“I've been here quite a few years, and I'm happy to be here. Our director is enthusiastic and tries his best to do everything. The activities are the best. There's always something to do with lots of variation, and I like to be active. Housekeeping is dependable, maintenance gets repairs done on time, and when I need a hand, the staff comes quickly and is respectful. I would recommend it.”
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Assisted LivingCare offered
212 residentsLicensed capacity
$4,300 to $5,650/moTypical assisted living start in Ohio, from 188 communities that publish prices
20+ interviewsPhone-verified by Senior Living Alliance
What residents and families say
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“My mom has been there so long that there's not much we have to worry about. They've always got something going on and they keep her included, so I've been impressed. Everything has been good at the family dinners, and her apartment is clean. The caregivers are on top of it and always let me know what's needed. Everybody is very pleasant, and I appreciate them every day. I've recommended it to a number of friends.”
“I really like it here. Management is attentive to each individual person, so you feel like you're important. I've eaten there, and the food is tasty and presented professionally, and the servers are very friendly and attentive. During happy hour and bingo, people seem really interested and have fun. The common areas are always neat and clean, and the grounds are lovely and welcoming with flowers. My mother-in-law loves the nursing team, who are right on top of things. The money is well spent, and I would recommend it.”
“We chose this community because it just had that home-like feeling. Everyone has been very helpful, returning our calls and answering a lot of our questions. I've eaten in the dining hall a few times, and I like the variety and choices. The activities keep my dad stimulated, which I love, and his room is always clean. The caregivers seem to really love their job, and knowing somebody cares about him helps us sleep at night. We appreciate how everybody welcomed us and made us feel comfortable.”
“It's very well managed, very clean, and a safe environment for my sister. There's always something going on, whether it's afternoon entertainment, a speaker, the theater, or outings. The outside, the building, and her apartment are all maintained 100%. They have really good transportation, with a bus for outings and a smaller van that goes up to six miles away for free, which is fantastic. We toured places that were twice as much, and I think it's decent for the money.”
“This community is a saving grace for my mom, and we're very pleased with her care. The activities are wonderful, with something planned pretty much every day, and if she's missing one she likes, they go up and get her to come down. Her housekeeper is very good, and maintenance is very prompt. The newly remodeled lobby is bright, clean, and uplifting. The nurses are very receptive to any concerns. It's hard to find a good place for a loved one, and we know she's safe here.”
“I'm basically satisfied with everything. Very recently, the dining has improved. Housekeeping and laundry are very good and consistent. I've never had any problems with maintenance; if I need a light changed, they have always responded very well. I've been very satisfied with the transportation when I needed their help, and the nursing care is very good. I'm happy with the accommodations and feel safe and comfortable here.”
“I recently moved into a senior living community, and I have to say, my experience has been fantastic. The management is incredibly enthusiastic and truly cares about the residents. There are plenty of activities to keep everyone engaged, and the maintenance team is top-notch—everything is well taken care of. The transportation service is excellent, taking me wherever I need to go. Overall, I feel safe, comfortable, and I would definitely recommend this place to others!”
“The management is incredibly friendly and helpful, making the transition smooth for our family. The activities offered are fantastic; I even attended a lovely fundraiser there! The maintenance team is quick to respond when we needed assistance, and the common areas are well maintained. Overall, I feel my dad is safe, comfortable, and happy in his new home!”
“The management team was exceptional, always willing to listen and offer support. I loved my apartment, especially the little green area outside where pets were welcome. The activities during the holidays were fun and well-planned, making it a great place to socialize. Overall, I would highly recommend this community to anyone looking for a welcoming and friendly environment.”
“I live at the community and I recommend it to people. The management staff is respectful and knowledgeable, they're very active and have plenty of activities to offer us, housekeeping comes in consistently each week, and the transportation service is excellent. In general, I feel safe, comfortable, and you do receive a lot here.”
“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 activities to do, and the staff does whatever I ask them to do.”
