Barrington of Oakley

My father has been living alone at Barrington of Oakley for almost 4 years now. We both love the place. I think 4 things make it a unique and really special retirement home in Cincinnati: 1. It's month to month rent. No deposit. No big commitment. Leave whenever you want to (or need to). The price is middle of the road compared to other assisted living facilities in Cincinnati. 2. It's "age in place" "a la carte" care. You stay in your apartment, and they bring whatever services or equipment you need to you. They have, I believe, 6 levels of assisted living care, and you can change each month. Everyone in the building is a least level 1, which means you get an emergency call button "dog tags" to hang around your neck, staff check on you daily, and staff are available for emergencies. If you need a hospital bed, they set it up in your living room. You need nursing care, they send a nurse (or 2 or 3) to your apartment for as many hours as you set up. They have in house physical therapy and in house cardiac rehab. All ability levels are mixed together on the residential hallways (other than memory care), so there is a nice heterogeneous community in terms of needs and abilities. And if you need more care, you don't have to go anywhere (like to a separate assisted living building or floor). You just stay in your apartment, and they send what you need to you (and bill you extra for it monthly, according to a prearranged level of care table). 3. They have 3 set meal times in the dining room per day and a specialist whose job it is to create eating groups with 1 to 5 other residents you enjoy eating with -- a different group of people at your table for each meal. You can request a change if you want, until everyone is happy. Once everyone at your table is happy, you will have 3 eating groups: one for breakfast, a different one for lunch, and a third group for dinner. And you will eat with these same 3 groups everyday until someone requests or requires a change. This is a

As the daughter of a resident at The Barrington, I truly can’t express enough how thankful I am for the incredible staff. From day one, they have treated my mother with kindness, dignity, and genuine care. What I love most is how they create realistic, engaging activities that help the residents continue to feel independent and purposeful. It’s not just about keeping them busy — it’s about preserving their sense of self. The dining experience is also beautifully set up like a restaurant, allowing residents to order their meals in a way that feels normal and empowering. Most importantly, my mom has never once felt unwanted or overlooked. She is happy, comfortable, and truly enjoys being there — and as her daughter, that peace of mind means everything. I am beyond grateful for The Barrington and the compassionate team that makes it feel like home. 💛

Great place! The residents and staff are so welcoming and there is so much to do! Most importantly, my mom loves it here.