These are the top 20 highest-rated nursing homes in Ohio according to the CMS 5-Star Quality Rating System (2026). All facilities listed have an overall rating of 5 stars or higher. The average rating across this list is 5.0/5. 20 of these 20 facilities have no fines on record.
| # | Name | City | Overall | Fines |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ohio Living Rockynol | Akron | $0 | |
| 2 | Altercare Post-Acute Rehab Center | Kent | $0 | |
| 3 | Briar Hill Health Campus | North Baltimore | $0 | |
| 4 | Meadows of Kalida | Kalida | $0 | |
| 5 | Sanctuary Wadsworth | Wadsworth | $0 | |
| 6 | Residence at Salem Woods | Cincinnati | $0 | |
| 7 | Bethany Village | Dayton | $0 | |
| 8 | Welcome Nursing Home | Oberlin | $0 | |
| 9 | Friends Extended Care Center | Yellow Springs | $0 | |
| 10 | Laurels of Blanchester, the | Blanchester | $0 | |
| 11 | Shepherd of the Valley-Boardman | Youngstown | $0 | |
| 12 | Hillsboro Post Acute | Hillsboro | $0 | |
| 13 | Jefferson Healthcare Center | Jefferson | $0 | |
| 14 | Portsmouth Health and Rehab | Portsmouth | $0 | |
| 15 | Willow Knoll Post-Acute and Senior Living | Middletown | $0 | |
| 16 | Laurels of New London the | New London | $0 | |
| 17 | Indian Lake Rehabilitation Center | Lakeview | $0 | |
| 18 | O'neill Healthcare North Ridgeville | North Ridgeville | $0 | |
| 19 | Heather Knoll Retirement Village | Tallmadge | $0 | |
| 20 | National Church Residences Bristol Village | Waverly | $0 |
Rankings are based on the CMS 5-Star Quality Rating System, which evaluates nursing homes on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. Ratings range from 1 star (much below average) to 5 stars (much above average). Data is updated monthly by CMS.