Senior living in Cincinnati, Ohio spans 7 verified communities and 155 Medicare-certified nursing homes across Hamilton, Butler, Warren, and Clermont counties in Ohio, plus Boone, Kenton, and Campbell counties in Northern Kentucky. Published starting rates at featured communities run $3,620–$6,200 per month, 41 area nursing homes hold a 5-star CMS rating, and every community review here comes from a verified phone interview — 140+ in total. 134 state-licensed assisted living, memory care, and independent living communities are listed below by county.
Every community below has been independently reviewed through recorded phone interviews with its own residents and families. Prices shown are the operators’ published starting rates — not estimates, and not gated behind a form.
| Community | Location | Care types | Starting price | Phone-verified reviews | CMS rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington of Oakley | Cincinnati, OH | Assisted LivingMemory Care | From $6,200/mo | 20+ verifiedlatest Jul 2026 | — |
| Barrington of West Chester | West Chester, OH | Assisted LivingShort-Term Stays | From $5,695/mo | 20+ verifiedlatest Aug 2026 | — |
| Courtyard at Seasons | Cincinnati, OH | Skilled NursingRehabilitation | Call for pricing | 20+ verifiedlatest Jan 2026 | CMS ★★★★★ 5/5 |
| Evergreen Retirement Community | Cincinnati, OH | Independent LivingAssisted LivingMemory Care | From $3,620/mo | 20+ verifiedlatest Aug 2026 | — |
| The Enclave of Springboro | Springboro, OH | Assisted LivingMemory Care | Call for pricing | 20+ verifiedlatest Jun 2026 | — |
| The Seasons | Cincinnati, OH | Independent LivingAssisted Living | From $4,203/mo | 20+ verifiedlatest Aug 2026 | — |
| Wellspring Health Care Center | Cincinnati, OH | Skilled NursingRehabilitation | Call for pricing | 20+ verifiedlatest Jul 2026 | — |
Starting rates published by each operator, verified June 2026. Skilled nursing is typically billed by payer (Medicare/Medicaid/private) rather than a monthly rate. CMS ratings apply to Medicare-certified skilled nursing only — assisted living is state-licensed and has no federal rating.
“I live at this community and I am just pleased with being here. The staff are enthusiastic and want everything to go right for this place, there are a lot of…”
“My mother in law lives at this community and the staff is very polite and do a nice job of keeping us informed. They serve good food and the activities are really…”
“I would recommend this skilled nursing place to other people. The therapists were good with me and we did all kinds of exercises, management staff was respectful,…”
“So far this has been a great experience. Everyone is very friendly and helpful, the food is decent and there are activities to participate in. The care is also…”
“I'm really pleased with this place. I feel we have good communication with them, my mother loves the food, and the girls that work there are very attentive and do a…”
“My mom lives at the community and she's having a blast, they do such a great job with the activities. We love that there are also healthy choices offered in the…”
“My mother stayed at this skilled nursing facility and I’ve been very impressed with her experience. The therapy team is skillful, knowledgeable, patient, and kind.…”
Every assisted living, memory care, and independent living community licensed by the state in Hamilton, Butler, Warren, and Clermont counties in Ohio, plus Boone, Kenton, and Campbell counties in Northern Kentucky, from state licensing records. Listing here is not a rating: Lilisity publishes no score for any community that has not earned an award. Communities marked verified reviews have phone-verified resident and family interviews on file.
Verified starting rates at featured Cincinnati communities range from $3,620 per month at Evergreen Retirement Community (independent living) to $6,200 at Barrington of Oakley (assisted living and memory care). Memory care generally runs $1,000–$1,500 above assisted living; skilled nursing is billed through Medicare, Medicaid, or private pay rather than monthly rent.
| Care type | Typical Cincinnati range | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Independent living | $3,600 – $4,300 | Private apartment or cottage, meals and services optional |
| Assisted living | $4,200 – $6,200 | Daily personal care, meals, medication management |
| Memory care | $5,500 – $7,500 | Secured neighborhood, dementia-trained staff |
| Skilled nursing | Payer-based | 24/7 medical care; Medicare/Medicaid/private pay |
Ranges reflect published rates at verified Cincinnati-area communities plus operator-published market rates, September 2026. Ohio’s Assisted Living Medicaid Waiver and VA Aid & Attendance can offset costs — see the FAQ below.
