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Best Memory Care in Ohio

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 326 memory care communities in Ohio 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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Jun 2026
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326 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: 78The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Ohio. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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

The Landing of Stow
MC
AL
HC
PC
Stow (Huntington Park)
81
Facility 81
OH AVG 78
Rank #141 / 323
No
18
Facility 18
OH AVG 40
Rank #561 / 705
Private RoomsA+Alicia Davies
82
Facility 82
OH AVG 85.8
Rank #153 / 193
-
Bickford of Lancaster
MC
AL
Lancaster (Wacker Heights)
92
Facility 92
OH AVG 78
Rank #104 / 323
Yes
8
Facility 8
OH AVG 40
Rank #629 / 705
Private Rooms / Semi-Private RoomsA+-
89
Facility 89
OH AVG 85.8
Rank #43 / 193
2
Facility 2
OH AVG 2
Rank #64 / 142
The Gardens at Cuyahoga Falls
MC
AL
IL
NC
RC
Cuyahoga Falls (Regent Park)
94
Facility 94
OH AVG 78
Rank #98 / 323
Yes
25
Facility 25
OH AVG 40
Rank #501 / 705
Private / Semi-Private / ApartmentsA+Richard A
83
Facility 83
OH AVG 85.8
Rank #141 / 193
-
Stoney Ridge Senior Living
MC
AL
RC
Miamisburg (Washington Church Road)
83
Facility 83
OH AVG 78
Rank #133 / 323
No
33
Facility 33
OH AVG 40
Rank #420 / 705
Studio / 1 BedA+Dereck Farris
85
Facility 85
OH AVG 85.8
Rank #103 / 193
-
Bickford of Worthington
MC
AL
Worthington
56
Facility 56
OH AVG 78
Rank #202 / 323
Yes
52
Facility 52
OH AVG 40
Rank #229 / 705
Private RoomsA+Glasgow Hockett
90
Facility 90
OH AVG 85.8
Rank #35 / 193
1
Facility 1
OH AVG 2
Rank #1 / 142
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
-
GreenView Senior Assisted Living
MC
AL
NC
Uniontown (Massillon Road)
58
Facility 58
OH AVG 78
Rank #195 / 323
No
59
Facility 59
OH AVG 40
Rank #161 / 705
Studio / 1 BedA+Jennifer Ringer
86
Facility 86
OH AVG 85.8
Rank #82 / 193
3
Facility 3
OH AVG 2
Rank #85 / 142
Bickford of Rocky River
MC
AL
Rocky River (King James North)
64
Facility 64
OH AVG 78
Rank #183 / 323
Yes
24
Facility 24
OH AVG 40
Rank #510 / 705
Private RoomsA-Felisa Knowles
86
Facility 86
OH AVG 85.8
Rank #82 / 193
3
Facility 3
OH AVG 2
Rank #85 / 142
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
-
Carriage Court of Grove City
MC
AL
Grove City
57
Facility 57
OH AVG 78
Rank #199 / 323
Yes
49
Facility 49
OH AVG 40
Rank #264 / 705
StudioA+-
87
Facility 87
OH AVG 85.8
Rank #64 / 193
1
Facility 1
OH AVG 2
Rank #1 / 142
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
-
Cottingham Retirement Community
MC
AL
HC
IL
NH
PC
RC
Cincinnati (Sharonville)
128
Facility 128
OH AVG 78
Rank #36 / 323
No
53
Facility 53
OH AVG 40
Rank #223 / 705
Private RoomsA+-
74
Facility 74
OH AVG 85.8
Rank #189 / 193
1
Facility 1
OH AVG 2
Rank #1 / 142
Brookdale Finneytown
MC
AL
IL
NH
Cincinnati
39
Facility 39
OH AVG 78
Rank #266 / 323
Yes
54
Facility 54
OH AVG 40
Rank #209 / 705
Studio / SuiteA+-
89
Facility 89
OH AVG 85.8
Rank #43 / 193
6
Facility 6
OH AVG 2
Rank #128 / 142
Kessler Estates Senior Living
MC
AL
RC
Lima
35
Facility 35
OH AVG 78
Rank #276 / 323
No
42
Facility 42
OH AVG 40
Rank #349 / 705
Studio / 1 BedA+Nicole Butcher
81
Facility 81
OH AVG 85.8
Rank #165 / 193
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Overview of Brookdale Wooster

Located in a serene neighborhood of Wooster, Ohio, Brookdale Wooster offers assisted living and memory care services for seniors seeking a supportive environment. Residents can enjoy personalized assistance with daily tasks like grooming and medication management, allowing more time for cherished activities. Their memory care programs are tailored to individual needs, ensuring a comfortable and engaging experience.

At Brookdale Wooster, seniors benefit from a vibrant lifestyle with a full calendar of events and assistance tailored to their needs. Amenities include a tranquil courtyard and gardens, perfect for leisurely walks, and a cozy fireside living room for socializing with friends. With 24/7 emergency support and a variety of conveniences like transportation services and a beauty/barber shop on-site, residents can embrace worry-free living in a community designed to feel like home, where independence and enjoyment are priorities.

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Overview of Brookdale Mentor

Burrowed in the charming town of Mentor, Ohio, Brookdale Mentor offers both assisted living and memory care to support seniors in living their best lives. Residents can enjoy spacious common areas, pet-friendly apartments, and a welcoming community. With a person-centered approach, memory care residents thrive in secure, inviting environments that promote a sense of belonging and purpose.

