A Place for Us

A Place for Us

Overview of A Place for Us

Cleveland’s A Place for Us represents a landmark in inclusive senior housing, offering one of Ohio’s first affordable communities designed with LGBTQ+ older adults in mind. Located on the border of Lakewood and Cleveland, this 55-unit apartment complex combines comfort, accessibility, and community with a mission rooted in acceptance. The development, which opened in 2016 after decades of advocacy, provides an environment where residents aged 55+ can age authentically and safely—regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.

Beyond its social mission, the property boasts thoughtfully designed one- and two-bedroom units, transit-oriented access, and shared amenities like a fitness center and community lounge. While the community welcomes residents of all backgrounds, its foundation in LGBTQ+ inclusion remains a guiding ethos, offering not just a place to live, but a place to belong. As the need for affirming senior housing grows nationwide, A Place for Us stands as a compelling model of what inclusive aging can—and should—look like.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Walk Score Info Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk. Rank #39 / 675Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 39th out of 675 homes we track in Ohio for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Ohio facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Ohio that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
77 / 100

Additional Policies & Features

Minimum Age55

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What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Room Sizes: 708 / 855

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Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: Mid-rise

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Exercise Programs

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for A Place for Us

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Address 4.8 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Cleveland's city center to A Place for Us's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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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.
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.
Mount Alverna Village
IL
AL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Parma
153
Facility 153
OH AVG 75
Rank #11 / 307
No
16
Facility 16
OH AVG 42
Rank #577 / 675
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92
Facility 92
OH AVG 85.8
Rank #19 / 190
2
Facility 2
OH AVG 2
Rank #64 / 172
Mcgregor at Overlook
IL
AL
HOS
NH
RC
SNF
East Cleveland
148
Facility 148
OH AVG 75
Rank #17 / 307
No
52
Facility 52
OH AVG 42
Rank #230 / 675
Studio / 1 Bed-Phyllis Tabbs--
Campbell Court Senior Apartments
IL
Cleveland (Shaker Square)
82
Facility 82
OH AVG 75
Rank #126 / 307
Yes
71
Facility 71
OH AVG 42
Rank #62 / 675
Studio / 1 Bed----
A Place for Us
IL
Cleveland (Edgewater)-Yes
77
Facility 77
OH AVG 42
Rank #39 / 675
1 Bed / 2 Bed----
Independence Village of Avon Lake
IL
AL
MC
Avon Lake-Yes
39
Facility 39
OH AVG 42
Rank #373 / 675
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+-
92
Facility 92
OH AVG 85.8
Rank #19 / 190
3
Facility 3
OH AVG 2
Rank #85 / 172

Frequently Asked Questions about A Place for Us

What neighborhood is A Place for Us in?

A Place for Us is in the Edgewater neighborhood of Cleveland.

Is A Place for Us in a walkable area?

A Place for Us has a walk score of 77. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

Are pets allowed at A Place for Us?

Yes, A Place for Us allows residents to bring their pets.

Are there photos of A Place for Us?

Yes — there are 5 photos of A Place for Us in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of A Place for Us?

A Place for Us is located at 11610 Madison Ave, Cleveland, OH 44102.

What is the phone number of A Place for Us?

(844) 329-9215 will put you in contact with the team at A Place for Us.

Does A Place for Us provide medical or personal care assistance?

No — A Place for Us is an independent living community. Residents live on their own in private apartments with access to amenities, dining, and social activities.

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