41 of the 155 Medicare-certified nursing homes in the Cincinnati metro hold the highest possible 5-star overall rating from CMS — including Eastgate Health Care Center in Cincinnati. Every facility below links to its full inspection history, staffing hours, and deficiency record.
| Facility ↕ | Location ↕ | CMS rating ↕ | Beds ↕ | Operator ↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastgate Health Care Center | Cincinnati, OH | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 175 | Carespring |
| Ohio Veterans Home - Georgetown | Georgetown, OH | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 168 | Independent |
| Hillspring Health Care & Rehab | Springboro, OH | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 140 | Carespring |
| Chesterwood Village | West Chester, OH | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 125 | Carespring |
| Lodge Nursing & Rehab Center | Loveland, OH | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 120 | Caring Place Healthcare Group |
| Bayley Place | Cincinnati, OH | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 110 | Independent |
| Doverwood Village | Hamilton, OH | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 99 | Carespring |
| Residence At Salem Woods | Cincinnati, OH | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 99 | Foundations Health Solutions |
| Siena Gardens Rehabilitation & Transitional Care | Cincinnati, OH | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 99 | Foundations Health Solutions |
| Venetian Gardens | Loveland, OH | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 99 | Foundations Health Solutions |
| Home At Hearthstone, The | Cincinnati, OH | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 96 | Foundations Health Solutions |
| S.E.M. Haven Health Care Center | Milford, OH | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 95 | Independent |
| Alois Alzheimer Center | Cincinnati, OH | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 93 | Health Care Management Group |
| Marjorie P Lee Retirement Community | Cincinnati, OH | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 88 | Episcopal Retirement Homes, Inc. |
| Glen Meadows | Hamilton, OH | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 85 | Foundations Health Solutions |
| Terrace View Gardens | Cincinnati, OH | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 82 | Foundations Health Solutions |
| Beechwood Home For Incurables | Cincinnati, OH | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 80 | Independent |
| Maple Knoll Village | Cincinnati, OH | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 80 | Independent |
| Birchwood Care Center | Hamilton, OH | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 75 | Carespring |
| Mt Healthy Christian Home | Cincinnati, OH | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 75 | Independent |
| Mcv Health Care Facilities, Inc | Mason, OH | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 73 | Independent |
| Golden Years Nursing Center | Hamilton, OH | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 70 | Foundations Health Solutions |
| River Valley Nursing Home | Butler, KY | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 60 | Independent |
| Otterbein Springboro | Centerville, OH | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 60 | Otterbein Seniorlife |
| Willow Knoll Post-Acute And Senior Living | Middletown, OH | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 58 | Pacs Group |
| Triple Creek Retirement Community | Cincinnati, OH | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 56 | Trilogy Health Services |
| Glen The | Cincinnati, OH | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 54 | Trilogy Health Services |
| Harrison Trail Health Campus | Harrison, OH | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 54 | Trilogy Health Services |
| Gateway Springs Health Campus | Hamilton, OH | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 53 | Trilogy Health Services |
| Knolls Of Oxford | Oxford, OH | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 50 | Independent |
| Carlisle Manor Health Care Inc | Carlisle, OH | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 48 | Embassy Healthcare |
| Advanced Health Care Of Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 46 | Advanced Health Care |
| Courtyard At Seasons | Cincinnati, OH | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 45 | Independent |
| Twin Lakes | Cincinnati, OH | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 43 | Independent |
| Mount Notre Dame Health Center | Cincinnati, OH | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 40 | Independent |
| Ohio Living Llanfair | Cincinnati, OH | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 36 | Ohio Living Communities |
| St Elizabeth Edgewood Snf | Edgewood, KY | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 30 | Independent |
| Atlantes The | Cincinnati, OH | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 30 | Carespring |
| Deupree Cottages | Cincinnati, OH | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 24 | Episcopal Retirement Homes, Inc. |
| St Elizabeth Ft Thomas Snf | Fort Thomas, KY | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 20 | Independent |
| Morris Nursing Home | Bethel, OH | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 18 | Independent |
| Otterbein Lebanon Retirement Community | Lebanon, OH | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 154 | Otterbein Seniorlife |
| Boonespring Transitional Care Center, Llc | Union, KY | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 143 | Carespring |
| Clifton Healthcare Center | Cincinnati, OH | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 142 | Communicare Health |
