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Best Senior Living in Lima, Ohio

19 communities found

Lima offers 37 senior living options, including 19 residential communities and 18 agencies, with an average rating of 3.9 across 24 rated communities based on 493 reviews read. Among the 7 communities with Medicare star data, the average is 3.4, with one earning 5 stars and four rated 4 or higher. Common amenities include 24-hour staff at 20 communities and emergency call systems at 19.

  • 37options listed
  • 3.9average rating, 24 rated
  • 493family reviews read
  • 0small homes, 10 or fewer

Best-rated senior living in Lima

Ranked by family rating, weighted by how many families have reviewed each one. No community pays to appear here.

  1. 1

    Springview Manor

    4.8 (57 reviews)· Memory Care, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 62 units

    Reviewers describe successful rehab outcomes, warm and responsive staff, and attentive communication with families at this skilled nursing and long-term care community.

  2. 2

    Primrose Retirement Community of Lima

    4.9 (25 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care

    Reviewers praise clean, spacious apartments, varied activities, and staff who know residents by name, with no complaints about care quality reported.

  3. 3

    Kessler Estates Senior Living

    4.8 (46 reviews)· Assisted Living, Memory Care, Respite / Short-Term Care

    Families highlight attentive staff, lively daily activities, cleanliness, and home-style food in this combined assisted living and memory care setting.

  4. 4

    The Springs of Lima

    4.4 (28 reviews)· Assisted Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 56 units

    Families describe strong nursing and support staff, good food, and smooth transitions, though one reviewer noted some aides could use more training.

  5. 5

    The Birches

    4.5 (6 reviews)· Independent Living

    Reviewers describe a quiet, safe independent living community with friendly, laid-back management and a well-kept property, based on limited feedback.

  6. 6

    Burton's Ridge Assisted Living

    3.8 (8 reviews)· Assisted Living

    Most reviewers describe a warm, family-like environment with attentive staff, though one noted short staffing during an administrative transition.

  7. 7

    Luther Pines Senior Community

    3.4 (5 reviews)· Independent Living

    Reviews are mixed, with one praising the quiet, wooded setting and well-kept apartments and another describing management as unresponsive.

  8. 8

    Lima Convalescent Home

    3.6 (10 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 72 units

    Families praise compassionate nursing staff and quality rehabilitation, though one review raised concerns about staffing shortages and aide training.

  9. 9

    The Wyngate Senior Living Community-Lima

    3.6 (14 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living

    Reviewers highlight personal attention during transitions, respite stays, and end-of-life care, though one visitor reported a poor dinner visit experience.

  10. 10

    Shawnee Manor

    3.6 (48 reviews)· Memory Care, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 137 units

    Reviews are sharply divided between attentive staff and engaging activities and reports of serious lapses including a pressure sore and delayed medication.

What families say about senior living in Lima

Counted across the review summaries of 34 Lima communities: the share whose families mention each theme.

Families most often praise caring, attentive staff, mentioned by 71% of 34 communities, along with medical and nursing care at 38% and building and grounds at 26%. Communication with families is the top concern, cited by 56%, followed by cost and billing at 41% and staff attitude at 38%.

Praised most

  • Caring, attentive staff 71%
  • Medical and nursing care 38%
  • Building and grounds 26%
  • Activities and social life 24%
  • Food and dining 18%

Concerns raised

  • Communication with families 56%
  • Cost and billing 41%
  • Staff attitude 38%
  • Medical and nursing care 21%

“Our family would like to Thank Springview Manor and their staff for the Wonderful and Loving care given to our mom. Her stay was short and she is in Heaven but all of your Love and Caring to our family will never be forgotten. Thank you from the bottom of our Hearts!”

“A wonderful senior community with the best activities and food! The nursing team are caring and we feel valued and heard. I would recommend this community to everyone ☺️”

“Paige was so friendly, upbeat and understanding. My mom fell in love with the place and already has a couple of people she knows that already live there. They also give The Springs a thumbs up. All the staff seem friendly and there is so much for mom to do.”

Senior Living in Lima: the figures

  • •Of the 7 with a known size, 0 have ten residents or fewer, 3 have 11 to 60, and 4 have more than 60.
  • •7 nursing homes carry a Medicare star rating, averaging 3.6 out of 5: 5 rated four stars or better, 0 rated one star.
  • •Most common amenities: 24-hour staff (20), emergency call system (19), medication management (18), on-site nurse (rn) (14), housekeeping (14), wheelchair accessible (13).

How families pay for senior living in Ohio

Most Ohio families start by paying privately, using savings, pensions and often the proceeds from selling a home to cover the monthly cost of assisted living, memory care or independent living. Long-term care insurance, when a parent or spouse has a policy, can offset part of that cost, and it is worth reviewing the policy terms early to understand what triggers benefits and how much is paid out. Veterans and surviving spouses who meet eligibility rules may also receive help through VA Aid and Attendance, a benefit intended to assist with the cost of daily care.

The full picture for the state: Senior Living in Ohio.

Senior Living near Lima

Cities within about 35 miles with senior living inventory, and how families rate it.

CityCommunitiesRating
Van Wert25.5 mi53.3 / 5
Sidney31 mi54.1 / 5
Bellefontaine32.5 mi54.4 / 5
Findlay33.2 mi114.4 / 5

All of Ohio: Senior Living in Ohio. Closer to home? Compare senior living near you, sorted by distance.

About these figures

Computed on October 21, 2026 from the 37 communities listed in Lima, 493 public family reviews on Google, Yelp and MyLivingChoice, state licensing records and, for nursing homes, CMS Care Compare. The best-rated list ranks communities by average family rating weighted by how many families have reviewed each one, so a 4.9 from three reviews does not outrank a 4.7 from two hundred. No community pays to appear in the best-rated list or in these figures; sponsored and partner listings in the directory results are marked as such. Figures refresh as listings and reviews change; the written summary was last revised September 25, 2026.

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Senior Living in Lima: Common Questions

How many senior living communities are in Lima, Ohio?

MyLivingChoice lists 37 senior living communities in Lima, Ohio, each with photos, care details, and reviews from families.

Which senior living communities in Lima are rated highest?

Based on combined ratings across Google, Yelp, and MyLivingChoice reviews, top-rated options include Village Caregiving (5★, 25 ratings), HomeCaire of Ohio (5★, 23 ratings), Primrose Retirement Community of Lima (4.9★, 25 ratings).

What types of senior care are available in Lima?

Beyond senior living, Lima has home health (11 communities), skilled nursing / long term care (11 communities), assisted living (9 communities), at-home care (9 communities), independent living (7 communities). Every option is listed with photos, reviews, and contact details.

How do families rate senior living in Lima?

Families rate Lima senior living communities 3.9 out of 5 on average, across 493 public Google reviews of local communities.

What do families praise, and complain about, in Lima senior living communities?

Across the review summaries of 34 Lima communities, the most common praise is caring, attentive staff (mentioned for 71%), medical and nursing care (mentioned for 38%), building and grounds (mentioned for 26%). The most common concerns are communication with families (56%), cost and billing (41%), staff attitude (38%).

Are there small senior living homes in Lima?

Of the 7 Lima communities with a known size, 0 have ten residents or fewer, 3 have 11 to 60, and 4 have more than 60. Small licensed homes are listed here alongside large communities, which most directories skip.

How do Lima nursing homes score on Medicare's star ratings?

7 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Lima carry an overall star rating, averaging 3.6 out of 5. 5 are rated four stars or better and 0 are rated one star. Each listing shows its rating and three years of inspection history from CMS Care Compare.