“The staff has been very helpful in getting my father moved in and overall they are just very good to my parents. My father loves the food here and my mom is able to find things she likes but she is a picky eater. There are great activities led by people who loved the residents, the cleaning is good and the staff is very responsive. Overall we are happy with the care they are getting here and we are very glad that we put our parents here because we know they are safe and well cared for.”
“The management have been very attentive to me and my wife. My wife eats three meals a day and she says that it has been very good. She has housekeeping and laundry and it is very good. Everything is very very clean. It is well picked up. The care staff has also treated her well.”
“My parents live at the community and we are so thankful that they are there. We like that it's a smaller place and they are getting the attention they need. Management staff is respectful, responsive, and the general manager is great. They really do an excellent and magnificent job with the activities they offer, from parties to field trips. The housekeepers do a good job and dad's person is super sweet. The building is the right size to easily get around and the way it is decorated is very homey and nice. The nurse are wonderful and the care staff is attentive. They feel safe and comfortable there.”
“The management been great. They made everything smooth and easy. It's been a good transition with my dad. He enjoys the food a lot and I think the activities offerings are great. Plus, everything is going well with the care staff. If I needed anything and asked, it would be provided.”
“The staff here is so good and sweet to my aunt and it is clear that they love her and that she loves them. They respond immediately when I have a question, they provide appropriate food that fits her special dietary needs and they always make sure to include my aunt in the activities even if she can't do something. The building and grounds are always very nice looking too.”
“The management of this community have been extremely helpful and they are more then willing to do things for you and they get back to you promptly. The care staff are great and extremely helpful as well. In regards to the dining, there is plenty of variety on the menu and the servers in the dining area are extremely helpful. There are plenty of activities. They have so much there to do and if you can't find something do to then it is your problem. Housekeeping comes once a week to clean and they have been great too. The maintenance staff have bent over backwards for my husband and they keep the building in good condition and well maintained. I would be very likely to recommend it and in fact I have.”
“We chose this place for mom because of the amenities, music, activities, happy hour, marketing manager and ease of getting around the building. The balcony she has is a nice touch and the apartment has enough space for her. Management is very friendly and lovely, from the front desk staff to the Activity Director I met. The dining servers are helpful and there is variety on the menu. There are opportunities for outings and diversity in their offerings. The building feels inviting, well kept and the bar is nice. The care staff is wonderful and always open to feedback. In general, she feels safe and comfortable there.”
“I can't imagine myself living anywhere else. I think this is the best in the area and I don't think it could be better run than it actually is. I am pleased with the people I seek out for help because they are always ready and waiting to assist me. Plus, they are diligent about keeping everything tidy and neat. Maintenance has done a lot of work in my room. I've been very pleased with how it looks and how thorough and qualified they've been with what they are doing. Every time I go out into the hallways there is always someone making sure everything is perfect. They are excellent in that way. They are always thinking up things to keep us involved and busy with things that are fun in activities. I think they spend a lot of time making sure their program is the best it can be. I give them credit for that and it's a pleasure to stay here.”
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About the community
Written by Barrington of Oakley
Tucked into Oakley on Cincinnati's east side, minutes from Hyde Park Square, Kenwood, and the TriHealth and Christ Hospital networks, Barrington of Oakley blends timeless charm with modern comfort. Families point to the team's attentiveness in 20 phone-verified testimonials, and the community pairs assisted living with the Embrace memory care program.
- 20 voice-verified resident and family testimonials
- Embrace Memory Care with a five-pillar enrichment framework
- Restaurant-style dining with seasonal menus
- Daily signature experiences and outings calendar
- Oakley location minutes from Hyde Park and major hospitals
Life at Barrington of Oakley
Dining
Residents have breakfast, lunch and dinner in a restaurant-style dining room, and private dining rooms can be reserved. A bistro and bar offers coffee, tea, a full bar and a happy hour.
Activities
The calendar includes book clubs, music programs, writing workshops, games and puzzles, exercise classes and off-site excursions. Separate monthly calendars are posted for assisted living and memory care. Residents also use a private theater, game room and arts and crafts studio.
