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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 Momentous Health at Sidney

Momentous Health at Sidney is a distinguished life plan community in Sidney, Ohio, where the focus is on prioritizing residents’ health and well-being. With a resident-centered approach, the locally based team embodies the community’s vision, mission, and values, ensuring personalized and community-oriented care. Commitment to excellence is evident through comprehensive care plans and multidisciplinary treatments, reflecting dedication to service quality.

Residents will discover a versatile and reliable facility with short and long-term care, rehabilitation, 24/7 nursing care, and many more. Momentous Health at Sidney provides a warm and compassionate environment, making it the ideal choice for loved ones’ assisted living and rehabilitation needs.

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Maple Knoll Village

11100 Springfield Pike, Cincinnati, OH 45246
Overview of Maple Knoll Village

Live a blissful retirement with Maple Knoll Village set in the harmonious neighborhood of Springfield Pike, Cincinnati, OH, providing assisted living, independent living, rehabilitation services, skilled nursing, and hospice care. Here, residents receive top-notch care and assistance from a compassionate and highly trained team attending to their needs 24/7. Featuring variations of specially designed villas and apartments, residents can rest assured of finding the right accommodation according to their preferences. The community also promotes a vibrant and welcoming environment, ensuring residents adapt easily to their surroundings.

Fun activities and engaging programs are also conducted to keep residents active and socially connected. Mealtimes are also something to anticipate, with delicious and healthy meals catering to dietary needs and tastes. The community is equipped with a club room, a spa, a wellness center, a swimming pool, and serene walking paths, perfect for socialization and recreation.

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Overview of Avenue at Wooster Assisted Living

Avenue at Wooster Care and Rehabilitation Center is a nursing home in Wooster, OH, offering long-term care, rehabilitation, and skilled nursing. Here, older adults experience the utmost comfort and safety, accompanied by a nurturing and welcoming environment. High-quality services, including 24-hour care, healthy meals, and top-tier therapy programs, are also provided to help residents live comfortably. The community also works closely with residents to create care plans tailored to their unique needs and habits.

Celebrations, light exercises, and games encourage residents to live actively and make friends. Spacious common areas and top-notch rehabilitation equipment also ensure residents’ relaxation and wellness. Surrounded by restaurants, a church, and shops in the peaceful residential area of Wooster, the community guarantees accessibility and convenience. This nursing home has exceptional quality of care, making it one of the trusted choices for senior living in Ohio.

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Overview of Harmony Court Rehab and Nursing

Experience exceptional care from Harmony Court Rehab and Nursing, a distinguished community in Cincinnati, OH, offering short-term rehabilitation and long-term care. This 120-bed community strives to meet residents’ special needs, providing personalized care 24/7 to improve their quality of life. Residents can focus on their recovery and gain meaningful experiences with a compassionate team helping with their daily activities.

Fun recreational activities and therapeutic programs are conducted to keep residents active and socially engaged. The community also provides physical, occupational, and speech therapy, alongside medication management, for residents’ convenience. Residents also enjoy delightful and healthy meals that satisfy their dietary needs and preferences. With its comprehensive care options and state-of-the-art amenities, residents can keep their peace of mind and live a blissful retirement.

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Overview of Woods Edge Rehab and Nursing

Achieve your highest potential with Woods Edge Rehab and Nursing, a trusted community in Cincinnati, OH, for skilled nursing care and rehabilitation. Residents here enjoy the utmost comfort with kind and reliable nurses available to attend to their needs and assist them with their daily living activities 24/7. Physical, speech, and occupational therapists are available 7 days a week to ensure residents’ progress and closely monitored and their care plans are regularly updated.

Fun and therapeutic activities are also available to ensure residents maintain an active and fulfilling lifestyle. Fresh and healthy meals approved by a registered dietician are also served daily to make sure residents are properly nourished and healthy. At Woods Edge Rehab and Nursing, residents can recover quickly or maintain their optimal well-being while making new memories.

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Overview of Continuing Healthcare of Toledo

Introducing Continuing Healthcare of Toledo, a distinguished senior living provider in Toledo, Ohio. Specializing in meeting the unique needs of seniors, this assisted living community offers a comprehensive range of services, with a particular focus on Nursing Homes. Experience the dedication and care that embody Continuing Healthcare of Toledo—a haven where seniors’ well-being takes center stage.

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Overview of Crown Pointe Care Center

Crown Pointe Care Center offers the highest standard of quality living while maintaining and respecting individuality, independence, and privacy for their seniors. The nursing home is a modest environment that provides short-term rehabilitation services. Management prides its philosophical approach to senior care on delivering service based on the individual’s choices. Crowne Pointe has maintained high-quality living nursing and rehabilitation standards. 
Crown Pointe service is ensured to be a relaxing and convenient nursing home. Their 24/7 skilled care services focus on individualized treatments– physical, occupational, and speech therapy. They also offer respite care and memory care where both provide activities that stimulate their wellness; as well as hospice care that is delivered with dignity and respect while supporting the family of the resident.

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Overview of Carecore at Meadows

Carecore at Meadows is a welcoming care home in Cincinnati, OH, where care and compassion meet. Their array of private and semi-private accommodations are conveniently close to local amenities and foster a cozy, home-like atmosphere that makes residents feel safe and secure. Excellent care professionals are available 24/7 to provide tailored care and comprehensive assistance to residents.

Those living with memory conditions are given specialized units with advanced security features and specialized care services tailored to their unique needs. Engaging activities help residents stay physically active while nutritious meals give them the energy they need to maintain their nutrition. With Carecore at Meadows, residents can focus on living their best lives surrounded by genuine people who truly care about their happiness.

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Overview of The Heights Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

Find the care you need with the distinguished senior living community of The Heights Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in East Royalton Road, Broadview Heights, OH, providing a variety of care options including memory care, long-term care, subacute rehab, and respite care. The community also provides a dialysis unit for seniors who require it, alongside physical, occupational, and speech therapy. With its commitment to improving seniors’ well-being, the community delivers top-notch care and assistance 24/7.

Thrive and celebrate moments through fun events and enriching programs. There are also a variety of specially designed amenities all over the community for residents to enjoy their free time and mingle with friends. The Heights Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is a safe place for seniors to receive the utmost care and assistance they deserve.

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Overview of Hall of Fame Rehabilitation & Nursing Center

Hall of Fame Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is one of Canton’s skilled nursing homes. The nursing center has a professional staff committed to providing all seniors with a safe and comfortable environment. Seniors can expect worry-free living and a rejuvenating recovery experience through the exceptional care delivered by the compassionate staff.
The nursing homes provide state-of-the-art features that cater to short-term or long-term residents; they are also guaranteed to feel comfortable and know that they belong in a home that offers 24-hour nursing care with specialized programs/ Specializations, including therapy (speech, occupational, physical), tracheostomy care, stroke recovery, cardiac care, orthopedic rehab, post-acute care, and hospice care available.

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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.