Page 4 of Best Senior Communities in Ohio

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 674 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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Avg Walk Score: 42/ 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: 75The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Ohio. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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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 to lowest based on our ranking 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. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. 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.
Hillside Care Center
SC
AL
RESC
Xenia
24
Facility 24
OH AVG 75
Rank #283 / 307
No
40
Facility 40
OH AVG 42
Rank #366 / 675
Private Rooms-James Preston
94
Facility 94
OH AVG 85.8
Rank #8 / 190
1
Facility 1
OH AVG 2
Rank #1 / 172
-
Worthington Christian Village
SC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Columbus (Olentangy High Bluffs)
40
Facility 40
OH AVG 75
Rank #248 / 307
No
30
Facility 30
OH AVG 42
Rank #448 / 675
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+-
85
Facility 85
OH AVG 85.8
Rank #102 / 190
14
Facility 14
OH AVG 2
Rank #151 / 172
3.5
Norwich Springs Health Campus
SC
AL
IL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Hilliard
54
Facility 54
OH AVG 75
Rank #204 / 307
Yes
19
Facility 19
OH AVG 42
Rank #554 / 675
Studio / 1 Bed--
89
Facility 89
OH AVG 85.8
Rank #42 / 190
2
Facility 2
OH AVG 2
Rank #64 / 172
-
Saint Margaret Hall
SC
AL
HOS
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Cincinnati (East Walnut Hills)
99
Facility 99
OH AVG 75
Rank #70 / 307
No
74
Facility 74
OH AVG 42
Rank #53 / 675
-A+-
90
Facility 90
OH AVG 85.8
Rank #34 / 190
6
Facility 6
OH AVG 2
Rank #130 / 172
-
Veranda Gardens
SC
MC
NH
PC
SNF
Cincinnati
99
Facility 99
OH AVG 75
Rank #70 / 307
No
52
Facility 52
OH AVG 42
Rank #230 / 675
Private / Semi-Private RoomsA+--
39
Facility 39
OH AVG 2
Rank #166 / 172
4.9
O‘Neill Healthcare Fairview Park
SC
HOS
NH
SNF
Fairview Park
118
Facility 118
OH AVG 75
Rank #47 / 307
Yes
66
Facility 66
OH AVG 42
Rank #94 / 675
Private RoomsA+--121.7
Twin Towers
SC
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Cincinnati (College Hill)
231
Facility 231
OH AVG 75
Rank #1 / 307
No
31
Facility 31
OH AVG 42
Rank #435 / 675
--Kristie Stricker
86
Facility 86
OH AVG 85.8
Rank #81 / 190
13
Facility 13
OH AVG 2
Rank #148 / 172
4.3
Wesley Glen Retirement Community
SC
AL
HOS
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Columbus (Sharon Heights)
29
Facility 29
OH AVG 75
Rank #278 / 307
Yes
81
Facility 81
OH AVG 42
Rank #22 / 675
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-Tom Widney
85
Facility 85
OH AVG 85.8
Rank #102 / 190
4
Facility 4
OH AVG 2
Rank #105 / 172
-
Franklin Plaza Extended Care
SC
AL
HOS
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Cleveland (Ohio City)
178
Facility 178
OH AVG 75
Rank #3 / 307
No
87
Facility 87
OH AVG 42
Rank #5 / 675
Private Rooms---
39
Facility 39
OH AVG 2
Rank #166 / 172
4.9
Laurels of Norworth
SC
AL
HOS
MC
NH
Worthington (Worthington Estates East)
126
Facility 126
OH AVG 75
Rank #32 / 307
No
50
Facility 50
OH AVG 42
Rank #256 / 675
Private Rooms / Semi-Private RoomsA+--
47
Facility 47
OH AVG 2
Rank #170 / 172
4.3

Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every OH community we track that reports that metric, not just the 674 on this page.

