Page 12 of Best Senior Communities in Ohio

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 704 senior communities in OH using OH Dept. of Health data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank senior communities in OH
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Info below is compiled from 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.

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. 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. SC (Senior Communities):
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
A score out of 100 based on in-person interviews with residents, conducted by an independent third party on behalf of the Ohio Department of Aging. Residents are asked about staff, activities, meals, administration, and overall experience. <em>Source: Ohio Long-Term Care Quality Navigator</em>
Total count of citations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of citations this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total citations ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Oakleaf Village of Columbus
SC
AL
IL
MC
RC
Columbus (Northland)
136Yes 58 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-Kimberly Ishwar83--
Shawnee Estates Senior Living
SC
AL
MC
RC
Xenia
93No 18 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed--731-
Abbington of Arlington
SC
AL
Columbus (Governours Square)
44No 63 Suite-Madison Adkins91--
Sunrise of Dublin
SC
AL
HOS
MC
Dublin (Shamrock Crossing South)
-Yes 68 Studio /1 Bed / 2 Bed--931-
Willow Brook Christian Home
SC
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Columbus (Olentangy High Bluffs)
50No 25 --Mary Jane Jordan842-
Lincoln Crawford Care Center
SC
NH
RC
SNF
Cincinnati (Walnut Hills)
96No 71 Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms---203.3
Shepherd of the Valley – Liberty
SC
AL
IL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Girard (Liberty Township)
39No 8 --Cory Parish813-
Ohio Living Swan Creek
SC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Toledo (Southwyck)
33Yes 28 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed--76203.3
Rocky River Gardens Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
SC
HOS
MC
NH
PC
SNF
Cleveland (Kamm's Corners)
120No 48 -A+--414.6
Beachwood Commons by New Perspective
SC
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Beachwood
120Yes 15 Studio / 1 BedA+Hoover White---
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Overview of Oakleaf Village of Columbus

Oakleaf Village is an independent living and assisted living in Columbus that provides nothing but exceptional care. They pride themselves on their professional care staff that provides service with compassion and kindness. Oakleaf Village boasts their beautiful location that strives in offering a harmonious environment for their seniors who are looking for peace and quiet. They do not only provide a serene atmosphere but an efficient service that puts their residents at the top of their priority. Oakleaf Village of Columbus has beautifully designed their community from minor to major details catering to their specific needs. 

Oakleaf Village’s exclusive offer is their financial resources that allows residents to pay a flat monthly rate that does not require a downpayment or entrance fee; they provide financial assistance so that residents can remain worry-free before, during, and after their stay.

Starting Price $4,060/Month

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Overview of Shawnee Estates Senior Living

Shawnee Estates Senior Living offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Xenia, Ohio. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while the resident keeps a private living space. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Respite care offers a short stay when a person’s usual caregiver needs time to travel or recover. Having these care levels together can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time without requiring a move to another community. The home has 93 beds, with studios, one-bedroom residences, and two-bedroom residences available.

A studio provides one private living space, while a two-bedroom layout can suit a couple or someone who wants a companion.

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Overview of Abbington of Arlington

Age without worries at Abbington of Arlington, a dependable community in Columbus, OH, offering assisted living. With a kind and highly trained team attending to their needs 24/7, residents can keep their peace of mind and receive top-notch care. Housekeeping and laundry services are also provided, so residents can enjoy a hassle-free lifestyle.

Residents will not feel lonely with a carefully curated calendar of fun activities and enriching programs that aim to keep them active and socially connected. Three delightful and healthy meals are also served, catering to their dietary needs and preferences. Medication administration and pharmacy services are provided to meet residents’ healthcare needs. The community is great for those needing support to live comfortably in retirement.

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Overview of Sunrise of Dublin

Sunrise of Dublin offers assisted living, hospice care, and memory care in Dublin, Ohio’s Shamrock Crossing South neighborhood. Assisted living includes help with bathing, dressing, and medication management, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone living with dementia. Hospice care and hospice coordination support care planning and services for residents at the end of life.

Care needs may change over time. The combination of assisted living and memory care may suit a resident who could need more support later, since both care levels are available within the same community. Housing includes studios, one bedroom layouts, and two bedroom layouts, with the larger options potentially suiting couples who move together. Respite care and short term stays offer temporary accommodations when a usual caregiver needs time away, is traveling, or is recovering.

The starting price is $4,013 or more per month, giving families an initial monthly budget figure. Residents may bring pets and keep a companion animal after moving in. Music, fitness, art, and continued learning programs shape the activity calendar, while chef crafted cuisine, a salon, and rehabilitation services cover dining, grooming, and therapy needs. Transportation is available for excursions to local attractions, so residents can join outings without arranging every ride themselves. A Walk Score of 68 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot, allowing a resident who no longer drives to complete some nearby trips independently.

Starting Price $4,013/Month

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Overview of Willow Brook Christian Home

At 94 days average length of stay and 85% occupancy, Willow Brook Christian Home sits in a clear middle range: longer than a short-stay rehab facility, shorter than a traditional long-term care placement. The 50-bed nursing home and assisted living community at 55 Lazelle Rd in Columbus’s Olentangy High Bluffs neighborhood is part of Willow Brook Christian Communities and operates in a faith-based context, 12 miles from the city center with Mount Carmel St. Ann’s about 3 miles out. The area is car-dependent (Walk Score 25).