| Highlandspring Of Ft Thomas | Fort Thomas, KY | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 140 | Carespring |
| Ohio Valley Manor Nursing And Rehabilitation | Ripley, OH | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 140 | Health Care Management Group |
| Forest Hills Healthcare Center. | Cincinnati, OH | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 138 | Communicare Health |
| The Laurels Of Milford | Milford, OH | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 136 | Ciena Healthcare/Laurel Health Care |
| Woodcrest Nursing And Rehabilitation Center | Elsmere, KY | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 127 | Benjamin Landa |
| Sanctuary Pointe Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | Cincinnati, OH | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 124 | Caring Place Healthcare Group |
| Glendale Place Care Center | Cincinnati, OH | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 122 | Caring Place Healthcare Group |
| Batavia Nursing Care Center | Batavia, OH | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 110 | Foundations Health Solutions |
| Western Hills Retirement Village | Cincinnati, OH | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 110 | Caring Place Healthcare Group |
| The Laurels Of Middletown | Middletown, OH | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 109 | Ciena Healthcare/Laurel Health Care |
| Covenant Village Of Green Township | Cincinnati, OH | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 107 | Health Care Management Group |
| Brookside Healthcare Center | Cincinnati, OH | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 105 | Health Care Facility Management, Llc |
| Village Care Center | Erlanger, KY | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 100 | Independent |
| Madeira Healthcare Center | Cincinnati, OH | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 98 | Communicare Health |
| Residence At Huntington Court | Hamilton, OH | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 96 | Foundations Health Solutions |
| Home At Taylor'S Pointe | Cincinnati, OH | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 92 | Foundations Health Solutions |
| The Laurels Of Hamilton | Hamilton, OH | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 80 | Ciena Healthcare/Laurel Health Care |
| Bradford Place Care Center | Hamilton, OH | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 79 | Exceptional Living Centers |
| Sunrise Nursing Healthcare Llc | Amelia, OH | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 78 | Cch Healthcare |
| Twin Towers | Cincinnati, OH | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 75 | Independent |
| Ohio Living Quaker Heights | Waynesville, OH | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 66 | Ohio Living Communities |
| Locust Ridge Healthcare Llc | Williamsburg, OH | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 61 | Cch Healthcare |
| Otterbein Middletown | Franklin, OH | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 60 | Otterbein Seniorlife |
| Seven Acres Senior Living At Clifton | Cincinnati, OH | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 58 | Independent |
| Westover Retirement Community | Hamilton, OH | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 53 | Independent |
| Pine Ridge Skilled Nursing And Rehab | Morrow, OH | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 50 | Hillstone Healthcare |
| Berkeley Square Retirement Cen | Hamilton, OH | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 33 | Independent |
| Ohio Living Mount Pleasant | Monroe, OH | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 32 | Ohio Living Communities |
| Rosedale Green | Covington, KY | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 176 | Independent |
| Majestic Care Of Cedar Village. | Mason, OH | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 162 | Majestic Care |
| Heritagespring Healthcare Center Of West Chester | West Chester, OH | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 144 | Carespring |
| Indianspring Of Oakley | Cincinnati, OH | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 144 | Carespring |
| Villaspring Of Erlanger | Erlanger, KY | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 140 | Carespring |
| Shawneespring Health Care Center | Harrison, OH | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 140 | Carespring |
| Mount Washington Care Center | Cincinnati, OH | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 129 | Nursing Care Management Of America |
| Clovernook Health Care And Rehabilitation Center | Cincinnati, OH | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 126 | Cch Healthcare |
| Brookwood Retirement Community | Cincinnati, OH | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 125 | Health Care Management Group |
| Burlington House Rehab & Alzheimer'S Care Center | Cincinnati, OH | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 122 | Health Care Facility Management, Llc |
| Norwood Towers Post-Acute | Cincinnati, OH | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 120 | Pacs Group |
| Arlington Pointe | Middletown, OH | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 107 | Health Care Management Group |
| Envive Of Brookville | Brookville, IN | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 100 | Envive Healthcare |
| Envive Of Lawrenceburg | Lawrenceburg, IN | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 100 | Envive Healthcare |
| Villa Georgetown Rehabilitation And Healthcare Cen | Georgetown, OH | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 100 | Crown Healthcare Group |
| Carecore At Margaret Hall | Cincinnati, OH | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 99 | Carecore Health |
