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Our editorial team analyzed 250 nursing homes in OH using CMS data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank nursing homes in OH
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.
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 TableAL (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.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
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.
CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community):
A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
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.
Rank badges are statewide: each nursing home is ranked against every OH nursing home we track that reports that metric, not just the 250 on this page. See how we rank facilities
Set in the neighborhood of Akron, Ohio, Ohio Living Rockynol is an excellent senior living community, offering excellent assisted living services. Residents are welcomed into their beautifully-designed one-bedroom apartments with round the clock supervision and care from a team of reliable nurses. The community also ensures its residents safety by providing 24-hour emergency, safety, and security systems throughout the campus.
An array of convenient services, such as housekeeping, laundry, and transportation services are also offered to let residents experience a carefree lifestyle. With almost no chores to worry about, residents can focus on enjoying the community’s array of social, recreational, and spiritual activities. Nutritious meals and snacks are also offered along with an array of convenient amenities for residents’ comfort and convenience.
Ohio Living Llanfair is a Life Plan community that boasts a future at their retirement home. Residence maintains their individuality by allowing them to freely choose a lifestyle that fits their needs. Provided their delightful ambiance, management and staff encourage residents can live vibrantly through socializing and making meaningful memories with people of their age.
The staff at Ohio Living is dedicated to ensuring that all residents can do as they please and not worry about simple daily activities. Their amenities include a fully-equipped kitchen, individually controlled air condition and heating systems, an emergency call system, walk-in showers with grab bar, a laundry room on each floor, and all utilities included in the building; services include in-house wellness nurse, social services support, maintenance of each apartment, flexible dining programs, and transportation to local areas.
Worthington Christian Village runs on a church-operated campus in Columbus, Ohio, and it’s been doing this for 40 years now, since 1985. It’s a 40-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility, but it’s also more than that. Independent living apartments and cottages sit on the same grounds. Walk Score lands at 30, somewhat walkable, though you’re driving for most things out here.
Here’s the number that actually matters if you’re comparing nursing homes: total nursing care comes out to 5 hours and 41 minutes per resident, per day. That’s a meaningful figure; direct nursing hours per resident is one of the clearest signals of how much hands-on attention residents actually get. Rehabilitation services and skilled rehab round out the clinical side, all backed by staffing that runs 24 hours.
The average stay runs about 75 days, and occupancy sits at 80%. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are all accepted, which covers most of the ways families end up paying for this kind of care. On the day-to-day side: 24-hour nursing supervision, meals and snacks in the dining room, a beauty salon and barber shop on-site, and worship services woven into campus life. Randall Richardson runs things as Executive Director.
What you end up with is a single campus that spans a real range, skilled nursing and rehab on one end, independent apartments and cottages on the other. For a family trying to plan for changing needs without changing addresses every few years, that continuum is the actual value proposition here, backed by nursing hours that hold up well against what “24-hour staffing” usually means in practice.
The Knolls of Oxford is an idyllic retreat peacefully nestled in the tree-laden neighborhood of Contreras Road, Oxford, OH, that provides assisted living, independent living, and skilled nursing. Here, residents receive the highest quality of care and assistance from a compassionate and well-trained team attending to their unique needs 24/7. Residents with memory-related needs also receive memory support to enhance their cognition and quality of life. The community also strives to keep residents comfortable and safe, promoting a nurturing and welcoming environment.
With its affiliation to Miami University, residents gain access to various university programs and diverse opportunities, ensuring enjoyment and wellness. Indulge in delicious and healthy meals served to meet dietary needs and preferences. Medication management, long- and short-term care, incontinence care, and health monitoring are provided to meet residents’ healthcare needs. Make every moment of your golden years memorable amidst the community’s 85 acres of serene and scenic backdrop.
Village of the Falls offers memory care, nursing home care, skilled nursing, assisted living, independent living, and respite care in Olmsted Falls, Ohio. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Nursing home care supports long term residence, while skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock.
Assisted living helps with daily tasks while a resident maintains an apartment, and independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care. Respite care provides a short stay when a family’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. The community has 32 beds, with 97% occupancy, so nearly all beds are in use and an open bed may not be immediately available.
Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 22 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nurse staffing time allocated to each resident. A Walk Score of 51 is somewhat walkable, so some errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may be able to manage some nearby outings independently. Marie Grosh serves as administrator, and payment options include Medicare for short term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid when a family’s savings may not cover a long stay, and private pay; on site therapies and rehabilitation services allow a resident to receive therapy without arranging transportation. The combination of independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, nursing home care, memory care, and respite care may be a good fit for a resident whose needs could change over time or for a family needing short term support.
Westpark Healthcare Campus Center is a premier medical wellness center that delivers quality nursing care and rehabilitation services in Cleveland, Ohio. Licensed nurses are available 24/7 to assist residents with their medical needs at any moment. With the mission of elevating life through recovery and, eventually, independence, caring professionals support patients through care coordination, regular monitoring, wellness counseling, and delivering personal care services. They offer rehabilitation services, short-term care, respite care, and long-term care. Westpark Healthcare prides itself in providing a rich environment to smoothen the recovery of residents recovering from significant injuries and illnesses through engaging activities and dedicated medical experts. Regaining independence for residents is at the forefront of this community.
Highbanks Care Center is a nursing home and skilled nursing community offering memory care and palliative care in Columbus, OH. Its secured setting and around-the-clock skilled nursing care provide supervision and licensed nursing support for residents who need ongoing clinical care. Behavioral care and mental health services are also part of the community’s focus.
Highbanks Care Center has 56 beds, placing it among smaller communities where staff and residents can get to know each other. Short-term rehabilitation supports recovery needs, while long-term care provides ongoing residence for people who require continued nursing support. Respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover, and hospice and palliative care focus on comfort during serious illness.
Residents can use an in-house salon, participate in outdoor activities, and receive wellness therapies without arranging those amenities elsewhere. Fine dining gives residents meals in a more formal dining setting, while rehabilitation services support therapy needs. With secured memory care, behavioral care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and respite services, Highbanks Care Center may be a good fit for someone whose care needs range from supervised memory support to short-term recovery or caregiver relief.
Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families several ways to cover eligible care expenses. Total nurse staffing is 3h 13m per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time assigned to each resident. A Walk Score of 57 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, so some errands can be completed on foot and a resident who no longer drives may still be able to manage some outings independently.
Overview of Scenic Pointe Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
A purposely built community that is dedicated to improving seniors’ well-being, Scenic Pointe Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Millersburg, OH, provides skilled nursing, occupational, physical, and speech therapy, and respite care. With meticulously designed behavioral units, the community promotes a serene and welcoming environment for seniors going through a mental health crisis. Delivering top-notch care and assistance around the clock, a competent and responsible team ensures seniors thrive and live their best lives.
Seniors can seek comfort and families receive the support they need for their end-of-life journey with hospice care. The community also partners with the Ohio Veterans Hospitals to provide veterans with the finest care and assistance for their honorable service. Scenic Pointe Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is an enticing option for seniors to enjoy a wondrous retirement.
Triple Creek Retirement Community in Cincinnati, Ohio, delivers both nursing home and assisted living options. Assisted living gives residents support with personal tasks like bathing, dressing, and managing medication while maintaining an independent apartment. Having multiple levels of care on a single campus allows individuals to age in place as their support requirements evolve.
This 56-bed setting offers a cozy, tight-knit environment that makes it easy for residents and team members to form personal connections. Daily nurse staffing averages 3 hours and 6 minutes per resident.
Families considering care can reach out to the Triple Creek Retirement Community team to plan a tour or discuss funding.
Settling in the peaceful Detroit Avenue, Cleveland, OH, Algart Health Care is a one-of-a-kind senior living community that provides skilled nursing and assisted living. The community provides 72-bed accommodations for the seniors’ comfort. Moreover, Algart Health Care delivers 24-hour care with a team of well-trained and compassionate professionals. Focusing on memory care, the community provides a reality orientation, wellness checks, and memory-focused activities to its residents.
Algart Health Care fosters a warm and welcoming environment, ensuring that its residents feel belonging and relaxed. Here, seniors are provided with delicious and nutritious meals three times every day with snacks that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. Proving its high-quality care and assistance, Algart Health Care was awarded as one of the Best Nursing Homes by US News and World Report in 2014 and regarded as a 5-star Facility by Medicare in 2024.
Every nursing home above is evaluated across five weighted categories using CMS data including Care Compare, Payroll-Based Journal, and Medicare Cost Reports.
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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.
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