Page 3 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. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving. 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.
Altercare Cuyahoga Falls
SC
AL
HOS
IL
MC
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Cuyahoga Falls (North Village)
91No 61 Private / Semi-Private RoomsA--457.5
Brookdale Finneytown
SC
AL
CCRC
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Cincinnati
39Yes 54 Studio / SuiteA+-896-
Bickford of Rocky River
SC
AL
MC
Rocky River (King James North)
64Yes 24 Private RoomsA+Felisa Knowles863-
Majestic Care of Fairfield Assisted Living
SC
AL
MC
Fairfield (Furmandale)
116Yes 64 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+-851-
The Laurels of Worthington
SC
MC
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Worthington
95No 55 StudioA+--353.9
Scarlet Oaks
SC
AL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Cincinnati (Clifton)
87No 13 Private RoomsA+Tunecia Campbell80284.7
Ohio Living Mount Pleasant
SC
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Monroe
53Yes 44 Studio / 1 Bed-James Allred821-
Villa Springfield Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
SC
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Springfield (Oakwood Village)
110No 46 Private / Semi-Private SuitesA+--213.0
Meadowbrook Care Center
SC
MC
NH
PC
SNF
Cincinnati (Blue Ash)
146No 52 Private RoomsA+Gilad Diamond-666.6
Traditions at North Bend
SC
AL
IL
MC
Cincinnati (Monfort Heights South)
117Yes 14 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA--871-
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Overview of Altercare Cuyahoga Falls

Lead a fulfilling life with the reliable senior living community of Altercare Cuyahoga Falls in Bailey Road, Cuyahoga Falls, OH, providing skilled nursing, short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, palliative care, and respite care. Naturally lit and purposely designed accommodations are available, ensuring seniors’ comfort and convenience. The community also collaborates with seniors to understand their needs and preferences better and provide them with the right care and assistance.

With spacious and welcoming amenities all over the campus, the community provides more avenues for residents to interact with different people and gain meaningful experiences. Restaurant-style dining is also served to satisfy residents’ tastes and dietary needs. Altercare Cuyahoga Falls is a good place for seniors to enjoy their retirement wholly with its ethereal campus filled with incredible amenities and a genuinely caring community.

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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.

$4,500/Month

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Overview of Bickford of Rocky River

Bickford of Rocky River provides assisted living and memory care in Rocky River, Ohio. Assisted living includes personalized help with daily activities, while memory care serves residents living with dementia. The Montessori Memory Care program may suit someone who needs a dementia focused setting with this specialized approach.

Residents have private rooms, giving each person a separate room within the community. Pets are allowed, so a resident can bring a pet when moving in. The community has 64 beds, and Felisa Knowles serves as the administrator.

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Overview of Majestic Care of Fairfield Assisted Living

Discover an exceptional living experience at Majestic Care of Fairfield Assisted Living located in Fairfield, OH. This community offers a premier experience tailored for individuals with memory-related conditions and provides specialized services in a secure, nurturing environment with a range of thoughtfully designed studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans.

With a dedicated and compassionate team available around the clock, residents enjoy a blend of independence, privacy, and comfort in their spacious accommodations. The focus is on creating a person-centered environment where those experiencing memory loss can truly thrive. Residents benefit from top-tier amenities and services, including deliciously prepared meals, engaging life enrichment activities, and on-site licensed nurses. At Majestic Care of Fairfield, mature adults can embrace life to the fullest, supported by a caring team and exceptional surroundings.

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Overview of The Laurels of Worthington

The Laurels of Worthington provides memory care, nursing home care, palliative care, respite care, and skilled nursing in Worthington, OH. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision, while nursing home care and skilled nursing provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Palliative care focuses on comfort for a resident managing serious illness, and respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The range of care options may suit a resident whose needs change over time, since memory care, nursing home care, and skilled nursing are available within the same community. Care can remain within one setting as needs change. The Laurels of Worthington may also be a good fit for someone who needs supervised memory care or for a family seeking short-term support while a primary caregiver is away.

