Page 2 of Best Memory Care in Columbus, OH

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 28 memory care providers in Columbus, 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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Avg Walk Score: 45/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Columbus, 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: 68The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Columbus, OH. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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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.
Claremont Retirement Village
MC
AL
IL
Columbus (Far Northwest)
57
Facility 57
OH AVG 73
Rank #149 / 258
Yes
50
Facility 50
OH AVG 42
Rank #227 / 602
Private RoomsA+Christian Cottrell
84
Facility 84
OH AVG 85.8
Rank #123 / 190
-
Willow Brook Christian Home
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Columbus (Olentangy High Bluffs)
50
Facility 50
OH AVG 73
Rank #175 / 258
No
25
Facility 25
OH AVG 42
Rank #452 / 602
--Mary Jane Jordan
84
Facility 84
OH AVG 85.8
Rank #123 / 190
2
Facility 2
OH AVG 2
Rank #64 / 172
The Estates at Knightsbridge
MC
AL
IL
Columbus (Olentangy Commons)
-Yes
52
Facility 52
OH AVG 42
Rank #201 / 602
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+-
82
Facility 82
OH AVG 85.8
Rank #151 / 190
1
Facility 1
OH AVG 2
Rank #1 / 172
Kensington Place
MC
AL
IL
RC
Columbus (East Columbus)
83
Facility 83
OH AVG 73
Rank #93 / 258
Yes
30
Facility 30
OH AVG 42
Rank #401 / 602
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed-Erin Stucky
89
Facility 89
OH AVG 85.8
Rank #42 / 190
-
Our Home – New Albany
MC
ADC
AL
IL
RC
Columbus (Preserve South)
61
Facility 61
OH AVG 73
Rank #137 / 258
Yes
51
Facility 51
OH AVG 42
Rank #215 / 602
Studio / 1 Bed-Tara Mccoy
84
Facility 84
OH AVG 85.8
Rank #123 / 190
-
Ashford of Grove City
MC
AL
CCRC
IL
RC
Grove City
85
Facility 85
OH AVG 73
Rank #86 / 258
Yes
58
Facility 58
OH AVG 42
Rank #149 / 602
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed--
83
Facility 83
OH AVG 85.8
Rank #139 / 190
-
Helen Purcell
MC
AL
HOS
NH
RC
SNF
Zanesville
-Yes
45
Facility 45
OH AVG 42
Rank #277 / 602
--Justin Middleton
86
Facility 86
OH AVG 85.8
Rank #81 / 190
3
Facility 3
OH AVG 2
Rank #85 / 172
Brookdale Lakeview Crossing
MC
AL
CCRC
IL
NH
SNF
Groveport (Winchester)
-Yes
28
Facility 28
OH AVG 42
Rank #419 / 602
Studio--
77
Facility 77
OH AVG 85.8
Rank #177 / 190
1
Facility 1
OH AVG 2
Rank #1 / 172
Harrison on 5th by Senior Star
MC
AL
IL
RC
Columbus (Harrison West)
-Yes
69
Facility 69
OH AVG 42
Rank #68 / 602
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedANiniana J. Thompson--
Columbus Alzheimer Care Center
MC
HOS
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Columbus (Olentangy Commons)
99
Facility 99
OH AVG 73
Rank #54 / 258
No
45
Facility 45
OH AVG 42
Rank #277 / 602
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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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Overview of Willow Brook Christian Home

At 94 days average length of stay and 85% occupancy, Willow Brook Christian Home sits in a clear middle range: longer than a short-stay rehab facility, shorter than a traditional long-term care placement. The 50-bed nursing home and assisted living community at 55 Lazelle Rd in Columbus’s Olentangy High Bluffs neighborhood is part of Willow Brook Christian Communities and operates in a faith-based context, 12 miles from the city center with Mount Carmel St. Ann’s about 3 miles out. The area is car-dependent (Walk Score 25).

Total nursing care runs 3 hours and 56 minutes per resident per day. Registered nurses account for 1 hour and 19 minutes of that; nurse aides cover 2 hours and 35 minutes. Rehabilitation services are available on-site, and the facility runs a Transitional Living program. Mental health service workers are part of the staff mix, which is not universal in nursing home settings of this size. An active Resident Council meets regularly.

State inspections have tended to center on medication management, infection control, and care planning and documentation. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are all accepted. Administrator Mary Jane Jordan and Director of Nursing Theresa Agyepong lead the clinical and operational side.

What shows is how Willow Brook Christian Home, a mid-sized faith-affiliated nursing home with a 3-month average stay and a staffing model that includes mental health support, is suited to individuals who need skilled nursing or post-acute care and whose families want access to all three major payment pathways.

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Overview of The Estates at Knightsbridge

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.

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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 Our Home – New Albany

Situated on Thompson Road, Our Home – New Albany is a residential care community in Columbus, Ohio, offering assisted living, independent living, memory care, adult day care, and respite care. With 61 beds, the single-story residence also features studio and one-bedroom accommodations. It is also led by Administrator Tara McCoy and Director of Nursing McKenzie Alexander.

With multiple care levels available in one location, the community allows older adults to receive the support they need in a comfortable setting as their needs change over time.

Its surrounding area is moderately walkable, as reflected by its Walk Score of 51. This indicates that some daily errands and nearby services can be reached on foot, while other destinations still require a vehicle.

