalia Active Adult Community at North Olmsted is ideal for seniors looking to enjoy an active and blissful retirement with its serene campus filled with incredible amenities.

Contact Vitalia Active Adult Community at North Olmsted

Overview of Lutheran Village at Wolf Creek

Lutheran Village at Wolf Creek is a non-profit-operated 79-bed continuing care retirement community at 2015 Perrysburg-Holland Road in Holland, Ohio. The community provides independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, memory care, and therapy services. Accepted are Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, with 24-hour staffing and respite care.

The facility is graded 3 stars by CMS, mainly driven by staffing that runs 64.9 percent below Ohio’s average. Nurse hours run 3h 11m per resident per day against a state average of 3h 50m, placing the facility 145th of 203 Ohio SNFs. Health inspection and quality measure sub-ratings are modestly above the state average. Five inspection reports appear on file from 2019 to September 2025, with unavailable individual deficiency details. Occupancy stands at 86 percent, above Ohio’s 78.7 percent average, reflecting consistent local demand for the CCRC’s multi-level campus.

Amenities feature a formal dining room, exercise room, and private patios or balconies in residential units.

Lutheran Village at Wolf Creek fits older adults seeking a non-profit continuum of care in Lucas County, from independent living through skilled nursing, within one campus setting.

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Overview of Trinity Community at Beavercreek

The Trinity Community at Beavercreek is an 83-bed nonprofit nursing home operated as a church-affiliated continuing care retirement campus. The community coordinates skilled nursing, post-acute rehab, memory care, and respite care alongside independent and assisted living choices. Admissions capture a blend of short- and long-term needs, resulting in a 62-day average length of stay. On-site campus features include walking trails, a specialized putting green, a family dining room, and transportation assistance, backed by specialized arts programming and a SageCare certification for inclusive care. The facility maintains stable local demand with a steady 84% occupancy rate.

Public health databases show that direct care times average 3 hours and 51 minutes of daily nursing attention per resident, which matches the Ohio baseline, while weekend staffing shifts run 14% above state levels. Regulatory logs record 31 total citations across six inspections over a seven-year period, with enforcement actions including $24,000 in federal fines. Oversight files note that the facility’s historical compliance marks include one critical and one serious health citation.

Prospective representatives exploring regional skilled nursing or memory care environments can look over these government tracking reports to evaluate the operator’s clinical trends. Since the state paperwork documents solid occupancy, stable daily care hours, and unique inclusive certifications alongside a history of select administrative and regulatory enforcement fines, the data highlights a highly active campus with standard clinical resources.

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Overview of Jaycee Village

Jaycee Village sits in the Northland neighborhood of Columbus, a 3-story building built around independent apartment living. Units run one or two bedrooms, somewhere between 553 and 768 square feet, and each comes with an all-electric kitchen, carpeted floors, air conditioning, and disability-accessible features built in. Rent includes all utilities, which is the kind of detail that actually simplifies a monthly budget once you’re living on a fixed income.

The Walk Score here is 66; moderately walkable, where shopping and dining sit within a short distance, not a stretch to get to on foot. Pets are welcome too, so downsizing doesn’t have to mean giving up a companion animal.

Inside and around the building: a community room for residents who want to gather, a hair salon, a library and lounge, outdoor sitting areas for anyone who wants air without going far, an elevator handles the multi-story layout, and both on-call and on-site maintenance mean upkeep issues don’t sit unresolved. Laundry facilities round out the practical side of things.

What Jaycee Village adds up to is apartment living where the utilities are handled, the maintenance is responsive, and there are actual common spaces to use instead of just a hallway. For someone who wants independence without the logistics of running a full household alone, that doesn’t need to be dressed up as anything more than that.

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Genesis Village

2429 S Reynolds Rd, Toledo, OH 43614
Overview of Genesis Village

Genesis Village is an award-winning community situated in the harmonious neighborhood of Toledo, OH, that offers independent living. For those 55+, the community features a compassionate and highly trained team available 24/7 to ensure comfort and safety. As a locally-owned community, the community strives to provide the highest quality of life while catering to residents’ financial capabilities with their all-inclusive rates.

Here, residents will not run out of things to do, with the community’s carefully curated calendar of fun recreational activities and exciting social events. Mealtimes are also something to look forward to, with delightful and healthy restaurant-style dining that satisfies residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Amenities include an indoor pool, a purposely built whirlpool, a library, a multimedia theater, an activity room, and serene walking areas, creating the perfect setting for a blissful retirement. The community has also been a 5-STAR WINNER for 11 consecutive years, proving its quality and dedication to residents’ well-being.

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Overview of Kensington Place

Kensington Place Retirement Community offers a simplified lifestyle based on your terms. With an emphasis on memory care, the community provides a lifestyle based on the terms of its residents. The elegant retirement home offers a vibrant and enriching lifestyle that includes a list of living options with customized care created to fit the needs of each individual. 

Kensington Place is equipped with memory care amenities to help the resident’s mental and physical stimulation to remain active– an art studio, library, music room, walking paths, and courtyards, to name a few of the community’s offerings. The well-trained staff on duty tend to your needs for worry-free living– housekeeping and maintenance, cleaning, and transportation services.

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Overview of Glass Peaks Senior Living

Situated in the heart of Lucas County, Toledo, OH, Glass Peaks Senior Living offers compassionate care in a vibrant setting. Specializing in assisted living, and memory care services, the community provides a supportive environment where seniors can pursue their interests and enjoy enriching activities with friends. From cozy living and dining spaces to unique amenities and dynamic activities, there’s always something engaging for everyone to enjoy.

At Glass Peaks Senior Living, they provide exceptional care with warmth and dedication. Their experienced and hardworking care team ensure personalized attention and a range of interactive programs, including volunteering programs, meditation classes, and pet therapy. Residents also savor delicious meals catered to their unique dietary needs and preferences, providing them with the sustenance they need to continue living an active lifestyle.

Contact Glass Peaks Senior Living

Overview of Campbell Court Senior Apartments

A specially-designed 82-unit midrise senior apartment in Van Aken Boulevard, Shaker Heights, OH, Campbell Court Senior Apartments is dedicated to providing a safe place for seniors to enjoy their golden years wholly. Featuring cozy and spacious studio and one-bedroom accommodations, the community ensures seniors enjoy a comfortable and safe lifestyle. A 24-hour service is also available to attend to seniors’ needs whenever preferred and necessary.

With an abundance of engaging activities and exciting events, residents do not run out of things to do to keep a blissful retirement and retain social connections. Campbell Court Senior Apartments is also near a coffee shop and a grocery store, making it easier for residents to access their needs and desires.

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Brookdale Bath

101 N Cleveland Massillon Rd, Akron, OH 44333
Overview of Brookdale Bath

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.

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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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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.