The community has 95 beds. Its studio option provides one resident with a single private living space. Total nurse staffing is 3h 50m per resident/day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time allocated per resident. A Walk Score of 55 / 100 makes the area somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to complete some trips independently. Payment options are Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay: Medicare can cover short-term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid can help when savings may not cover a long stay, and private pay means the family pays directly.

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Scarlet Oaks

440 Lafayette Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45220
Overview of Scarlet Oaks

Scarlet Oaks provides nursing home, skilled nursing, assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Cincinnati, OH. Its range of care levels can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time, allowing care to change within the community instead of requiring a move elsewhere.

Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, while nursing home and skilled nursing care provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Respite care is a short stay for a family whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Scarlet Oaks has 87 beds, and private rooms give each resident a single personal room rather than a shared sleeping space. The community accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, giving families options that include public coverage and direct payment. Medicare applies to short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence, while Medicaid matters to families whose savings may not cover a long stay. Total nurse staffing is 3h 28m per resident per day, representing daily hands on nursing time for each resident, and Tunecia Campbell serves as the administrator.

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Overview of Ohio Living Mount Pleasant

Ohio Living Mount Pleasant is a nursing home, assisted living, independent living, memory care, and skilled nursing community in Monroe, Ohio. Assisted living helps with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident keeps a private apartment. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care.

Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone who may be at risk of wandering. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock. With 53 beds, the community is in the smaller community range, where residents and staff may get to know one another.

Studio and one bedroom layouts are available. A studio provides a single private living space, while a one bedroom offers separate sleeping and living areas. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 51 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time assigned to each resident.

Ohio Living Mount Pleasant accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs time away, while rehabilitation services and time limited rehabilitation focus on recovery. Restaurant style dining, a fitness center, salon and spa services, outdoor spaces, and a pet friendly policy give residents places for meals, exercise, personal care, outdoor time, and continued companionship with a pet.

A Walk Score of 44 indicates a car dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride. James Allred serves as the administrator. With several care levels on one campus, Ohio Living Mount Pleasant may be a good fit for a resident whose needs could grow over time without requiring a move to a different community.

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Overview of Villa Springfield Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

Villa Springfield Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center is a trusted nursing home in Springfield, OH, that offers subacute rehabilitation, long-term care, outpatient therapy, and respite care. With its comprehensive care options, residents receive care tailored to their healthcare needs around the clock. The community also provides physical, occupational, and speech therapy to help residents jump back to their routines.

For residents’ recreation, a well-thought-out calendar of enriching activities and community events is conducted. Here, a variety of fine dining menus are also provided, striving to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Pain management, psycho-social management, and hospice are also available to ease residents’ pain and discomfort. The community creates the ideal setting where residents can live beyond their potential, especially with its specially designed amenities and wide range of care services.

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Meadowbrook Care Center

8211 Weller Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45242
Overview of Meadowbrook Care Center

Meadowbrook Care Center provides nursing home, skilled nursing, memory care and palliative care in Cincinnati, OH. Skilled nursing and nursing home care include licensed nursing support around the clock, while memory care provides supervision in a secured setting for someone who may wander. Palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom management. Together, these options can suit a resident whose needs change over time.

The community has 146 beds and private rooms, so each resident has a separate room. Short term rehabilitation is available for someone who needs a temporary stay focused on recovery support. The Pulmonary Program and Concierge program are also available, though the specific services included in either program are not described. Medicare, Medicaid and private pay are accepted, giving families payment routes for covered care or private payment. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 45 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time assigned per resident. A Walk Score of 52 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to reach certain nearby destinations independently.

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Overview of Traditions at North Bend

Serving older adults in Cincinnati, Ohio, Traditions at North Bend is a 117-bed assisted living community on N Bend Road. The three-story residence offers studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans. This gives residents several living options for their different needs and preferences.

The community provides assisted living for people who need help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, meals, and medication management as they stay independent as possible. The community has a Walk Score of 14. Most errands and outings require a car. In return, residents enjoy a quieter residential setting away from busy commercial areas.

Families considering Traditions at North Bend should take a tour of the community. Visiting in person gives them the chance to see the apartment options, explore the shared spaces, learn about daily activities, and decide whether the community is a good fit for their loved one’s needs.

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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: 68The 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.