Page 18 of Best Nursing Homes in Ohio

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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

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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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

The facility name. Click to view the full profile page on Assisted Living Magazine, including photos, services, and contact info.
CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that regulates nursing homes) Overall 5-star rating — a composite of Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures scores. 5 stars = top 10% nationally. 1 star = bottom 10%. The single most important number to start with when comparing facilities.
Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
Neighborhood or city area where the facility is located. Proximity to family, hospitals, and green space matters for both quality of life and ease of visitation. Consider drive time and transit access when evaluating location.
Licensed bed capacity. Larger facilities (300+ beds) often have more specialized programs but can feel institutional. Smaller homes (under 150 beds) tend to deliver more personalized care. Compare with Avg Res/Day to understand how full the facility typically runs.
Percentage of licensed beds filled on an average day. Color indicates financial health: green (90%+) = operationally strong, typically profitable. Amber (80–89%) = stable but leaving revenue on the table. Orange (70–79%) = financial strain likely, may struggle with fixed costs. Red (<70%) = significant distress, closure or ownership change risk increases sharply.
This facility's occupancy rate compared to the statewide average for similar facilities. A positive number means above-average demand. Facilities running 5%+ above the state average are typically the most sought-after in their market — a strong proxy for reputation.
CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. It is not a government rating. A dash means we do not publish a grade for that facility: either its public record is too thin to be fair, or we hold nothing for it at all.
CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The Ohio average is: 55.7% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
Buckeye Forest at Fairfield
NH
AL
HOS
PC
RC
SNF
Fairfield
90
Facility 90
OH AVG 82
Rank #73 / 185
72.2%
Facility 72.2%
OH AVG 82.7%
Rank #111 / 134
-13%
2.62
Facility 2.62
OH AVG 3.54
Rank #162 / 174
- -10%-26%
$141.8k
Facility $141.8k
OH AVG $74.0k
Rank #166 / 177
59
Facility 59
OH AVG 30.9
Rank #161 / 177
7.4
Facility 7.4
OH AVG 4.6
Rank #135 / 177
265-
21
Facility 21
OH AVG 42
Rank #187 / 233
-
$7.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $7.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
OH AVG $9.6M
Rank #106 / 172
$5.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
OH AVG $5.2M
Rank #61 / 172
69.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 69.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
OH AVG 55.7%
Rank #15 / 172
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The Merriman
NH
HOS
PC
RC
SNF
Akron (Highland Square)
55
Facility 55
OH AVG 82
Rank #123 / 185
84.7%
Facility 84.7%
OH AVG 82.7%
Rank #81 / 134
+2%
3.12
Facility 3.12
OH AVG 3.54
Rank #118 / 174
D+ +156%-12%
$134.5k
Facility $134.5k
OH AVG $74.0k
Rank #165 / 177
65
Facility 65
OH AVG 30.9
Rank #167 / 177
4.6
Facility 4.6
OH AVG 4.6
Rank #76 / 177
347-
70
Facility 70
OH AVG 42
Rank #24 / 233
-
$5.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
OH AVG $9.6M
Rank #140 / 172
$2.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $2.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
OH AVG $5.2M
Rank #148 / 172
47.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 47.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
OH AVG 55.7%
Rank #140 / 172
365859
Astoria Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation
NH
HOS
PC
RC
SNF
Canton (Meyers Lake)
83
Facility 83
OH AVG 82
Rank #83 / 185
79.5%
Facility 79.5%
OH AVG 82.7%
Rank #100 / 134
-4%
2.74
Facility 2.74
OH AVG 3.54
Rank #156 / 174
C -3%-23%
$147.9k
Facility $147.9k
OH AVG $74.0k
Rank #167 / 177
48
Facility 48
OH AVG 30.9
Rank #161 / 177
3.7
Facility 3.7
OH AVG 4.6
Rank #76 / 177
566-
59
Facility 59
OH AVG 42
Rank #58 / 233
-
$9.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $9.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
OH AVG $9.6M
Rank #88 / 172
$4.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $4.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
OH AVG $5.2M
Rank #117 / 172
44.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 44.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
OH AVG 55.7%
Rank #156 / 172
366391
Momentous Health at Richfield-
NH
MC
RC
SNF
Richfield (East Center)
72
Facility 72
OH AVG 82
Rank #104 / 185
86.4%
Facility 86.4%
OH AVG 82.7%
Rank #71 / 134
+4%
3.55
Facility 3.55
OH AVG 3.54
Rank #69 / 174
F----66%0%
$158.5k
Facility $158.5k
OH AVG $74.0k
Rank #170 / 177
103
Facility 103
OH AVG 30.9
Rank #175 / 177
9.4
Facility 9.4
OH AVG 4.6
Rank #177 / 177
362-
17
Facility 17
OH AVG 42
Rank #195 / 233
Richfield Rehab LLC
$4.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $4.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
OH AVG $9.6M
Rank #159 / 172
$2.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $2.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
OH AVG $5.2M
Rank #157 / 172
60.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 60.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
OH AVG 55.7%
Rank #48 / 172
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Overview of Divine Rehabilitation and Nursing at Toledo

Divine Rehabilitation and Nursing at Toledo offers nursing home, memory care, and skilled nursing care in Toledo, OH. Skilled nursing includes licensed nursing care. A dedicated memory care unit provides a separate setting for residents living with dementia who need memory focused support.

