Nearly 150 Years of Senior Care in Cleveland, Ohio
McGregor Amasa is a nonprofit Life Plan Community on a 45-acre campus in Cleveland, Ohio, with roots dating back to 1877. The organization, part of The McGregor Foundation, offers independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing and rehabilitation, hospice, adult day services, and low income/affordable housing on its Cleveland campus, and also operates McGregor PACE, a community-based program that helps seniors remain in their own homes. McGregor describes its approach as mission-driven, combining residential care, in-home support through PACE, and philanthropic funding for affordable housing and workforce development through The McGregor Foundation.
Visit the official McGregor Amasa website to learn more about the organization and its campus.
Company at a Glance
● Headquarters: Cleveland, Ohio (14900 Private Drive)
● Founded: 1877, when Amasa and Julia Stone founded the Home for Aged Women, later renamed the Amasa Stone House; this organization and McGregor's Gardens merged in 2001, with the combined "Gardens" facility completed in 2004
● Current leadership: Ann Conn, MBA, President and Chief Executive Officer, The McGregor Foundation
● Portfolio size: One main campus in Cleveland (housing independent living, assisted living, affordable/income-restricted living, skilled nursing/rehabilitation, hospice, and a PACE center across several buildings on the same private drive), plus four additional McGregor PACE locations in Elyria, Akron, Brooklyn, and Warrensville Heights, Ohio.
● States served: Ohio
● Care and lifestyle options: Independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing/long-term care, rehabilitation, hospice, adult day services, respite care, Life Plan Community/CCRC living, and low income/affordable housing
● Official website: mcgregoramasa.org
Senior Living and Care Options
McGregor's Cleveland campus combines several levels of care and housing types, though not every option is available to every resident:
● Independent living
● Assisted living
● Skilled nursing and rehabilitation
● Hospice care
● Adult day services
● Respite care
● Life Plan Community/CCRC living
● Low income / affordable senior housing
In 2019, McGregor opened a three-story, 90-unit assisted living residence on its campus that intentionally mixes low-income and market-rate units, and in 2020 received a HUD grant to construct 54 new subsidized units and renovate 26 existing assisted living apartments. Beyond the physical campus, McGregor PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) provides medical, social, and support services that help seniors remain in their own homes rather than move to a campus, with five locations across Ohio: Forest Hill on McGregor's own Cleveland campus, plus separate centers in Elyria, Akron, Brooklyn, and Warrensville Heights. Families should confirm current care levels and availability directly on the Senior Care Finder listing for the specific part of McGregor they are considering.
What Makes McGregor Amasa Different?
Nearly 150 Years of History Through Two Merged Legacies
McGregor's roots trace to 1877, when Cleveland philanthropists Amasa and Julia Stone founded the Home for Aged Women, later renamed the Amasa Stone House. This organization and McGregor's own Gardens later merged, combining into one facility completed in 2004. This long, continuous history, spanning nearly 150 years and two merged organizations, is a differentiator from operators with a shorter or less storied track record in the Cleveland market.
A Three-Part Mission: Campus, PACE, and Philanthropy
Rather than operating only a residential campus, McGregor pursues its mission in three ways: residential care services on its Cleveland campus, the community-based McGregor PACE program that helps seniors remain in their own homes, and grantmaking through The McGregor Foundation that funds affordable housing, workforce development, and quality-of-care initiatives beyond its own campus.
A Deliberately Mixed-Income Campus
McGregor's 2019 assisted living residence was designed to blend low-income and market-rate units within the same building, and a 2020 HUD grant funded additional subsidized units and renovations. The organization positions this mixed-income approach as central to its mission of making aging services accessible regardless of income.
Independently Documented Quality Recognition
LeadingAge Ohio's own reporting on the 2025 U.S. News & World Report Best Nursing Homes ratings named The Gardens of McGregor and Amasa Stone among Ohio nonprofit providers earning High Performing recognition. McGregor also reports maintaining a 5-star CMS quality rating as of early 2026, though third-party nursing home data aggregators show some variation in the facility's star rating depending on the date of the underlying CMS data snapshot.
Regional Recognition Beyond the Senior Living Industry
McGregor's leadership has been recognized outside the senior living industry specifically, including a Pillar Award for Community Service from Smart Business, a Northeast Ohio business publication, and feature coverage in Cleveland Magazine. This broader regional visibility is a differentiator from operators recognized only within senior living trade circles.
PACE as a Multi-City Growth Platform Beyond the Campus
McGregor PACE now operates at five locations across Ohio: on McGregor's own Cleveland campus (Forest Hill), plus separate centers in Elyria, Akron, Brooklyn, and Warrensville Heights. Notably, the Akron location operates at Ohio Living Rockynol, a senior living campus run by a different operator, showing that McGregor can extend its PACE model into a market by partnering with an existing local operator rather than only by building or acquiring its own real estate.
Signature Programs and Services
McGregor PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) provides comprehensive medical, social, and supportive services designed to help seniors remain connected to their communities and in their own homes, operating as a distinct program from McGregor's residential campus.
Hospice of Greater Cleveland, described by the organization as a McGregor organization, provides end-of-life care focused on dignity, relief, and support for individuals and their families.
Through The McGregor Foundation, the organization funds affordable housing, workforce development for those who work with seniors, and quality-of-life programming for seniors in various settings, extending McGregor's mission beyond its own campus and PACE program.
