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Best Memory Care in Columbus, OH

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 27 memory care communities in Columbus, OH using Ohio Department of Aging (ODA) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank memory care in OH
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Avg Walk Score: 46/ 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)

The information below is reported by the Ohio Department of Health, Bureau of Survey and Certification.

Ashford of Grove City
MC
NH
AL
IL
RC
Grove City
85
Facility 85
OH AVG 78
Rank #124 / 323
Yes
58
Facility 58
OH AVG 40
Rank #168 / 705
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed--
83
Facility 83
OH AVG 85.8
Rank #141 / 193
-
Kensington Place
MC
AL
IL
RC
Columbus (East Columbus)
83
Facility 83
OH AVG 78
Rank #133 / 323
Yes
30
Facility 30
OH AVG 40
Rank #446 / 705
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed-Erin Stucky
89
Facility 89
OH AVG 85.8
Rank #43 / 193
-
The Woodlands of Columbus
MC
AL
RC
Columbus (East Broad)
102
Facility 102
OH AVG 78
Rank #69 / 323
Yes
8
Facility 8
OH AVG 40
Rank #629 / 705
Studio / 1 BedA+-
88
Facility 88
OH AVG 85.8
Rank #56 / 193
-
Our Home – New Albany
MC
ADC
AL
IL
RC
Columbus (Preserve South)
61
Facility 61
OH AVG 78
Rank #187 / 323
No
51
Facility 51
OH AVG 40
Rank #243 / 705
Studio / 1 Bed-Tara Mccoy
84
Facility 84
OH AVG 85.8
Rank #125 / 193
-
Claremont Retirement Village
MC
AL
IL
Columbus (Far Northwest)
57
Facility 57
OH AVG 78
Rank #199 / 323
Yes
50
Facility 50
OH AVG 40
Rank #254 / 705
Private RoomsA+-
84
Facility 84
OH AVG 85.8
Rank #125 / 193
-
Bickford of Upper Arlington
MC
AL
Columbus (River Ridge)
53
Facility 53
OH AVG 78
Rank #221 / 323
Yes
48
Facility 48
OH AVG 40
Rank #277 / 705
Private RoomsA+-
87
Facility 87
OH AVG 85.8
Rank #64 / 193
1
Facility 1
OH AVG 2
Rank #1 / 142
Bickford of Bexley
MC
AL
Columbus (Bexley Park)
53
Facility 53
OH AVG 78
Rank #221 / 323
Yes
88
Facility 88
OH AVG 40
Rank #3 / 705
Private RoomsA+-
87
Facility 87
OH AVG 85.8
Rank #64 / 193
-
Oakleaf Village of Columbus
MC
NH
AL
IL
RC
Columbus (Northland)
136
Facility 136
OH AVG 78
Rank #30 / 323
Yes
58
Facility 58
OH AVG 40
Rank #168 / 705
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-Kimberly Ishwar
83
Facility 83
OH AVG 85.8
Rank #141 / 193
-
Wesley Glen Retirement Community
MC
AL
HC
IL
NH
Columbus (Sharon Heights)
29
Facility 29
OH AVG 78
Rank #295 / 323
Yes
81
Facility 81
OH AVG 40
Rank #22 / 705
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-Tom Widney
85
Facility 85
OH AVG 85.8
Rank #103 / 193
4
Facility 4
OH AVG 2
Rank #106 / 142
Wesley Glen
MC
AL
HC
IL
NH
Columbus (Sharon Heights)
29
Facility 29
OH AVG 78
Rank #295 / 323
Yes
81
Facility 81
OH AVG 40
Rank #22 / 705
Studio / 1 Bed-Tom Widney
85
Facility 85
OH AVG 85.8
Rank #103 / 193
4
Facility 4
OH AVG 2
Rank #106 / 142
Ohio Living Westminster – Thurber
MC
AL
IL
NH
Columbus (Harrison West)
73
Facility 73
OH AVG 78
Rank #166 / 323
Yes
71
Facility 71
OH AVG 40
Rank #62 / 705
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 BedA+Caitlin Distel
83
Facility 83
OH AVG 85.8
Rank #141 / 193
1
Facility 1
OH AVG 2
Rank #1 / 142
Brookdale Westerville
MC
AL
Columbus (Northland)
13
Facility 13
OH AVG 78
Rank #315 / 323
Yes
26
Facility 26
OH AVG 40
Rank #489 / 705
Suite--
91
Facility 91
OH AVG 85.8
Rank #24 / 193
1
Facility 1
OH AVG 2
Rank #1 / 142
The Estates at Knightsbridge
MC
AL
IL
Columbus (Olentangy Commons)
-Yes
52
Facility 52
OH AVG 40
Rank #229 / 705
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+-
82
Facility 82
OH AVG 85.8
Rank #153 / 193
1
Facility 1
OH AVG 2
Rank #1 / 142
Danbury Columbus
MC
AL
Columbus (Brookside Colony)
-Yes
11
Facility 11
OH AVG 40
Rank #612 / 705
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+---
Crown Pointe Care Center
MC
NH
PC
Columbus (Colonial Hills)
90
Facility 90
OH AVG 78
Rank #113 / 323
No
31
Facility 31
OH AVG 40
Rank #433 / 705
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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 Helen Purcell

Known to be the home where legendary care and authentic love are received, Hellen Purcell is one of Zanesville premier assisted living communities. For over 135 years, the community has provided fantastic resort-style living for many families over the years. Hellen Purcell is the home where residents continue to live purposeful lives through an innovative, modern, dignified approach.

