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OVERALL STATE RANK
State scorecard
How we determine rankings
Our 2023 state ranking for assisted living uses A Place for Mom’s proprietary data collected from our community partners. First, we sorted through our metrics and grouped them into three pillars that are key in a quality assisted living experience. We weighted these pillars differently based on insights from our senior living experts. Then, we used these categories and their weighting to determine how each state ranks.
Top ranked Ohio cities for assisted living overall
Key findings
State highlights
Over 80% of our partner communities employ an activities director to plan senior friendly events and activities to help residents maintain a healthy social life. And if you own a car, you never have to worry about finding a spot to park because 90% of our Ohio partner communities also provide resident parking.
Top ranked Ohio cities - Services & Amenities
Key findings
Ohio vs. the national monthly median cost of assisted living
Top ranked Ohio cities - Affordability
Key findings
Top ranked Ohio cities - Ratings
Very nice nothing bad to say highly recommend. We picked this community because it was less people, and a more personal atmosphere.
My caregiver at Home Sweet Home are the best that we have encountered. They are personally connected with their residents and treat everyone like a great home with caring compassionate caregivers providing...
This is a wonderful AL facility. The staff is so supportive & friendly. The nursing director & sales director as extremely kind. They truly go the extra mile to help you. Fabulous customer service. We thank...
The people at Brooklyn Pointe Assisted Living and Memory Care were all great with my dad and very friendly to us. I was there almost every day. They shared whatever I asked about. The move in process was...
My loved one was previously a resident at Maplewood at Cuyahoga Falls and it was a great experience for her. The staff was great. The cleanliness and friendliness were also great. I was very pleased with the...
Clean, kind, taken care of well, good interaction with the family. Business side was very helpful and made it easy to do the paperwork and all that was needed.
Friendly and very helpful staff members. Meals need to have less sodium, less fried. Not very many good heart healthy options.
My loved one was previously a resident at Maplewood at Cuyahoga Falls and it was a great experience for her. The staff was great. The cleanliness and friendliness were also great. I was very pleased with the...
Our family has been so pleased with the attention to detail and caregiving our loved one is receiving. We like enjoying meals and activities with him too!
it's pretty pricy but I think they all are anymore. The staff, they are all so kind and caring towards my parents. And the facility is really nice, I refer To it as "the Taj mahal of Senior Living"
Feel very comfortable leaving my Sister in their care. Staff provides individual interaction with attentive care. Nurses and staff keep in contact with me and report any issues that may arise regard my...
I'm currently a resident at The Kenwood by Senior Star. I came to look at this place and loved it, so I moved in! There is lots to do, everyone is so friendly at this facility. I'm happy to be here. I live...
Mom reluctantly agreed to move to an assisted living community after a third fall. She is 99 and had been living alone for 6 years since my Dad died. She had lived in the same house for 72 years. She was...
The staff at traditions is exemplary, from the director to the aides. They are willing to listen to our concerns, and any questions are quickly answered. The arrival at traditions was a bit confusing and...
The cost of living in Ohio is lower than the national average, which is reflected in the state’s range of costs of assisted living: approximately $3,000 to $7,000 per month. This range is an estimate based on A Place for Mom’s proprietary data on the actual costs paid by referred families at partnering assisted living facilities in Ohio.[01]
Assisted living prices can vary and are affected by several factors including location, services, and amenities offered, as well as the specific care needs of an individual. Communities located near larger cities, like Columbus or Cincinnati, are likely to be more expensive. Certain amenities and specialized services can also add to monthly costs.
Other factors that can affect the cost of assisted living may include:
Many families pay for assisted living room and board fees using a combination of private pay methods, including personal savings and retirement funds. However, families may also use Medicare, Medicaid, private health insurance, or veterans benefits to cover some medical and personal care services.
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There are numerous ways to pay for senior care in Ohio, and it’s common for families to blend a variety of payment methods. Keep in mind that early planning often provides families with more payment options. The following section has information on several payment options, including private pay, veterans benefits, Medicaid, and Medicare.
Private pay is a term that describes using your own personal funds to pay for something. Personal funds used to pay assisted living costs may include money from the sale of a home, a savings account, pension payments or a retirement account. Many of the families we refer to assisted living use a combination of personal funds to pay, including the following common options.
Just over 50% of the veterans living in Ohio are 65 and over.[03] Many veterans or their spouses may qualify for pension payments or disability benefits through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). For many seniors and their families, understanding which VA benefits they qualify for can help them plan for assisted living costs.
Sifting through eligibility requirements and applying for benefits can be complicated and time consuming on your own. It can be challenging to know which benefits are available, and veterans often assume they won’t qualify. However, many veterans service organizations (VSOs) offer benefit counseling. An experienced veteran service officer can advise and advocate for veterans or their spouses who are trying to access VA benefits.
