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Page 2 of Best Memory Care in Columbus, OH

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 28 memory care communities 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

Compare Memory Care around Columbus (Metro Area)

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.

Ohio Living Westminster – Thurber
MC
AL
IL
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
Westerwood
MC
AL
IL
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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Sunrise of Dublin
MC
AL
HOS
Dublin (Shamrock Crossing South)
-Yes
68
Facility 68
OH AVG 40
Rank #82 / 704
Studio /1 Bed / 2 Bed--
93
Facility 93
OH AVG 85.8
Rank #14 / 192
1
Facility 1
OH AVG 2
Rank #1 / 143
Wesley Glen Retirement Community
MC
AL
HOS
IL
NH
SNF
Columbus (Sharon Heights)
29
Facility 29
OH AVG 75
Rank #280 / 309
Yes
81
Facility 81
OH AVG 40
Rank #22 / 704
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-Tom Widney
85
Facility 85
OH AVG 85.8
Rank #103 / 192
4
Facility 4
OH AVG 2
Rank #106 / 143
Harrison on 5th by Senior Star
MC
AL
IL
RC
Columbus (Harrison West)
-Yes
69
Facility 69
OH AVG 40
Rank #77 / 704
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA-Niniana J. Thompson--
Bickford of Upper Arlington
MC
AL
Columbus (River Ridge)
53
Facility 53
OH AVG 75
Rank #208 / 309
Yes
48
Facility 48
OH AVG 40
Rank #276 / 704
Private RoomsA+Haley Stroud
87
Facility 87
OH AVG 85.8
Rank #64 / 192
1
Facility 1
OH AVG 2
Rank #1 / 143
Crown Pointe Care Center
MC
NH
PC
SNF
Columbus (Colonial Hills)
90
Facility 90
OH AVG 75
Rank #105 / 309
No
31
Facility 31
OH AVG 40
Rank #432 / 704
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Bickford of Bexley
MC
AL
Columbus (Bexley Park)
53
Facility 53
OH AVG 75
Rank #208 / 309
Yes
88
Facility 88
OH AVG 40
Rank #3 / 704
Private RoomsA+Natasha Devoise
87
Facility 87
OH AVG 85.8
Rank #64 / 192
-
Wesley Glen
MC
AL
HOS
IL
NH
SNF
Columbus (Sharon Heights)
29
Facility 29
OH AVG 75
Rank #280 / 309
Yes
81
Facility 81
OH AVG 40
Rank #22 / 704
Studio / 1 Bed-Tom Widney
85
Facility 85
OH AVG 85.8
Rank #103 / 192
4
Facility 4
OH AVG 2
Rank #106 / 143
The Estates at Knightsbridge
MC
AL
IL
Columbus (Olentangy Commons)
-Yes
52
Facility 52
OH AVG 40
Rank #228 / 704
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+-
82
Facility 82
OH AVG 85.8
Rank #152 / 192
1
Facility 1
OH AVG 2
Rank #1 / 143
Oakleaf Village of Columbus
MC
NH
AL
IL
RC
Columbus (Northland)
136
Facility 136
OH AVG 75
Rank #24 / 309
Yes
58
Facility 58
OH AVG 40
Rank #168 / 704
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-Kimberly Ishwar
83
Facility 83
OH AVG 85.8
Rank #140 / 192
-
The Woodlands of Columbus
MC
AL
RC
Columbus (East Broad)
102
Facility 102
OH AVG 75
Rank #62 / 309
Yes
8
Facility 8
OH AVG 40
Rank #628 / 704
Studio / 1 BedA+-
88
Facility 88
OH AVG 85.8
Rank #56 / 192
-
The Grove at Oakleaf Village of Columbus
MC
RC
Columbus (Northland)
-No
59
Facility 59
OH AVG 40
Rank #161 / 704
Private / Semi-Private RoomsA---
Kensington Place
MC
AL
IL
RC
Columbus (East Columbus)
83
Facility 83
OH AVG 75
Rank #122 / 309
Yes
30
Facility 30
OH AVG 40
Rank #445 / 704
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed-Erin Stucky
89
Facility 89
OH AVG 85.8
Rank #43 / 192
-
Brookdale Westerville
MC
AL
Columbus (Northland)
13
Facility 13
OH AVG 75
Rank #301 / 309
Yes
26
Facility 26
OH AVG 40
Rank #488 / 704
Suite--
91
Facility 91
OH AVG 85.8
Rank #24 / 192
1
Facility 1
OH AVG 2
Rank #1 / 143
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Overview of Oakleaf Village of Columbus

Oakleaf Village is an independent living and assisted living in Columbus that provides nothing but exceptional care. They pride themselves on their professional care staff that provides service with compassion and kindness. Oakleaf Village boasts their beautiful location that strives in offering a harmonious environment for their seniors who are looking for peace and quiet. They do not only provide a serene atmosphere but an efficient service that puts their residents at the top of their priority. Oakleaf Village of Columbus has beautifully designed their community from minor to major details catering to their specific needs. 

