The 4 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Ironton, OH

Woodlands Retirement Community, located 20 miles from Ironton, OH, and 3 miles south of downtown Huntington, WV, sits on 171 acres and offers a full continuum of care. Assisted living residents receive around-the-clock support and nursing oversight, and an on-site physician and social worker are available to address medical and emotional concerns. The community also partners with local rehabilitation providers to offer physical, occupational and speech therapies. Seniors live in suites equipped with call systems, and rates include transportation, meals, housekeeping and laundry. Staff members facilitate various activities, including exercise classes, educational lectures and games. There are lounges and a courtyard for relaxing and socializing. 

Morning Pointe of Russell Senior Living is a retirement community offering assisted living, memory care and respite care. It makes our top 10 for its LifeLoop communication tool, which allows seniors to maintain contact with loved ones through a mobile app. In addition to helping with daily tasks and providing transportation to appointments, on-site staff designs engaging activities, including fitness classes, card games and crafts. The community's In Motion program also hosts virtual tours of cities worldwide. Chef-prepared meals are served three times daily in the communal dining room, and private living spaces include kitchenettes for preparing snacks anytime. Residents also have access to 24/7 clinical services, nursing care and physical therapists.

The Village At Riverview in Barboursville, WV, is a locally owned assisted living community. Residents have access to help with daily tasks, diabetes care and COPD management, and 24/7 nursing care is available to address health care concerns. Staff also handles housekeeping and laundry and offers transportation to medical appointments. The community's calendar of resident-driven events, including game nights and birthday celebrations, keeps seniors socially engaged. Three chef-prepared meals are served daily in the restaurant-style dining room. Private apartments come equipped with full kitchens and private bathrooms, while shared spaces, such as the courtyard, sunroom and patio with rocking chairs, let seniors relax and socialize with neighbors.

The Wyngate at RiversEdge Senior Living Community sits on the Ohio River bank, surrounded by fields and trees. It's close to local shops and eateries. Known as The Inn, the assisted living neighborhood offers private studios and one-bedroom apartments featuring accessible bathrooms, kitchenettes and emergency call systems. Nurses are available to respond to medical concerns 24/7. Seniors receive full assistance with personal care, appointment scheduling and medication management. Personal physicians monitor individuals' health care needs. Staff also help with ambulation, escorting seniors to and from activities and meals. For recreation, there are book, garden and card clubs, shopping trips and golf outings. The community invites families and neighbors to join on-site holiday luncheons.