Ohio · CMS Data August 2026
Highest-Rated Nursing Homes in Ohio
Where Are the Highest-Rated Nursing Homes in Ohio?
CMS Care Compare lists 397 nursing homes rated 4 or 5 stars overall by CMS in Ohio, out of 922 certified nursing homes (data from August 2026). The most are in Cincinnati (33), Columbus (9) and Hamilton (8). 206 hold the top rating of 5 stars.
- Matching homes
- 397
- All homes in Ohio
- 922
- Rated 4 or 5 stars
- 397
- Average overall stars
- 4.5
How this list is made: CMS's overall star rating is 4 or 5 (out of 5). The overall rating combines health inspections, staffing and quality measures. Homes are ordered by CMS's overall rating, then its inspection rating.
- 2065 stars overall
- 2944+ stars for inspections
- 1334+ stars for staffing
- 349No fines or payment denials
- 318Antipsychotic use below the national median
- 89Nonprofit
The Top 40 by CMS Rating
Stars are out of 5; blank cells are ratings CMS doesn't report for that home. Every matching home is on its city page, linked below.
Matching Homes by City
More About This List
Read how CMS star ratings work. For assisted living and memory care rules, Medicaid limits and the ombudsman, see senior care in Ohio. For local services, call the Eldercare Locator at 1-800-677-1116.
Other lists for Ohio: nursing homes that accept medicaid in Ohio, nonprofit nursing homes in Ohio, nursing homes with low antipsychotic use in Ohio.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Many Highest-Rated Nursing Homes Are in Ohio?
397 of the 922 CMS-certified nursing homes in Ohio meet this rule: CMS's overall star rating is 4 or 5 (out of 5). The overall rating combines health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Which Highest-Rated Nursing Home in Ohio Rates Highest?
By CMS's overall rating, then its inspection rating, Admirals Pointe Nursing & Rehabilitation in Huron (5 stars), Algart Health Care in Cleveland (5 stars) and Altercare Post-Acute Rehab Center in Kent (5 stars) rank highest. Visit and check the latest inspection report before you decide.
How Do You Check a Nursing Home in Ohio?
Read its Care Compare page for the full inspection reports, visit at different times, and ask about staffing and openings. Ohio's Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman can answer questions about residents' rights.