Embrace Memory CareA secure neighborhood built on connection, enrichment, and family partnership.
Signature DiningChef-prepared, restaurant-style meals served all day.
Full Experience CalendarDaily programs, outings, and resident-led clubs.
Heart of OakleyAn established east-side neighborhood close to family, shopping, and healthcare.
Amenities
- Restaurant-style dining
- Private dining rooms
- Bistro and bar
- Exercise studio
- Game room
- Arts and crafts studio
- Enclosed courtyards
- Screening room
- Piano lounge
- Beauty shop and barbershop
- Library
- On-site therapy
Memory care program
Embrace Memory Care is built on five pillars: connection, enrichment, challenge, creativity and wellness. Programs include Essence aromatherapy, the Thymeless hydroponic garden-to-table program, Melody music sessions, Bookmarks reading groups and Brain Health University.
- Awards
- 2025 High Performing Assisted Living Community, U.S. News & World Report
WELL Health-Safety Rating, International WELL Building Institute
Floor plans
5 layouts from Barrington of Oakley’s website. Sizes and prices are as the community lists them; ask which are available now.
Prices
Starting prices the community publishes, with the date we checked each one and a link to where it is published. Care charges are usually added after an assessment.
| Care | Starting at | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| Assisted Living | $6,200 /mo | Oct 12, 2026 |
Area costs
Assisted Living in Ohio typically starts at $4,300 to $5,650 a month. Based on 188 communities that publish prices. These are area figures, not this community's price.
Care and services
From the community’s website
What Barrington of Oakley says about itself, quoted from its own site. We have not checked these claims against licensing records. Ask about each one on a tour.
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What the public record shows
Gathered by Lilisity from state and federal sources. Communities can’t edit this part of the page.
State inspections
3Licensure survey citations
3Complaint survey citations
Counts updated: Sep 30, 2026. See the record
License
Active, 212 residents
Residential Care Facility 2548R, current license dated Jan 1, 2026.
Nearest emergency room
3.6 miles
The Jewish Hospital-Mercy Health, rated 4 of 5 stars by CMS.
State inspection record3 licensure survey citations, 3 complaint survey citations
- Citations from ODH licensure surveys
- 3
- Citations from ODH complaint surveys
- 3
- Counts last updated by the state
- September 30, 2026
See detailed survey information → · Ohio Long-Term Care Quality Navigator → (Barrington Of Oakley)
What these terms mean
Licensure survey citations: These citations are a result of Ohio Department of Health annual licensure survey findings. Inspections, “surveys,” are conducted by the Ohio Department of Health every 9-15 months.
Complaint survey citations: These citations are a result of Ohio Department of Health complaint survey findings. Complaint surveys are investigations completed by surveyors when complaints are received by the Ohio Department of Health's complaint unit. The toll-free number for registering complaints is 1-800-342-0553.
Ohio rule 3701-16-04: ODH inspects each residential care facility at least once before it is licensed, then at least once every fifteen months, and at least one unannounced inspection is done every fifteen months.
Ohio publishes these as two counts per community; it does not say here which years they cover. The state’s detailed survey page lists each inspection and citation. The Navigator lists no license numbers; this record was matched to the community by name and address. This community is licensed for 212 residents; larger communities are inspected and cited more often, so read counts with size in mind. Source: Ohio Department of Health (survey citations), published by the Ohio Department of Aging, counts last updated September 30, 2026. Always visit in person and ask the community about anything listed here.
Kitchen inspections6 inspections by Cincinnati Health Department since 2024; latest Not In Compliance (June 2026)
The local health department inspects the kitchen that serves residents. Results are in the agency's own words.
Cincinnati Health Department: Barrington of Oakley
- Jun 26, 2026 (routine / critical control point): Not In Compliance.
9 violations
- Jewelry, Restriction. Inspector’s note: Food employees wearing jewelry during food preparation. Observed food employees with bracelets and Apple Watches on while preparing food on main line.