Total nursing care runs 3 hours and 56 minutes per resident per day. Registered nurses account for 1 hour and 19 minutes of that; nurse aides cover 2 hours and 35 minutes. Rehabilitation services are available on-site, and the facility runs a Transitional Living program. Mental health service workers are part of the staff mix, which is not universal in nursing home settings of this size. An active Resident Council meets regularly.

State inspections have tended to center on medication management, infection control, and care planning and documentation. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are all accepted. Administrator Mary Jane Jordan and Director of Nursing Theresa Agyepong lead the clinical and operational side.

What shows is how Willow Brook Christian Home, a mid-sized faith-affiliated nursing home with a 3-month average stay and a staffing model that includes mental health support, is suited to individuals who need skilled nursing or post-acute care and whose families want access to all three major payment pathways.

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Lincoln Crawford Care Center

1346 Lincoln Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45206
Overview of Lincoln Crawford Care Center

Backed with years of experience in providing exceptional medical services, Lincoln Crawford Care Center in Cincinnati, Ohio, is a leading senior care provider that provides short-term rehabilitation, long-term care and respite stays. The community ensures all of residents’ care needs are met with individualized care plans overseen by a dedicated and experienced team of carers and nurses. Residents’ accommodations are designed to provide utmost comfort with access to WiFi, in-room phone service, and an in-suite flat-screen TV with cable for entertainment.

At Lincoln Crawford Care Center, residents will never get bored while recovering with an array of activities and amenities. Residents can enjoy a breath of fresh air in cozy outdoor seating areas, pamper themselves with a new look at the on-site salon, or join weekly outings, religious services, socials, and meetups. Gourmet meals tailored to residents’ dietary needs and preferences are served to ensure residents have the nourishment and energy they need for a fast recovery.

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Overview of Shepherd of the Valley – Liberty

Shepherd of the Valley, Liberty offers nursing home, assisted living, independent living, memory care, respite care, and skilled nursing in Girard, Ohio. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication, while independent living provides a private living arrangement with community services and no daily care. Memory care is secured and supervised, and nursing home and skilled nursing services provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

Respite care offers a short stay when a family caregiver needs to travel or recover. The range of care levels can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time, while respite care can suit a family caregiver who needs a short term arrangement. With 39 beds, the community is smaller, giving staff and residents more opportunity to get to know each other.

Payment options include Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay. Medicaid is relevant when savings may not cover a long stay, Medicare covers short term skilled care after a hospital stay, and private pay means the family pays directly. Total nurse staffing is 3h 54m per resident per day, representing the documented daily hands on nurse staffing time associated with each resident.

Cory Parish serves as the administrator. Restaurant style dining features meals prepared daily by the culinary team, with resident feedback used to create weekly menus. Rehabilitation services are available, and residents can attend religious services at the community.

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Overview of Ohio Living Swan Creek

Tucked away in the quiet area in Lucas County, Toledo, Ohio, Ohio Living Swan Creek is a charming senior living community offering independent living, assisted living, rehabilitation and skilled care. Residents feel at home in luxurious three-bedroom villas, one-bedroom, and studio apartments designed for sophisticated living with expansive spaces and high-end finishes that cater to their every need. The community provides individualized care plans tailored to residents’ individual needs, encompassing assistance with daily activities, medication management, and regular health assessments.

The community also offers top-notch rehabilitation and skilled care services designed to help residents achieve optimal recovery and maintain their highest level of functioning. An array of social activities, fitness, and wellness programs are available to make residents’ days as full and productive as possible. Meals and menus are made to cater to residents’ preferences and dietary needs, providing them with the sustenance they need to stay energized and healthy. With 24-hour emergency, safety and security systems, round-the-clock nursing services, and a wide array of supportive services like laundry and housekeeping, residents are guaranteed to live a comfortable and convenient retirement life.

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Overview of Rocky River Gardens Rehabilitation & Nursing Center

Nestled in Cleveland, Rocky River Gardens is a short-term rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility with extensive medical services that ensures comprehensive on-site support. With the goal of rehabilitating patients to independence, their expert care partners endeavor to build personalized plans to promote the fullest extent of well-being. They nurture patients holistically as they also offer a range of services to help residents and families navigate the complex healthcare system and access resources vital for recovery.
In addition to the professional care given by staff, the activities and amenities available at Rocky River Garden include social functions, beauty shops, live entertainment, community support, and life-enrichment programs. This community is committed to serving seniors to reach the maximum quality of life possible.

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Overview of Beachwood Commons by New Perspective

Beachwood Commons by New Perspective provides independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing home, and skilled nursing in Beachwood, Ohio. Independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living adds help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication management. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Skilled nursing and nursing home care provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

Several care levels allow a resident whose needs grow to move within the community rather than begin again elsewhere. For someone who may need increasing support over time, Beachwood Commons by New Perspective may be a good fit. The home has 120 beds, with studios and one bedroom residences available. A studio provides a single room, while a one bedroom residence offers a separate bedroom.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families the option to use applicable public benefits or pay directly. Total nurse staffing is 2 hours and 42 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nurse staffing time assigned to each resident. Rehabilitation services and respite care are available, along with a salon and spa, garden patio, and veranda. Transportation supports community outings as space permits, and pets are allowed so residents may continue living with a pet.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
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Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Senior Communities in Ohio at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 41/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Ohio. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 69The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Ohio. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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Frequently Asked Questions about Senior Communities in Ohio

What is senior living?

Senior communities are residential settings designed for adults aged 55 or older, with options ranging from active independent living to assisted living and memory care.

How many senior communities are listed on this page?

This page features 704 senior communities in Ohio. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right senior community 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 senior communities 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.