The community may be a good fit for someone who needs rehabilitation alongside skilled nursing care or memory care in a dedicated unit. Rehabilitation services include physical, occupational, and speech therapy, giving residents access to these therapies through the center. Private rehabilitation suites and rooms provide dedicated spaces for therapy or recovery.

Dining with menu selections allows residents to choose from available meal options, while the enclosed courtyard offers an outdoor area on the property. A beauty salon is available for salon services within the community. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families several ways to cover care depending on eligibility and financial arrangements.

The area has a Walk Score of 57, described as somewhat walkable. Some errands can be completed on foot, while other trips may require transportation.

Contact Divine Rehabilitation and Nursing at Toledo

Overview of Pleasant View Nursing Home

Pleasant View Nursing Home is a dedicated nursing home in Lisbon, OH, that offers rehabilitation and skilled nursing. Here, residents’ healthcare needs are taken care of around the clock with a wide range of care options. Therapeutic services are also provided to enrich residents’ living experiences.

Plenty of social events and light exercises are conducted, ensuring residents can maintain an active lifestyle and remain socially engaged. State-of-the-art amenities can also be utilized to help older adults recover with ease. The community is ideal for those seeking comprehensive care to live to their potential in retirement, especially with its exceptional standards of care.

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Overview of Brookdale Finneytown

Enhance your quality of life at Brookdale Finneytown, an inviting senior living community in Cincinnati, OH, offering assisted living and memory care. Recognized as 2024 Best of Best by Argentum Awards, the community guarantees nothing but excellence when it comes to delivering care and support. Offering Brookdale HealthPlus, residents experience personalized healthcare like never before with clinical care coordination and oversight and an RN Care Manager overseeing residents’ clinical needs.

With specially designed environments and a care team trained to care for seniors living with Alzheimer’s and dementia, the community ensures a safe haven where they can maintain a fulfilling life despite their afflictions. Residents also enjoy various services designed to provide convenience, including assistance with daily living tasks like medication management, mobility , housekeeping, transportation, and coordination with outside healthcare providers. Amenities include a cafe, a therapy room, an ice cream parlor, a courtyard, garden, and beautifully landscaped grounds for residents welfare and leisure.

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Overview of Heritage Corner

Heritage Corner is a 76-bed multi-level care campus at 1069 Klotz Road in Bowling Green, Ohio, Wood County. It is affiliated with Alternative Living Services of Ohio and operates as Heritage Corner Health Care Campus. Tamika Brewer is the Director of Nursing. The neighborhood is very walkable, with a Walk Score of 88.

Clinical services span skilled rehabilitation and nursing, intermediate care and nursing, and outpatient therapy. Skilled rehabilitation services make Heritage Corner an option for both short-term post-acute stays and longer-term residency across multiple care levels. Medicaid is not accepted at this facility.

Campus amenities include the Heritage Corner Fitness Center, a salon and spa, and culinary services. Catering and facility rental services are available on-site as well.

A licensed childcare program operates on the Heritage Corner campus. Discovery Kingdom Child Care serves children from six weeks through 12 years, with a capacity of 93, licensed by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. It sits alongside a nursing home, assisted living, independent living, and memory care within the same campus structure.

Heritage Corner is a full-continuum senior care campus in Bowling Green, offering nursing home care alongside assisted living, independent living, and memory care. The on-campus childcare operation makes it an intergenerational model uncommon in Ohio senior living.

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Overview of Heritage of Lyndhurst

Heritage of Lyndhurst in Lyndhurst, Ohio, offers assisted living, memory care, nursing home care, and skilled nursing. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and taking medications, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Nursing home and skilled nursing services provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

Respite care is also available for a short stay when a family’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. With 53 beds, Heritage of Lyndhurst is a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know each other. If a resident’s needs grow over time, moving between care levels may be possible without leaving the community or starting over socially.

Medication management supports residents with taking their medications, and a doctor is on staff. On site therapy allows rehabilitation without arranging transportation, while enclosed outdoor spaces offer places to relax and get fresh air. Daily social events, group outings, and fitness classes provide scheduled activities.

