Page 6 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. 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.
Altercare Cuyahoga Falls
SC
AL
HOS
IL
MC
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Cuyahoga Falls (North Village)
91
Facility 91
OH AVG 75
Rank #99 / 307
No
61
Facility 61
OH AVG 42
Rank #141 / 675
Private / Semi-Private RoomsA--
45
Facility 45
OH AVG 2
Rank #169 / 172
7.5
Wesley Glen
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-Tom Widney
85
Facility 85
OH AVG 85.8
Rank #102 / 190
4
Facility 4
OH AVG 2
Rank #105 / 172
-
Brookdale Finneytown
SC
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Cincinnati
39
Facility 39
OH AVG 75
Rank #249 / 307
Yes
54
Facility 54
OH AVG 42
Rank #210 / 675
Studio / SuiteA+-
89
Facility 89
OH AVG 85.8
Rank #42 / 190
6
Facility 6
OH AVG 2
Rank #130 / 172
-
Shepherd of the Valley – Howland
SC
AL
IL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Warren
35
Facility 35
OH AVG 75
Rank #259 / 307
No
19
Facility 19
OH AVG 42
Rank #554 / 675
-A+-
86
Facility 86
OH AVG 85.8
Rank #81 / 190
11
Facility 11
OH AVG 2
Rank #144 / 172
3.7
Ohio Living Mount Pleasant
SC
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Monroe
53
Facility 53
OH AVG 75
Rank #207 / 307
Yes
44
Facility 44
OH AVG 42
Rank #325 / 675
Studio / 1 Bed-James Allred
82
Facility 82
OH AVG 85.8
Rank #151 / 190
1
Facility 1
OH AVG 2
Rank #1 / 172
-
Hudson Springs Nursing & Rehab
SC
HOS
MC
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Stow (Colony Park)
80
Facility 80
OH AVG 75
Rank #133 / 307
No
47
Facility 47
OH AVG 42
Rank #287 / 675
Private / Companion SuitesA--
36
Facility 36
OH AVG 2
Rank #164 / 172
4.0
Tapestry Senior Living – Springboro
SC
AL
Springboro
118
Facility 118
OH AVG 75
Rank #47 / 307
No
31
Facility 31
OH AVG 42
Rank #435 / 675
-A+-
84
Facility 84
OH AVG 85.8
Rank #123 / 190
1
Facility 1
OH AVG 2
Rank #1 / 172
-
Heritage Senior Living of Plain City
SC
AL
IL
MC
RC
Plain City
56
Facility 56
OH AVG 75
Rank #188 / 307
Yes
16
Facility 16
OH AVG 42
Rank #577 / 675
Studio / 1 Bed-Number Of Years In Long Term Care
83
Facility 83
OH AVG 85.8
Rank #139 / 190
1
Facility 1
OH AVG 2
Rank #1 / 172
-
O’Neill Healthcare North Ridgeville
SC
AL
HOS
IL
MC
NH
PC
SNF
North Ridgeville
150
Facility 150
OH AVG 75
Rank #12 / 307
Yes
29
Facility 29
OH AVG 42
Rank #458 / 675
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85
Facility 85
OH AVG 85.8
Rank #102 / 190
11
Facility 11
OH AVG 2
Rank #144 / 172
2.8
The Home At Hearthstone
SC
MC
NH
PC
SNF
Cincinnati
96
Facility 96
OH AVG 75
Rank #85 / 307
No
60
Facility 60
OH AVG 42
Rank #154 / 675
Private / Semi-Private Rooms---
18
Facility 18
OH AVG 2
Rank #153 / 172
3.6

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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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 Wesley Glen

Wesley Glen Retirement Community, situated in Columbus, Ohio, has everything you or your loved one needs. The senior home aims to enhance the quality of living for their memory care residents. Management and staff strive to be worthy of the trust that many families have placed in them. Wesley Glen ensures that aging is a seamless process for seniors– having them age with grace and fulfillment. 

The retirement home offers engaging memory care activities and programs, to name a few recreational, fitness, and entertainment programs available for residents to participate in. Residents who need assistance are guaranteed personalized services uniquely designed to meet their needs, especially those suffering from dementia and Alzheimer’s, delivered by the professional nursing staff ready to supervise and guide their physicians whenever required.

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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.

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Overview of Shepherd of the Valley – Howland

Live a vibrant retirement experience with Shepherd of the Valley – Howland a renowned senior care provider in Youngstown, Ohio, offering skilled nursing, short-term rehabilitation, and long-term care. With physical, occupational and speech therapy tailored specifically to residents’ needs, the community ensures individuals needing recovery assistance are able to get back to their routines as quickly as possible. The community provides beautifully maintained accommodations to give residents a peaceful and neat living environment that fosters comfort and healing.

Apart from compassionate care services, residents are also offered daily opportunities for recreation, entertainment, and socialization through a wide variety of activities, programs, and events. Nutrients-packed meals that are both tasty and healthy are served daily to provide residents the energy they need to stay healthy. The community also handles residents’ tedious tasks to give residents more time to spend with their loved ones or on things they love.

