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Otterbein Seniorlife

19 nursing homes · 2 states · 1,245 beds

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Otterbein Seniorlife at a glance

Nursing homes
19
States
2
Licensed beds
1,245
Average rating
3.0★
Rated 4★ or better
37%

Is Otterbein Seniorlife a good nursing home group?

Across 19 rated homes, Otterbein Seniorlife averages 3.0★ on official inspection ratings — in line with the roughly 3.0★ national average. 37% of its rated homes earn 4★ or better, while 32% sit at 1–2★. That’s roughly average overall, and ratings vary widely by location, so the specific home matters far more than the group.

A group-wide number can’t tell you about the specific home near you — quality varies by location. Open each home below to see its own official inspection rating before you decide.

Otterbein Seniorlife quality vs. the national average

Across the 19 homes with an official inspection rating, Otterbein Seniorlife averages 3.0★. 37% are rated 4★ or better, and 32% are rated 1–2★. These are official government inspection ratings — a group-wide average hides a lot, so open each home below and judge it on its own.

Otterbein Seniorlife compared with all rated nursing homes nationwide
MeasureOtterbein SeniorlifeNational average
Average rating3.0★3.0★
Homes rated 4★ or better37%40%
Homes rated 1–2★32%41%

How Otterbein Seniorlife’s homes are distributed

  • 5★3
  • 4★4
  • 3★6
  • 2★2
  • 1★4

Otterbein Seniorlife nursing home ratings by state

Where Otterbein Seniorlife operates and how its homes rate in each state. Ratings are the average of that state’s homes with an official inspection rating. Pick a state to browse every nursing home there.

StateHomesAvg. rating
Ohio183.1★
Indiana12.0★

Highest-rated Otterbein Seniorlife homes

The best-rated Otterbein Seniorlife nursing homes we have on record, by official inspection rating.

Lowest-rated Otterbein Seniorlife homes

The lowest-rated Otterbein Seniorlife homes we have on record — the ones to look at most closely and ask the most questions about.

About Otterbein Seniorlife

Otterbein SeniorLife began in 1912 under the name United Brethren Orphanage and Home for the Elderly; by the 1960s it phased out its orphanage mission to focus exclusively on elder care, evolving over decades into one of the early developers of continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs).

In 2007, Otterbein pioneered an innovative small-house neighborhood model for skilled nursing and rehabilitation — a setting designed more like a private home for about 12 residents each — and continued expansion through the 2010s including acquisitions and new construction such as SeniorLife neighborhoods and expansions at its Lebanon campus.

The organization operates as a nonprofit 501(c)(3) with a strong United Methodist Church affiliation, though it admits residents of all faiths. Its scope includes CCRCs, small-house skilled nursing and rehabilitation neighborhoods, memory support, home health care, hospice, and wellness services across Ohio and Indiana.

Its corporate structure includes multiple subsidiaries and LLCs — for example, Otterbein Homes (managing corporation), Otterbein Lebanon LLC, Otterbein St. Marys LLC, and others covering nursing homes, home health, hospice, and support services — all under the umbrella of an Obligated Group headquartered in Lebanon, Ohio. Otterbein is financially stable, holding an 'A' rating from S&P Global Ratings as of 2025.

It serves more than 8,500 older adults across Ohio and Indiana and handles services for nearly 7,551 persons annually across its communities, neighborhoods, home health agency and hospice agencies.

Founded
1912
Headquarters
Lebanon, Ohio

Leadership

Researched summary — facts drawn from cited public sources, in our own words. Ratings shown are official government inspection ratings.

Where Otterbein Seniorlife operates

Otterbein Seniorlife runs nursing homes in Indiana and Ohio. Pick a state to see every Otterbein Seniorlife home there alongside every other nursing home in the area.

All homes Otterbein Seniorlife runs

Each home is listed with its official inspection rating — from government health inspections, staffing, and quality data. A visit is still the best test.

Frequently asked questions about Otterbein Seniorlife

How many nursing homes does Otterbein Seniorlife operate?
Otterbein Seniorlife operates 19 nursing homes across 2 states with about 1,245 licensed beds in total.
What states does Otterbein Seniorlife operate in?
Otterbein Seniorlife runs nursing homes in Indiana and Ohio. Its largest presence is in Ohio, Indiana.
Is Otterbein Seniorlife a good nursing home group?
Across 19 rated homes, Otterbein Seniorlife averages 3.0★ on official inspection ratings — in line with the roughly 3.0★ national average. 37% of its rated homes earn 4★ or better, while 32% sit at 1–2★. That’s roughly average overall, and ratings vary widely by location, so the specific home matters far more than the group.
Where is Otterbein Seniorlife headquartered?
Otterbein Seniorlife is headquartered in Lebanon, Ohio.
How are these ratings determined?
The ratings shown are official government inspection ratings. They combine on-site health inspections, staffing levels, and clinical quality measures into an overall score from 1 to 5 stars for each home — the same official data families and regulators use.

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