The lifestyle at Hellen Purcell is focused on its residents’ comfort and stability, ensuring they receive full support for a stress-free living. Staff provides memory care support, therapy services, and long-term stays; while residents get to enjoy seamless access to lounge areas, recreational rooms, and the dining room.

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Overview of Crown Pointe Care Center

Crown Pointe Care Center offers the highest standard of quality living while maintaining and respecting individuality, independence, and privacy for their seniors. The nursing home is a modest environment that provides short-term rehabilitation services. Management prides its philosophical approach to senior care on delivering service based on the individual’s choices. Crowne Pointe has maintained high-quality living nursing and rehabilitation standards. 
Crown Pointe service is ensured to be a relaxing and convenient nursing home. Their 24/7 skilled care services focus on individualized treatments– physical, occupational, and speech therapy. They also offer respite care and memory care where both provide activities that stimulate their wellness; as well as hospice care that is delivered with dignity and respect while supporting the family of the resident.

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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

Westerwood

5800 Forest Hills Blvd, Columbus, OH 43231
Overview of Westerwood

Westerwood is located on Forest Hills Boulevard in Columbus. United Church Homes Management operates the 75-bed facility. It is a Continuing Care Retirement Community. The campus combines independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing. Residents stay on one campus as their medical needs change. The area has a Walk Score of 26. This score indicates that transportation requires a vehicle.

Data shows an average stay of 43 days and an 85 percent occupancy rate. The facility provides both short-term rehabilitation and long-term care. Mount Carmel St. Ann’s Hospital is 1.62 miles away. This distance is a factor for patients moving from the hospital to the facility.

Each resident receives 4 hours and 23 minutes of nursing care daily. Nurse aides provide 2 hours and 34 minutes of this time. Registered nurses provide 55 minutes, and licensed practical nurses provide 48 minutes. The facility offers physical, occupational, and speech therapy. These services support the transition from hospital care.

Services include a dining program and social activities. A resident council provides a way for people to give feedback. The facility accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private payments.

Westerwood is a retirement community for different types of residents. It serves people in rehabilitation, memory care, and assisted living. The on-site therapy and the nearby hospital define the facility’s role in medical recovery.

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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.

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At Ease Home Care

200 E Campus View Blvd Ste 200, Columbus, OH 43235
Overview of At Ease Home Care

At Ease Home Care is a non-medical home care and respite care agency located at 200 E Campus View Blvd Suite 200 in Columbus, Ohio 43235, managed by co-founder Sara Jenkins. The agency is not CMS-certified and does not directly bill Medicare or Medicaid; clients eligible for Ohio’s PASSPORT Waiver, Home Care Program, or other state-funded programs should confirm the agency’s participation and billing procedures before enrolling.

The agency offers live-in care, personal hygiene assistance, companion care, mobility and transfer help, veterans care, and homemaking services delivered in clients’ homes. Therapy and rehabilitation services are listed but with no public detail on staff credentials or clinical scope. Service delivery is tailored to individual need, according to the agency’s description, with emphasis on personalized care plans respecting client autonomy and dignity.

The neighborhood offers limited walkability (Walk Score 35), with most errands requiring vehicle travel. The agency is 15.1 miles from downtown Columbus and 3.41 miles from Mount Carmel St. Ann’s hospital. Office location and hours are not publicly disclosed.

Staff qualifications, certifications, background screening, bonding and liability insurance, emergency protocols, supervision ratios, and staff training information for At Ease Home Care are not publicly available. A published review from a self-identified female Vietnam-era veteran documents serious operational concerns: multiple caregiver no-shows, staff reassignment that left the client without consistent care despite unmet needs, and reported disrespect from a manager. The reviewer states caregivers were shifted to serve other clients before replacement caregivers were provided and expresses concern about the quality of some caregivers assigned. This account, while from a single client, identifies material service and management reliability issues that warrant direct verification.

Regulatory and inspection history with the Ohio Department of Health are not disclosed. The agency does not participate in state or federal certification frameworks that would generate accessible performance records or complaint data.

Families should verify staff credentials, background screening, liability coverage, emergency response protocols, supervision structure, training, and service consistency track record.

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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 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.

How many licensed memory care communities are there in Columbus, OH?

According to state licensing records, there are approximately 1+ (Elmcroft of Medina) licensed memory care communities in Columbus, OH.

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.