| Ivy Woods Healthcare Center. | Cincinnati, OH | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 99 | Communicare Health |
| St. Theresa Care Center | Cincinnati, OH | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 99 | Independent |
| Lincoln Crawford Care Center | Cincinnati, OH | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 96 | Cch Healthcare |
| Grant Healthcare And Rehabilitation | Williamstown, KY | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 95 | Simcha Hyman & Naftali Zanziper |
| Loveland Health Care Center | Loveland, OH | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 89 | Health Care Management Group |
| Cedarview Care Center | Lebanon, OH | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 83 | Cch Healthcare |
| Florentine Gardens | Loveland, OH | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 80 | Foundations Health Solutions |
| Parkside Nursing And Rehabilitation Center | Fairfield, OH | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 76 | Embassy Healthcare |
| Parkview Northwest Healthcare Center | Cincinnati, OH | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 73 | Communicare Health |
| Ridgewood Health Campus | Lawrenceburg, IN | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 71 | Trilogy Health Services |
| Scarlet Oaks Nursing And Rehabilitation Center | Cincinnati, OH | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 70 | Cch Healthcare |
| Cottingham Retirement Community | Cincinnati, OH | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 60 | Lionstone Care |
| Waters Of Rising Sun, The | Rising Sun, IN | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 58 | Infinity Healthcare Consulting |
| Jamestowne Rehabilitation | Hamilton, OH | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 42 | Independent |
| Majestic Care Of Fairfield Llc | Fairfield, OH | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 200 | Majestic Care |
| Majestic Care Of Middletown Llc | Middletown, OH | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 200 | Majestic Care |
| Chamberlin Healthcare Center | Cincinnati, OH | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 162 | Communicare Health |
| Coldspring Transitional Care Center | Cold Spring, KY | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 143 | Carespring |
| Kenwood Terrace Healthcare Center | Cincinnati, OH | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 132 | Communicare Health |
| Aventura At West Park | Cincinnati, OH | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 125 | Aventura Health Group |
| Gallatin Nursing And Rehab | Warsaw, KY | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 120 | Pacs Group |
| Harmony Court Rehab And Nursing | Cincinnati, OH | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 120 | Independent |
| Three Rivers Healthcare Center | Cincinnati, OH | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 119 | Health Care Facility Management, Llc |
| The Seasons At Alexandria | Alexandria, KY | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 117 | Independent |
| Delhi Post-Acute | Cincinnati, OH | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 116 | Pacs Group |
| Ayden Healthcare Of Madeira | Cincinnati, OH | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 115 | Ayden Healthcare |
| Hillebrand Nursing And Rehabilitation Center | Cincinnati, OH | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 108 | Independent |
| Montgomery Care Center | Cincinnati, OH | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 99 | Carecore Health |
| Pleasant Ridge Healthcare Center | Cincinnati, OH | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 99 | Communicare Health |
| Veranda Gardens & Assisted Living | Cincinnati, OH | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 99 | Foundations Health Solutions |
| Astoria Place Of Silverton | Cincinnati, OH | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 98 | Independent |
| Astoria Place Of Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 97 | Independent |
| Carecore At The Meadows | Cincinnati, OH | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 97 | Carecore Health |
| Shady Nook Care Center | Lawrenceburg, IN | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 94 | Adams County Memorial Hospital |
| Woods Edge Rehab And Nursing | Cincinnati, OH | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 93 | Independent |
| Ayden Healthcare Of Fairfield | Fairfield, OH | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 90 | Ayden Healthcare |
| Embassy Of Lebanon | Lebanon, OH | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 79 | Embassy Healthcare |
| Wellspring Health Center | Cincinnati, OH | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 70 | Independent |
| Blue Ash Care Center | Cincinnati, OH | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 64 | Hillstone Healthcare |
| Garden Park Health Care Center | Cincinnati, OH | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 60 | Carecore Health |
| Otterbein Loveland | Loveland, OH | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 60 | Otterbein Seniorlife |
| Otterbein Union Township | Batavia, OH | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 60 | Otterbein Seniorlife |
| Otterbein At Maineville | Maineville, OH | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 60 | Otterbein Seniorlife |
| Woodland Country Manor Inc | Somerville, OH | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 60 | Independent |
| Bridgetown Nursing And Rehabilitation Centre | Cheviot, OH | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 55 | Independent |
| Emerald Trace | Elsmere, KY | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 54 | Independent |