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Overview of Ohio Living Mount Pleasant

Explore an ultimately pleasant stay with Ohio Living Mount Pleasant located in the vibrant neighborhood of Britton Lane Monroe, OH, offering independent living and assisted living services. A wide array of spacious and cozy accommodations is available for its residents, ranging from ranch homes, to brownstones, and apartment homes. Having a highly trained and compassionate team, the community provides rehabilitation, skilled care, and long-term care. Their rehabilitation team is filled with registered nurses who oversee care 24 hours a day and includes other nursing teams, therapists, a case manager, and a social worker, to create a personalized plan for your recovery. When long-term care is needed, they provide compassionate nursing services with the highest quality of care

With its top-tier amenities and services, residents can enjoy restaurant-style dining services, a fitness center that is open 24/7, social activities such as movie nights, and more, they also partnered with partnered with Concierge at Home to provide services like deep-cleaning, laundry, and tech support, great outdoor spaces, and on-site security team that monitors the grounds 24/7 to ensure your safety. Meet new companions and create meaningful memories together within the beautiful spaces of this community. At Ohio Living Mount Pleasant, seniors can make the most out of their retirement.

Contact Ohio Living Mount Pleasant

Overview of Hudson Springs Nursing & Rehab

Hudson Springs Nursing & Rehab is a nursing home in Stow, OH, offering long-term care, hospice care, rehabilitation, respite care, and skilled nursing. Featuring a spa-like environment, the community ensures older adults’ comfort. Restaurant-style dining, 24-hour nursing care, and beauty/ barber services are among the excellent services provided to improve residents’ quality of life. Focusing on residents’ recovery and wellness, the community provides personalized care plans tailored to their unique needs and preferences.

Social events, light exercises, and various recreational activities help residents maintain their holistic wellness and live actively. Residents can also rest and socialize in the cozy sunrooms and spacious communal areas. Located near Stow-Hudson Towne Centre, restaurants, a supermarket, and Darrow Lake, the community guarantees quick access to necessities and leisure. This nursing home has exceptional standards of care, making it a good option for senior living in Ohio.

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Overview of Tapestry Senior Living – Springboro

Tapestry Senior Living – Springboro in Warren County is an assisted living community on Clearcreek Franklin Road in Springboro, Ohio. Operating for eight years, it serves 118 residents and is licensed as an active residential care facility. The home sits in an average walkable neighborhood where a few nearby services may be reached on foot, with most trips requiring transportation.

The facility blends small-town charm with modern comforts. Resident units are individually designed to allow occupants to reflect their personal style, and common areas throughout include cozy lounges, a library, and landscaped outdoor spaces. Such shared areas are arranged to encourage residents to connect and build community ties. Daily life revolves around activities, outings, and dining. The community offers stimulating activities and organized outings paired with restaurant-style dining. Occupants receive personalized care and support tailored to each person’s needs and preferences. When residents need them, therapy services exist. Physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy are offered, with staff members available to discuss progress and help occupants progress to their goals. Pets are welcome, and the facility has a no-smoking policy.

For families assessing the home, touring it in person is a good way to see resident units, common spaces, dining arrangements, and the activity schedule to get a true feel for daily life.

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Heritage Senior Living of Plain City

11351 Lafayette Plain City Rd, Plain City, OH 43064
Overview of Heritage Senior Living of Plain City

Heritage Senior Living is a locally owned and operated retirement community in Plain City, OH, that offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care. The community continuously promotes a supportive environment, focusing on residents’ comfort and healing. With farm-to-table dining, recreational activities, and health services, residents can maintain their independence with ease. Utilizing a holistic approach to care, the community strives to improve residents’ quality of life.

Memory writing, gardening, and exercises are just some of the activities dedicated to residents’ leisure and wellness. A wellness clinic is also available on-site, providing residents with physical, occupational, and speech therapy. The community’s serene setting in the idyllic neighborhood of Plain City ensures residents have a stress-free retirement. As one of the best options for senior living in Ohio, this retirement community has top-notch quality that aims to help older adults thrive in their later years.

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Overview of O’neill Healthcare North Ridgeville

Enjoy the finest care and support from the multi-awarded senior living community of O’Neill Healthcare North Ridgeville in Center Ridge Road, North Ridgeville, OH, providing assisted living and skilled nursing. The community also offers dialysis units for those who require it, ensuring their comfort and convenience. With its dedication to improving seniors’ wellness, a compassionate and well-trained team handles their daily living activities and personal needs to ensure a worry-free lifestyle.

There are also a variety of incredible amenities available all over the campus for residents’ enjoyment and wellness. Fun events and enriching activities are also conducted to foster friendship among the residents. O’Neill Healthcare North Ridgeville is great for seniors who need assistance and supplementary care in their golden years.

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Overview of The Home at Hearthstone

Make the most of your golden years with The Home at Hearthstone, a lively community in Cincinnati, OH, offering short-term rehabilitation and long-term care. Their community fosters a vibrant living environment with a team of registered nurses, licensed therapists, and dietitians who work together to deliver well-rounded care. To make sure residents who require therapy receive effective treatment plans, their therapists are available 7 days a week to regularly update them as their needs change.

Their dieticians work hard to curate healthy yet flavorful menus tailored to residents’ unique preferences and dietary needs. Residents are also given plenty of opportunities to socialize, have fun, and stay active with an array of activities held regularly. At The Home at Hearthstone, they offer an ideal blend of quality care, comfort, and enriching experiences to ensure residents feel well-cared for and happy.

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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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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 674 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.