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Page 15 of Best Nursing Homes in Ohio

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 223 nursing homes in OH using CMS data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank nursing homes in OH
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Avg Overall CMS Rating: 3.2/ 5The average Overall CMS Rating for all CMS-certified nursing homes in Ohio. Ratings combine health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.2/ 5
Avg Staffing Rating: 2.4/ 5The average Staffing Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Ohio. Reflects nursing staff hours per resident per day (including RNs), adjusted for residents' care needs. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.4/ 5
Avg Health Insp. Rating: 2.8/ 5The average Health Inspection Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Ohio. Based on each facility's recent inspections and complaint investigations, weighing the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.0/ 5

Compare Nursing Homes around Ohio

Info below is compiled from CMS reports & 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.

Brookdale Westlake Village
NH
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Westlake
60
Facility 60
OH AVG 75
Rank #177 / 309
96.7%
Facility 96.7%
OH AVG 81.7
Rank #4 / 138
+18%
4.38
Facility 4.38
OH AVG 3.54
Rank #21 / 182
+18%+24%
$0
Facility $0
OH AVG $74.0k
Rank #1 / 183
5
Facility 5
OH AVG 30.9
Rank #9 / 183
1.3
Facility 1.3
OH AVG 4.6
Rank #2 / 183
-58A+
25
Facility 25
OH AVG 40
Rank #500 / 704
Labeed Diab
$20.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $20.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
OH AVG $10.1M
Rank #66 / 183
$10.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $10.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
OH AVG $3.9M
Rank #11 / 183
50.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 50.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
OH AVG 40.2%
Rank #5 / 183
366373
Alois Alzheimer Center
NH
HOS
MC
PC
RC
SNF
Cincinnati (Greenhills)
93
Facility 93
OH AVG 75
Rank #92 / 309
82.8%
Facility 82.8%
OH AVG 81.7
Rank #86 / 138
+1%
4.12
Facility 4.12
OH AVG 3.54
Rank #36 / 182
-31%+16%
$0
Facility $0
OH AVG $74.0k
Rank #1 / 183
7
Facility 7
OH AVG 30.9
Rank #14 / 183
3.5
Facility 3.5
OH AVG 4.6
Rank #58 / 183
-77-
49
Facility 49
OH AVG 40
Rank #263 / 704
Boymel Operations Holdings Co LLC
$7.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $7.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
OH AVG $10.1M
Rank #136 / 183
$4.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $4.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
OH AVG $3.9M
Rank #111 / 183
61.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 61.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
OH AVG 40.2%
Rank #21 / 183
366489
O’Neill Healthcare North Ridgeville
NH
AL
HOS
IL
MC
PC
SNF
North Ridgeville
150
Facility 150
OH AVG 75
Rank #12 / 309
85.3%
Facility 85.3%
OH AVG 81.7
Rank #76 / 138
+4%
3.30
Facility 3.30
OH AVG 3.54
Rank #112 / 182
-18%-7%
$0
Facility $0
OH AVG $74.0k
Rank #1 / 183
10
Facility 10
OH AVG 30.9
Rank #23 / 183
2.5
Facility 2.5
OH AVG 4.6
Rank #23 / 183
-128A+
29
Facility 29
OH AVG 40
Rank #455 / 704
Trisha Brown
$16.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $16.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
OH AVG $10.1M
Rank #14 / 183
$8.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $8.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
OH AVG $3.9M
Rank #19 / 183
49%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 49%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
OH AVG 40.2%
Rank #121 / 183
365685
Twin Towers
NH
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Cincinnati (College Hill)
231
Facility 231
OH AVG 75
Rank #1 / 309
31.2%
Facility 31.2%
OH AVG 81.7
Rank #138 / 138
-62%
5.44
Facility 5.44
OH AVG 3.54
Rank #8 / 182
-14%+54%
$0
Facility $0
OH AVG $74.0k
Rank #1 / 183
13
Facility 13
OH AVG 30.9
Rank #35 / 183
4.3
Facility 4.3
OH AVG 4.6
Rank #99 / 183
-72-
31
Facility 31
OH AVG 40
Rank #432 / 704
Douglas Burgess
$10.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $10.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
OH AVG $10.1M
Rank #38 / 183
$5.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
OH AVG $3.9M
Rank #63 / 183
54.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 54.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