Brookdale Mentor provides a range of amenities and programs designed to enhance the quality of life for its residents. Seniors can take advantage of Brookdale HealthPlus for personalized healthcare coordination, eliminating the need for lengthy doctor visits. The community features transportation services, a library, café, beauty shop, arts and crafts studio, and beautifully landscaped grounds. With a full calendar of events and activities, such as Zumba classes and garden club, residents have ample opportunities to stay engaged and active.

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Overview of Gateway Springs Health Campus

Make your golden years more golden with Gateway Springs Health Campus, a dependable community in Hamilton, OH, offering assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing care. For families and other caregivers looking to take a break from caregiving, they provide adult day services with full access to their services and amenities. For residents who need extra care and love, their team is available 24/7 to offer assistance with daily living activities and more complex needs.

Vibrant life enrichment programs are also available to provide residents with countless opportunities to stay socially engaged and active. They serve fresh and healthy culinary delights daily to ensure residents maintain proper nourishment. Whether you’re seeking seamless transition or nurturing experiences, Gateway Springs Health Campus will go above and beyond to deliver them to you.

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Overview of Assisting Hands Home Care Cincinnati

Make the most of your golden years while staying in the comfort of your home with Assisting Hands Home Care Cincinnati, a reliable home care provider based in Cincinnati, OH. Their team is always available to support residents with their daily living activities, personal care, errands, and other day-to-day responsibilities. Residents are guaranteed their safety, well-being, and quality of life with personalized care plans tailored to their every need, preference, and care goal.

They also make sure their team of excellent caregivers undergo training and continuous education to ensure they are equipped with the latest knowledge and practices in delivering in-home care. Most of the chores are also taken care of by their attentive caregivers to free residents from tiring tasks and give them more time for doing the things they enjoy. With Assisting Hands Home Care Cincinnati, residents can focus on living their best lives while being surrounded by the loving care of their family.

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Overview of Alois Alzheimer Center

Serving the neighborhood of Cincinnati, OH since 1987, Alois Alzheimer Center is a well-established community, offering quality memory care services. They have five unique neighborhoods designed to help residents seamlessly transition as their needs evolve. Those in the early stages of dementia find comfort in their Woods unit with cozy common areas and activity spaces to help them stay active and connected with other residents.

Their revamped Meadows neighborhood is designed to accommodate residents in the early stages of Alzheimer’s, while the Terrace unit provides access to a therapy department. Residents with more advanced memory conditions receive access to specialized activities and BBET in their Commons unit. Lastly, their Gardens neighborhood offers a relaxing environment for those needing palliative and hospice care, ensuring residents are provided with the right support in every stage of their retirement life.

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Overview of The Summit of Blue Ash

Located in a vibrant neighborhood in Blue Ash, OH, The Summit of Blue Ash is an upscale and modern community, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Residents here enjoy a seamless transition between care levels without leaving their vibrant and sophisticated accommodations. Their excellent care team is trained on the best practices of memory care and provides comprehensive assistance with daily living activities to support residents who need extra loving care.

Their robust calendar of activities provides retirees with abundant opportunities to stay active and socially connected for a healthier living experience. Dining moments here are elevated with healthy and delicious meals served daily. For complete convenience, housekeeping, laundry, and yard work are also taken care of. At The Summit of Blue Ash, you can live a luxurious and upbeat lifestyle while focusing on things that make your heart happy.

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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.

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Overview of Storypoint Troy

Set amidst the stunning city of Troy, OH, Storypoint Troy is an eminent senior living community that offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care. The community features a wide array of studios, one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments to choose from, with easy access to the community’s wide range of convenient amenities and services. A team of experienced and well-trained care experts are always available to provide various assistance, including help with tedious chores, mobility or managing medications.

Residents enjoy a high-spirited everyday life with a brimming calendar of engaging activities that promote enjoyment, learning, and connections. Storypoint Troy always ensures residents are getting their daily nutrients intake with chef-prepared gourmet food that caters to various tastes and dietary needs. From convenient services and compassionate care to a plethora of interesting amenities, residents can comfortably enjoy a fulfilling retirement life.

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Mallard Cove

1410 Mallard Cove Dr, Sharonville, OH 45246
Overview of Mallard Cove

Offering exceptional senior living, Mallard Cove is a classic senior living community in Sharonville, OH, providing assisted living, memory care, and short-term stays. Residents here enjoy a cozy and safe residence with a variety of floor plans to choose from, including studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments. With 24-hour nurse & resident care team and an on-site medical director and other specialists available, residents can rest assured knowing that their needs are covered.

With shopping, restaurant and special interest outings, as well as lifestyle and fitness activities, the community ensures residents have plenty of opportunities for entertainment and engagement. Three nutritional meals are provided daily to ensure residents have the nourishment and energy they need to live a vibrant everyday life. This pet-friendly community also provides amenities like a 24/7 beverage bar, scheduled transportation, weekly housekeeping and laundry services, for a more relaxing lifestyle.

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Overview of Charter Senior Living of Oak Openings

Promoting wellness and independence, Charter Senior Living of Oak Openings is an inviting senior living community in Sylvania, OH, offering compassionate assisted living and memory care services. A team of experienced and friendly care professionals is available to provide round-the-clock assistance, giving residents and their families peace of mind. The community offers a variety of luxury one-bedroom apartments designed to provide utmost comfort and safety.

Fostering vibrant experiences and social connection, the community offers a diverse calendar of activities and wealth of amenities. Residents can freely enjoy amenities such as a fitness center, a library, a reading lounge, beauty salon, and inviting outdoor areas, with most of the chores handled. Three meals per day and unlimited snacks are available to ensure residents stay healthy and nourished.

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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 Ohio

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 326 memory care communities in Ohio. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right memory care 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 memory care 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.