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The information below is reported by the Ohio Department of Health, Bureau of Survey and Certification.
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| Bickford of Lancaster |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Lancaster (Wacker Heights) | 92
Facility
92
OH AVG
94
Rank
#114 / 330 | Yes |
8
Facility
8
OH AVG
41
Rank
#630 / 706 | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms | A+ | - | 89 | 2 |
| The Gardens at Cuyahoga Falls |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Cuyahoga Falls (Regent Park) | 94
Facility
94
OH AVG
94
Rank
#107 / 330 | Yes |
25
Facility
25
OH AVG
41
Rank
#502 / 706 | Private / Semi-Private / Apartments | A+ | Richard A | 83 | - |
| Stoney Ridge Senior Living |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Miamisburg (Washington Church Road) | 83
Facility
83
OH AVG
94
Rank
#143 / 330 | No |
33
Facility
33
OH AVG
41
Rank
#421 / 706 | Studio / 1 Bed | A+ | Dereck Farris | 85 | - |
| Bickford of Worthington |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Worthington | 56
Facility
56
OH AVG
94
Rank
#211 / 330 | Yes |
52
Facility
52
OH AVG
41
Rank
#229 / 706 | Private Rooms | A+ | Glasgow Hockett | 90 | 1 |
| The Woodlands of Columbus |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Columbus (East Broad) | 102
Facility
102
OH AVG
94
Rank
#76 / 330 | Yes |
8
Facility
8
OH AVG
41
Rank
#630 / 706 | Studio / 1 Bed | A+ | - | 88 | - |
| Bickford of Rocky River |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Rocky River (King James North) | 64
Facility
64
OH AVG
94
Rank
#191 / 330 | Yes |
24
Facility
24
OH AVG
41
Rank
#511 / 706 | Private Rooms | A- | Felisa Knowles | 86 | 3 |
| The Woodlands of Shaker Heights |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Shaker Heights (Chagrin-Lee) | 59
Facility
59
OH AVG
94
Rank
#202 / 330 | Yes |
71
Facility
71
OH AVG
41
Rank
#62 / 706 | Studio / 1 Bed | A+ | - | 85 | 13 |
| Claremont Retirement Village |
RH Retirement Home
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Columbus (Far Northwest) | 57
Facility
57
OH AVG
94
Rank
#207 / 330 | Yes |
50
Facility
50
OH AVG
41
Rank
#254 / 706 | Private Rooms | A+ | - | 84 | - |
| Bickford of Upper Arlington |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Columbus (River Ridge) | 53
Facility
53
OH AVG
94
Rank
#229 / 330 | Yes |
48
Facility
48
OH AVG
41
Rank
#277 / 706 | Private Rooms | A+ | - | 87 | 1 |
| Bickford of Bexley |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Columbus (Bexley Park) | 53
Facility
53
OH AVG
94
Rank
#229 / 330 | Yes |
88
Facility
88
OH AVG
41
Rank
#3 / 706 | Private Rooms | A+ | - | 87 | - |
| Brookdale Finneytown |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Cincinnati | 39
Facility
39
OH AVG
94
Rank
#272 / 330 | Yes |
54
Facility
54
OH AVG
41
Rank
#209 / 706 | Studio / Suite | A+ | - | 89 | 6 |
| Kessler Estates Senior Living |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Lima | 35
Facility
35
OH AVG
94
Rank
#282 / 330 | No |
42
Facility
42
OH AVG
41
Rank
#350 / 706 | Studio / 1 Bed | A+ | Nicole Butcher | 81 | - |
| The Inn At Belden Village |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Canton | 20
Facility
20
OH AVG
94
Rank
#316 / 330 | No |
31
Facility
31
OH AVG
41
Rank
#434 / 706 | Studio / 1 Bed | A+ | - | 90 | 1 |
| Broadway Creek Senior Living |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Medina (North Jefferson Street) | 24
Facility
24
OH AVG
94
Rank
#305 / 330 | No |
65
Facility
65
OH AVG
41
Rank
#107 / 706 | Studio / 1 Bed | A+ | Dawn Nero | 84 | - |
| Meadow Grove Transitional Care |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Grove City (Blue Star Drive) | 99
Facility
99
OH AVG
94
Rank
#84 / 330 | No |
1
Facility
1
OH AVG
41
Rank
#675 / 706 | Private / Semi-Private Rooms | A+ | - | - | - |
Discover a unique blend of historic charm and innovative community life at Otterbein Sunset House Seniorlife Community, a dynamic senior living community in Lucas County, Toledo, Ohio, offering a wide range of care options. Residents of the community have access to independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, memory care, home care, rehabilitation, respite care, and rehabilitation services, ensuring most of their care needs are met. With a range of beautifully designed one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments, residents are guaranteed to enjoy a restful everyday life within the community.
