Exhibit 23(b)



INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT


We consent to the incorporation by reference in this  Registration  Statement of
Karrington  Health,  Inc.  on Form S-8 of our  report  on  Karrington  Operating
Company (a  partnership)  dated January 24, 1995,  appearing in the  Prospectus,
which is part of Registration Statement No. 33-03491 (as amended), of Karrington
Health, Inc.




DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP

Columbus, Ohio
November 26, 1996