Best Senior Living in Newark, Ohio
11 communities found
MyLivingChoice lists 13 senior care options in Newark: 11 communities and 2 home care agencies. Families rate them 4.3 out of 5 on average, across 569 public reviews.
- 13options listed
- 4.3average rating, 13 rated
- 569family reviews read
- 0small homes, 10 or fewer
Flint Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation
Newark, Ohio
4.6(122)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Northtowne Senior Living
Newark, Ohio
4.8(11)
Independent Living
SharonBrooke Assisted Living
Newark, Ohio
4.6(22)
Assisted LivingMemory Care
Hearth Brook
Newark, Ohio
4.7(12)
Assisted Living
The Courtyard at Newark
Newark, Ohio
4.6(21)
Assisted LivingIndependent Living
Altercare Newark South
Newark, Ohio
4.5(64)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Altercare Newark North
Newark, Ohio
4.4(66)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Arlington Care Center
Newark, Ohio
4.3(71)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Newark Rehabilitation
Newark, Ohio
4(124)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Candlewick Commons
Newark, Ohio
3.5(6)
Independent Living
Sanctuary Senior Living Of Newark
Newark, Ohio
3.8(20)
Independent Living
Best-rated senior living in Newark
Ranked by family rating, weighted by how many families have reviewed each one. No community pays to appear here.
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Flint Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation
4.6 (122 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 99 units
Reviews of Flint Ridge are largely positive, with families praising attentive, caring staff, clean rooms, and a smooth start to physical therapy after surgery. One reviewer described a starkly negative short stay…
- 2
4.8 (11 reviews)· Independent Living
Reviewers consistently describe Northtowne Senior Living as a quiet, friendly independent living community where staff and management go out of their way to help residents and their families. Multiple reviewers mention…
- 3
4.6 (22 reviews)· Assisted Living, Memory Care
Most reviewers describe SharonBrooke as a warm, clean, family-like community with attentive staff and plenty of activities, and the majority of Google reviews are five-star. However, two detailed one-star reviews…
- 4
4.7 (12 reviews)· Assisted Living
Most reviewers describe Hearth Brook as warm, clean, and staffed by caring, upbeat employees who help residents feel like part of a family. However, one detailed and serious account describes inconsistent care, delayed…
- 5
4.6 (21 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living
Families describe The Courtyard at Newark as a small, tight-knit community where staff know residents personally and communication with family caregivers is strong. Reviewers repeatedly praise the cleanliness, warmth,…
- 6
4.5 (64 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 47 units
Most reviewers describe Altercare Newark South as a small, family-feeling skilled nursing and rehab community where staff go out of their way to help residents and communicate with families. However, one detailed review…
- 7
4.4 (66 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 75 units
Reviewers consistently describe Altercare Newark North as a clean, welcoming skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility with attentive, compassionate staff. Multiple families highlight the therapy team and admissions…
- 8
4.3 (71 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 110 units
Reviewers describe a mixed experience at Arlington Care Center: several families praise attentive staff, helpful social work support, and compassionate end-of-life care, while others report serious concerns about medical…
- 9
4 (124 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 145 units
Newark Rehabilitation is a skilled nursing and long-term care community in Newark, Ohio, rated 4 out of 5 stars across 124 Google reviews. Many reviewers praise the warmth of individual staff members and the quality of…
- 10
3.5 (6 reviews)· Independent Living
Candlewick Commons is an independent living community in downtown Newark, Ohio, with mixed reviews online. Some residents and visitors praise its clean, well-managed setting near the courthouse, while others report…
What families say about senior living in Newark
Counted across the review summaries of 11 Newark communities: the share whose families mention each theme.
Praised most
- Caring, attentive staff 91%
- Cleanliness 91%
- Building and grounds 82%
- Activities and social life 73%
- Communication with families 45%
Concerns raised
- Staff attitude 55%
- Communication with families 45%
- Staffing levels and turnover 18%
- Food and dining 18%
“of course it gets 5 stars my grandpa is here and they are taking good care of him. can not say enough great things about this place and the staff”
“I visit this place frequently. The staff are always friendly, and engaging with activities with the patients. It's clean and very welcoming. It feels like walking into a loving home each time I visit. Thanks courtyard for being so welcoming!”
“Great staff, clean facility, and a welcoming environment. Overall, it seems like a place that genuinely cares about the people there.”
Senior Living in Newark: the figures
- •Of the 5 with a known size, 0 have ten residents or fewer, 1 have 11 to 60, and 4 have more than 60.
- •5 nursing homes carry a Medicare star rating, averaging 2.8 out of 5: 0 rated four stars or better, 0 rated one star.
- •Most common amenities: wheelchair accessible (11), housekeeping (11), 24-hour staff (10), gathering / activity spaces (10), social activities (9), emergency call system (9).
Senior Living near Newark
Cities within about 35 miles with senior living inventory, and how families rate it.
| City | Communities | RatingAverage rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Vernon22.3 mi | 24 | 4.1 / 5 | 22.3 mi |
| Reynoldsburg22.5 mi | 35 | 4.3 / 5 | 22.5 mi |
| Gahanna22.9 mi | 23 | 3.8 / 5 | 22.9 mi |
| Zanesville23.1 mi | 34 | 4 / 5 | 23.1 mi |
| Whitehall24.4 mi | 8 | 3 / 5 | 24.4 mi |
| Lancaster26 mi | 10 | 4.1 / 5 | 26 mi |
| Westerville26.6 mi | 33 | 4.1 / 5 | 26.6 mi |
| Columbus28.7 mi | 310 | 3.9 / 5 | 28.7 mi |
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About these figures
Computed on October 23, 2026 from the 13 communities listed in Newark, 569 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.
Reading on this
Guides from MyLivingChoice that families in Newark ask about.
- Home Care in Ohio: Agencies, Medicare Home Health Ratings, and What It Costs
- Nursing Home vs. Assisted Living: Which Level of Care Does Your Loved One Actually Need?
- Signs It Is Time to Move From Home Care to Assisted Living
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Senior Living in Newark: Common Questions
How many senior living communities are in Newark, Ohio?
MyLivingChoice lists 13 senior living communities in Newark, Ohio, each with photos, care details, and reviews from families.
Which senior living communities in Newark are rated highest?
Based on combined ratings across Google, Yelp, and MyLivingChoice reviews, top-rated options include Premier Home Health (5★, 26 ratings), Northtowne Senior Living (4.8★, 11 ratings), Hearth Brook (4.7★, 12 ratings).
What types of senior care are available in Newark?
Beyond senior living, Newark has skilled nursing / long term care (5 communities), independent living (4 communities), assisted living (3 communities), home health (2 communities). Every option is listed with photos, reviews, and contact details.
How do families rate senior living in Newark?
Families rate Newark senior living communities 4.3 out of 5 on average, across 569 public Google reviews of local communities.
What do families praise, and complain about, in Newark senior living communities?
Across the review summaries of 11 Newark communities, the most common praise is caring, attentive staff (mentioned for 91%), cleanliness (mentioned for 91%), building and grounds (mentioned for 82%). The most common concerns are staff attitude (55%), communication with families (45%), staffing levels and turnover (18%).
Are there small senior living homes in Newark?
Of the 5 Newark communities with a known size, 0 have ten residents or fewer, 1 has 11 to 60, and 4 have more than 60. Small licensed homes are listed here alongside large communities, which most directories skip.
How do Newark nursing homes score on Medicare's star ratings?
5 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Newark carry an overall star rating, averaging 2.8 out of 5. 0 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.