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Best Nursing Homes in Ohio

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 207 nursing homes in Ohio using Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (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

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

137 facilities compared · CMS & OH Dept. of Health data

Cottingham Retirement Community
NH
AL
HC
IL
MC
PC
RC
Cincinnati (Sharonville)
128
Facility 128
OH AVG 78
Rank #36 / 323
45.3%
Facility 45.3%
OH AVG 78.7%
Rank #203 / 211
-42%
2.78
Facility 2.78
OH AVG 3.54
Rank #198 / 210
-48%-21%
$0
Facility $0
OH AVG $74.0k
Rank #1 / 211
22
Facility 22
OH AVG 30.9
Rank #80 / 210
3.7
Facility 3.7
OH AVG 4.6
Rank #82 / 210
258A+
53
Facility 53
OH AVG 40
Rank #223 / 705
-
$7.5M
Facility $7.5M
OH AVG $10.1M
Rank #140 / 210
$3.7M
Facility $3.7M
OH AVG $3.9M
Rank #157 / 210
49.3%
Facility 49.3%
OH AVG 40.2%
Rank #148 / 210
365652
Hickory Ridge Nursing & Rehab Center
NH
NC
Akron (Cascade Valley)
155
Facility 155
OH AVG 78
Rank #12 / 323
94.8%
Facility 94.8%
OH AVG 78.7%
Rank #41 / 211
+20%
2.66
Facility 2.66
OH AVG 3.54
Rank #201 / 210
-39%-25%
$0
Facility $0
OH AVG $74.0k
Rank #1 / 211
21
Facility 21
OH AVG 30.9
Rank #72 / 210
3.5
Facility 3.5
OH AVG 4.6
Rank #67 / 210
-140A+
5
Facility 5
OH AVG 40
Rank #649 / 705
Foundations Health LLC
$14.2M
Facility $14.2M
OH AVG $10.1M
Rank #48 / 210
$9.0M
Facility $9.0M
OH AVG $3.9M
Rank #27 / 210
63.4%
Facility 63.4%
OH AVG 40.2%
Rank #34 / 210
365134
Meadow Grove Transitional Care
NH
NC
PC
Grove City (Blue Star Drive)
99
Facility 99
OH AVG 78
Rank #77 / 323
96.0%
Facility 96.0%
OH AVG 78.7%
Rank #32 / 211
+22%
2.98
Facility 2.98
OH AVG 3.54
Rank #177 / 210
+4%-16%
$0
Facility $0
OH AVG $74.0k
Rank #1 / 211
20
Facility 20
OH AVG 30.9
Rank #65 / 210
4.0
Facility 4.0
OH AVG 4.6
Rank #95 / 210
-89A+
1
Facility 1
OH AVG 40
Rank #674 / 705
Valerie Kettell
$11.6M
Facility $11.6M
OH AVG $10.1M
Rank #73 / 210
$6.0M
Facility $6.0M
OH AVG $3.9M
Rank #82 / 210
51.8%
Facility 51.8%
OH AVG 40.2%
Rank #160 / 210
366446
Beachwood Commons by New Perspective
NH
AL
IL
MC
Beachwood
120
Facility 120
OH AVG 78
Rank #49 / 323
80.7%
Facility 80.7%
OH AVG 78.7%
Rank #129 / 211
+3%
3.24
Facility 3.24
OH AVG 3.54
Rank #150 / 210
-63%-8%
$0
Facility $0
OH AVG $74.0k
Rank #1 / 211
44
Facility 44
OH AVG 30.9
Rank #167 / 210
4.0
Facility 4.0
OH AVG 4.6
Rank #95 / 210
-105A+
15
Facility 15
OH AVG 40
Rank #586 / 705
Beachwood Holdco LLC
$11.1M
Facility $11.1M
OH AVG $10.1M
Rank #122 / 210
$5.1M
Facility $5.1M
OH AVG $3.9M
Rank #89 / 210
46.6%
Facility 46.6%
OH AVG 40.2%
Rank #31 / 210
365071
Brookdale Westlake Village
NH
AL
IL
MC
Westlake
60
Facility 60
OH AVG 78
Rank #190 / 323
96.7%
Facility 96.7%
OH AVG 78.7%
Rank #30 / 211
+23%
4.38
Facility 4.38
OH AVG 3.54
Rank #26 / 210
+18%+24%
$0
Facility $0
OH AVG $74.0k
Rank #1 / 211
5
Facility 5
OH AVG 30.9
Rank #11 / 210
1.3
Facility 1.3
OH AVG 4.6
Rank #2 / 210
-62A+
25
Facility 25
OH AVG 40
Rank #501 / 705
Labeed Diab
$20.1M
Facility $20.1M
OH AVG $10.1M
Rank #77 / 210
$10.2M
Facility $10.2M
OH AVG $3.9M
Rank #15 / 210