Transportation assistance is available for appointments. The area has a Walk Score of 67, making it somewhat walkable, so a resident who no longer drives may still be able to complete some errands on foot. Medicaid and Medicare are accepted: Medicare can help cover short term skilled care after a hospital stay, while Medicaid may help when savings do not cover a long stay. This home may be a good fit for someone who needs assisted living, memory care, nursing home care, skilled nursing, or a short respite stay, particularly when remaining in one community as needs change matters to the family.

Contact Heritage of Lyndhurst LLC

Overview of Meadows of Kalida The

Meadows of Kalida The offers nursing home, adult day care, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing in Kalida, OH. Nursing home and skilled nursing services provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while assisted living helps with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision, and adult day care offers daytime care for people who live elsewhere.

The 33-bed community creates a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know each other, which suits someone who prefers a smaller community. Its range of care levels also allows a resident’s needs to grow over time without requiring a move to another community. Rehabilitation services include short-term rehab for residents who need temporary recovery care. A fitness center supports exercise, while the salon, resident garden, and private dining room offer places for grooming, outdoor time, and private meals or gatherings.

Pets are allowed, so residents may continue living with a pet. Medicare is accepted and can help cover short-term skilled care after a hospital stay, rather than long-term residence. With a Walk Score of 43, the area is car-dependent, so most errands require a car or a ride.

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Overview of Shurmer Place at Altenheim

If you are looking for memory care in Strongsville, Shurmer Place at 18821 Shurmer Road is worth a close look. It’s an 85-bed community built specifically for memory support as part of the larger Altenheim campus. Being on that campus is a huge plus because residents can easily access extra services like rehab, skilled nursing, and home care without needing to travel off-site. While the surrounding area isn’t very walkable, the campus itself is designed to be a self-contained community.

The program focuses on individuals with mild to moderate cognitive impairment. Inside, you’ll find 38 private suites divided into six “neighborhoods.” Each one centers on a themed living room with direct access to either a sunroom or a porch. The suites are thoughtful, including a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a kitchenette. You can tell they prioritized the architecture here; using Planetree design principles, they’ve carefully chosen the lighting, layout, and colors specifically to help with memory support, rather than just forcing a standard apartment floor plan to fit.

The care here is adaptive. It’s not a “one-size-fits-all” model; plans change as the resident’s needs evolve. They offer standard support like regular cognitive assessments and support groups for families, but they also get creative with music and memory activities. A standout for me is the Ageless Grace program, where a director leads 21 chair-based exercises to help with mobility, balance, and coordination.

Beyond the memory-specific care, the campus offers respite stays, outpatient therapy, and even Meals on Wheels. With enclosed courtyards, a secure perimeter, and home-style dining areas, it feels like a real neighborhood. If you are a family member looking for a space that was actually built for memory care and not just renovated into it, Shurmer Place deserves your attention.

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Overview of Minerva Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Minerva Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a nursing home in Columbus, Ohio, that provides nursing care and rehabilitation services. Located on Cleveland Avenue, the community has a single-story setting.

With a Walk Score of 70, the community’s surrounding area has good walkability, which allows residents to access amenities and services on foot. This is also convenient for visiting families.

To learn more about the Minerva Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center’s specific services, programs, staffing, amenities, and care options, families are advised to reach out directly to the community or conduct an in-person visit.

Contact Minerva Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Overview of Brookdale Zanesville

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.

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Overview of Evergreen Retirement Community

Evergreen Retirement Community offers nursing home, assisted living, continuing care retirement community, home care, independent living, memory care, and skilled nursing services in Cincinnati, Ohio. In the Hartwell neighborhood, its 21 beds create a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know one another.

The range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs change over time, since moving from one level of care to another can happen within the same community. Independent living provides a private home with community services and no daily care, while assisted living offers help with dressing, bathing, medication, and other daily tasks while the resident keeps an apartment.

Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Nursing home and skilled nursing services provide nursing care on site around the clock, while home care supports care delivered in a resident’s home.

The continuing care retirement community structure brings these living and care options together. For a resident whose needs may change, that can mean remaining within one community rather than seeking a separate setting for each new level of care.

Housing includes studios, one bedroom and two bedroom residences, and cottages. A studio offers one private space, while a two bedroom residence can suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion.

Residents may keep pets, use the salon and spa, and spend time in the community’s outdoor spaces. Dining is available at The GardenSide, Pub 67, and Creekview Café, giving residents more than one setting for meals, with varied menus and daily specials.

Special diets are available for residents with particular dietary needs. Rehabilitation services and the Rehab & Therapy program support residents receiving therapy, while Enhanced Independent Living, Pocket Neighborhood, and At Home Care are also available.

Evergreen may be a good fit for a resident who wants a smaller setting, needs assisted living, memory care, nursing, or skilled nursing support, or may need a different level of care over time. Regina Umanskiy serves as the administrator.

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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
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 250 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.