- Equipment and Utensils - Air-Drying. Inspector’s note: Equipment and utensils are not being air dried or allowed to drain adequately after sanitizing. Observed pans that are being stacked before adequately drying. Please spread pans out to air dry.
- Employee Accommodations-Designated Areas. Inspector’s note: Lockers or other suitable facilities are located in an area where contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, or single-service or single-use articles can occur. Observed personal items not stored in a designated area away from food equipment. Personal cellphones cannot be stored on food ...
- VII. Protection from Contamination - Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils: Clean to Sight and Touch. Inspector’s note: Food-contact surfaces were not clean to the sight and touch. Observed buildup within ice machine. Following up to see cleanliness.
- VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Ready-to-eat, TCS - date marking. Inspector’s note: Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, TCS food that is prepared in the food facility and held refrigerated for more than 24 hours is not properly date marked. Observed items in walk-in cooler without proper use-by date marking. Had PIC date items on site.
- X. Chemical - First aid supplies - Storage. Inspector’s note: Employee first aid supplies are either not labeled or not stored in an approved location. Observed first aid kit stored above 3-comp sink sanitizer/ drain board side. PIC is moving first aid box to a location not above food equipment.
- I. Employee Health - Person in Charge - Duties. Inspector’s note: Food employees and conditional employees are not informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibilities to report to the person in charge, information about their health as it relates to diseases transmissible through food. Was not able to verify employee health policy, will email health policy ...
- X. Chemical - Conditions of Use. Inspector’s note: The operator is using a poisonous/toxic substance that is not approved for use in a food facility and/ or the substance is not being used according to law, conditions of licensing or to the manufacturer's directions. Observed pesticide container in dish machine area. Can was removed from kitchen. ...
- VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Ready-to-eat, TCS - disposition. Inspector’s note: Ready-to-eat, TCS food was not discarded by the date mark, or was undated and not discarded or was not discarded when the date mark exceeded the required time/temperature combination. Observed green beans in a reach in cooler undated and unsure of use-by date. PIC discarded green beans.
- Jan 15, 2026 (routine / critical control point): Approved - Minor Violations.
1 violation
- VII. Protection from Contamination - Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils: Clean to Sight and Touch. Inspector’s note: Food-contact surfaces were not clean to the sight and touch.
- Nov 14, 2025 (complaint / complaint): Approved - No Violations.
2 violations
- Repairing. Inspector’s note: The physical facilities were not maintained in good repair
- VII. Protection from Contamination - Food Contact with Equipment, Utensils, and Linens. Inspector’s note: Food is contacting an unclean surface. Exposed food in kitchen adulterated. Food employee threw away all exposed food
- Apr 28, 2025 (routine / standard inspection): Approved - Minor Violations.
2 violations
- Temperature Measuring Devices and Food Monitoring Devices - Calibration. Inspector’s note: , temperature measuring, devices were not kept in good calibration.
- Backflow Prevention- Air Gap: Water Supply Inlet. Inspector’s note: The air gap between the ice machine and flood level rim of a plumbing fixture does not meet requirements. The air gap between the ice bin and flood level rim of a plumbing fixture does not meet requirements.
- Dec 19, 2024 (routine / critical control point): Approved - Minor Violations.
4 violations
- Equipment, utensils, linens, single-service articles, and single-use articles - storage. Inspector’s note: Cleaned equipment or utensils, laundered linens, or single-service or single-use articles are not stored in a clean, dry location, protected from contamination.
- Facilities: Cleaning: Frequency. Inspector’s note: The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Dust on the wall and the celing attachments.
- Temperature indicator. Inspector’s note: Irreversible registering temperature indicator is missing or not readily accessible.
- IV. Demonstration of Knowledge - Person in charge - assignment of responsibility. Inspector’s note: No manager has level 2 certification in food protection.
- Apr 22, 2024 (routine / critical control point): Approved - Minor Violations.
