Quick answers
- Is Burton's Ridge licensed?
- Burton's Ridge appears on the official licence list of the Ohio Department of Health (ODH), Bureau of Survey and Certification (list dated November 3, 2026, retrieved November 3, 2026) as “Residential Care Facility”, licence number 2185R, status: licensed. Check the state record for the latest status and inspection reports.
- How many residents can Burton's Ridge have?
- The state licence lists a capacity of 60. This is the licensed maximum, not the number of places free today.
- Where is Burton's Ridge?
- 2651 Fort Amanda Road, Lima, OH 45804, Allen County, Ohio.
- What is the phone number of Burton's Ridge?
- (419) 228-8412, as listed by the state.
- What is the closest hospital emergency room?
- Lima Memorial Health System, Lima (about 2.3 mi in a straight line). In a medical emergency, call 911.
What to ask when you visit
A general checklist for any assisted living or residential care home. It is not medical or legal advice.
- Is the licence current? Can I see the latest state inspection report and how any problems were fixed?
- What does the monthly fee include, and what costs extra (levels of care, help with medicines, laundry, transport)?
- How and how often are fees raised, and with how much notice?
- What help with daily activities is offered (bathing, dressing, medicines), and who gives it?
- How many staff are on duty during the day and at night? Is a nurse on site or on call?
- What happens if care needs increase? When would a resident have to move out?
- Is there a memory-care area for people with dementia, and is the home licensed for it?
- Does the home accept Medicaid (or a state waiver program), long-term care insurance or veterans’ benefits?
- How are medical emergencies handled, and which hospital is usually used?
- Can I talk with residents and families, share a meal, and visit at different times of day?
- What does the contract say about moving out, discharge and refunds? Ask for a copy to read at home.
Read the state record before you visit: state licence search.
Free official help: the Eldercare Locator (U.S. Administration for Community Living), 1‑800‑677‑1116, eldercare.acl.gov, can connect you with your area agency on aging and your state’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman, who helps residents and families with concerns about a home.
Other licensed homes nearby
From the same official state lists, by straight-line distance from the center of the ZIP code (not driving distance).
- Otterbein-Cridersville Retirement Community4.3 mi · Cridersville, OH · capacity 96
- Lima Care Community5.5 mi · Lima, OH · capacity 34
- Lochhaven5.5 mi · Lima, OH · capacity 100
- Primrose Retirement Community5.5 mi · Lima, OH · capacity 136
- Wyngate Senior Living Community5.5 mi · Lima, OH · capacity 55
- Kessler Estates Senior Living8.8 mi · Lima, OH · capacity 80
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
Hospitals that list emergency services in Medicare (CMS) data, by straight-line distance.
- Lima Memorial Health System2.3 mi · Lima, OH
- Mercy Health St Ritas Medical Center3.7 mi · Lima, OH
- Bluffton Hospital15 mi · Bluffton, OH
Licence information
| Licence type (as the state names it) | Residential Care Facility |
|---|---|
| Name in the state record | BURTON'S RIDGE |
| Licence number | 2185R |
| Licence status | Licensed |
| Licensed capacity | 60 |
| Address | 2651 Fort Amanda Road, Lima, OH 45804 |
| County | Allen |
| State | Ohio |
| Phone | (419) 228‑8412 |
| Licensing agency | Ohio Department of Health (ODH), Bureau of Survey and Certification |
| Inspection reports | Search this home on the state website → |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Sources
- Official licence list of Ohio — Ohio Department of Health (ODH), Bureau of Survey and Certification, list dated November 3, 2026, retrieved November 3, 2026
- U.S. Census Bureau ZIP code areas (Gazetteer) — approximate position (center of the ZIP code area) used for distances