Best Memory Care in Cleveland, OH

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 19 memory care providers in Cleveland, OH using OH Dept. of Health data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank memory care 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. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
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.
Algart Health Care
MC
AL
HOS
NH
RC
SNF
Cleveland (Edgewater)
47
Facility 47
OH AVG 77
Rank #153 / 181
No
62
Facility 62
OH AVG 40
Rank #61 / 351
Private Rooms / Semi-Private RoomsA+Joseph Ireland
80
Facility 80
OH AVG 86.1
Rank #129 / 139
0
Facility 0
OH AVG 6
Rank #90 / 129
Bickford of Rocky River
MC
AL
Rocky River (King James North)
72
Facility 72
OH AVG 77
Rank #105 / 181
Yes
24
Facility 24
OH AVG 40
Rank #259 / 351
Private RoomsA+Felisa Knowles
86
Facility 86
OH AVG 86.1
Rank #60 / 139
16
Facility 16
OH AVG 6
Rank #65 / 129
Mount Alverna Village
MC
AL
IL
NH
RC
SNF
Parma
45
Facility 45
OH AVG 77
Rank #6 / 181
No
16
Facility 16
OH AVG 40
Rank #301 / 351
--Patrick Welsh
92
Facility 92
OH AVG 86.1
Rank #14 / 139
3
Facility 3
OH AVG 6
Rank #49 / 129
Franklin Plaza Extended Care
MC
AL
HOS
NH
RC
SNF
Cleveland (Ohio City)
178
Facility 178
OH AVG 77
Rank #3 / 181
No
87
Facility 87
OH AVG 40
Rank #4 / 351
Private Rooms---
0
Facility 0
OH AVG 6
Rank #123 / 129
Independence Village of Avon Lake
MC
AL
IL
Avon Lake
128Yes
39
Facility 39
OH AVG 40
Rank #181 / 351
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+Alyssa Lepp
0
Facility 0
OH AVG 86.1
Rank #14 / 139
10
Facility 10
OH AVG 6
Rank #65 / 129
Rocky River Gardens Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
MC
HOS
NH
PC
SNF
Cleveland (Kamm's Corners)
120
Facility 120
OH AVG 77
Rank #26 / 181
No
48
Facility 48
OH AVG 40
Rank #126 / 351
-A+--
0
Facility 0
OH AVG 6
Rank #125 / 129
Lorain Estates Senior Living
MC
AL
RC
Lorain
133No
30
Facility 30
OH AVG 40
Rank #221 / 351
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-Tyler Perkins
91
Facility 91
OH AVG 86.1
Rank #18 / 139
6
Facility 6
OH AVG 6
Rank #81 / 129
O’neill Healthcare Lakewood
MC
AL
HOS
IL
NH
PC
SNF
Cleveland
54
Facility 54
OH AVG 77
Rank #128 / 181
Yes
86
Facility 86
OH AVG 40
Rank #5 / 351
--Olivia Dovin802
Sunrise At Parma
MC
AL
HOS
Cleveland
74Yes
54
Facility 54
OH AVG 40
Rank #96 / 351
Studio / 1 Bed-Rima Hansen
93
Facility 93
OH AVG 86.1
Rank #11 / 139
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Legacy Health Services-Cedarwood Plaza
MC
AL
HOS
NH
RC
SNF
Parma
-Yes
24
Facility 24
OH AVG 40
Rank #259 / 351
Private RoomsC----

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each memory care community is ranked against every other OH memory care community we track that reports that metric, not just the 19 analyzed for Cleveland. See how we rank facilities

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Algart Health Care

8902 Detroit Ave, Cleveland, OH 44102
Overview of Algart Health Care

Settling in the peaceful Detroit Avenue, Cleveland, OH, Algart Health Care is a one-of-a-kind senior living community that provides skilled nursing and assisted living. The community provides 72-bed accommodations for the seniors’ comfort. Moreover, Algart Health Care delivers 24-hour care with a team of well-trained and compassionate professionals. Focusing on memory care, the community provides a reality orientation, wellness checks, and memory-focused activities to its residents.

Algart Health Care fosters a warm and welcoming environment, ensuring that its residents feel belonging and relaxed. Here, seniors are provided with delicious and nutritious meals three times every day with snacks that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. Proving its high-quality care and assistance, Algart Health Care was awarded as one of the Best Nursing Homes by US News and World Report in 2014 and regarded as a 5-star Facility by Medicare in 2024.

