Exhibit 16.1 May 10, 1996 Securities and Exchange Commission Mail Stop 9-5 450 5th Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20549 Dear Sirs/Madams: We have read and agree with the comments under the heading "Change in Accountants" appearing in the Prospectus, which is a part of the Registration Statement on Form S-1 of Karrington Health, Inc. as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 10, 1996. Yours truly, /s/ DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP