Lima is an affordable, compact Midwestern city with a friendly small‑city vibe, reliable regional hospitals, steady short‑term housing options, a walkable downtown with restaurants, bars and local arts, and enough parks and community events to make multi‑week therapy contracts comfortable and interesting.
For bigger-city options within easy reach, Fort Wayne (about an hour away) and Toledo (roughly 70 miles) provide regional airports, larger museums, and more dining/nightlife for weekend escapes.