Contact Algart Health Care

Overview of Bickford of Rocky River

Bickford of Rocky River provides assisted living and memory care in Rocky River, Ohio. Assisted living includes personalized help with daily activities, while memory care serves residents living with dementia. The Montessori Memory Care program may suit someone who needs a dementia focused setting with this specialized approach.

Residents have private rooms, giving each person a separate room within the community. Pets are allowed, so a resident can bring a pet when moving in. The community has 64 beds, and Felisa Knowles serves as the administrator.

Contact Bickford of Rocky River

Overview of Mount Alverna Village

Mount Alverna Village in Parma, OH, is a 153-bed senior living community offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, 24-hour skilled nursing, and short-term respite stays. Continuous licensed medical oversight supports residents with complex health needs, while secured memory care provides structured supervision for individuals living with cognitive challenges or wandering risks.

Independent living pairs private residences with shared community services, while assisted living aids with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and managing medications. On-site care teams deliver an average of 4 hours and 10 minutes of direct nurse staffing per resident daily. Amenities include a full-service salon, an outdoor garden, and a regular schedule of wellness exercise classes and events.

Medicare handles qualifying short-term skilled rehabilitation, Medicaid supports eligible long-term residents, and private pay covers direct arrangements. Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private funds.

Prospective residents seeking multi-level senior living or short-term respite support can reach out to Mount Alverna Village to check room availability or schedule a campus visit.

Contact Mount Alverna Village

Overview of Franklin Plaza Extended Care

Franklin Plaza Extended Care in Cleveland, Ohio provides nursing home, skilled nursing, assisted living, hospice care, memory care, and respite care. Assisted living includes help with bathing, dressing, and medication while the resident has a private room. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Hospice care supports residents receiving care at the end of life. The range of care levels can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time, while respite care can give a family caregiver a short stay option during travel or recovery. This may be a good fit for someone who needs anything from daily assistance to ongoing nursing, memory, hospice, or short term respite care.

The community has 178 beds, all with private rooms, so residents do not share a room. Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Medicaid may help when savings do not cover a long stay, Medicare may apply to short term skilled care after a hospital stay, and private pay allows a family to pay directly.

Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 9 minutes per resident each day, representing the daily hands on nursing time assigned to each resident. Franklin Plaza is in Cleveland’s Ohio City neighborhood, where the Walk Score is 87. The area is very walkable, so most errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may still be able to make some outings independently.

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Overview of Independence Village of Avon Lake

Independence Village of Avon Lake provides independent living, assisted living, and memory care in Avon Lake, Ohio. Those in independent living maintain private apartments alongside shared community amenities without needing daily personal care. Assisted living supplies daily physical help with routines and medication management, while memory care operates in a secured setting designed to safeguard residents at risk of wandering.

Floor plans encompass studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments suitable for solo living or couples. Outside the standard residential tiers, the campus provides short-term respite care to relieve primary family caregivers who need temporary coverage. Team members remain on site 24 hours a day to handle regular day-to-day oversight as well as night needs.

Community amenities include dedicated art therapy programs, a pet-friendly policy, and an on-site spa for personal grooming. Due to a walk score of 39, the immediate surrounding area is car-dependent, meaning residents generally require vehicular transport to run errands outside the property.

Older adults evaluating long-term living solutions can secure a versatile campus where daily assistance easily expands alongside evolving physical or cognitive requirements.

Contact Independence Village of Avon Lake

Overview of Rocky River Gardens Rehabilitation & Nursing Center

Nestled in Cleveland, Rocky River Gardens is a short-term rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility with extensive medical services that ensures comprehensive on-site support. With the goal of rehabilitating patients to independence, their expert care partners endeavor to build personalized plans to promote the fullest extent of well-being. They nurture patients holistically as they also offer a range of services to help residents and families navigate the complex healthcare system and access resources vital for recovery.
In addition to the professional care given by staff, the activities and amenities available at Rocky River Garden include social functions, beauty shops, live entertainment, community support, and life-enrichment programs. This community is committed to serving seniors to reach the maximum quality of life possible.