There’s so much to do and enjoy at Otterbein Sunset House with their wide range of convenient amenities and lively activities, such as outdoor walking group, art classes, trivia, worship service, and various off-campus outings. The community is also conveniently located in Ottawa Hills near many of the local attractions, including dining, shopping, medical services, and physicians. Amenities include common areas with fireplaces, cozy meeting and activity rooms, a bar, beauty & barbershop, walking paths, and a gazebo, providing plenty of spaces for relaxation or enjoying a chat with friends.
Enjoy a fulfilling retirement experience in Mimi’s House Assisted Living and Memory Care, a friendly and vibrant community in Maineville, OH, offering assisted living and memory care. Residents here enjoy a secure and loving environment surrounded by kind caregivers always ready to assist them with their daily living needs, personal care, or medication management. Their living spaces and accommodations are also designed to foster an intimate setting that fosters tight-knit relationships and easier delivery of care.
Residents here always have something to look forward to with an array of activities held regularly to keep them moving and socially connected. Mealtimes are always enjoyable with fresh, home-cooked meals served daily for residents’ nourishment. With Mimi’s House Assisted Living and Memory Care, residents feel comfortable enjoying the retirement life they deserve without stress and worries.
Set in the quiet, residential neighborhood of Zanesville, OH, Brookdale Zanesville is a lively senior living community, offering assisted living and memory care. Offering a continuum of care between the two care types, the community offers residents seamless transition should their care needs evolve. A care team collaborates closely with the residents in creating individualized care plans, which often includes extra help with a wide range of daily needs like dressing, hygiene, mobility and medication management, complemented with 24/7 on-site team available to provide support during emergencies.
At Brookdale Zanesville, you’ll find a relaxed lifestyle full of life-enriching activities, fewer worries and less stress. Residents can enjoy cardio drumming, trivia and bus rides and several dementia-friendly activities for memory care residents. A culinary team carefully prepares nutritious meals that residents enjoy in an elegant dining room with others, fostering nourishment and socialization. Amenities include beautiful common areas such as a library, a cafe, an arts & crafts studio, a game room, and a chapel, offering plenty of opportunities for socialization, entertainment, and devotion.
Located in the harmonious neighborhood of Far Hills Avenue, Dayton, OH, Brookdale Oakwood is a paradisal senior living community offering assisted living, memory care, and its signature Brookdale HealthPlus. Seniors experience solace with a variety of elegant studios and charming companion suites. Brookdale Oakwood goes above and beyond in providing care and assistance around the clock with a team of friendly, dedicated, and highly skilled professionals. Live life at its finest and let go of your woes about mundane activities and housekeeping with a lending hand from Brookdale Oakwood.
Meet people with the same interests and create meaningful connections through various activities conducted such as art classes, flower arranging, and fitness classes. Enjoy conversations with peers over tasty and healthy meals to satisfy the resident’s dietary needs and preferences. Brookdale Oakwood is an ideal place for comfort and convenience with its scenic campus equipped with fabulous amenities such as a whirlpool, computers, a beauty and barbershop, a pharmacy, a fireside living room, an ice cream parlor, transportation, and concierge services.