Life at a McGregor Amasa Community
Life on McGregor's campus may include chef-prepared dining, a full range of social and wellness activities, on-site rehabilitation and nursing services, and volunteer-supported life enrichment programming. Specific amenities and programming vary by building and level of care, particularly given the campus's mix of market-rate and subsidized units.
Families evaluating McGregor, or any Life Plan Community with a mixed-income model, should ask specifically about current unit availability and eligibility for subsidized housing, staffing levels on the skilled nursing side, and how PACE differs from campus-based care if they are exploring both options.
What Residents and Families Say
McGregor does not publish a single portfolio-wide review rating, and Senior Care Finder's own listing for McGregor Assisted Living shows a rating in the high 3-star range. Beyond consumer reviews, The Gardens of McGregor and Amasa Stone's skilled nursing unit has been recognized as High Performing in U.S. News & World Report's Best Nursing Homes ratings, as independently reported by LeadingAge Ohio. Recurring themes in publicly available feedback include a beautiful, historic campus and dedicated staff, though experience can vary by building, level of care, and time period. Families are encouraged to review recent feedback for the specific McGregor community they are considering rather than relying on portfolio-wide impressions.
Leadership
Ann Conn, MBA, serves as President and Chief Executive Officer of The McGregor Foundation, which encompasses McGregor's residential campus, McGregor PACE, and the Foundation's grantmaking activities. She also serves as an ex-officio member of McGregor's Board of Directors.
Visit the official McGregor Amasa leadership page for the complete and most current executive team and Board of Directors.
Recent News, Growth, and Recognition
Cleveland Magazine Features McGregor's Impact on Senior Care in Northeast Ohio
In October 2025, Cleveland Magazine published a feature on McGregor's approach to senior care in Northeast Ohio, highlighting its affordable housing options, Hospice of Greater Cleveland, and McGregor PACE program as extending the organization's impact beyond its physical campus.
Read independent coverage from Cleveland Magazine.
LeadingAge Ohio Reports McGregor's High Performing U.S. News Nursing Home Recognition
In December 2025, LeadingAge Ohio's own reporting on U.S. News & World Report's 2025 Best Nursing Homes ratings named The Gardens of McGregor and Amasa Stone among Ohio nonprofit providers earning High Performing recognition in short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, or both.
Read independent coverage from LeadingAge Ohio.
McGregor Receives Pillar Award for Community Service
In January 2026, McGregor received a Pillar Award for Community Service from Smart Business, a Northeast Ohio business publication that recognizes businesses and individuals dedicated to strengthening the region, with McGregor's executive leadership team attending the recognition event.
Read the company announcement on McGregor's website.
McGregor PACE Extends into Akron Through a Partner Campus
McGregor PACE has extended its reach to Akron by operating a center at Ohio Living Rockynol, a senior living campus run by a different operator, alongside newer McGregor PACE locations in Elyria, Brooklyn, and Warrensville Heights. This brings McGregor PACE to five Ohio locations in total, extending well beyond the greater Cleveland market where the program originated.
See the McGregor PACE at Ohio Living Rockynol listing on Senior Care Finder.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is McGregor Amasa? McGregor Amasa is a nonprofit Life Plan Community on a 45-acre campus in Cleveland, Ohio, offering independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, hospice, and related services, and part of the broader McGregor Foundation.
Where is McGregor Amasa located? McGregor Amasa is located in Cleveland, Ohio, at 14900 Private Drive.
Who owns McGregor Amasa? McGregor is a nonprofit organization governed by a Board of Directors under The McGregor Foundation. Ann Conn serves as President and CEO.
How many communities does McGregor Amasa operate? McGregor's main campus in Cleveland houses five listed communities (independent living, assisted living, affordable/income-restricted living, skilled nursing/rehabilitation, and hospice), and McGregor PACE operates four additional locations in Elyria, Akron, Brooklyn, and Warrensville Heights, Ohio.
What is McGregor PACE? McGregor PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) is a community-based program that provides medical, social, and support services to help seniors remain in their own homes, operating separately from McGregor's residential campus.
What care options does McGregor Amasa offer? McGregor offers independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, hospice, adult day services, respite care, and low income/affordable housing on its campus, plus PACE services in the community.
Does McGregor Amasa offer affordable housing? Yes. McGregor's campus includes a mix of low-income and market-rate units, including a 2019 assisted living residence built with this mixed-income model and HUD-funded subsidized units.
What do reviews say about McGregor Amasa? Recurring themes include a beautiful, historic campus and dedicated staff. The organization's skilled nursing unit has also earned independently reported High Performing recognition from U.S. News & World Report. Families should review recent feedback directly.
How much does McGregor Amasa cost? Pricing varies by unit type, level of care, and whether a unit is income-restricted or market-rate. Families should contact McGregor directly for current pricing.
How can families learn more or schedule a tour? Families can request more information or schedule a tour directly through the Senior Care Finder listing for McGregor or through the organization's own website.
Explore McGregor Amasa
Comparing individual McGregor listings is the best way to understand what a specific building or care type on the campus actually offers, since services, eligibility, and pricing vary across McGregor's mixed-income campus. Explore McGregor Amasa listings on Senior Care Finder for current listings, ratings, and details.
Services, pricing, availability, and resident experience can vary meaningfully across McGregor's campus and its PACE and hospice programs.
McGregor Amasa is a paid Senior Care Finder partner. Partner status does not replace the need for families to independently evaluate individual communities, services, pricing, licensing information, and recent reviews.
Company information, leadership details, programs, recognition, and news were reviewed using publicly available sources. Information last reviewed July 2026.