Contact Rocky River Gardens Rehabilitation & Nursing Center

Overview of Lorain Estates Senior Living

Burrowed in Lorain, OH, Lorain Estates Senior Living is a charming senior living community that offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care. The community offers a variety of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, guaranteeing a comfortable residence that they can personalize with their treasured mementos and favorite furnishings. Residents can live comfortably and without worry with a dedicated team and licensed nurses available to offer support and assistance.

An active and stimulating daily life is guaranteed with plenty of leisure, social, and educational activities conducted 7 days a week. Residents are encouraged to participate in various lifelong learning programs to help maintain their cognitive abilities and build new skills. A talented team of chefs handle the cooking and ensure residents eat delicious and nutritious balanced meals to make sure they have the energy to participate and engage in an active lifestyle.

Starting Price $3,900/Month Info Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

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Overview of O’neill Healthcare Lakewood

O’neill Healthcare Lakewood provides nursing home, assisted living, hospice care, independent living, memory care, palliative care, and skilled nursing in Cleveland, Ohio. Independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living supports everyday tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication management. Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision. Nursing home and skilled nursing services include licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

Hospice care focuses on comfort at the end of life, while palliative care focuses on relieving symptoms and stress related to serious illness. The range of care levels may suit someone whose support needs could grow over time, since the resident can remain within the same community as those needs change. The community has 54 beds, placing it in the smaller-community range where staff and residents can get to know each other, and its 100% occupancy means all listed beds are filled.

Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 25 minutes per resident per day, representing the amount of daily nurse staffing time allocated to each resident. Dialysis, rehabilitative senior therapy, a cardiac rehabilitation program, and a stroke rehabilitation program are available, giving residents access to treatment and rehabilitation services through the facility. Pets are allowed, which can suit a resident who wants to bring a pet. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted.

A Walk Score of 86 out of 100 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still reach nearby daily destinations independently.

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Overview of Sunrise at Parma

Located on Broadview Road in Cleveland, Ohio. Sunrise at Parma is an assisted living community. The community offers studio and one-bedroom housing options in a two-story building.

The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 54. Some errands can be accomplished on foot. There’s a mix of nearby amenities available. The moderately walkable setting is best for residents and families who value accessible neighborhood features without requiring everything to be within immediate walking distance.

Families considering Sunrise at Parma should take a tour to get a direct sense of the community. That means they can speak to the room options, daily activities, and living spaces face-to-face.

Starting Price $4,400/Month Info Pricing updated on October 8th, 2026

Contact Sunrise At Parma

Overview of Legacy Health Services-Cedarwood Plaza

Legacy Health Services-Cedarwood Plaza in Parma, Ohio, offers nursing home care, assisted living, hospice care, memory care, respite care, and skilled nursing. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision; skilled nursing and nursing home care provide licensed nursing care, hospice care supports end of life needs, and respite care offers a short term stay.

Residents can have private rooms, and pets are allowed for those who want to keep a pet with them. The combination of several care levels and respite care may suit someone whose needs change over time or a family caregiver who needs a short term arrangement, while the short term rehabilitation unit offers private suites and physical, occupational, and speech therapies up to seven days a week. On site cardiology and pulmonary medical care keeps those specialties within the community, and rehabilitation services support recovery from illness, injury, or a hospital stay.

Contact Legacy Health Services-Cedarwood Plaza

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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Memory Care in Cleveland at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 49/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Cleveland, OH. 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: 99The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Cleveland, OH. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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Frequently Asked Questions about Memory Care in Cleveland, OH

What is the average cost of memory care in Cleveland, OH?

The average monthly cost of memory care in Cleveland, OH is approximately $5,000. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.

What is the price range for memory care in Cleveland, OH?

Memory care in Cleveland, OH typically ranges from $4,000–$6,500 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.

What is the typical staff-to-resident ratio at memory care communities in Cleveland, OH?

Memory care communities in Cleveland, OH typically operate with a staff-to-resident ratio in the range of 1:5–1:8.

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in Ohio?

Assisted living in Ohio supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

Does Ohio Medicaid cover memory care?

Ohio Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for memory care, but most states (including Ohio) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.

What is memory care?

Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia, with secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and routines built to reduce confusion and wandering.

How many memory care communities are listed on this page?

This page features 19 memory care communities in Cleveland, OH. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.