50.8%
Facility 50.8%
OH AVG 40.2%
Rank #5 / 210
366373
Laurels of Norworth
NH
AL
HC
MC
Worthington (Worthington Estates East)
126
Facility 126
OH AVG 78
Rank #39 / 323
84.1%
Facility 84.1%
OH AVG 78.7%
Rank #110 / 211
+7%
3.62
Facility 3.62
OH AVG 3.54
Rank #85 / 210
+18%+2%
$51.9k
Facility $51.9k
OH AVG $74.0k
Rank #181 / 211
45
Facility 45
OH AVG 30.9
Rank #168 / 210
4.5
Facility 4.5
OH AVG 4.6
Rank #127 / 210
3111A+
50
Facility 50
OH AVG 40
Rank #254 / 705
Thomas Widney
$12.2M
Facility $12.2M
OH AVG $10.1M
Rank #39 / 210
$8.4M
Facility $8.4M
OH AVG $3.9M
Rank #36 / 210
68.5%
Facility 68.5%
OH AVG 40.2%
Rank #81 / 210
365222
Elizabeth Scott Community
NH
AL
MC
Maumee
60
Facility 60
OH AVG 78
Rank #190 / 323
86.7%
Facility 86.7%
OH AVG 78.7%
Rank #92 / 211
+10%
3.52
Facility 3.52
OH AVG 3.54
Rank #99 / 210
-64%-1%
$0
Facility $0
OH AVG $74.0k
Rank #1 / 211
9
Facility 9
OH AVG 30.9
Rank #23 / 210
2.3
Facility 2.3
OH AVG 4.6
Rank #19 / 210
-55A+
0
Facility 0
OH AVG 40
Rank #687 / 705
Elizabeth Scott, Inc
$6.7M
Facility $6.7M
OH AVG $10.1M
Rank #147 / 210
$3.2M
Facility $3.2M
OH AVG $3.9M
Rank #133 / 210
48%
Facility 48%
OH AVG 40.2%
Rank #59 / 210
366184
Clovernook Health Care LLC
NH
RC
Cincinnati (College Hill)
126
Facility 126
OH AVG 78
Rank #39 / 323
86.1%
Facility 86.1%
OH AVG 78.7%
Rank #98 / 211
+9%
3.55
Facility 3.55
OH AVG 3.54
Rank #99 / 210
-34%0%
$0
Facility $0
OH AVG $74.0k
Rank #1 / 211
38
Facility 38
OH AVG 30.9
Rank #150 / 210
2.5
Facility 2.5
OH AVG 4.6
Rank #27 / 210
1106A+
18
Facility 18
OH AVG 40
Rank #561 / 705
Clovernook Healthcare Holdings LLC
$12.9M
Facility $12.9M
OH AVG $10.1M
Rank #53 / 210
$5.9M
Facility $5.9M
OH AVG $3.9M
Rank #48 / 210
45.8%
Facility 45.8%
OH AVG 40.2%
Rank #105 / 210
365551
Worthington Christian Village
NH
AL
IL
Columbus (Olentangy High Bluffs)
40
Facility 40
OH AVG 78
Rank #265 / 323
80.0%
Facility 80.0%
OH AVG 78.7%
Rank #133 / 211
+2%
5.68
Facility 5.68
OH AVG 3.54
Rank #8 / 210
+29%+60%
$0
Facility $0
OH AVG $74.0k
Rank #1 / 211
11
Facility 11
OH AVG 30.9
Rank #29 / 210
5.5
Facility 5.5
OH AVG 4.6
Rank #167 / 210
-32A+
30
Facility 30
OH AVG 40
Rank #446 / 705
Lynn Borton
$3.8M
Facility $3.8M
OH AVG $10.1M
Rank #195 / 210
$2.7M
Facility $2.7M
OH AVG $3.9M
Rank #175 / 210
70.5%
Facility 70.5%
OH AVG 40.2%
Rank #8 / 210
365671
Mount Washington Care Center
NH
Cincinnati (Fruit Hill)
129
Facility 129
OH AVG 78
Rank #33 / 323
54.3%
Facility 54.3%
OH AVG 78.7%
Rank #197 / 211
-31%
3.25
Facility 3.25
OH AVG 3.54
Rank #150 / 210
+75%-8%
$0
Facility $0
OH AVG $74.0k
Rank #1 / 211
39
Facility 39
OH AVG 30.9
Rank #156 / 210
4.9
Facility 4.9
OH AVG 4.6
Rank #147 / 210
169A+
32
Facility 32
OH AVG 40
Rank #427 / 705
Edith Olanoff 2011 Trust Dated 10/21/2011
$8.9M
Facility $8.9M
OH AVG $10.1M
Rank #94 / 210
$5.8M
Facility $5.8M
OH AVG $3.9M
Rank #61 / 210
65.2%
Facility 65.2%
OH AVG 40.2%
Rank #35 / 210
365423
O‘Neill Healthcare Fairview Park
NH
HC
Fairview Park
118
Facility 118
OH AVG 78
Rank #54 / 323
77.1%
Facility 77.1%
OH AVG 78.7%
Rank #139 / 211
-2%
3.20
Facility 3.20
OH AVG 3.54
Rank #150 / 210
-22%-10%
$0
Facility $0
OH AVG $74.0k
Rank #1 / 211
11
