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AssistedLiving.org spent dozens of hours researching the top assisted living communities in the Cleveland area to allow seniors and their families to find the community that’s right for them. Click through the facilities listed below to read in-depth reviews, what residents are saying, and details such as base pricing, room types, and more.

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Featured Cleveland, OH Facilities

Singleton Health Care Center
Singleton Health Care Center

1867 e 82nd street, Cleveland, OH 67409

Singleton Health Care Center
  • Assisted Living
  • Skilled Nursing
Located close to downtown Cleveland off Chester Avenue, Singleton Health Care Center offers skilled nursing and an…

4.56

Average of 9 reviews

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The Woodlands of Shaker Heights
The Woodlands of Shaker Heights

16333 Chagrin Boulevard, Cleveland, OH 67429

The Woodlands of Shaker Heights
  • Assisted Living
  • Memory Care
Situated in a historic Cleveland suburb, The Woodlands of Shaker Heights is an assisted living and memory…

3.88

Average of 40 reviews

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Forest Hills Place
Forest Hills Place

3151 Mayfield Rd, Cleveland Heights, OH 67427

Forest Hills Place
  • Assisted Living
  • Memory Care
  • Respite
Forest Hills Place strives to keep residents active through social and recreational programming. Weekly housekeeping and laundry…

3.99

Average of 109 reviews

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Sunrise At Parma
Sunrise At Parma

7766 Broadview Road, Cleveland, OH 67446

Sunrise At Parma
  • Assisted Living
  • Memory Care
  • Hospice
Sunrise at Parma provides personalized assisted living services within an active, engaging community. Weekly religious services and…

4.45

Average of 8 reviews

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Judson at Home
Judson at Home

2181 Ambleside Drive, Cleveland, OH 67412

Judson at Home
  • Assisted Living
  • Independent Living
  • Memory Care
  • Hospice
  • Respite
  • Skilled Nursing
Judson Park offers independent senior living as well as personalized care for residents who need assisted living…

4.5

Average of 24 reviews

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Senior Independence Hospice
Senior Independence Hospice

14900 Private Drive, Cleveland, OH 67419

Senior Independence Hospice
  • Assisted Living
  • Independent Living
  • Hospice
  • Respite
McGregor Assisted Living has provided assisted living services since 1877. Located on a sprawling 32-acre estate, the…

3.43

Average of 37 reviews

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Brooklyn Pointe
Brooklyn Pointe

4800 Idlewood Drive, Cleveland, OH 67463

Brooklyn Pointe
  • Assisted Living
  • Memory Care
  • Respite
Brooklyn Pointe provides assisted living and memory care services with an attentive team that strives to keep…

3.92

Average of 20 reviews

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St. Augustine Towers Assisted Living Residences
St. Augustine Towers Assisted Living Residences

7821 Lake Avenue, Cleveland, OH 67408

St. Augustine Towers Assisted Living Residences
  • Assisted Living
  • Hospice
  • Skilled Nursing
The Towers at St. Augustine Health Campus is located just a few minutes from the scenic Edgewater…

4.09

Average of 14 reviews

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Assisted Living at the Towers

Assisted Living at the Towers

7821 Lake Ave., Cleveland, OH 44102

Assisted Living at the Towers
  • Assisted Living
Assisted Living at the Towers provides faith-based assisted living services on the St. Augustine Health Campus. Catholic…

4.18

Average of 13 reviews

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Slovene Home for the Aged

Slovene Home for the Aged

18621 Neff Rd, Cleveland, OH 67428

Slovene Home for the Aged
  • Assisted Living
  • Hospice
  • Respite
  • Skilled Nursing
Located right off I-90 in Cleveland, OH, Slovene Home for the Aged is a skilled care and…

4.23

Average of 54 reviews

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Judson Manor

Judson Manor

1890 E. 107th Street, Cleveland, OH 67412

Judson Manor
  • Assisted Living
  • Independent Living
  • Memory Care
  • Respite
Whether a resident chooses assisted living or independent living, life at Judson Manor means being surrounded by…

4.87

Average of 15 reviews

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Gateway Family House

Gateway Family House

3 Gateway Dr., Euclid, Ohio 44119

Gateway Family House
  • Assisted Living
  • Independent Living
  • Hospice
  • Skilled Nursing
Spread across 12 acres of land close to the Lake Erie Shore, Gateway Family House offers assisted…

2.75

Average of 14 reviews

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Jennings Center for Older Adults

