The state of Ohio is steeped in history and working-class American charm. Known as “The Buckeye State” due to its high concentration of buckeye trees, Ohio has been the birthplace of seven former US presidents as well as the location of the Wright Brothers’ early experiments in aviation. Aside from its major cities of Cleveland, Columbus, and Cincinnati having played a major role in America’s industrial history, the state is also a leading agricultural hub, producing large amounts of soybeans and corn. Between its quaint, rural towns and bustling cities, Ohio is a diverse state with something to offer everyone and is a great place to retire.
When it comes to dementia care, Ohio has many great options. Currently, A Place for Mom partners with more than 360 senior living communities in Ohio that provide memory care. The median monthly cost of memory care in Ohio is about $5,250.
My wife has lived here for 5 years and all employees are wonderful. She loves Arden Courts of Parma and enjoys all of the activities they have. She also enjoys all of the meals they have. We love this place!
i have a loved one at the building and absolutely love the new updates and the way the facility feels like home. The care my loved one gets is outstanding and always available when needed. The food has...
What means the most to me is the peace of mind. I no longer have to worry if he is safe, lonely, or remembering to take his medication. I know the staff at Kessler make sure all of his needs are met daily.
Polite, inviting, informative, asking questions about what I was looking for and getting a sense of what they could offer to help them settle in easier. Spacious, natural light, clean surroundings. Friendly...
floor care is becoming scarce. no activities as far as I'm aware of. When my sister first came back in December of 2022 there were nurses and aids running around everywhere but they're very scarce now…1...
My sister has only been there for a couple of weeks. The staff has been very supportive with the transition for my sister. They are very open to hear my thoughts. The staff is very friendly and seem to be...
My brother [name removed] was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease almost 2years ago now. We (his family) are spread out across the country, but, as the and the one sibling located in his home town, and he...
My sister has only been there for a couple of weeks. The staff has been very supportive with the transition for my sister. They are very open to hear my thoughts. The staff is very friendly and seem to be...
Outstanding, however, we're not qualified for the level of hospice care needed. Outstanding for functional people with minimal care.
We enjoyed our visit with our aunt. We worked on a puzzle in her room. She also enjoys puzzling in the common area where she spends time with other residents. We interacted with several team members. All...
Everyone working there has been very nice. It was a hard transition for my grandma and wish they did something from the start to welcome her to her new home and meet the staff, or something like that. I...
I'm currently a resident at The Kenwood by Senior Star. I came to look at this place and loved it, so I moved in! There is lots to do, everyone is so friendly at this facility. I'm happy to be here. I live...
Mom's experience has been pretty good. She was under hospice care until about a month ago. We are just getting into some of the care issues that Hospice took care of. There are some very good aids and some...
It is a 5! As soon as we sat down with [name removed] at Story Point N all of our questions were answered. She got to see a two bedroom apartment and one was available when she wanted it. She has a full...
Her room was always kept clean. I sampled the food many times and it was almost always really good. There is always going to be something someone is not going like. But nit much at Sage Park. The chef is top...
Ohio’s memory care communities are licensed and regulated by the Ohio Department of Health. The licensing requirements are very similar to Ohio’s assisted living requirements, but there are some additions for security and safety. In Ohio, assisted living communities are licensed as residential care facilities and communities can apply for a special care unit to provide memory care.
Residential care facilities with a special care unit must meet the following requirements:[01]
Communities need to have an initial inspection in order to become licensed. In addition to an inspection from the Ohio Department of Health, the local fire department also conducts a safety inspection. After that, inspections occur at least once every 15 months. These are unannounced.[02]
To check a community’s licensing status, use Ohio’s provider search tool. Select “residential care” or “assisted living” from the drop down menu. This search tool allows you to see whether a community has an active license, but doesn’t offer inspection reports or information about violations.
Ohio Department of Health
246 N. High St.
Columbus, OH 43215
Phone: 614-466-3543
State regulations — and a community’s track record with inspections and licensing — offer important insights into safety and quality of care in senior living communities.
Download the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports to learn what to look for in inspection reports and what questions to ask when touring communities. This resource explains how to use state licensure and inspection information to evaluate a community’s compliance, care standards, and responsiveness to issues.
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Our free tool provides options, advice, and next steps based on your unique situation.
If a community has a violation found during an inspection, a surveyor from the Bureau of Survey and Certification will come to the community to investigate. Additionally, complaints can be filed by others and Ohio accepts anonymous complaints. You may file a complaint online, or reach out to the Ohio Department of Health.
Ohio Department of Health complaint form
Ohio Department of Health
Bureau of Regulatory Operations, Residential Care Facilities/Assisted Living
246 N. High St.
Columbus, Ohio 43215
Phone: (614) 466-7857
Fax: (614) 752-2450
E-mail: LICCERT@odh.ohio.gov
Ohio Laws and Administrative Rules. Chapter 3701-16 | Residential care facility.
Ohio Department of Health. Residential care facilities – assisted living.
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