Explore Independent Living at Otterbein Cridersville
Small-town comfort. Big-town amenities.
Why move to a big city when you’ve always enjoyed the peace of rural life? At Otterbein Cridersville, a continuing care retirement community (CCRC), you’ll find countryside charm with the care, services, and support you need all in one place.
Our Cridersville campus, which is conveniently located off I-75 close to Lima, Ohio, blends the energy of urban life with the beauty of a rural retreat. When you visit this beautiful, 120-acre, you’ll see tidy homes sitting on friendly streets with generous views of sky, woods, fields, and water.
See why life is easier and more enjoyable when you choose independent living at Otterbein Cridersville.
Community Amenities
- 120-acre campus
- Paved roads for walking and biking
- Three fishing ponds
- Shuffleboard courts
- Picnic area
- Gazebo
- Resident gardens
- Fitness center
- Heated indoor pool
- Woodshop and craft room
- Campus cinema
- Chaplain
- Community rooms
- Scheduled transportation services
- Full calendar of activities and special events

Experience an Active Lifestyle
Just outside of Lima, Ohio.
When you move into independent living at Otterbein Cridersville, you’ll have access to the full spectrum of health care services if you ever need them later on. You’ll enjoy an active lifestyle surrounded by friends, wellness opportunities, and fun.
Here’s what you can expect in our independent living community:
- Relax with maintenence-free living in a patio or ranch home.
- Enjoy the convenience of dining at the newly-renovated Red Oak Café.
- Feel peace of mind in knowing your future care needs can be addressed on campus.
- Take part in fun social and recreational activities in the community.
- Nurture your whole self – nine different dimensions of wellness.


“There’s so much to do. You can do as little or as much as you want. Every day is filled with choices.”
-Marcille S., Otterbein Cridersville resident

Meet James and Janet
Meet Otterbein SeniorLife couple James and Janet W., who started out receiving post-acute care and rehabilitation, then transitioned to a beautiful independent living patio home with a wooded view.
“We live in a spacious one-bedroom patio home with a sunroom. There are woods behind us — we even see deer! It is really beautiful, and we enjoy spending time in our sunroom,” they said.
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