What Are Otterbein
SeniorLife Neighborhoods?
Exploring the Small House Difference
Small House Neighborhoods
Otterbein SeniorLife Neighborhoods have redefined traditional nursing homes. Located in Ohio, our small house neighborhoods consist of five innovative ranch homes, each designed for 12 residents. This setup creates a real-home atmosphere with private suites and baths, family-style dining, and a dedicated team providing rehabilitation, long-term care, and memory support services.
A Unique Approach
to Senior Care
The emphasis in each small house is on savoring life in an inviting home, allowing residents, whom we call elders, to make their own choices regarding personal care and daily routines. There are no institutional schedules, meals, or routines, so elders can rise and retire when they want.
Elders are encouraged to decorate their private suite with personal treasures, favorite decor, and the wall color of their choosing. Small house neighborhoods offer WiFi access, a flat-screen cable TV in each suite, and a wide variety of recreational programming.
The small house concept is immediately noticeable upon entering any of our SeniorLife Neighborhoods. With an exceptional caregiver-to-elder ratio, our residents benefit from dedicated nursing partners (staff) available every day and night.
At each neighborhood, nurses are members of an interdisciplinary team that works to coordinate specialized care as prescribed by your physician. In addition to expert speech, physical, and occupational therapy, elders enjoy the comfort of their own suites and bathrooms, conveniently located near the family room and residential kitchen.

Free Small House Neighborhood Guide
Download our free guide to compare our small house neighborhoods to a traditional nursing home. Discover what the Small House … Big Difference really is!