OH AVG 40.2%
Rank #163 / 183
366023
Beechwood Home
NH
HOS
SNF
Cincinnati (Evanston)
80
Facility 80
OH AVG 75
Rank #134 / 309
90.3%
Facility 90.3%
OH AVG 81.7
Rank #41 / 138
+10%
4.61
Facility 4.61
OH AVG 3.54
Rank #14 / 182
-18%+30%
$0
Facility $0
OH AVG $74.0k
Rank #1 / 183
13
Facility 13
OH AVG 30.9
Rank #35 / 183
3.3
Facility 3.3
OH AVG 4.6
Rank #51 / 183
-72-
56
Facility 56
OH AVG 40
Rank #186 / 704
William Baechtold
$8.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $8.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
OH AVG $10.1M
Rank #32 / 183
$6.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
OH AVG $3.9M
Rank #38 / 183
81.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 81.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
OH AVG 40.2%
Rank #116 / 183
365445
Nason Center of Breckenridge Village
NH
AL
IL
SNF
Willoughby (Deer Creek)
72
Facility 72
OH AVG 75
Rank #158 / 309
87.5%
Facility 87.5%
OH AVG 81.7
Rank #60 / 138
+7%
4.39
Facility 4.39
OH AVG 3.54
Rank #21 / 182
-35%+24%
$0
Facility $0
OH AVG $74.0k
Rank #1 / 183
4
Facility 4
OH AVG 30.9
Rank #4 / 183
1.3
Facility 1.3
OH AVG 4.6
Rank #2 / 183
-63-
36
Facility 36
OH AVG 40
Rank #389 / 704
Kara Hanzie
$9.2MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $9.2MFiscal year ending 06/2024
OH AVG $10.1M
Rank #63 / 183
$6.4MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $6.4MFiscal year ending 06/2024
OH AVG $3.9M
Rank #49 / 183
69.9%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 69.9%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
OH AVG 40.2%
Rank #67 / 183
365581
Westerwood
NH
AL
IL
MC
RC
SNF
Columbus (Northland)
75
Facility 75
OH AVG 75
Rank #151 / 309
83.1%
Facility 83.1%
OH AVG 81.7
Rank #84 / 138
+2%
4.39
Facility 4.39
OH AVG 3.54
Rank #21 / 182
+26%+24%
$0
Facility $0
OH AVG $74.0k
Rank #1 / 183
16
Facility 16
OH AVG 30.9
Rank #43 / 183
2.3
Facility 2.3
OH AVG 4.6
Rank #16 / 183
-62-
26
Facility 26
OH AVG 40
Rank #488 / 704
United Church Homes Management, Inc
$8.5MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $8.5MFiscal year ending 06/2024
OH AVG $10.1M
Rank #49 / 183
$5.7MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $5.7MFiscal year ending 06/2024
OH AVG $3.9M
Rank #52 / 183
66.8%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 66.8%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
OH AVG 40.2%
Rank #116 / 183
365399
Deupree House
NH
AL
IL
MC
Cincinnati (Hyde Park)
24
Facility 24
OH AVG 75
Rank #285 / 309
82.9%
Facility 82.9%
OH AVG 81.7
Rank #85 / 138
+1%
7.25
Facility 7.25
OH AVG 3.54
Rank #1 / 182
-4%+105%
$0
Facility $0
OH AVG $74.0k
Rank #1 / 183
12
Facility 12
OH AVG 30.9
Rank #29 / 183
4.0
Facility 4.0
OH AVG 4.6
Rank #81 / 183
-20-
44
Facility 44
OH AVG 40
Rank #322 / 704
Emerson Stambaugh
$3.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $3.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
OH AVG $10.1M
Rank #163 / 183
$2.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $2.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
OH AVG $3.9M
Rank #158 / 183
70.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 70.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
OH AVG 40.2%
Rank #40 / 183
366386
The Knolls of Oxford
NH
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Oxford
50
Facility 50
OH AVG 75
Rank #214 / 309
92.8%
Facility 92.8%
OH AVG 81.7
Rank #25 / 138
+14%
4.09
Facility 4.09
OH AVG 3.54
Rank #36 / 182
-31%+15%
$0
Facility $0
OH AVG $74.0k
Rank #1 / 183
4
Facility 4
OH AVG 30.9
Rank #4 / 183
2.0
Facility 2.0
OH AVG 4.6
Rank #10 / 183
-46-
0
Facility 0
OH AVG 40
Rank #686 / 704
Ronald Beymer
$6.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
OH AVG $10.1M
Rank #146 / 183
$4.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $4.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
OH AVG $3.9M
Rank #119 / 183
69.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 69.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
OH AVG 40.2%
Rank #17 / 183
366282
Elizabeth Scott Community
NH
AL
MC
SNF
Maumee
60
Facility 60
OH AVG 75
Rank #177 / 309
86.7%
Facility 86.7%
OH AVG 81.7
Rank #68 / 138
+6%
3.52
Facility 3.52
OH AVG 3.54
Rank #86 / 182
-64%-1%
$0
Facility $0
OH AVG $74.0k
Rank #1 / 183
9
Facility 9
OH AVG 30.9
Rank #21 / 183
2.3
Facility 2.3
OH AVG 4.6
Rank #16 / 183
-52A+
0
Facility 0
OH AVG 40
Rank #686 / 704
Elizabeth Scott, Inc