Inviting seniors and guests with breathtaking scenery, Brookdale Muirfield situated on Muirfield Drive, Dublin, OH, is a classic senior living community that provides assisted living, memory care, and its exclusive Brookdale HealthPlus. The pet-friendly community offers cozy and elegant suites for its residents’ solace. A life without woes and a retirement full of discovery await residents at Brookdale Muirfield.
Brookdale Muirfield strives to enhance the senior’s quality of life with a kind, respectful, and compassionate team. The community guarantees an unforgettable experience with a calendar filled with fun activities and engaging classes. Residents come together and chat over tasty and healthy meals served from breakfast to dinner. Treat yourself to a selection of wonderful amenities provided for leisure and wellness within the ethereal campus such as a beauty and barbershop, a courtyard and garden, a fireside living room, a library, an ice cream parlor, a greenhouse, a pharmacy, a porch, parking spaces, and postal services.
Set in the scenic neighborhood of Austintown, Ohio, Brookdale Austintown is a welcoming senior living community that offers memory care for seniors needing Alzheimer’s and dementia support. Emphasizing a person-centered approach, residents here find a comforting environment where they can maintain their identity and purpose. The community provides a structured daily routine with engaging activities like brain games and music programs, ensuring residents can enjoy meaningful moments every day. With trained staff available around the clock, families can rest assured knowing their loved ones receive attentive care tailored to their needs.
Seniors at Brookdale Austintown benefit from a range of amenities designed to enhance their quality of life. These include personal item delivery services, transportation for outings, and access to a library and beauty/barber shop. The community features inviting outdoor spaces such as courtyards and gardens, fostering a tranquil setting for relaxation and socializing. Whether enjoying the warmth of the fireside living room or participating in therapeutic activities like gardening and greenhouse pursuits, residents find comfort and fulfillment in this supportive environment.
Sunrise at Parma is one of the best senior living communities in the city. The retirement home boasts an exquisite community offering personalized care for assisted living and memory care residents. Sunrise at Parma ensures that residents get the best of a vibrant lifestyle balanced with attending to an individual’s needs while enjoying their independence.
Life at Sunrise at Parma provides opportunity, inspiration, exceptional service, and care branded as a Sunrise service. Its services include activities and programs that promote a continuum of growth and meaningful experiences that cultivate their golden years; outings and activities to stimulate their mental, physical, and emotional needs; and its committed nurse staff who willingly and compassionately attend to any need a resident may have.
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.
Ideally situated near a hospital and tranquil parks in Heritagespring Drive, West Chester Township, OH, Liberty Place is a blissful retreat that specializes in memory care. The community strives to meet residents’ unique needs with top-notch care and assistance 24/7. Here, residents are guaranteed to retain their independence without having to worry about their personal needs with the community’s specialized programs.
Stimulating activities and enriching events are also conducted for residents to remain active and socially connected. Mealtimes also foster comfort and meet dietary needs with healthy and delicious meals served daily. Medication management, therapeutic services, and visiting healthcare providers are also provided to enhance residents’ well-being. Make every moment of your best years count with the community’s dedicated care and purposely designed amenities.
The Estates at Knightsbridge is one of the most known senior communities in Columbus. It’s an innovative community that has a mission to modernize the former approach to senior living by focusing on the convenience of its residents. It’s an independent living and memory care community that offers outpatient rehabilitation and respite care services. Their memory care service is considered to be one of the best and most trusted communities in the city. The Forum at Knightsbridge is definitely a reliable choice for many families, as they ensure that their loved ones are well-taken care of in the professional and elegant community.
The Estates at Knightsbridge is centered on a continuum of care and a team of friendly staff– offering senior care service like no other. Residential life is all about the amenities: housekeeping, physical therapy, social events, 24-hour concierge, hair salon, library, and restaurant-style dining that make the environment a place where friendships and memories bloom.
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these memory care communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.
Weighting overview
- 35%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
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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
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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
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Website & Operator Transparency 10%
Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.
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- Website Content
- Mobile Usability
- Staff Info Available
- Owner Info Available
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Community Stability 10%
Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.
- Includes
- Occupancy Rate
- Bed Options
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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 18 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.
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