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Overview of Ashford of Grove City

The Ashford of Grove City is a senior living community proudly offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Ashford of Grove City is dedicated to ensuring that residents are the focus of management and staff; promoting a vibrant environment where seniors branch out their relationships and create new memories. Through the friendly and professional approach of management and staff to their residents, seniors are able to feel comfortable and immediately feel at home. It’s a senior living community that is committed to keep striving in providing exceptional and extraordinary care to their seniors. Ashford of Grove City provides unparalleled care among the senior living communities in Ohio. 

Ashford of Grove City ensures to attend to any needs any senior may have, as well as having already provided beautifully designed details included in the community– services provided are found in each apartment that includes utilities included, individually controlled air conditioning and heating system, kitchenettes, basic cable and Wi-Fi. Community amenities provide a bistro, private dining room, hair salon, and home theater; as for their services that help with transportation, delicious meals provided, housekeeping and laundry. 

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Overview of Helen Purcell

A full-continuum senior care community at 1854 Norwood Boulevard in Zanesville, Ohio, is Helen Purcell. It caters to occupants across a broad spectrum of care needs through six distinct operating units: assisted living, memory care, nursing homes, skilled nursing, hospice care, and respite care.

Led by Administrator Justin Middleton, the home stands in a somewhat walkable area with a Walk Score of 45. Though most errands and outings require transportation, some nearby services are walkable. The surrounding Norwood Boulevard neighborhood provides easy access for visiting family members. Helen Purcell’s multi-unit structure allows it to serve different populations in one place. Residents requiring daily activities assistance can access the assisted living unit, while people with cognitive decline or dementia have the dedicated memory care unit. The nursing homes unit serves individuals needing higher levels of skilled care, anchored by the skilled nursing component for post-acute rehabilitation and ongoing medical management. For families managing temporary transitions or end-of-life care, the facility also offers hospice care and respite care services, providing flexibility for different stages of the care journey. The breadth of offerings also bolsters family members wanting short-term respite support while caring for loved ones elsewhere.

Helen Purcell fits families seeking a single community that can evolve with a resident’s changing needs, or for those requiring specialized services beyond traditional assisted living. To see the different units and discuss care options in detail, families wanting to learn more about specific amenities, daily programs, dining options, staffing levels, payment options (Medicare, Medicaid, or private pay), and costs are encouraged to contact the facility or arrange an in-person tour.

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Overview of Brookdale Lakeview Crossing

Peacefully nestled in Groveport, Ohio, Brookdale Lakeview Crossing offers a blend of comfort and care with its assisted living and memory care options. Situated just a short distance from Columbus, residents enjoy the tranquility of a small-town setting paired with easy access to urban amenities. The community provides personalized assistance, including help with daily tasks like dressing and navigating the grounds, ensuring a supportive environment that fosters independence. Seniors relish the pet-friendly, naturally lit apartments and the convenience of included utilities, housekeeping, and laundry services.

With 24/7 emergency response and chef-prepared meals served restaurant-style, residents can savor a worry-free lifestyle. Brookdale Lakeview Crossing enriches daily life with a variety of engaging activities designed to inspire creativity, promote physical well-being, and nurture social connections. From movie nights and crafting sessions to organized outings, there are activities tailored to every interest and ability level. For residents in our memory care program, specially crafted activities provide a stable, calming atmosphere ideal for enhancing quality of life. With access to Brookdale HealthPlus services on-site, including preventive care and chronic condition management, residents and their families can rest assured knowing comprehensive healthcare needs are met, further enhancing peace of mind and well-being.

Contact Brookdale Lakeview Crossing

Overview of Harrison on 5th by Senior Star

A prominent senior living community settling on the harmonious residential area of W 5th Avenue, Columbus, OH, Harrison on 5th by Senior Star offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care. Have a relaxing time within the intricately designed and spacious residences including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments. The community doubles its efforts to deliver top-tier care and support for seniors to flourish and live to their potential.

Rekindle passions and discover new interests through a wide range of fun activities and enjoyable programs for an active and well-engaged lifestyle. Take in the scenic views of the local neighborhood and gain easy access to your necessities. Delight with healthy and tasty meals catering to dietary needs and preferences. Harrison on 5th by Senior Star is a good place for relaxation with its tranquil spaces and fabulous amenities.

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Overview of Columbus Alzheimer Care Center

Columbus Alzheimer Care Center in the Olentangy Commons neighborhood is a 99-bed, one-story building at 700 Jasonway Ave that’s really dialed in on memory care, along with hospice, palliative, and respite care. They’re open 24/7, and they’re only about two miles from OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital. Just a heads up if you visit: the neighborhood has a Walk Score of 45, so while you can walk to grab a few things, you’ll mostly want a car.

The stats here tell a pretty clear story: with 98.6% occupancy and an average stay of 132 days, this isn’t the kind of place you go for a quick rehab stint. This is designed to be a long-term home for people dealing with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. Everything from the secure outdoor courtyards to the activities they plan is built around that specific lifestyle.

Day-to-day care is a big focus. Residents get about 3 hours and 3 minutes of nursing attention daily, which is split up between nurse aides, RNs, and LPN/LVNs. They do offer short-term rehab services too, and there’s always someone on staff. You can choose between private or semi-private rooms, and they have perks like a hair salon and those secure courtyards I mentioned. They also make sure meals are chef-prepared with a focus on balanced nutrition.

They take Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. If you’re a family trying to figure out the right long-term move for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or dementia in the Columbus area, this place is worth a look because they’ve really centered everything they do around the people living there.

Contact Columbus Alzheimer Care Center

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 Memory Care in Columbus, OH

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

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

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

Memory care in Columbus, 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 Columbus, OH?

Memory care communities in Columbus, 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 28 memory care communities in Columbus, OH. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.