Jennings Center for Older Adults

10204 Granger Rd, Garfield Heights, OH 67435

Jennings Center for Older Adults
  • Assisted Living
  • Independent Living
  • Memory Care
  • Hospice
  • Day Services
  • Respite
  • Skilled Nursing
Garfield Heights is southeast of Cleveland with robust amenities such as shopping, dining, medical care and parks…

4.15

Average of 44 reviews

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Bloom at Lakewood

Bloom at Lakewood

1341 Marlowe Ave., Lakewood, OH 44107

Bloom at Lakewood
  • Assisted Living
  • Respite
Bloom at Lakewood is a family-owned and operated senior assisted living community that's been in business since…

4.36

Average of 26 reviews

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Ennis Court

Ennis Court

13323 Detroit Ave., Lakewood, OH 44107

Ennis Court
  • Assisted Living
  • Respite
  • Skilled Nursing
Ennis Court meets the physical and emotional needs of its assisted living residents while still allowing them…

4.09

Average of 10 reviews

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Parkside Villa

Parkside Villa

7040 Hepburn Road, Middleburg Heights, OH 67440

Parkside Villa
  • Assisted Living
  • Hospice
  • Skilled Nursing
Parkside Villa located in the residential Middleburg Heights suburb of Cleveland across the street from the Southwest…

3.65

Average of 127 reviews

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Governor's Village

Governor's Village

280 North Commons Blvd., Mayfield Village, OH 44143

Governor's Village
  • Assisted Living
  • Memory Care
Governor's Village is a senior living community where residents receive as much or as little help as…

4.52

Average of 51 reviews

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Paramount Senior Living at Middleburg Heights

Paramount Senior Living at Middleburg Heights

15435 Bagley Rd., Middleburg Heights, OH 44130

Paramount Senior Living at Middleburg Heights
  • Assisted Living
  • Independent Living
  • Memory Care
  • Hospice
Paramount Senior Living at Middleburg Heights provides assisted living and independent living services. The community strives to…

3.72

Average of 32 reviews

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O'Neill Healthcare Lakewood

O'Neill Healthcare Lakewood

13900 Detroit Ave, Lakewood, OH 44107

O'Neill Healthcare Lakewood
  • Assisted Living
  • Memory Care
  • Hospice
  • Skilled Nursing
Located in Lakewood, OH, O'Neill Healthcare Lakewood is conveniently close to public parks with views of Lake…

3.73

Average of 32 reviews

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Vista Springs Greenbriar

Vista Springs Greenbriar

8668 Day Dr., Parma, OH 44129

Vista Springs Greenbriar
  • Assisted Living
  • Independent Living
  • Memory Care
  • Respite
Vista Springs Greenbriar focuses on making retirement as easy as possible for its residents and prides itself…

3.84

Average of 32 reviews

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COVID-19 Rules for Assisted Living in Cleveland

For assisted living communities, COVID-19 rules and regulations are typically set at the state level. You can view specific rules on our guide to assisted living in OH. These rules change often, and many communities have policies in place that go above and beyond what’s required by the state, so you should contact your local community for more information. Additionally, you can contact your local Area Agency on Aging to learn more.

How to Pay for Assisted Living in Cleveland

In Cleveland, assisted living costs approximately $4,940 per month, according to Genworth’s 2021 Cost of Care Survey. Exact costs vary depending on factors such as facility services and amenities.

Assisted Living in Cleveland vs. Nearby Cities

Seniors can expect to pay $4,940 for monthly assisted living costs in Cleveland. This is higher than the Ohio average of $4,635 and the national median cost of $4,500. When it comes to nearby cities, Toledo’s monthly average assisted living cost is $4,219. Youngstown has an estimated cost of $4,738 per month for assisted living, while Canton ($4,905) and Akron ($4,993) are comparable with Cleveland’s average.

  • Cleveland: $4,940
  • Ohio: $4,635
  • National: $4,500
  • Toledo: $4,219
  • Akron: $4,993
  • Canton: $4,905
  • Youngstown: $4,738

Assisted Living vs. Other Types of Care in Cleveland OH

In addition to assisted living, Cleveland seniors have other types of care from which to choose. Adult day health care is an option that costs around $1,788 per month and provides care services during daytime hours. For seniors living at home, there are homemaker services and home health aide services, which both cost an estimated $5,196 monthly. For comprehensive care in a nursing facility, seniors can expect to pay $8,935 per month for a semiprivate room on average.

