Gleenwood Senior Housing

Overview of Gleenwood Senior Housing

Glenwood Senior Housing is an inviting independent living community in Defiance, OH, that has thoughtfully designed accommodations for those 55+. Featuring a variety of floor plans, ranging from studio to two-bedroom units, the community ensures residents can feel at ease in its warm and welcoming environment. All utilities are also included, easing residents’ financial burdens.

Here, residents can spend their days as they please, especially with various recreational activities and lively communal spaces. Laundry is also provided for residents’ convenience. The community is a great choice for those seeking independence in their golden years.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Walk Score Info Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #503 / 675Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 503rd 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.
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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: Single-story

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Address 2.3 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Defiance's city center to Gleenwood Senior Housing'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. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative 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.
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.
Cottingham Retirement Community
IL
AL
HOS
MC
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Cincinnati (Sharonville)
128
Facility 128
OH AVG 75
Rank #29 / 307
No
53
Facility 53
OH AVG 42
Rank #224 / 675
Private RoomsA+Shelley Owens
74
Facility 74
OH AVG 85.8
Rank #187 / 190
1
Facility 1
OH AVG 2
Rank #1 / 172
-
Ohio Living Westminster – Thurber
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Columbus (Harrison West)
73
Facility 73
OH AVG 75
Rank #154 / 307
Yes
71
Facility 71
OH AVG 42
Rank #62 / 675
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 BedA+Caitlin Distel
83
Facility 83
OH AVG 85.8
Rank #139 / 190
1
Facility 1
OH AVG 2
Rank #1 / 172
-
Genoa Retirement Village
IL
ADC
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Genoa
68
Facility 68
OH AVG 75
Rank #163 / 307
Yes
17
Facility 17
OH AVG 42
Rank #570 / 675
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+-
94
Facility 94
OH AVG 85.8
Rank #8 / 190
13
Facility 13
OH AVG 2
Rank #148 / 172
3.3
Brookdale Westlake Village
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Westlake
60
Facility 60
OH AVG 75
Rank #176 / 307
Yes
25
Facility 25
OH AVG 42
Rank #503 / 675
1 Bed / 2 BedA+Suzanne Nall
86
Facility 86
OH AVG 85.8
Rank #81 / 190
7
Facility 7
OH AVG 2
Rank #135 / 172
1.8
Gleenwood Senior Housing
IL
Defiance-No
25
Facility 25
OH AVG 42
Rank #503 / 675
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-----

Frequently Asked Questions about Gleenwood Senior Housing

Is Gleenwood Senior Housing in a walkable area?

Gleenwood Senior Housing has a walk score of 25. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

Are pets allowed at Gleenwood Senior Housing?

No, Gleenwood Senior Housing has a no-pet policy.

Are there photos of Gleenwood Senior Housing?

Yes — there are 5 photos of Gleenwood Senior Housing in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Gleenwood Senior Housing?

Gleenwood Senior Housing is located at 301 Glenwood Dr, Defiance, OH 43512.

What is the phone number of Gleenwood Senior Housing?

(419) 784-3301 will put you in contact with the team at Gleenwood Senior Housing.

Does Gleenwood Senior Housing provide medical or personal care assistance?

No — Gleenwood Senior Housing 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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