Facility 11
OH AVG 30.9
Rank #29 / 210
1.8
Facility 1.8
OH AVG 4.6
Rank #9 / 210
-99A+
66
Facility 66
OH AVG 40
Rank #94 / 705
Jenna Elliott
$11.7M
Facility $11.7M
OH AVG $10.1M
Rank #58 / 210
$5.3M
Facility $5.3M
OH AVG $3.9M
Rank #109 / 210
45%
Facility 45%
OH AVG 40.2%
Rank #198 / 210
366428
The Laurels of Worthington
NH
MC
PC
RC
Worthington (North High Street)
95
Facility 95
OH AVG 78
Rank #96 / 323
94.7%
Facility 94.7%
OH AVG 78.7%
Rank #42 / 211
+20%
3.82
Facility 3.82
OH AVG 3.54
Rank #60 / 210
-37%+8%
$0
Facility $0
OH AVG $74.0k
Rank #1 / 211
36
Facility 36
OH AVG 30.9
Rank #137 / 210
4.5
Facility 4.5
OH AVG 4.6
Rank #127 / 210
-88A+
55
Facility 55
OH AVG 40
Rank #198 / 705
Jessica Tonnesen
$10.0M
Facility $10.0M
OH AVG $10.1M
Rank #72 / 210
$6.6M
Facility $6.6M
OH AVG $3.9M
Rank #68 / 210
65.6%
Facility 65.6%
OH AVG 40.2%
Rank #112 / 210
365256
Harmony Court Rehab and Nursing
NH
MC
NC
PC
RC
Cincinnati (Bond Hill)
120
Facility 120
OH AVG 78
Rank #49 / 323
89.2%
Facility 89.2%
OH AVG 78.7%
Rank #75 / 211
+13%
3.23
Facility 3.23
OH AVG 3.54
Rank #150 / 210
+50%-9%
$100.9k
Facility $100.9k
OH AVG $74.0k
Rank #190 / 211
86
Facility 86
OH AVG 30.9
Rank #207 / 210
8.6
Facility 8.6
OH AVG 4.6
Rank #204 / 210
1106A+
40
Facility 40
OH AVG 40
Rank #364 / 705
Linda Combs
$11.2M
Facility $11.2M
OH AVG $10.1M
Rank #84 / 210
$5.3M
Facility $5.3M
OH AVG $3.9M
Rank #75 / 210
47.3%
Facility 47.3%
OH AVG 40.2%
Rank #110 / 210
366220
Woods Edge Rehab and Nursing
NH
NC
PC
RC
Cincinnati (Bond Hill)
93
Facility 93
OH AVG 78
Rank #100 / 323
80.6%
Facility 80.6%
OH AVG 78.7%
Rank #130 / 211
+2%
3.26
Facility 3.26
OH AVG 3.54
Rank #131 / 210
-45%-8%
$0
Facility $0
OH AVG $74.0k
Rank #1 / 211
50
Facility 50
OH AVG 30.9
Rank #175 / 210
4.2
Facility 4.2
OH AVG 4.6
Rank #111 / 210
179A+
53
Facility 53
OH AVG 40
Rank #223 / 705
Howe Holdings LLC
$8.3M
Facility $8.3M
OH AVG $10.1M
Rank #136 / 210
$4.4M
Facility $4.4M
OH AVG $3.9M
Rank #146 / 210
53.7%
Facility 53.7%
OH AVG 40.2%
Rank #127 / 210
366209
Villa Springfield Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
NH
MC
RC
Springfield (Oakwood Village)
110
Facility 110
OH AVG 78
Rank #61 / 323
84.5%
Facility 84.5%
OH AVG 78.7%
Rank #107 / 211
+7%
2.87
Facility 2.87
OH AVG 3.54
Rank #190 / 210
+12%-19%
$0
Facility $0
OH AVG $74.0k
Rank #1 / 211
21
Facility 21
OH AVG 30.9
Rank #72 / 210
3.5
Facility 3.5
OH AVG 4.6
Rank #67 / 210
-91A+
46
Facility 46
OH AVG 40
Rank #298 / 705
Dawn Barone
$10.6M
Facility $10.6M
OH AVG $10.1M
Rank #69 / 210
$4.7M
Facility $4.7M
OH AVG $3.9M
Rank #108 / 210
44.5%
Facility 44.5%
OH AVG 40.2%
Rank #192 / 210
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Overview of Park Village Assisted Living
Park Village Assisted Living in Dover, Ohio provides a range of senior health care services including Independent Living, Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing, and Short-Term Rehabilitation. The facility is designed to meet the specialized needs of the elder community in a safe and secure environment. Residents benefit from a supportive community that promotes independence while offering necessary assistance.

