Best Senior Living in Zanesville, Ohio
15 communities found
Zanesville offers 34 senior living options, made up of 15 residential communities and 19 home care agencies. Of these, 23 communities carry ratings, with an average of 4 out of 5 stars drawn from 790 reviews read.
- 34options listed
- 4average rating, 23 rated
- 790family reviews read
- 0small homes, 10 or fewer
The Oaks at Bethesda
Zanesville, Ohio
4.7(64)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Primrose Retirement Community of Zanesville
Zanesville, Ohio
4.7(17)
Assisted LivingIndependent Living
Helen Purcell/Shinnick Center
Zanesville, Ohio
5(5)
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingMemory Care+1 more
Traditions of Zanesville
Zanesville, Ohio
4.5(34)
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Altercare Zanesville
Zanesville, Ohio
4.3(143)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Adams Lane Healthcare & Rehabilitation
Zanesville, Ohio
4.3(49)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Willow Haven Healthcare & Rehabilitation
Zanesville, Ohio
4.3(44)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
River Front Chateau
Zanesville, Ohio
Assisted Living
Abbot Senior Living
Zanesville, Ohio
4.1(29)
Assisted LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
The Oaks Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
Zanesville, Ohio
4.1(37)
Assisted LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Sterling Suites Senior Living
Zanesville, Ohio
3.9(20)
Assisted Living
Seton Square Zanesville
Zanesville, Ohio
3(2)
Independent Living
Best-rated senior living in Zanesville
Ranked by family rating, weighted by how many families have reviewed each one. No community pays to appear here.
- 1
4.7 (64 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 55 units
Families describe a warm, close-knit skilled nursing community with attentive nursing, low staff turnover, and a robust activities program.
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Primrose Retirement Community of Zanesville
4.7 (17 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living
Reviewers praise caring staff, a clean facility, good food and activities, though one noted a delay refunding a deposit.
- 3
5 (5 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Families describe a warm, nonprofit community with attentive, well-trained nursing staff and well-maintained grounds, especially during end-of-life care.
- 4
4.5 (34 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Families describe a warm, well-run community with attentive staff, a strong memory care unit, and accessible leadership.
- 5
4.3 (143 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 99 units
Families describe attentive nursing staff, clean rooms, and effective physical therapy, though one reported a serious monitoring lapse during an emergency.
- 6
Adams Lane Healthcare & Rehabilitation
4.3 (49 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 114 units
Families describe compassionate, skilled rehabilitation care, though one account raised concerns about medication management and discharge practices.
- 7
Willow Haven Healthcare & Rehabilitation
4.3 (44 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 81 units
Reviewers praise the rehab therapy team and attentive nursing staff, though some raise concerns about facility management and billing practices.
- 8
4.1 (29 reviews)· Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Families describe a warm community where staff know residents well, praising the kitchen and cleanliness, though outings are limited.
- 9
The Oaks Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
4.1 (37 reviews)· Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 75 units
Reviewers praise friendly, attentive staff, especially therapy and memory care aides, along with good food and rehabilitation support.
- 10
3.9 (20 reviews)· Assisted Living
Reviews are split: families praise the clean facility and attentive staff, while others describe understaffing and inconsistent nursing follow-through.
What families say about senior living in Zanesville
Counted across the review summaries of 33 Zanesville communities: the share whose families mention each theme.
Across 33 communities, 73% of families praise caring, attentive staff, and 30% mention cleanliness, while 24% point to activities and 24% to medical and nursing care. On the concern side, 42% cite communication with families, 36% cite cost and billing, and 33% cite staff attitude.
Praised most
- Caring, attentive staff 73%
- Cleanliness 30%
- Activities and social life 24%
- Medical and nursing care 24%
- Food and dining 18%
Concerns raised
- Communication with families 42%
- Cost and billing 36%
- Staff attitude 33%
- Management 21%
“My parents lived at Primrose in Zanesville, Ohio, for several years. It was a lovely apartment, a very nice facility, and wonderful staff.”
“. The staff is always very pleasant and kind and friendly. The staff always takes very good care of Barbara. They’re always pretty tentative to her needs”
“The facility is very clean, the staff is very helpful and fantastic, the whole staff is always smiling and it makes you feel good just to see that. The activity staff encourage you daily to socialize and bring puzzles to you to do. I would recommend Altercare Zanesville!”
Senior Living in Zanesville: the figures
- •Of the 6 with a known size, 0 have ten residents or fewer, 1 have 11 to 60, and 5 have more than 60.
- •6 nursing homes carry a Medicare star rating, averaging 2 out of 5: 1 rated four stars or better, 2 rated one star.
- •Most common amenities: 24-hour staff (20), emergency call system (19), medication management (19), housekeeping (16), on-site nurse (rn) (14), gathering / activity spaces (14).
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 Zanesville
Cities within about 35 miles with senior living inventory, and how families rate it.
| City | Communities | RatingAverage rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newark23.1 mi | 13 | 4.3 / 5 | 23.1 mi |
| Cambridge23.3 mi | 5 | 4 / 5 | 23.3 mi |
All of Ohio: Senior Living in Ohio. Closer to home? Compare senior living near you, sorted by distance.
About these figures
Computed on October 6, 2026 from the 34 communities listed in Zanesville, 790 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.
Senior Living in Zanesville: Common Questions
How many senior living communities are in Zanesville, Ohio?
MyLivingChoice lists 34 senior living communities in Zanesville, Ohio, each with photos, care details, and reviews from families.
Which senior living communities in Zanesville are rated highest?
Based on combined ratings across Google, Yelp, and MyLivingChoice reviews, top-rated options include Helen Purcell/Shinnick Center (5★, 5 ratings), Home Instead (4.8★, 72 ratings), Village Caregiving (4.8★, 68 ratings).
What types of senior care are available in Zanesville?
Beyond senior living, Zanesville has at-home care (10 communities), home health (10 communities), skilled nursing / long term care (10 communities), assisted living (9 communities), independent living (6 communities). Every option is listed with photos, reviews, and contact details.
How do families rate senior living in Zanesville?
Families rate Zanesville senior living communities 4 out of 5 on average, across 790 public Google reviews of local communities.
What do families praise, and complain about, in Zanesville senior living communities?
Across the review summaries of 33 Zanesville communities, the most common praise is caring, attentive staff (mentioned for 73%), cleanliness (mentioned for 30%), activities and social life (mentioned for 24%). The most common concerns are communication with families (42%), cost and billing (36%), staff attitude (33%).
Are there small senior living homes in Zanesville?
Of the 6 Zanesville communities with a known size, 0 have ten residents or fewer, 1 has 11 to 60, and 5 have more than 60. Small licensed homes are listed here alongside large communities, which most directories skip.
How do Zanesville nursing homes score on Medicare's star ratings?
6 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Zanesville carry an overall star rating, averaging 2 out of 5. 1 is rated four stars or better and 2 are rated one star. Each listing shows its rating and three years of inspection history from CMS Care Compare.
Prefer to stay home?
Home care agencies serving Zanesville bring help to the house: daily living, companionship, and respite for family caregivers.