$6.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
OH AVG $10.1M
Rank #129 / 183
$3.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $3.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
OH AVG $3.9M
Rank #118 / 183
48%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 48%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
OH AVG 40.2%
Rank #50 / 183
366184
Ohio Living Rockynol
NH
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Akron (Highland Square)
79
Facility 79
OH AVG 75
Rank #139 / 309
34.2%
Facility 34.2%
OH AVG 81.7
Rank #137 / 138
-58%
3.99
Facility 3.99
OH AVG 3.54
Rank #41 / 182
-69%+13%
$0
Facility $0
OH AVG $74.0k
Rank #1 / 183
4
Facility 4
OH AVG 30.9
Rank #4 / 183
2.0
Facility 2.0
OH AVG 4.6
Rank #10 / 183
-27A+
65
Facility 65
OH AVG 40
Rank #107 / 704
Laurence Gumina
$4.1MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $4.1MFiscal year ending 06/2024
OH AVG $10.1M
Rank #155 / 183
$2.5MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $2.5MFiscal year ending 06/2024
OH AVG $3.9M
Rank #165 / 183
60.6%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 60.6%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
OH AVG 40.2%
Rank #135 / 183
365051
Gateway Springs Health Campus
NH
ADC
AL
IL
MC
RC
SNF
Hamilton (Shadow Creek)
53
Facility 53
OH AVG 75
Rank #208 / 309
88.7%
Facility 88.7%
OH AVG 81.7
Rank #55 / 138
+9%
4.36
Facility 4.36
OH AVG 3.54
Rank #21 / 182
-37%+23%
$0
Facility $0
OH AVG $74.0k
Rank #1 / 183
5
Facility 5
OH AVG 30.9
Rank #9 / 183
2.5
Facility 2.5
OH AVG 4.6
Rank #23 / 183
-47-
3
Facility 3
OH AVG 40
Rank #663 / 704
-
$7.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $7.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
OH AVG $10.1M
Rank #134 / 183
$5.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
OH AVG $3.9M
Rank #88 / 183
66.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 66.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
OH AVG 40.2%
Rank #11 / 183
366482
Worthington Christian Village
NH
AL
IL
SNF
Columbus (Olentangy High Bluffs)
40
Facility 40
OH AVG 75
Rank #250 / 309
80.0%
Facility 80.0%
OH AVG 81.7
Rank #94 / 138
-2%
5.68
Facility 5.68
OH AVG 3.54
Rank #5 / 182
+29%+60%
$0
Facility $0
OH AVG $74.0k
Rank #1 / 183
11
Facility 11
OH AVG 30.9
Rank #26 / 183
5.5
Facility 5.5
OH AVG 4.6
Rank #143 / 183
-32A+
30
Facility 30
OH AVG 40
Rank #445 / 704
Lynn Borton
$3.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $3.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
OH AVG $10.1M
Rank #174 / 183
$2.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $2.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
OH AVG $3.9M
Rank #153 / 183
70.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 70.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
OH AVG 40.2%
Rank #7 / 183
365671
O‘Neill Healthcare Fairview Park
NH
HOS
SNF
Fairview Park
118
Facility 118
OH AVG 75
Rank #47 / 309
77.1%
Facility 77.1%
OH AVG 81.7
Rank #103 / 138
-6%
3.20
Facility 3.20
OH AVG 3.54
Rank #128 / 182
-22%-10%
$0
Facility $0
OH AVG $74.0k
Rank #1 / 183
11
Facility 11
OH AVG 30.9
Rank #26 / 183
1.8
Facility 1.8
OH AVG 4.6
Rank #8 / 183
-91A+
66
Facility 66
OH AVG 40
Rank #94 / 704
Jenna Elliott
$11.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $11.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
OH AVG $10.1M
Rank #50 / 183
$5.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
OH AVG $3.9M
Rank #95 / 183
45%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 45%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
OH AVG 40.2%
Rank #175 / 183
366428
The Home At Hearthstone
NH
MC
PC
SNF
Cincinnati
96
Facility 96
OH AVG 75
Rank #86 / 309
90.6%
Facility 90.6%
OH AVG 81.7
Rank #39 / 138
+11%
3.15
Facility 3.15
OH AVG 3.54
Rank #142 / 182
-11%-11%
$0
Facility $0
OH AVG $74.0k
Rank #1 / 183
17
Facility 17
OH AVG 30.9
Rank #44 / 183
4.3
Facility 4.3
OH AVG 4.6
Rank #99 / 183
-87-
60
Facility 60
OH AVG 40
Rank #153 / 704
Nicholas Anderson
$9.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $9.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
OH AVG $10.1M
Rank #93 / 183
$5.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
OH AVG $3.9M
Rank #76 / 183
58.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 58.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
OH AVG 40.2%
Rank #61 / 183
366251
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Overview of Harrison Pavilion Rehabilitation & Nursing Care