5 violations
- Equipment, utensils, linens, single-service articles, and single-use articles - storage. Inspector’s note: Cleaned equipment or utensils, laundered linens, or single-service or single-use articles are not stored in a clean, dry location, protected from contamination. Utensils stored inside dirty containers in the kitchen prep area.
- Nonfood-contact surfaces - cleaning frequency. Inspector’s note: Nonfood-contact surfaces are not cleaned frequently enough. Dirty hand washing sink in the back area.
- Warewashing equipment. Inspector’s note: Sanitizer concentration is not being monitored. Dish washing machine is not working properly. Use th three compartment sink until is fixed .
- VII. Protection from Contamination - Protection from Contamination. Inspector’s note: Food is stored unwrapped or in uncovered containers. uncovered cooked carrots.
- VII. Protection from Contamination - Warewashing Equipment. Inspector’s note: A chemical sanitizer was unregistered, improperly used, or improperly produced.
Source: the agency's records, inspections since Oct 16, 2023, as of Oct 15, 2026. Critical: Marked critical in the Ohio Uniform Food Safety Code as cited by the city.
License and ownershipActive license
- License type
- Residential Care Facility
- License number
- 2548R
- License status
- Active
- Current license dated
- 2026-01-01
- Licensed capacity
- 212
- County
- Hamilton County
- Administrator
- Tyler Oldham
Source: Ohio state licensing records (agency listing), retrieved 2026-09-09. Licensing status is a matter of public record; it is not a quality rating.
Administrator name from the Ohio licensing record, as of Sep 9, 2026.
Paying with Medicaid and other programsHow Medicaid pays for care in Ohio, and other programs
How Medicaid pays for care in Ohio
- Assisted Living HCBS Waiver Program (Assisted Living Waiver). Ohio Medicaid's Assisted Living Waiver can pay for services in a licensed residential care facility that the Ohio Department of Aging has certified. A person who is eligible is enrolled only if the waiver has not reached the number of participants the federal government approved for that year. (state page)
Ask the community whether it accepts Medicaid.
Location and nearby careNearest hospital 3.6 mi, nursing home 0.6 mi, pharmacy 0.8 mi
- Nearest hospital with an emergency room
- The Jewish Hospital-Mercy Health, Cincinnati. 3.6 miles away, straight line. CMS overall hospital rating: 4 of 5 stars.
- Nearest Medicare nursing home
- Arc at Cincinnati, Cincinnati. 0.6 miles away, straight line.
- Nearest home health agency office
- American Mercy Home Care, LLC, Cincinnati. 2.1 miles away, straight line. Agencies travel to clients, so ask which ones serve this address.
- Nearest pharmacy
- Walmart Pharmacy. 0.8 miles away, straight line. From OpenStreetMap, which does not list every pharmacy, so one may be closer.
- Area
- USDA classes ZIP code 45227 as metropolitan (metropolitan core).
- Dialysis within 15 miles
- Davita Norwood Dialysis, Cincinnati, 2.4 miles away, straight line (CMS rating 3 of 5 stars)
Davita Silverton Dialysis, Cincinnati, 2.5 miles away, straight line (CMS rating 2 of 5 stars)
Fmc - Liberty Norwood, Norwood, 2.7 miles away, straight line (CMS rating 2 of 5 stars) - Hospice
- 19 Medicare hospices tell CMS they serve ZIP code 45227.
Heartland Hospice (Cincinnati), office in Cincinnati, 1.0 mile away, straight line
Hospice Of Southwest Ohio, Inc, office in Cincinnati, 2.9 miles away, straight line (CMS family survey rating 4 of 5 stars)
Northstar Home Hospice LLC, office in Cincinnati, 2.9 miles away, straight line - Nearest geriatric medicine practice
- The Christ Hospital Medical Associates, LLC, Cincinnati. 0.2 miles away, straight line. 1 geriatric medicine doctor listed there.
Distances are straight lines from the community, not driving distance. Hospitals, home health, dialysis, hospice and doctors come from CMS provider data (CMS, hospital list updated Jul 22, 2026). Star ratings are CMS’s own.