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Overview of Laurels of Huber Heights

Laurels of Huber Heights is a nursing home in Dayton, OH, offering skilled nursing and rehabilitation. The community also promotes a supportive and welcoming environment to ensure older adults are well-cared for. With dietitian-approved meals, 24-hour nursing care, and therapies, residents receive the utmost attention and care. Personalized care plans are also provided to meet residents’ needs and preferences, ensuring they can recover with ease.

Social gatherings, games, and exercises help residents maintain an active lifestyle and make friends. Private and semi-private rooms, a state-of-the-art rehab gym, and a spacious courtyard are also available, so residents can rest and focus on their wellness. Family Medicine of Huber Heights, dental clinics, shops, restaurants, and bus stops are also available in the area, providing residents with quick access to healthcare and other necessities. This nursing home is a good option for senior living in Ohio, especially with its commitment to helping older adults thrive in their later years.

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Overview of Stonespring Skilled Nursing Facility

Stonespring Skilled Nursing Facility is a nursing home in Dayton, OH, offering long-term care, rehabilitation, skilled nursing, respite care, and hospice care. With its compassionate and home-like setting, the community ensures older adults can ease their worries in retirement. Healthy meals, therapeutic services, and housekeeping are among the exceptional services dedicated to improving residents’ living experiences. Through personalized care plans, residents receive exceptional care to live to their potential.

Arts and crafts, light exercises, and a variety of games encourage residents to live actively and make friends. Walking paths, therapy gyms, and an activity room are among the top-notch amenities dedicated to residents’ relaxation and wellness. Located along I-70, near shops and bus stops, the community guarantees accessibility and convenience. Providing exceptional standards of care to help older adults thrive in retirement, this nursing home is one of the best choices for senior living in Ohio.