Serving the city of Cincinnati, Ohio, Harrison Pavilion Rehabilitation & Nursing Care is a trusted senior care provider, offering short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, and respite stays. The community provides a comfortable and home-like environment with its thoughtfully designed suites with entertaining amenities like WiFi access, phone services, and cable TV. Residents can rest assured that their needs are met immediately and skilled licensed nurses are available 24 hours a day.

The community offers a personalized and individualized approach to recovery care, ensuring residents and their families are educated on how to monitor, manage, and live with their diagnoses. Amenities and services such as gourmet meals, an on-site beauty salon, weekly excursions, social activities, and a diverse array of daily activities, ensure residents a vibrant lifestyle while recovering.

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Overview of Momentous Health at Franklin

Momentous Health at Franklin is a top-of-the-line life plan community situated in Franklin, Ohio. Their specialty may be found in rehabilitation and highly skilled nursing and caretaking that ensures the highest quality personalized treatments and assisted living levels of care. Envisioning a resident-centered outlook, they offer comprehensive care plans and multidisciplinary treatment approaches, maintaining the utmost quality in their service.

The community’s services and amenities include short and long-term care and rehabilitation, physical, occupational, and speech therapies, and around-the-clock nursing care, making the facility versatile and reliable for assisted living and rehabilitation. They also offer medical services such as wound care, laboratories and x-rays, psychological treatment, and degenerative disease support. Momentous Health at Franklin upholds quality assisted living with a wide variety of services while upholding an environment of warmth and compassion that your loved one is sure to enjoy.

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Overview of Astoria Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation

Considered one of the best nursing homes in Canton, offering an exquisite and inclusive atmosphere, Astoria Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation provides resort-like accommodations with exceptional world-class hospitality in a tightly-knit setting. The upscale nursing center is gorgeous, offering a dedicated environment wherein every resident’s need is met.
The Astoria nursing home is comprised of a team of well-trained professionals committed to providing compassionate care for senior recovery. Community services include 24-hour nursing care, memory care activities, engaging social activities and programs, and therapy services, including speech, occupational, and physical therapy. An individualized care plan also offers maximum care to unique seniors.

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Meadowbrook Care Center

8211 Weller Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45242
Overview of Meadowbrook Care Center

Discover expert care with a compassionate touch at Meadowbrook Care Center in Cincinnati, OH, a remarkable senior care provider offering short-term rehabilitation, long-term care and respite stays. Here, residents are guaranteed top-notch care and assistance with a dedicated nursing team available 24/7. The community ensures all of residents’ needs are met with a comprehensive resident-centered care plan built in close collaboration with residents and their families.

In addition to exceptional and personalized care services, the community warrants a vibrant recovery environment with a diverse array of interesting activities, weekly outings, social meet ups and plethora of amenities. Residents benefit from gourmet meals, on-site beauty salons, and refreshing outdoor spaces that are perfect for basking in the sun or enjoying fresh air. With years of experience in providing care, the community ensures world-class care backed with extensive knowledge and experience.

