The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Cleveland, OH

Located near the scenic North Chagrin Reservation, the Cleveland - Sunrise at Parma provides assisted living services to an active senior population. From book clubs to volunteer opportunities, there are plenty of activities that engage the mind. For quiet time, seniors can join a meditation or prayer group, or borrow a book from the community's library. Pets are welcome and residents can customize their one-bedroom or studio apartments.

The Woodlands at Shaker Heights offers the comfort and safety of homelike living in its assisted living community. Cozy one-bedroom apartments feature large draped windows, safety rails in the bathrooms, emergency call buttons, smoke alarms, sprinkler system and individual climate control. These are complemented with relaxing manicured grounds and landscaped courtyard. Regular assessments help the staff create customized care plans for each resident and can include medication reminders, nutritional counseling and assistance with daily activities. The Woodlands is located near downtown Cleveland and surrounded by shopping and entertainment venues, offering an array of leisure options for residents and visiting families. Additionally, its proximity to hospitals ensures easy access to emergency health care.

Brooklyn Pointe offers full-service assisted living for seniors in the Cleveland area. Those residing at Brooklyn Pointe enjoy private apartments with complimentary high-speed Internet, satellite TV and hardwired emergency call systems in every room that can summon staff in minutes, if necessary. Residents requiring physical therapy, or who are in recovery after surgery, can get on-site care, or they can book free transportation to their preferred off-site clinic. Transportation is also available for recreational and personal trips. Brooklyn Pointe's communal rooms and visitor areas include a resort-style dining room, arts enrichment classes and a well-appointed fitness center with modern workout equipment. Multiple garden plots on the property give residents a chance to tend their own herb, flower or vegetable gardens.

Located just miles from beautiful Downtown Cleveland, Judson Manor offers an excellent place for assisted living in the popular University Circle area. Convenient access to major Interstates 90, 490 and 77 makes traveling and having loved ones come to visit easy. This facility offers care options including independent living, assisted living, memory support services, home care and hospice. All meals are included along with housekeeping and laundry services, and it has 24-hour security, salon services, memory support programs, medication monitoring, and rehabilitation services so residents have access to everything they need on a daily basis. The Cleveland Clinic and University Hospitals are also close by for medical and emergency needs.

Judson Heights is located in the quiet Cleveland Heights neighborhood. The facility's inviting community lies minutes away from University Circle's cultural center. Its on-site, state-of-the-art health and rehabilitation center is one of the reasons we included it in our Top 10 assisted living facilities in Cleveland. Seniors receive help with daily tasks, such as hygiene and medication management, and can choose to take their meals in a restaurant-style dining room or in their own apartments. A garden and patio provide pleasant places to enjoy the afternoon with a friend or just enjoy the fresh air.

A charming 55-and-older living community in Cleveland Heights, Forest Hills Place provides seniors with a worry-free atmosphere and care with a personal touch. On-site staff assists seniors with everyday housekeeping, medical and transportation needs. Residents can challenge themselves with physical activities such as bowling, walking club, and yoga classes, while social opportunities include bingo, poetry club and wine and cheese Fridays.

Since 1965, Bloom at Lakewood has helped seniors in Cuyahoga County flourish in their aging years. Located on a private 1-acre property in the heart of Lakewood, this family-owned facility offers a friendly environment where residents are encouraged to expand their horizons and live life to the fullest. Staff work with residents and their family members to develop individualized care plans so they can receive the assistance they need while maintaining a sense of independence and autonomy. With an extensive list of personal services and on-site amenities, seniors can relax and fully embrace all the facility has to offer. Unique touches, such as a computer center, media room and a community pet, help to establish a feeling of home. The facility also offers a wide variety of life-enrichment programs, giving residents the freedom to choose activities that interest them.

Jennings provides assisted living care for residents 55 and over, and the Catholic-based facility offers on-site religious services. Floorplan choices include studio or one-bedroom to three-bedroom apartments, and residents who drive have access to parking close by. The facility also offers group transportation to appointments and errands. An on-site computer room helps seniors keep their minds sharp, and the Gateway to Culture program helps seniors find events to expand their horizons. There's also a daycare at Jennings to inspire multigenerational interaction. Pets are welcome additions to the Jennings community.

Parkside Villa is located in a quiet, residential area of Middleburg Heights, and it's right across from a health center, major highways and shopping destinations. Residents at this facility can maintain an active and healthy lifestyle full of socializing and learning. Caregivers offer assistance with daily living activities such as incontinence management, medication administration, bathing, dressing, occupational therapy and transfer assistance. Apartments are available as studio suites, one-bedroom and shared living quarters, and safety features such as nonslip flooring are standard. Amenities and features include meal preparation, housekeeping services, beauty barbershop, valet service, 24-hour emergency response, fitness room, beautiful courtyards, party space, laundry services and onsite and offsite recreational activities. Pets are also welcome.

The McGregor senior living community is located on a large estate overlooking downtown Cleveland with spectacular views of Lake Erie from a distance. The facility provides seniors with a balance of independent and assisted living care options to meet their changing needs as they age. Residents receive assistance with basic daily tasks such as bathing and grooming, as well as round-the-clock nursing care from qualified, compassionate staff that's available 24/7. Features include well-manicured courtyards, beautiful gardens and meandering trail paths where residents can take a stroll and enjoy the fresh air while stimulating their muscles. Seniors enjoy studio, one and two-bedroom apartments, and there is a beauty barbershop, party space and fitness room on site.