EXHIBIT 23.6

                         CONSENT OF JOHN H. McCONNELL

     In reference to the Registration Statement on Form S-1 and the related 
Prospectus of Karrington Health, Inc. (File No. 333-03491), I hereby consent 
to the references to me under the caption "MANAGEMENT - Executive Officers 
and Directors" of such Registration Statement and confirm that I have agreed 
to join the Board of Directors of Karrington Health, Inc. upon the 
consummation of the offering contemplated by such Registration Statement. 
Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing contained herein shall be construed as 
an admission that the undersigned is a "person who. . . is named in the 
registration statement as becoming or about to become a director. . ." for 
purposes of Section 11(a)(3) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

                                       /s/ JOHN H. McCONNELL
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                                           John H. McConnell

Columbus, Ohio
June 11, 1996