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Hillside Care Center

130-140 Rogers St, Xenia, OH 45385
Overview of Hillside Care Center

Hillside Care Center is a compassionate assisted living community in Xenia, OH, that offers personal care. With its nurturing and supportive environment, residents are guaranteed the utmost comfort and familiarity. Three meals a day, housekeeping services, and health services are also provided to improve residents’ quality of life. The community prioritizes residents’ welfare, striving to meet their unique needs through high-quality services.

Wellness programs and recreational activities are curated weekly, ensuring residents can explore new interests and gain fun experiences. The community also features three lively gathering areas, a beauty and barber shop, and thoughtfully designed rooms, so residents can rest and connect with peers. With shops and other local amenities nearby, residents have easy access to their needs and leisure. As one of the trusted choices for senior living in Ohio, this assisted living community has exceptional standards of care for older adults.

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Overview of Worthington Christian Village

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.

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Norwich Springs Health Campus

4680 Library Way, Hilliard, OH 43026
Overview of Norwich Springs Health Campus

Situated in the peaceful neighborhood of Library Way, Hilliard, OH, Norwich Springs Health Campus is an eminent senior living community that offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and skilled nursing. The community features snug and sophisticated private suites to ensure seniors’ relaxation and security. With a team of reliable and highly skilled professionals delivering top-tier care and assistance around the clock, seniors keep their peace of mind and experience a glorious retirement.

Create unforgettable moments and participate in engaging activities for leisure and wellness. Ideally situated near local amenities and stunning attractions, Norwich Springs Health Campus ensures seniors’ needs and interests are within a few steps away. Eat well and feel good with healthy and tasty foods catering to dietary needs and preferences. Surrounded by ethereal landscapes and serene walking paths, Norwich Springs Health Campus is ideal for seniors seeking solace in their golden years.

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Overview of Saint Margaret Hall

Discover an exceptional living experience at Saint Margaret Hall in Cincinnati, OH, where residents benefit from skilled nursing, long-term care, assisted living, and respite care services. The dedicated team is committed to ensuring that every resident enjoys a broad range of services and access to a diverse array of activities tailored to their residents’ interests.

At Saint Margaret Hall, residents can take advantage of convenient onsite services, including access to medical appointments, home-style dining, and a well-stocked shop for everyday necessities. The community also features an exciting calendar of events, offering options such as movie nights, cooking classes, gardening, yoga, and walking groups. Experience the warmth, hospitality, and vibrant community spirit at Saint Margaret Hall where every day is an opportunity for connection and enrichment.

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Overview of Veranda Gardens

Recover quickly and achieve your full potential in Veranda Gardens, a vibrant and welcoming community in Cincinnati, OH, offering short-term rehabilitation and long-term care. They employ highly skilled registered nurses to support residents with their needs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Those recovering from an injury or hospitalization have access to excellent therapists who create customized care plans for every resident, ensuring they are given the right services to heal quickly.

Their team also helps families and other caregivers to get their much-deserved break by offering a respite program. Various activities and social events are also available to foster social interaction among residents while keeping them active. To ensure residents are given care even in their end-of-life journey, their team is always ready to offer compassionate hospice care. At Veranda Gardens, residents can rest assured that their unique needs, goals, and preferences are respected as they receive care.

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Overview of O‘neill Healthcare Fairview Park

O’Neill Healthcare Fairview Park does its best to encourage residents to do whatever interests them while receiving exceptional care– making it one of the trusted senior living in the city. The center provides a comprehensive range of care, including specialized nursing home care, independent living, assisted living, and memory care services designed to meet the unique needs of residents. Recently, O’Neill celebrated the quality senior care they have been delivering for over 60 years.

The adult care home is focused on conducting a results-driven approach to individual recovery. The nursing community promotes social activities, education programs, specialized programs, an emergency call system, individualized controlled AC and heating, screened patios, and a fitness center. Other rehabilitative programs include stroke, therapy, and cardiac care.

