Page 2 of Best Memory Care in Ohio

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 348 memory care communities in 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: 42/ 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: 75The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Ohio. 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 to lowest based on our ranking 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. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. 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.
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.
The average number of citations this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total citations ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Ohio Living Rockynol
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Akron (Highland Square)
79
Facility 79
OH AVG 75
Rank #138 / 307
Yes
65
Facility 65
OH AVG 42
Rank #107 / 675
-A+-
87
Facility 87
OH AVG 85.8
Rank #63 / 190
4
Facility 4
OH AVG 2
Rank #105 / 172
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Otterbein SeniorLife
MC
AL
HC
HOS
IL
NH
SNF
Lebanon
154
Facility 154
OH AVG 75
Rank #10 / 307
Yes-Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed-----
Westerwood
MC
AL
IL
NH
RC
SNF
Columbus (Northland)
75
Facility 75
OH AVG 75
Rank #150 / 307
No
26
Facility 26
OH AVG 42
Rank #491 / 675
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Locust Ridge
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Williamsburg
61
Facility 61
OH AVG 75
Rank #173 / 307
No-Private RoomsA+--
18
Facility 18
OH AVG 2
Rank #153 / 172
4.5
Willow Brook Christian Home
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Columbus (Olentangy High Bluffs)
50
Facility 50
OH AVG 75
Rank #213 / 307
No
25
Facility 25
OH AVG 42
Rank #503 / 675
--Mary Jane Jordan
84
Facility 84
OH AVG 85.8
Rank #123 / 190
2
Facility 2
OH AVG 2
Rank #64 / 172
-
Maple Knoll Village
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Cincinnati
80
Facility 80
OH AVG 75
Rank #133 / 307
Yes
47
Facility 47
OH AVG 42
Rank #287 / 675
1 Bed / 2 Bed-----
The Pines Healthcare Center
MC
HOS
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Canton
80
Facility 80
OH AVG 75
Rank #133 / 307
No
45
Facility 45
OH AVG 42
Rank #312 / 675
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Divine Rehabilitation and Nursing at Pearlview
MC
NH
SNF
Brunswick
68
Facility 68
OH AVG 75
Rank #163 / 307
No
45
Facility 45
OH AVG 42
Rank #312 / 675
Private Suites-----
Genoa Retirement Village
MC
ADC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Genoa
68
Facility 68
OH AVG 75
Rank #163 / 307
Yes
17
Facility 17
OH AVG 42
Rank #570 / 675
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+-
94
Facility 94
OH AVG 85.8
Rank #8 / 190
13
Facility 13
OH AVG 2
Rank #148 / 172
3.3
Parkvue Place
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Sandusky
87
Facility 87
OH AVG 75
Rank #110 / 307
No
86
Facility 86
OH AVG 42
Rank #8 / 675
--Shannon Graver
93
Facility 93
OH AVG 85.8
Rank #14 / 190
8
Facility 8
OH AVG 2
Rank #136 / 172
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Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every OH community we track that reports that metric, not just the 348 on this page.

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Overview of Ohio Living Rockynol

Set in the neighborhood of Akron, Ohio, Ohio Living Rockynol is an excellent senior living community, offering excellent assisted living services. Residents are welcomed into their beautifully-designed one-bedroom apartments with round the clock supervision and care from a team of reliable nurses. The community also ensures its residents safety by providing 24-hour emergency, safety, and security systems throughout the campus.

An array of convenient services, such as housekeeping, laundry, and transportation services are also offered to let residents experience a carefree lifestyle. With almost no chores to worry about, residents can focus on enjoying the community’s array of social, recreational, and spiritual activities. Nutritious meals and snacks are also offered along with an array of convenient amenities for residents’ comfort and convenience.

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Otterbein SeniorLife

3855 Lower Market St Suite 300, Lebanon, OH 45036
Overview of Otterbein SeniorLife

In our village-style life plan community, gracious public spaces complement well-designed private senior living residences, including apartments, cottages, and villas. We are a Level I Arboretum with walking trails, yet we have easy freeway access to the “big city” of Columbus and an international airport.

We make space for the gregarious and the contemplative. Residents can be as active or as quiet as they prefer, because there is no one right way to live. Freedom is an important concept at Otterbein Granville. Our residents’ fresh ideas thrive in familiar, supportive surroundings. Resident-directed activities and life-enhancing friendships enrich community life. The design supports a range of individual lifestyles, promotes community interaction, and optimizes mobility for people with a variety of physical capabilities. Many residents are lifelong learners who audit classes; attend concerts, plays and lectures; and volunteer throughout central Ohio in a variety of settings.

A comprehensive health care program is offered on campus, with health and wellness programs, physician services, therapies, assisted living, skilled nursing, memory support and long-term nursing care.

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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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Locust Ridge

12745 Elm Corner Rd, Williamsburg, OH 45176
Overview of Locust Ridge

Based in Williamsburg, Ohio, Locust Ridge is an innovative senior care provider that offers exceptional short-term care, long-term care and respite stays. The community promises to provide expert care in a warm, inviting atmosphere with the help of their tenured team of care professionals consisting of therapists and nurses available 24/7. Dedicated to catering even the most complex needs, the community offers their Secured Behavioral/Mental Health Unit, designed to provide the highest quality care and support for those facing these challenges.