  • Assisted living: $4,940
  • Adult day health care: $1,788
  • Homemaker services: $5,196
  • Home health aide: $5,196
  • Nursing facility (semiprivate): $8,935

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Cleveland

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Other Ways to Pay for Assisted Living in Cleveland

Since not everyone can afford to pay for assisted living out-of-pocket, it’s important to find alternative methods to help make assisted living more affordable. Some of these options include:

  • Veterans Benefits
  • Life Insurance Policy
  • Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Reverse Mortgage

For more information about your options for making assisted living more affordable, visit our guide to Assisted Living in Cleveland.

Free and Low-Cost Assisted Living Resources for Seniors in Cleveland

There’s a variety of free and low-cost services available to Cleveland seniors in assisted living. Seniors can access transportation and care services, along with counseling and advocacy. There’s also assistance with senior benefits and opportunities to participate in enriching activities.

Resource Contact Service
Western Reserve Area Agency on Aging (800) 626-7277 Cleveland seniors in assisted living can access many services through their local Area Agency on Aging (AAA). There’s assistance with long-term care services, such as transitioning from home into an assisted living community. In addition, this agency provides support for caregivers and family members.
VA Cleveland Regional Office (800) 698-2411 The Veterans Affairs’ Cleveland Regional Office connects senior veterans with their local VA offices, where they can receive counseling, health care and other services. Seniors can apply for benefits through this regional website and obtain help from a representative over the phone or via the online chat service.
Senior Transportation Connection (216) 664-2833 Senior Transportation Connection is a service available through the city of Cleveland. Transportation for seniors is available on weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and the fare is $1 for each one-way trip. This service is available twice per week to eligible seniors.
City of Cleveland Department of Aging (216) 664-2833 There are many programs for Cleveland seniors available through the Department of Aging. Examples include financial seminars, technology guides and information about senior-oriented events around the city.
Cuyahoga County Senior and Adult Services (216) 881-5554 The Cuyahoga County Senior and Adult Services department is part of the county’s Health and Human Services department. There are many assistance programs for Cleveland seniors in assisted living, including support services, advocacy and nutritional programs.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Cleveland

Assisted Living Communities in Cleveland are required to follow a set of rules and regulations that are determined by the state. For more specific information, talk with your local community or Area Agency on Aging.

Laws and regulations for assisted living in Ohio

The Top Assisted Living Communities in the Cleveland Area

In order to find the top assisted living communities in the Cleveland area, our team of researchers:

  • Sorted through 35 communities using our unique methodology
  • Spent over 30 hours researching assisted living communities in Cleveland
  • Read more than 280 reviews left by residents and their family members

After filtering out facilities that didn’t meet our high standards, we were left with 20 assisted living communities that earned our seal of approval. Through this process we discovered that the average cost of assisted living in the city of Cleveland is $4,940, which is higher than the state average of $4,635 and also higher than the national average of $4,500.

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Jonathan Frank
Licensed Social Worker and Certified Dementia Practitioner
Jonathan Frank
Licensed Social Worker and Certified Dementia Practitioner

Jonathan Frank is a Licensed Social Worker with over 10 years experience working with the geriatric population in a variety of different settings. He received his Masters degree from Rutgers University with a certificate in Aging and Gerontological Services. Additionally, he is a Certified Dementia Practitioner accredited by the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners. Jonathan also has Bachelors degree in psychology and worked as an Emergency Medical Technician for 14 years. His passion lies with the elderly and ensuring they age with dignity.

Read on for in-depth information about the top assisted living facilities in Cleveland, a brief dive into our methodology for determining the best assisted living communities, and a searchable directory of 35 communities in the Cleveland area.

Our Methodology

It’s not what we research, but the way we research that makes AssistedLiving.org stand out. We start by identifying problems and challenges in the senior care industry by gaining insight from conversations with industry professionals, older adults, and those that care for them. Next, our research team led by industry experts apply our data-driven research techniques to understand the magnitude of the challenge and how to overcome it. Finally, we present our findings in easy-to-understand guides and studies and share our actionable results with influencers and caregivers, as well as the general public.

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Facility Features (40%)

Facility Health Services Graded on health services provided
on the facility including, but not
limited to, on-site nursing,
pharmacy, skilled nursing,
medicine administration, etc

Facility Amenities Graded on the available
amenities.

Affordability Financial assistance acceptance
and overall costs and value.

Residential Quality (40%)

Resident Satisfaction Polling & survey of overall facility satisfaction.

Facility Complaint and Violations Number of complaints and violations the facility had. Taking into account improvement over time.

Online Reviews Aggregated verified online reviews.

Location (20%)

Location-Based Benefits Including, but not limited to, proximity to
hospitals, ambulance response times, senior
resources available, and state and city
financial assistance.

Location Quality Local crime rates, incidents against older
adults, air quality, climate.

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