Emergency and natural hazard riskFEMA overall risk relatively moderate; outside FEMA's high-risk flood areas
Public hazard maps for this location. Ask the community about its emergency plan, its generator and where residents would go in an evacuation.
- Flood zone
- Zone X: 0.2% annual chance (500-year) flood area (moderate risk). (FEMA flood map)
- FEMA National Risk Index
- Overall: relatively moderate. By hazard: hurricane very low, inland flooding relatively moderate, wildfire very low, tornado relatively high, heat wave relatively high, earthquake relatively low. These are FEMA’s ratings for the census tract, compared with tracts nationwide. (FEMA, December 2025)
A flood zone describes the map at this point, not the building's elevation. In an emergency, follow the local emergency management agency.
Questions to ask on a tour10 questions picked for this community from its record
Picked for this community from its record. Ask them in person and write down the answers.
- The current license dates from 2026. Has the owner or operator changed recently?
- Your published starting price is a base rate. What would the total monthly cost be for my parent's needs?
- How much have prices gone up in each of the last three years?
- How many caregivers are on duty during the day and at night?
- What happens if care needs increase? When would someone need to move?
- What fees are charged at move-in?
- How do you tell families about falls, illness or changes?
- How long have the executive director and the head of care been here?
- Who gives medications, and what training do they have?
- For what reasons can a resident be asked to leave?
What we checked13 public sources we searched, with dates
Every public source we searched for this community. “Nothing on record” means we found no record that matched it. A record can be missed when a name or address differs.
| Source | Data as of | What we found |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio Department of Health (survey citations), published by the Ohio Department of Aging inspection records | Sep 30, 2026 | See above |
| U.S. Department of Labor wage and hour cases | Oct 15, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| OSHA workplace safety inspections since 2016 | Oct 15, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| Cincinnati Health Department kitchen inspections | Oct 15, 2026 | See above |
| FEMA flood map | See above | |
| USDA wildfire risk | Apr 15, 2026 | Not shown: FEMA rates wildfire risk here very low |
| FEMA National Risk Index | See above | |
| CMS hospitals, home health, dialysis, hospice and doctors; OpenStreetMap pharmacies | See above | |
| HUD Multifamily Properties - Assisted | Jul 6, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| State Veterans Homes (NASVH directory) | Sep 20, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| CMS Hospice - General Information | Aug 19, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| CMS Home Health Care Agencies | May 27, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| The community’s own website | See above |
Common questionsAnswers to 6 questions families ask
What levels of care does Barrington of Oakley offer?
Barrington of Oakley offers Assisted Living, Embrace Memory Care, and Short-Term Stays. Assisted living provides personalized daily support, while Embrace serves residents living with Alzheimer's and other dementias in a secure neighborhood.
What is the Embrace memory care program?
Embrace is Senior Lifestyle's dementia care program, built on five pillars including connection and enrichment. Residents live in a secure neighborhood with team members trained in memory support.
Are the testimonials for this community real?
Yes. All 20 testimonials come from recorded, voice-to-voice phone interviews with named residents and family members, verified by Senior Living Alliance and published unedited.
Does Barrington of Oakley have verified testimonials?
Yes. 20+ residents and family members have shared testimonials about Barrington of Oakley through phone interviews verified by Senior Living Alliance.
How much does Barrington of Oakley cost?
Assisted Living in Ohio typically starts at $4,300 to $5,650 a month. Based on 188 communities that publish prices. These are area figures, not this community's price. The starting prices it publishes are in the Prices section on this page.
How do I contact Barrington of Oakley?
Use Barrington of Oakley's website, seniorlifestyle.com/property/ohio/barrington-of-oakley, or visit at 4855 Babson Place, Cincinnati, OH 45227.
Senior Living Alliance member. Barrington of Oakley is a member. Members pay SLA for its resident and family interview program. Payment never changes a testimonial or what appears on this page. How we are paid