The community helps residents have a speedy recovery with personalized care plans that are complemented with comprehensive activity plans and convenient amenities. Residents can enjoy their personal daily routine, while connecting with other members of the community with weekly outings, socials and meet ups. Gourmet meals, an on-site salon, and lovely outdoor areas adds to residents’ enjoyment and convenience.

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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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Maple Knoll Village

11100 Springfield Pike, Cincinnati, OH 45246
Overview of Maple Knoll Village

Live a blissful retirement with Maple Knoll Village set in the harmonious neighborhood of Springfield Pike, Cincinnati, OH, providing assisted living, independent living, rehabilitation services, skilled nursing, and hospice care. Here, residents receive top-notch care and assistance from a compassionate and highly trained team attending to their needs 24/7. Featuring variations of specially designed villas and apartments, residents can rest assured of finding the right accommodation according to their preferences. The community also promotes a vibrant and welcoming environment, ensuring residents adapt easily to their surroundings.

Fun activities and engaging programs are also conducted to keep residents active and socially connected. Mealtimes are also something to anticipate, with delicious and healthy meals catering to dietary needs and tastes. The community is equipped with a club room, a spa, a wellness center, a swimming pool, and serene walking paths, perfect for socialization and recreation.

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Overview of The Pines Healthcare Center

The Pines Healthcare Center, by the CommuniCare Family of Communities, is Canton’s leading skilled nursing and rehabilitation home with memory care. It offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere where residents and staff are encouraged to create friendships and build a mutual level of trust with each other. The long-term care facility aims to enhance the quality of life for its residents by ensuring that seniors can satisfy their holistic wellness.
The Pines emphasizes its short and long-term care services delivered by a dedicated team of caregivers who strive to meet and follow a resident’s individualized care plan for a complete healing period. Areas of expertise include wound care, neurological recovery, post-surgical care, pulmonary management, cardiac care, and physical, occupational, and speech therapy.

Contact The Pines Healthcare Center

Overview of Divine Rehabilitation and Nursing at Pearlview

Meet your healthcare needs with Divine at Pearlview, a trusted community set in the harmonious neighborhood of Homestead Drive, Brunswick, OH, offering rehabilitation and nursing care. Here, residents receive the highest quality of care and assistance for their special needs with a responsible and specially trained team available 24/7. The community utilizes a holistic approach to care and a team comprised of highly qualified professionals, ensuring residents live their golden years without worries.

With its serene country setting, residents are guaranteed to enjoy a relaxing lifestyle. Diverse dining options are also provided to meet residents’ dietary needs and tastes. The community also provides specialized therapy for sports injuries, pre- and post-operation orthopedics, geriatric rehab, and fall prevention to enhance residents’ living conditions. Keep peace of mind and live your life to the fullest while receiving the community’s comprehensive care.

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Overview of Genoa Retirement Village

Find moments of connection everyday at Genoa Retirement Village, a vibrant senior living community in Lucas County, Genoa, OH, offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, adult day services, and skilled services. Residents here enjoy the joys of a maintenance-free lifestyle with housekeeping, laundry, and maintenance handled by a dedicated team. A wide array of care services, including personal care assistance, 24/7 on-site clinical care, dental services, and access to physical, speech, and occupational therapies, ensures residents will always be provided with the care they need.

There are plenty of opportunities to make everyday extra special with a wide array of planned activities and wellness programs designed to foster connections, lifelong learning, and overall well being. Prioritizing dining as an important part of senior living experience, the community features a team of four-star chefs that carefully prepare delicious, nutritious meals made from fresh, local ingredients. With a wide array of supportive services, round-the-clock monitoring, and lively activities, residents are guaranteed to live confidently in a safe and nurturing environment at Genoa Retirement Village.

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Overview of Parkvue Place

Located in Sandusky, Ohio, Parkvue Place is a skilled nursing home owned by Ken Keller. The community is in a very walkable neighborhood with a Walk Score of 86. Family members can run errands and access amenities on foot. The 87-bed home is large enough to provide personalized attention while maintaining the resources of a full nursing operation. It accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, giving families several options to arrange care.

The community’s daily nurse staffing averages 4 hours and 16 minutes per resident. It’s supplemented by nursing aides who provide an average of 3 hours and 55 minutes of direct support. This level of attention is best for residents recovering from acute episodes or managing ongoing nursing needs. The average length of stay is 119 days, which includes post-acute rehabilitation residents and those on longer-term care plans.

Parkvue Place’s fine dining features chef-prepared meals rather than institutional cafeteria-style service. Residents can enjoy the benefits of culinary attention alongside a full activity program that includes onsite recreation, group outings, and a variety of engaging activities that specifically promote well-being and social connection.

Residents also have amenities such as an indoor aquatic center, walking paths, and community gardens. These can support physical activity and a connection to the outdoors, even during the winter season in Ohio.

Parkvue Place’s maintenance-free setting means residents can focus on care and community rather than worrying about property upkeep. It’s best for residents seeking a simpler care setting.

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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 348 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.