| Cedars Of Lebanon Care Center | Lebanon, OH | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 45 | Cch Healthcare |
| Mason Health Care Center | Mason, OH | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 43 | Independent |
| The Chateau At Mountain Crest Nursing & Rehab Ctr | Cincinnati, OH | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 | 167 | Independent |
| Belmont Terrace Nursing And Rehabilitation Center | Florence, KY | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 | 151 | Encore Health Partners |
| Florence Park Care Center | Florence, KY | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 | 150 | Health Care Management Group |
| Meadowbrook Care Center | Cincinnati, OH | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 | 146 | Cch Healthcare |
| Arc At Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 | 130 | Arcadia Care |
| Waters Of Dillsboro-Ross Manor, The | Dillsboro, IN | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 | 123 | Infinity Healthcare Consulting |
| Anderson, The | Cincinnati, OH | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 | 100 | Independent |
| Lakeridge Villa Health Care Center | Cincinnati, OH | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 | 99 | Carecore Health |
| Mt Airy Gardens Rehabilitation And Nursing Center | Cincinnati, OH | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 | 99 | Independent |
| Carmel Manor | Fort Thomas, KY | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 | 95 | Carmelite Sisters For The Aged & Infirm |
| Liberty Nursing Center Of Colerain Inc | Cincinnati, OH | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 | 93 | Independent |
| Arbors At Milford | Milford, OH | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 | 90 | Arbors At Ohio |
| Harrison Pavilion Care Center | Cincinnati, OH | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 | 84 | Cch Healthcare |
| The Pavilion At Kenton | Covington, KY | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 | 82 | The Pavilion Group |
| Momentous Health At Franklin | Franklin, OH | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 | 79 | Independent |
| Hawthorn Glen Nursing Center | Middletown, OH | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 | 74 | Lionstone Care |
| Madonna Manor | Villa Hills, KY | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 | 60 | Commonspirit Health |
| Perkins Country Manor | Augusta, KY | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 | 32 | Independent |
| Liberty Station Health Campus | Liberty Twp, OH | Not rated | 54 | Trilogy Health Services |
Source: CMS Care Compare, federal five-star quality rating system, retrieved September 2026. Lilisity republishes this government data unmodified; no facility can pay to change its rating.
Senior living in the Cincinnati metro clusters east and north of downtown — Oakley and Hyde Park on the east side, Blue Ash, Kenwood, and Montgomery along the I-71 corridor, and West Chester and Mason in Butler and Warren counties. Across the river, Northern Kentucky adds options in Covington, Florence, and Fort Thomas. Most communities sit within 30 minutes of the region's major hospital systems — TriHealth, UC Health, Mercy Health, and The Christ Hospital — which matters for families coordinating specialist care or hospital discharge.
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“My father lives at the community and I could not be happier with his experience. Management is very attentive and communication with our family has been wonderful. The food is great, with plenty of choices, and he is eating well and enjoying meals. His apartment is always clean and well…”
“My mother lives at the community and I’ve been really impressed with the whole experience so far. The setting is beautiful and feels more like a neighborhood than a big apartment building. Her apartment layout is spacious, comfortable, and easy to get around. Staff at the front desk and…”
“My mother lives at the community and has been there for many years, and I really don’t have much to worry about. Management is responsive and it’s easy to get answers when I have questions. The food is good, there’s plenty of variety, and family events have been great. Her apartment is kept very…”
“I live at the community and have been here for many years, and I can honestly say I’m very happy. Management is cheerful, responsive, and always willing to help. The activities are fabulous, with frequent outings to cultural events, restaurants, and local attractions. The building is beautifully…”
Yes — Ohio's Assisted Living Medicaid Waiver covers care costs (not room and board) at participating communities for those who qualify financially and medically. Not every community accepts the waiver, so ask early. Veterans and surviving spouses may also qualify for VA Aid & Attendance, worth up to roughly $2,300 per month toward care.
Assisted living provides housing, meals, and help with daily tasks like bathing and medications in an apartment setting, state-licensed and mostly private pay. Nursing homes (skilled nursing) provide 24/7 medical care, are federally certified and CMS-rated, and are typically paid through Medicare, Medicaid, or long-term-care insurance.
Every facility in the table above links to its full record — CMS star ratings, health-inspection findings, staffing hours per resident, and any fines or penalties, sourced from Medicare's Care Compare data. 41 Cincinnati-area facilities currently hold a 5-star overall rating.
Assisted living moves can happen in days when a community has availability — after a nurse assessment and paperwork. Memory care placements after a crisis often complete within one to two weeks. Calling an advisor who knows current availability is the fastest path: (833) 612-4732.
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