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Overview of Sanctuary at Tuttle Crossing The

The Sanctuary at Tuttle Crossing is a 39-bed skilled nursing facility operated by AHF Management Corp, a non-profit, at 4880 Tuttle Road in Dublin, Ohio. It provides skilled nursing, memory care, rehabilitation, and respite services. 24-hour staffing exists. The community welcomes Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

CMS scores the facility 1 star, with a health inspection sub-rating 70.6 percent below Ohio’s average as the rating’s primary driver. Against that, the facility’s citation record shows zero formal citations across inspections since 2019, placing it 100 percent better than the Ohio average of two citations per facility. Nurse hours run 3h 47m per resident per day, essentially matching the state average of 3h 50m. The 1-star CMS rating reflects the agency’s weighted assessment of inspection findings; families reviewing the underlying record will find no formal citations on file. Current availability across care levels is indicated by occupancy below Ohio’s 78.7 percent average.

The community fits residents seeking skilled or intermediate nursing care in Franklin County, with a small facility near Dublin.

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Overview of Briarwood Village

Owned by Madison Correll, Briarwood Village is a 72-bed skilled nursing home in Coldwater, Ohio. The community serves residents who need acute rehabilitation, ongoing nursing care, memory support, and palliative services. Families can choose from Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay to cover both post-acute recovery and longer-term care.

The facility has full occupancy. Residents stay an average of 82 days, including short-term rehabilitation residents and those requiring ongoing nursing support. The average daily nurse staffing is 3 hours and 22 minutes per resident. Care is provided 24 hours a day by licensed practical nurses, registered nurses, and nurse aides.

Rehabilitation is a major focus of the home. Outpatient rehabilitation services are available alongside general therapy, respite care, and palliative care. These services make the facility a practical option for residents recovering from surgery or illness, as it supports those with memory-related conditions or end-of-life care needs. The person-centered care approach focuses on each resident’s individual needs and preferences.

Coldwater has a Walk Score of 56, meaning the area is somewhat walkable. Some errands can be done on foot, but most will require a car. The area is accessible for families visiting their loved ones, and nearby services are readily available.

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Overview of Sienna Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation

Sienna Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation is a compassionate nursing home in Wintersville, OH, that offers comprehensive care options, including skilled nursing, rehabilitation, hospice, palliative, and respite care. Promoting a warm and nurturing environment, residents are guaranteed the utmost comfort and safety during their stay. 24-hour care, pain management, and therapy services are among the high-quality services offered to meet residents’ healthcare needs. Through personalized care options, residents can ease their worries and live to their potential in retirement.

Social activities, arts and crafts, and various life enrichment programs provide residents with more opportunities for leisure and wellness. Alongside thoughtfully furnished rooms, restaurant-style dining and a full-service salon are also available to enrich residents’ living experiences. Restaurants, parks, and bus stops also surround the area, ensuring accessibility and convenience. This nursing home is a great option for senior living in Ohio, especially with its exceptional standards of care.

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Overview of Park Vista Assisted Living by McAre Health

Owned by Park Vista Holding Group, Park Vista Assisted Living by McAre Health is a 72-bed community on Fifth Avenue in Youngstown, Ohio. The facility serves residents who need skilled nursing care, rehabilitation services, or support with daily living activities. Families can choose from Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay to cover care costs. The location is in a moderately walkable area. Some errands can be completed on foot, but most trips require a car.

The community provides a wide variety of care options for residents with varying care needs, such as skilled nursing, rehabilitation, assisted living, and independent living. This allows residents recovering from surgery or hospitalization to receive intensive rehabilitation, while others can choose a more independent lifestyle within the same community. The average length of stay is 116 days, which includes both short-term rehabilitation and longer-term care.

Clinical support is available 24/7, with on-staff physicians and 24-hour staffing. Residents receive an average of 2 hours and 49 minutes of nursing care per day, including approximately 39 minutes of registered nurse care. The level of care helps with wound care, medication management, and other hands-on nursing services.

Daily life is supported by a wide array of amenities and services. Residents can make use of the full therapy gym and on-site aquatic therapy pool for rehabilitation and recreation. The community also offers respite care for families in need of short-term support. Multiple gathering spaces, outdoor seating areas, a chapel, library, fitness center, and beauty salon help support social engagement and quality of life.

Dining services are tailored to individual needs, with specialized diet options, in-room dining, and snacks available throughout the day. The community’s philosophy, “Treating the Mind, Body & Soul,” reflects its focus on supporting the whole person.

