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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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Last updated
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 Danbury Senior Living Massillon

Danbury Senior Living in Massillon, situated in Canton, Ohio, is dedicated to fostering the lives of seniors enriched with vitality. Their picturesque location offers convenient access to shopping and leisure activities, perfectly complementing their distinctive approach to independent senior living, assisted living, and memory care. One standout feature of Danbury in Massillon is its pet-friendly environment, recognizing the importance of cherished companions in the lives of their residents.

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Overview of Elmcroft of Deer Park

Set in the serene East Galbraith Road, Cincinnati, OH, Elmcroft of Deer Park, now known as Deer Park Assisted Living, is a trusted senior living community offering assisted living and memory care. The community delivers top-notch care and assistance for seniors to make the most out of their best years. Keep worries at bay with a kind and competent team lending extra hands around the clock.

With a robust calendar of enjoyable activities and engaging events, residents try out new things and lead meaningful lives. Have a delightful dining experience with healthy and tasty meals catering to dietary needs and preferences. Deer Park Assisted Living strives to provide a haven for seniors to make every moment of their golden years count.

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Overview of Artis Senior Living of Bridgetown

Artis Senior Living of Bridgetown is the city’s premier memory care that offers unique, tailored care for seniors. The luxurious community houses a well-trained care staff who approaches a personal approach for exceptional senior care. With the elegant and upscale environment of the residence, seniors will discover the grandeur of care and priority they receive the Artis way’. 

Artis has designed a lifestyle for seniors that allows them to live independently, so they’ve created amenities and services that cater to that goal. To name a few of these would be their essential services: three meals served daily, room service, housekeeping, and daily trash disposal, and weekly, with caretakers doing round-the-clock services and having resident ambassadors available to welcome new residents. 

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Overview of Franklin Plaza Extended Care

Located at Cleveland Ohio City, Franklin Plaza Extended Care offers a supportive living experience. Residents enjoy a variety of options, including independent living, assisted living, or skilled nursing care, with memory care available for those needing specialized attention. Engaging activities and a focus on resident well-being create a stimulating and fulfilling environment. Elegant dining services are a highlight, with both a main dining room and a private space for family gatherings.

A hair salon and professional assistance with daily living activities (ADLs) ensure residents feel pampered and supported. Located near Lutheran Hospital, Franklin Plaza provides peace of mind. Their skilled rehabilitation unit offers private suites, while a secured dementia unit provides specialized memory care. The dedicated staff, many with over ten years of experience, takes great pride in delivering exceptional care. These include short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, skilled nursing, hospice care, and respite care. On-site amenities are plentiful, featuring cardiology and pulmonary medical care, physical, occupational, and speech therapies, advanced respiratory therapy, a certified wound nurse, full-time nurse practitioners, TVs, internet access, lounges, activity areas, and full-service dining. Residents and visitors can also enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi.

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Overview of Optimized Senior Living Assisted Living and Memory Care Kettering

Ideally situated in the peaceful neighborhood of Kentshire Drive, Dayton, OH, Optimized Senior Living Kettering is an idyllic senior living community providing assisted living, memory care, and respite care. Experience unparalleled comfort and convenience with top-notch care and assistance from a kind and highly qualified team. Optimized Senior Living Kettering works closely with the residents to get to know their needs better and provide them with the necessary attention.

Find the balance between independence and support to enjoy every moment of your best years. The community strives to foster comfort and satisfy cravings with a variety of healthy home-cooked meals. Optimized Senior Living Kettering is great for seniors in need of further assistance but seeking freedom in their golden years.

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Overview of The Laurels of Worthington

A nursing home driven by results and full recovery, The Laurels of Worthington aims to improve the lifestyles of its residents. With an emphasis on skilled nursing and rehabilitative services, professional caregivers and nurses are committed to ensuring a sense of home and belonging where everyone is welcome and included.
A facility that delivers a top-notch level of care and state-of-the-art technology, The senior living home excels in a person-centered approach that empowers residents to thrive with full support, flexibility, and comfort.

They provide comprehensive and exclusive programs, such as wellness checks, personalized care plans, and housing accommodations (transportation, maintenance, ADLs). Nursing home activities delivered through assisted living support include rehabilitative therapies (physical, occupational, speech), wound care, restorative nursing, and memory care programs.

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Overview of Elison Assisted Living & Memory Care of Marietta

Elison Assisted Living & Memory Care of Marietta is an assisted living and memory care community in Marietta, OH, offering personal care and care for those living with Alzheimer’s and dementia. The community also maintains a friendly, warm environment, ensuring older adults feel at home throughout their stay. Residents also experience maintenance-free living, with 24-hour nurse access, weekly housekeeping, linen services, medication assistance, restaurant-style dining, and scheduled transportation. Through customized care and lifestyle programming, the community ensures residents can live on their own terms while still providing the support they need.

Social activities, board games, faith services, and scheduled outings promote socialization and help maintain residents’ holistic wellness. A chapel, a private dining room, an activity room, a library, and a beauty salon/ barber shop are just some of the amenities available for residents’ leisure and wellness. Located near the Little Muskingum River in the tree-lined residential neighborhood of Marietta, the community guarantees a stress-free retirement. Providing exceptional care for older adults’ welfare, this assisted living community is a great option for senior living in Ohio.

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Overview of Momentous Health at Sidney

Momentous Health at Sidney is a distinguished life plan community in Sidney, Ohio, where the focus is on prioritizing residents’ health and well-being. With a resident-centered approach, the locally based team embodies the community’s vision, mission, and values, ensuring personalized and community-oriented care. Commitment to excellence is evident through comprehensive care plans and multidisciplinary treatments, reflecting dedication to service quality.

Residents will discover a versatile and reliable facility with short and long-term care, rehabilitation, 24/7 nursing care, and many more. Momentous Health at Sidney provides a warm and compassionate environment, making it the ideal choice for loved ones’ assisted living and rehabilitation needs.

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Overview of Fountain Park Assisted Living and Memory Care

Premier Senior Living, LLC, envisions Fountain Park as a welcoming Bryan, Ohio, community offering Assisted Living and Memory Care. The mission is to create a cozy, active environment where seniors thrive. The community values engagement, providing diverse activities like concerts, Wii bowling, and local trips. With flexibility in services, including adult daycare and respite stays, Fountain Park ensures each resident’s right level of care. The Memory Care wing, staffed by trained professionals, prioritizes safety and security for individuals with dementia and Alzheimer’s.

Fountain Park’s amenities and facilities cater to residents’ comfort and well-being. Various room sizes, including semi-private and deluxe apartments, offer choices for personalization. Each accommodation features safety elements like large walk-in showers. Residents can bring cherished belongings to furnish their living spaces. The community is maintenance-free, providing a hassle-free environment. The engaging setting and certified assisted living services reflect Fountain Park’s commitment to offering a secure and stimulating home for seniors in Bryan, Ohio.

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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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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.