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Overview of Parkside

Parkside in Fairfield, OH, is a nursing home that offers long-term care, rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and pulmonary care. The community also promotes a home-like and welcoming environment, ensuring older adults can feel at ease during their stay. Residents also experience maintenance-free living, with restaurant-style dining, daily housekeeping, and transportation services. Through personalized care plans, residents receive the utmost attention and care to recover and return to their routines.

Social gatherings, exercises, and enrichment programs provide residents with more opportunities to explore and create meaningful moments. Thoughtfully furnished private and semi-private rooms, along with cozy lounges, ensure residents can rest and connect with friends safely. Situated in the tree-lined neighborhood, near restaurants and shops, the community guarantees a stress-free retirement. As one of the trusted options for senior living in Ohio, this nursing home continuously provides dedicated services to help older adults thrive in retirement.

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Overview of The Manor at Greendale

The Manor at Greendale is a well-regarded nursing home in Findlay, OH, offering memory care, rehabilitation, skilled nursing, respite care, and hospice care. The community also promotes a nurturing and welcoming environment, ensuring older adults have a worry-free retirement. Excellent services, including delicious meals, social services, housekeeping, and laundry, are also offered to improve residents’ quality of life. Following a person-centered care approach, the community also works closely with residents and their families to provide the best possible care for their recovery.

Light exercises, social events, and various games provide residents with more opportunities to explore new interests and gain meaningful experiences. Thoughtfully curated amenities and spacious rooms are also available for residents’ relaxation and wellness. Residents also have a laid-back lifestyle, as it is conveniently located in the peaceful residential area of Findlay. As one of the best choices for senior living in Ohio, this nursing home is dedicated to helping older adults live to their potential.

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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 Majestic Care of Fairfield

Majestic Care of Fairfield is a nursing home in Fairfield, OH, offering memory care, rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and hospice care. Promoting a nurturing and welcoming environment, the community strives to provide the ideal setting where older adults can thrive in retirement. High-quality services, including 24-hour care, well-balancedmeals, and therapies, are also offered to meet residents’ unique needs and preferences. Following a resident-centered care, the community doubles its efforts to help residents recover and return to their routines.

Light exercises, social events, and a variety of recreational activities help residents maintain their holistic well-being and make friends. State-of-the-art rehabilitation equipment and lively gathering areas are also available for residents’ relaxation and wellness. Residents also have quick access to their necessities and leisure with restaurants and shops in the area. This nursing home has excellent standards of care, making it one of the best options for senior living in Ohio.

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Overview of Walnut Manor Nursing Home

Conveniently located in Clarksburg, OH, Walnut Manor Nursing Home is an astounding nursing home that offers specialized care. Here, residents receive top-tier support for their healthcare needs around the clock, ensuring their recovery. Medication reminder are also given, so residents can take their medications on time.

Promoting holistic wellness, engaging games and enriching exercises are conducted based on residents’ interests and capabilities. Physical, occupational, and speech therapy are also available, so residents can return to their routines with ease. Accompanied by the community’s supportive setting and high-quality services, residents will surely thrive in their later years.

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Overview of West Hills Nursing Home INC

Nestled in Cincinnati, OH, West Hills Nursing Home INC. is a compassionate nursing home that offers rehabilitation and skilled nursing. Dedicated to residents’ welfare, exceptional support is provided around the clock. Medication management is also available, so residents can take their medications without hassles.

Engaging activities and various light exercises are conducted for residents’ leisure and wellness. With physical, occupational, and speech therapy, residents can recover with ease. This nursing home strives to help residents thrive in retirement, accompanied by its nurturing environment and exceptional services.

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Overview of Windsor Park Nursing Home INC

Windsor Park Nursing Home INC. is a supportive nursing home in Cincinnati, OH, that offers specialized care. Top-notch support is also provided for residents’ healthcare needs around the clock to ensure their comfort. Medication reminders are also available, so residents can take their medications as prescribed.

Enriching events and light exercises are conducted to keep residents active and socially connected. Physical, occupational, and speech therapy are also available, so residents can return to their routines without hassles. Here, residents will surely thrive in retirement, especially with the community’s nurturing environment and exceptional services.

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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
01

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
03

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 207 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.