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Overview of Buckeye Forest at Fairfield

Buckeye Forest at Fairfield is a nursing home in Fairfield, OH, offering assisted living, memory care, respite care, and skilled nursing. With its supportive and home-like environment, the community ensures older adults can feel at ease during their stay. 24-hour care, dietitian-approved meals, and social services are among the excellent services provided to enrich residents’ living experiences. Through person-centered care, the community strives to meet residents’ unique needs and habits to ensure they recover with ease and live to their potential.

Live entertainment, games, and exercises encourage residents to live actively and make friends. Well-lit living areas and lively gathering spaces are also available, so residents can live comfortably and safely. Set in the tree-lined neighborhood of Fairfield, the community guarantees a stress-free retirement. This nursing home is one of the best choices for senior living in Ohio, especially with its top-notch services and well-maintained amenities.

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Overview of Arbors at Milford

Focused on post-acute rehabilitation and short-term care recovery, Arbors at Milford is a 30-bed SNF in Milford, Ohio. Found on Meadowcreek Drive in a moderately walkable neighborhood, it serves patients transitioning from hospitals and those needing intensive rehabilitation services. Accepted are Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, providing multiple pathways for families to fund care.

The community specializes in rehabilitation-focused care that emphasizes complex medical needs. Its programs span pulmonary care, wound care therapies, infusion services, and specialized programs for cancer recovery and ventilator-dependent patients. The team supports palliative care and transitional care, meaning families can find curative rehabilitation and comfort-focused options under one roof. Averaging a stay duration of 80 days, the community balances short-term post-hospital recovery with patients requiring longer rehabilitation periods. Daily nursing support averages 3 hours 46 minutes per resident, with registered nurses, nursing aides, and licensed practical nurses managing medications, wound care, and medical monitoring. The 900-square-foot rehabilitation and therapy center houses advanced equipment, anchored by an on-site medical director, podiatrist, and dentist, decreasing the need for outside appointments during recovery. Beyond clinical care, the community provides amenities that support recovery and family visits. Occupants enjoy fine dining with gourmet menus, private and semi-private rooms with cable TV and phones, and access to on-site salon and spa services. The property features a manicured garden and outdoor courtyard for residents who can spend time outside, pet therapy for people who benefit from animal companionship, and a cozy family lounge for visiting relatives. Wi-Fi exists community-wide, and on-site religious services are offered.

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Ranking Methodology

How we rank these nursing homes

Every nursing home above is evaluated across five weighted categories using CMS data including Care Compare, Payroll-Based Journal, and Medicare Cost Reports.

  • CMS data
  • 5 weighted categories
  • Updated quarterly
Full methodology

Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Care Quality
  • 20%
    Staffing
  • 20%
    Regulatory
  • 20%
    Operational
  • 5%
    Environment
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Care Quality 35%

The largest single share of every ranking. CMS star ratings and quality measures that reflect actual care delivered to residents.

  • Includes
  • Overall Rating
  • Health Inspection
  • QM Rating
  • Long-Stay QM
  • Short-Stay QM
02

Staffing Adequacy 20%

The strongest predictor of resident outcomes. Volume and stability of nursing care, drawn from CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

  • Includes
  • Nurse Hrs/Res/Day
  • RN vs State
  • Total Nurse Staff Hrs vs State
  • RN Turnover
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Regulatory & Safety Record 20%

Inspection patterns that star ratings can mask. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • Citations
  • Citations/Inspection
  • Severe Citations
  • Fines
  • Accreditations
04

Operational & Financial Stability 20%

Stable operations and sound finances are leading indicators of consistent care over time.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy vs State
  • Avg Length of Stay
  • Revenue
  • Payroll %
  • Years in Operation
  • Admin Tenure
05

Environment & Accessibility 5%

Context that matters to families but doesn't directly measure clinical care. Weighted lower for nursing homes than for assisted or independent living.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • BBB Rating
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Frequently Asked Questions about Nursing Homes in Ohio

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Ohio?

Assisted living in Ohio is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does Ohio Medicaid cover nursing home care?

Yes — Ohio Medicaid covers nursing home care for residents who meet income, asset, and medical-need eligibility requirements. Most CMS-certified nursing homes accept Medicaid as a primary payer once long-term-care eligibility is established.

What is nursing home care?

Nursing homes (also called skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses, rehabilitation services, and long-term custodial care for residents with significant health or functional needs.

How many nursing homes are listed on this page?

This page features 223 nursing homes in Ohio. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right nursing home 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 nursing homes 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.