924 nursing homes in Ohio
Medicare and Medicaid certified, with CMS star ratings.
- nursing homes
- 924
- average CMS stars
- 3.2
- certified beds
- 81,248
- for profit
- 85%
How Ohio nursing homes rate
CMS rates 913 of Ohio's 924 certified nursing homes. The average overall rating is 3.2 stars.
| Overall rating | Nursing homes |
|---|---|
| 5 of 5 | 214 |
| 4 of 5 | 194 |
| 3 of 5 | 194 |
| 2 of 5 | 223 |
| 1 of 5 | 88 |
| Not rated | 11 |
The top-rated nursing homes in Ohio
Sorted by overall stars, then health inspection stars, staffing and size.
| Nursing home | City | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beechwood Home for Incurables | Cincinnati | 5 of 5 | 80 |
| Heritage Manor Jewish HM for | Youngstown | 5 of 5 | 72 |
| Wesley Glen Health Services Corp | Columbus | 5 of 5 | 56 |
| Shepherd of the Valley Poland | Poland | 5 of 5 | 32 |
| Wooster Community Hospital SNF | Wooster | 5 of 5 | 22 |
| Bethany Village | Dayton | 5 of 5 | 227 |
| Ohio Veterans Home - Georgetown | Georgetown | 5 of 5 | 168 |
| Bayley Place | Cincinnati | 5 of 5 | 110 |
| Kensington at Anna Maria | Aurora | 5 of 5 | 99 |
| Burton Health Care Center | Burton | 5 of 5 | 90 |
Nursing homes by city
The cities with the most certified nursing homes in Ohio.
- Cincinnati 70 homes
- Columbus 31 homes
- Cleveland 19 homes
- Dayton 19 homes
- Toledo 15 homes
- Youngstown 14 homes
- Akron 12 homes
- Hamilton 11 homes
- Springfield 11 homes
- Canton 9 homes
- Lima 7 homes
- Medina 7 homes
- Westlake 7 homes
- Wooster 7 homes
- Mansfield 6 homes
Who owns them
| Ownership | Nursing homes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| For profit | 787 | 85% |
| Non-profit | 124 | 13% |
| Government | 13 | 1% |
Inspections and fines
At the most recent standard inspection, Ohio's homes were cited for 9,621 deficiencies, an average of 10.5 each. 43 had none. 297 homes were fined $23,745,708 over 3 years.
Special focus facilities and abuse flags
40 homes carry the CMS abuse icon. 5 are special focus facilities and 25 are candidates: homes with a long record of serious problems that CMS inspects more often.
How to read a CMS star rating
One star is much below average and five stars much above, compared with other homes in the same state. Look at the health inspection stars first, then read the citations.
Questions families ask about Ohio
How many nursing homes are in Ohio?
924 certified by CMS.
What is the best rated nursing home in Ohio?
We don't pick one. Beechwood Home for Incurables in Cincinnati tops the CMS sort with 5 stars.
Will Medicare pay for a nursing home in Ohio?
For up to 100 days of skilled care after a 3-day hospital stay, not for long-term custodial care. A shared room has a median of $9,186 a month here.
What does a CMS star rating mean?
How a home compares with others in the same state, from inspections, staffing and quality.
From the federal record: CMS Provider Information, October 2026 release.