Oakleaf Village’s exclusive offer is their financial resources that allows residents to pay a flat monthly rate that does not require a downpayment or entrance fee; they provide financial assistance so that residents can remain worry-free before, during, and after their stay.

Contact Oakleaf Village of Columbus

The Woodlands of Columbus

5380 E Broad St, Columbus, OH 43213
Overview of The Woodlands of Columbus

The Woodlands of Columbus is an assisted living, memory care, and respite care community located at 5321 East Broad Street in Columbus, Ohio. Managed by Executive Director Carol Ruff and Director of Nursing Crystal Foster, the single-story residential facility has been in operation for 25 years, serving the eastern pocket of the city.

The 102-bed property offers private studio and one-bedroom apartment units ranging from 285 to 388 square feet. The community accommodates individuals aged 55 and older, alongside younger adults with qualifying disabilities, with an average resident age of 84. On-site infrastructure includes a dedicated clinical therapy room, a private chapel, a hair salon, and common activity areas.

Daily operations incorporate 24-hour personal care, social clubs, fitness classes, and restaurant-style dining. Administrative protocols accommodate physician-approved alcohol consumption rules and formal Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) directives. The campus allows restricted pet options and holds a walk score of 8, indicating a car-dependent setting where off-campus errands require a vehicle.

Families looking to discuss apartment vacancies, care programs, or current monthly rates can contact the East Broad Street administrative office directly.

Contact The Woodlands of Columbus

Overview of The Grove at Oakleaf Village of Columbus

Peacefully nestled in the area of Columbus, Ohio, The Grove at Oakleaf Village of Columbus is a remarkable senior living community that specializes in memory care. Purposely-built to accommodate the unique needs of residents living with memory loss, the community design their accommodations to cater to ist residents’ unique safety and comfort needs. Residents are provided with an excellent team of caregivers who are specially-trained to provide them with compassionate care and supportive services that will allow them to thrive despite their condition.

The community carefully tailored their activities based on residents’ preferences, routines, and abilities to help them remain active while continuously enjoying the things they love to do. Mealtimes are also prioritized by the community, providing residents delicious and nutritionally-balanced meals that give them the proper nourishment to maintain their health and well-being. Here, residents are empowered to lead the lifestyle they want despite their afflictions through excellent care and compassion.

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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 Brookdale Westerville

Awarded the #1 in Customer Satisfaction, Brookdale Westerville provides an exceptional service for seniors of assisted living and memory care. Brookdale Westerville strives to provide a dedicated approach to enhancing the quality of life for their seniors in need of assistance and memory care; they have provided options that specifically cater to each individual’s needs. They pride themselves on their approach to modern assisted living care that is unparalleled with their remarkable care staff that offer compassionate care with their service.

As a member of the Brookdale Senior Living group, Westerville is guaranteed to provide a resident-centered atmosphere for their seniors, promoting a comfortable and secure living situation for them. Life at Brookdale Westerville is designed to make lives safe and convenient for everyone; with the all-inclusive amenities and services provided by management, seniors are able to live hassle-free.

Contact Brookdale Westerville

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 Our Home – New Albany

Enjoy your best years doing what you love with the idyllic senior living community of Our Home New Albany residing in the serene lands of Thompson Road, Columbus, OH, that offers assisted living, independent living, dementia care, short-term stays, and adult day program. With its cozy and elegant selection of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom residences, the community ensures seniors live in comfort and style. A trustworthy and skilled team handles the maintenance and other household responsibilities for seniors to maximize their freedom and gain meaningful experiences.

Ideally located near incredible amenities and stunning attractions, the community ensures seniors’ needs and desires are within a few steps away. Delivering exceptional care for over 20 years, Our Home New Albany promotes strong connections with trusted local organizations to better serve its residents. Have a satisfactory dining experience with healthy and tasty meals catering to dietary needs and preferences. Our Home New Albany strives to provide a safe place for seniors to experience a glorious retirement in its beautifully landscaped grounds and tranquil walking paths.

Contact Our Home – New Albany

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 Sunrise of Gahanna

Contributing to the recognition of the facility is the overall excellent service and caregiving of the Sunrise senior living community, Mill Basin is a heartwarming community that makes residents feel at home due to the exceptional respect staff has provided. Its environment has been known to be inviting and supportive; management and staff were very accommodating, responsive, and skilled.

Sunrise of Gahanna– just as with other Sunrise senior living communities– you can trust that the assisted living community is safe and secure, and where comfort and convenience are prioritized.

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Weighting overview

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    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
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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.