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Twin Towers

5343 Hamilton Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45224
Overview of Twin Towers

Find luxurious and relaxing senior living with Twin Towers, nestled in the vibrant neighborhood of Cincinnati, OH. With options ranging from independent and assisted living neighborhoods to skilled care, memory support, and rehabilitation services, residents receive the support they need. Here, they can choose from cozy and well-appointed accommodations, including fully equipped patio homes and spacious apartments.

The community is dedicated to providing top-notch amenities and services, including a fitness room to boost physical endurance and wellness, as well as an aquatic center. Residents can unwind in the heated swimming pool or participate in various events. They can meet new companions and share wonderful memories in the beautifully designed common spaces. At Twin Towers, seniors can live out their retirement as they planned.

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Overview of Wesley Glen Retirement Community

A Walk Score of 81 is an outlier for a nursing home. Wesley Glen sits at 5155 N High St in Columbus’s Sharon Heights neighborhood, where most errands are on foot and OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital is 2.7 miles out. That walkability is one of the more distinctive facts about this 29-bed mid-rise community, which spans nursing home, independent living, assisted living, memory care, and hospice care under one address.

The care range is wide for a facility this size. Studio and one-bedroom units are available. The minimum age is 55. Residents have access to transportation and fitness and recreation programming, and the community is pet-friendly.

Occupancy sits at 76%, with 22 of 29 beds occupied, and the average length of stay is 33 days. Total nursing care runs 5 hours and 33 minutes per resident per day; registered nurses account for 1 hour and 9 minutes of that. State inspections have tended to focus on medication management, infection prevention and control, and care planning and documentation. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are all accepted. Tom Widney serves as administrator.

What Wesley Glen offers is a broad care continuum in a compact, walkable setting on Columbus’s north side. For individuals who need nursing home, memory care, or hospice support and want a community that can accommodate shifting care needs over time, the range here covers most of it.

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Overview of Franklin Plaza Extended Care

Located at Cleveland Ohio City, Franklin Plaza Extended Care offers a supportive living experience. Residents enjoy a variety of options, including independent living, assisted living, or skilled nursing care, with memory care available for those needing specialized attention. Engaging activities and a focus on resident well-being create a stimulating and fulfilling environment. Elegant dining services are a highlight, with both a main dining room and a private space for family gatherings.

A hair salon and professional assistance with daily living activities (ADLs) ensure residents feel pampered and supported. Located near Lutheran Hospital, Franklin Plaza provides peace of mind. Their skilled rehabilitation unit offers private suites, while a secured dementia unit provides specialized memory care. The dedicated staff, many with over ten years of experience, takes great pride in delivering exceptional care. These include short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, skilled nursing, hospice care, and respite care. On-site amenities are plentiful, featuring cardiology and pulmonary medical care, physical, occupational, and speech therapies, advanced respiratory therapy, a certified wound nurse, full-time nurse practitioners, TVs, internet access, lounges, activity areas, and full-service dining. Residents and visitors can also enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi.

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Overview of Laurels of Norworth

The Laurels of Norworth is a premier skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility dedicated to providing exceptional care and support to our residents. Located in Worthington, Ohio, this state-of-the-art facility offers a wide range of services tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual. From short-term rehabilitation to long-term care, their experienced team of professionals is committed to promoting healing, independence, and overall well-being.

At Laurels of Norworth, residents benefit from a comprehensive array of amenities designed to enhance their comfort and quality of life. Their spacious and inviting accommodations provide a welcoming environment for relaxation and recovery. With chef-prepared meals, engaging social activities, and personalized care plans, residents can enjoy a vibrant and fulfilling lifestyle. Additionally, their facility offers specialized therapy programs, including physical, occupational, and speech therapy, aimed at maximizing mobility and functional independence. With compassionate care and a commitment to excellence, Laurels of Norworth is dedicated to helping residents thrive and achieve their highest level of wellness.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

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

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