Exhibit 23.1




                                   Consent


We consent to the reference to our firm under the caption "Experts" and to the
use of our report dated January 19, 1996 (except for Notes 9 and 10 as to which
the date is ______________, 1996), in the Registration Statement (Form S-1) and
related Prospectus of Karrington Health, Inc., dated May 10, 1996.




Columbus, Ohio

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The foregoing consent is in the form that will be signed upon the completion of
the reorganization of the Company as described in Note 9 to the financial
statements.

                                   /s/ ERNST & YOUNG LLP


Columbus, OH
May 10, 1996