Best Nursing Homes in Ohio (2026 Rankings)

Top 20 facilities ranked by CMS star rating, staffing, and quality measures

922 total facilities204 five-star ratedAvg rating: 3.2 / 5

Top 20 Nursing Homes in Ohio

1
ADVANCED HEALTH CARE OF CINCINNATI
CINCINNATI, 46 beds
5/5
2
WOOSTER COMMUNITY HOSPITAL SNF
WOOSTER, 22 beds
5/5
3
WESLEY WOODS AT NEW ALBANY
NEW ALBANY, 16 beds
5/5
4
ROBERT A BARNES CENTER
REYNOLDSBURG, 25 beds
5/5
5
WORTHINGTON CHRISTIAN VILLAGE
COLUMBUS, 40 beds
5/5
6
WESLEY GLEN HEALTH SERVICES CORP
COLUMBUS, 56 beds
5/5
7
LARCHWOOD CARE
CLEVELAND, 74 beds
5/5
8
MOUNT NOTRE DAME HEALTH CENTER
CINCINNATI, 40 beds
5/5
9
OHIO VETERANS HOME - GEORGETOWN
GEORGETOWN, 168 beds
5/5
10
MARJORIE P LEE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY
CINCINNATI, 88 beds
5/5
11
BIRCHAVEN RETIREMENT VILLAGE
FINDLAY, 118 beds
5/5
12
BAYLEY PLACE
CINCINNATI, 110 beds
5/5
13
OHIO EASTERN STAR HLTH CARE CTR THE
MOUNT VERNON, 86 beds
5/5
14
OHIO LIVING WESTMINSTER-THURBER
COLUMBUS, 35 beds
5/5
15
DEUPREE COTTAGES
CINCINNATI, 24 beds
5/5
16
MOHUN HEALTH CARE CENTER
COLUMBUS, 72 beds
5/5
17
BEECHWOOD HOME FOR INCURABLES
CINCINNATI, 80 beds
5/5
18
BETHANY NURSING HOME, INC
CANTON, 86 beds
5/5
19
MCV HEALTH CARE FACILITIES, INC
MASON, 73 beds
5/5
20
OHIO LIVING LLANFAIR
CINCINNATI, 36 beds
5/5

Rankings based on CMS Overall Star Rating. Ties broken by staffing hours then quality rating. Data updated 2026.

Nursing Home Costs in Ohio

$315/day
Private Room (daily)
$9,573/mo
Private Room (monthly)
$288/day
Semi-Private (daily)
$8,760/mo
Semi-Private (monthly)
$202/day
Medicaid Rate (approx)

Source: CareScout/Genworth Cost of Care Survey 2025. Private-pay rates shown.

Inspection Summary for Ohio

915
Total Inspections
28,181
Total Deficiencies
30.8
Avg Deficiencies / Facility
45.9%
Infection Control Issues

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best nursing home in Ohio?

Based on CMS data, ADVANCED HEALTH CARE OF CINCINNATI in CINCINNATI ranks first with an overall rating of 5/5 stars. The top-rated facilities in Ohio are listed above, sorted by CMS star rating and supplementary quality measures.

How much do nursing homes cost in Ohio?

The average cost of a nursing home in Ohio is $315/day for a private room ($9,573/month). Semi-private rooms average $288/day. Medicaid reimburses approximately $202/day for eligible residents.

How are these rankings determined?

Rankings use the CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) Overall Star Rating as the primary criterion. Ties are broken by total nurse staffing hours per resident day, then by quality measure ratings. All data is sourced from the CMS Nursing Home Care Compare dataset.

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