Certified veterans benefits assistance can be found through local VA centers and veterans service organizations. VSOs and VA centers in Ohio include the following:
Ohio Medicaid does not pay for room and board in an assisted living community, but it does cover some personal care and medically necessary services. Seniors who qualify for Medicaid in Ohio are entitled to coverage of several supportive services which may include:[04]
Ohio also offers several waiver programs that help pay for costs associated with assisted living. Keep in mind that waiver programs in Ohio don’t cover the cost of room and board.
Ohio’s PASSPORT program offers qualified seniors the opportunity to continue living in their community, which includes assisted living communities, instead of a nursing home.
The assisted living waiver program is designed to cover certain services in an assisted living facility. This may free up funds for some qualified Ohioans to pay for room and board expenses in an assisted living community with personal funds.
Ohioans who qualify for the aged, blind, and disabled program receive coverage for certain medical costs and some long-term care.[05]
Medicare is federal health insurance for people 65 or older. Medicare will cover some assisted living costs, such as medical services and procedures, but it doesn’t cover room and board expenses for assisted living communities in Ohio. Using the online Medicare coverage tool can help you to explore which tests, medical devices, or procedures Medicare will cover.
Seniors who have Medicare may qualify for a Medicare savings plan, which in Ohio is called the Medicare Premium Assistance Program (MPAP). There are four types of assistance to help Ohioans pay for Medicare Parts A and B. Depending on income, seniors may qualify for help paying for premiums, coinsurance, copayments, and/or deductibles.[06]
The Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIP) provides free information and counseling to help seniors understand and choose health insurance that fits their needs. Volunteers can answer questions about a variety of Medicare and Medicaid related topics, including:[07]
Seniors in Ohio who need help paying for their prescription medications may be eligible for assistance through the Medicare Extra Help program. Seniors who meet income and resources limits may qualify for assistance with Medicare part D premiums, copayments, coinsurance and other medication related costs.[08]
For seniors living in assisted living or other long-term care facilities, the Ohio long-term care ombudsman program advocates for their rights. The volunteers work to help protect the health and well-being of vulnerable older adults.
Assisted living facilities in Ohio are referred to as residential care facilities and are licensed by the Ohio Department of Health (ODH). The state defines these facilities as accommodations that provide personal care services for three or more people. Assisted living facilities must adhere to building, staffing and service regulations that include the following requirements:[09]
In Ohio, assisted living facilities are required to renew its license annually. Additionally, the Ohio Department of Health will perform at least one facility inspection every nine to fifteen months. In addition to reviewing previous inspection surveys and any complaints lodged against the facility, inspectors assess compliance with state laws and regulations, which may include evaluating the following:[09]
The Ohio Health Care Provider Search tool allows families to research information about assisted living facilities in Ohio. The tool doesn’t provide an inspection report or details about complaints, but it does list the facility’s current licensure status. The following tips can help you navigate the search tool:
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We developed a system to rate each state on how easy – or difficult – it is to find important assisted living records and reports, and compiled tips to help you in your search.
States with the most transparent records allow you to look up important information about each assisted living facility online, including inspections, complaints, survey results, violations, capacity, and whether the facility accepts Medicaid.
Public access to assisted living records and reports for the state of Ohio is high. Key findings that informed this rating include:
We developed a standard methodology for state data collection and evaluation, and based our rating primarily on the objective, state-specific accessibility criteria outlined in these questions:
1. Are licensed assisted living communities listed online in any form? Yes
2. If Yes to #1, is the information updated frequently? Yes
3. If Yes to #1, is the list of licensed communities searchable? Yes
4. Does the state post inspections, complaints, survey results, or violations online? Yes
5. If Yes to #4, is the information updated frequently (within 90 days)? No
6. If Yes to #2 and #4, is the enforcement information included in the same place as licensed communities? Yes
7. If Yes to #4 and No to #6, are violations and inspections searchable at all? Yes
8. Is information about special licensing for care shown? Yes
9. Is capacity shown? No
10. Are payment types shown (e.g., Medicaid, private pay)? Yes
11. Is the administrator/contact name shown? Yes
12. Can the state fine a facility? No
13. What is the frequency of inspections? [Every 12 months]
14. Does the website include pricing of facilities? No
A Place for Mom. (2023). A Place for Mom proprietary data.
Ohio Mental Health and Addiction Services. Residential state supplement.
United States Census Bureau. (2021). American community survey: Ohio, 65 to 74 years, 75 years and over, veteran status (S2101).
Ohio Department of Medicaid. Services.
Ohio Department of Medicaid. Aged, blind or disabled (ABD) Medicaid.
Ohio Department of Insurance. Medicare savings programs.
Ohio Department of Insurance. Ohio senior health insurance information program (OSHIIP).
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Help with drug costs. Medicare.gov.
Legislative Service Commission. (2018, March 1). Ohio Administrative Code: Chapter 3701-16: Residential Care Facility.
Overview of assisted living in OH
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